c/technology · by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz · 2yDOJ Slams XCast with $10 Million Fine Over Massive Illegal Robocall Operation https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/doj-slams-xcast-with-10-million-fine.html217 points · 13 comments · view on lemmy.world
13 Comments
Bizarroland@kbin.social · 89 pts · 2y
Is the word "slams" appropriate in this context?
This is not fucking WWE hell in a cell, this is them fining them for breaking the law.
A slam would be the "value of the company", not a small percentage of the money they made off of breaking the law.
You can fine Amazon $130 million.
To "slam" Amazon you got to hit them with 130 billion dollars
EdibleFriend@lemmy.world · 43 pts · 2y
I lose all respect for any source that uses that damn word anymore
0110010001100010@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 2y
Slam, blast, etc. It's gotten REALLY old and stupid. It also means nothing. "Slam" in this context is at least something tangible. "Slam" in another context could be a critical post on Twitter.
EdibleFriend@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
President Biden SLAMS Trump by saying he was not all that good at his job
Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y
Even the WWE?
EdibleFriend@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Especially the WWE
LodeMike@lemmy.today · 1 pts · 2y
I have a general policy to not read any article with “slam” in the headline.
bobgusford@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 2y
Should probably be "slaps". That's more commonly used when talking about penalties and fines.
Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 2y
What is the value of xcast? I had a hard time finding this.
stown@sedd.it · 2 pts · 2y
At least it's not "hits at"
confusedwiseman@lemmy.world · 32 pts · 2y
Slam blocked by uno reverse card apparently
[quote]The order, which also imposes a $10 million civil penalty judgment, has been suspended due to XCast's inability to pay.[\quote]
Alchemy@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y
Lawyers hate this one trick.
CluckN@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 2y
“Pay the fine”
“I can’t”
“Not-guilty, scam more people until you can pay”