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DOJ Slams XCast with $10 Million Fine Over Massive Illegal Robocall Operation (thehackernews.com)
submitted 10 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] EdibleFriend 43 points 10 months ago (3 children)

I lose all respect for any source that uses that damn word anymore

[–] 0110010001100010 16 points 10 months ago (1 children)

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 9 points 10 months ago

President Biden SLAMS Trump by saying he was not all that good at his job

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Even the WWE?

[–] EdibleFriend 5 points 10 months ago

Especially the WWE

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

I have a general policy to not read any article with “slam” in the headline.