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Block Party introduces experimental new feature to block all reposters of a tweet!

For those of us who are still on Xitter, this seems like a really really really useful tool. More details and signup link at x.com/blockpartyapp_/status/18

Of course Apartheid Clyde will probably try to shut it down -- as he did with the original Block Party tool, an incredibly valuable community self-defense tool. Still, it's great to see ... kudos to @triketora and the #BlockParty team!

X (formerly Twitter)Block Party (@blockpartyapp_) on XOur latest experimental feature allows you to block reposters of any post on X (Twitter). Whether you're looking to stop harassment in its tracks or clean up your feed, this tool offers the flexibility that X doesn't. ✅ Reduce harassment: Cut off the amplification of targeted

Billionaire Block Party on July 31 at Kitchener Park in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. A satirical event hosted by Common Horizon Edmonton, featuring rigged games like “Pin the Net Worth on the Billionaire,” competing against the billionaire in a potato sack race, and guessing the difference between 2019 grocery prices and 2024 prices during The Price is Rigged game show.
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#yeg #edmonton #Photojournalism #BlockParty #economy #satire #games #billionaire #yegphotographer #park #photography #protest

Detroit is outlawing "block parties".

This seems like a prima facie violation of the first amendment right to assemble.

I agree we don't want our communities subject to violence, but this seems overly broad.

And, let's be honest, it will be disproportionately enforced in communities of color.

As ever, "think of the children" is used as an excuse.

#Detroit #blockParty #FirstAmemdment

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Detroit Free Press · Mass shooting in Detroit causes illegal block party lockdown: What it means for residentsBy , Detroit Free Press

The Brooklyn neighborhood has the dubious distinction of being one of Portland's only close-in neighborhoods w/ zero greenway miles. While the 2030 Bike Plan calls for greenways on SE 16th Ave, 9th Ave, and Center St, none of those exist yet — except for 1 block, tomorrow only! (Sat July 22) Walk, roll, or ride on a temporarily-calmed section of 16th Ave anytime noon–8pm:

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