I recently tried posting a link to an anti-annexation protest event I created, however EhNow (similar to twitter), the site I used to create the event, apparently won't let you view it without being a registered user, which I did not realize. Seems I inadvertently did the most offensive and suspicious thing anyone has ever done, ever, by posting such a link. I was wrong to assume people knew what EhNow is, so here's a video about it.

[–] [S] -4 points 19 hours ago

I post a screenshot of the details of the event. I post a link to this very website for the event instead of EhNow. And you're still suspicious? of what?

Just look up what EhNow is! Its a legit Canadian social media site. There's nothing to be suspicious about. Good lord.

I don't know anything about an app redirect as I only use the internet on a desktop computer, but I am not understanding how that would be "suspect"

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  • [–] [S] -4 points 19 hours ago (2 children)

    the fact that your account was just created yesterday is very suspicious.

    Why?

    I'm new on the site and that makes me "suspicious?"

    Because I posted a link to a protest?

    What am I being suspected of, exactly?

    Not knowing about Lemmy before yesterday? Crime of the century.

    Also, this isn't a work email, it's an internet forum.

    I'm genuinely curious what is it that you're so scared of? You think because I posted a link to a Canadian social media site that you're not familiar with, it's like a virus or something?

    C'mon man.

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 19 hours ago

    Ok, then I guess you meant something different when you said "Sign in not required for decent, community-minded social media to just observe."

    Exclusive nature? Company it keeps? I genuinely don't know what you're talking about anymore.

    Ehnow is a Canadian social media site similar to twitter. Yeah, it makes you sign up to use it, which I already stated before, that I was not aware of, when I posted. People share pictures, their thoughts, links, videos..., you know, social media. It's not for everyone, I don't even really like social media. I just use it to try and create more awareness about the protest, and because it's a Canadian site. But it's surely not "suspicious." What are you so suspicious about? What background checks? Not like I'm posting some virus link. Like, chill out.

    I already conceded, I already said I won't post external links to other websites. I made a community right here on Lemmy. You completely ignored that, and chose to continue harping on me for posting an EhNow link. I only recently found out about Lemmy and EhNow from the Unplug America list and signed up for both because they are Canadian. Hey.cafe too. You not knowing about the existence of websites does not automatically mean such websites are suspicious.

    I don't understand what argument you're still trying to make here. You already won. Lemmy is the only site I will ever link to going forward. You should be happy now. No more big bad "suspicious" links that you'll have to do background checks and go through the ordeal of creating a free account. God forbid.

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  • [–] [S] 0 points 1 day ago (2 children)

    Look I just created the group. I didn't create the website. I genuinely did not know you couldn't view content without logging in, as I already had an account. I realize your opinion is that EhNow is not decent or community minded but we can differ on opinion there, that's fine. Seems no one on Lemmy is interested in using any other website, whether it's Canadian or not, and that's fine too. I went ahead and created a Lemmy community for this, so next time I post about it there will be no external links to any other website.

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  • Welcome! (lemmy.ca)
    submitted 1 day ago by [M] to c/never51@lemmy.ca
     

    It's time to stand up to the bully to the south. We may not be visiting the U.S. as much anymore, but the Americans are still visiting us. If you live near the border, or can travel for a bit, now is your chance to make your voice heard. We are going to stand up to the southern bully and let them know that Canada will NEVER be a part of the US. The next of, unfortunately, probably many NATIONWIDE protests, will be held each Sunday, at, ideally, EVERY point of entry to Canada from the U.S..

    More of these protests are going to become the norm, and we will stand on guard for our country, just like we've all been singing about doing since we were kids. Now is the time, ladies and gentlemen, this is not a drill. If we want to continue to enjoy the freedom of being Canadian, we have to fight for it, just like our grandparents, and their parents did. Our kids are depending on us.

    The Americans are letting all of this happen, but we cannot become complicit like them. We have to stand up to the aggression of American fascism, threats to our sovereignty, and show the Americans that we are not f-ing around!

    Join us this Sunday, at your nearest point of entry! ELBOWS UP CANADA! Just so you know, we are NOT blocking roadways, we are parking LEGALLY, and we are NOT LITTERING! Some of these protest locations are in remote areas, so make sure to pack accordingly for a long day of standing outside, bring provisions, and of course, flags and signs! You might be the only one to show up, and if you are, be proud, and make sure to post pictures here!

    CANADA WILL NOT TOLERATE THIS AMERICAN AGGRESSION!

    [–] [S] -3 points 1 day ago

    I don't remember saying any of that. Did YOU read what I wrote? Is everyone being my enemy some sort of guess on your part? This kind of stupid shit is exactly why I left reddit. Learn how to have an adult conversation instead of "Oh maybe you're this oh maybe you're that oh you think this and you think that" Go outside.

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  • [+] [S] -15 points 1 day ago (6 children)

    facepalm

    phishing attacks? are you serious? It's not a phishing attack.

    I'm trying to spread the word about an anti-annexation protest.

    You're paranoid because there's no O?

    No, I don't know why. I didn't make the website, nor do I really know how URLs work. It's a legit link though. Your paranoia is unwarranted.

    I think it has something to do with linking to the app version vs the website version.

    I didn't realize people on here were THIS paranoid.

    Do you think youtube links are phishing attacks when it's a shorter version?

    "this link says 'yt' and not 'youtube' clearly it's a phishing attack."

    Just...wow.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 day ago

    Certainly not the nation of criminals. I wish them the most great and tremendous food shortages and subsequent famine. Oh and preventable disease epidemics from vaccine-curable diseases that used to be eradicated.

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  • submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by to c/canada@lemmy.ca
     

    If you really don't want to sign up for EhNow (which is Canadian), I added a screenshot with the info. EhNow link: https://ehnw.ca/e/s2xmHJqhTU6vvC0uHNFeZw

    Edit: Alright people, here's a new link. Don't worry it's not a phishing attack, it's not spam, or whatever other horrific thing you're assuming, you don't have to go through the horror of creating a free account on a Canadian website, it's all right here on Lemmy where you created a free account on a Canadian website. I am simply trying to spread the word about this protest. https://lemmy.ca/c/never51

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