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Blocked and Reported

Premium: The Fantabulous 4chan Fable Of Lord Miles And The TaliBros

Jun 28, 2024
This podcast explores the humorous adventures of Lord Miles with the Taliban, controversies over displaying Pride flags, the challenges of seeking online validation, and a British 4channer's satirical take on being in Kabul during the Taliban's resurgence.
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Quick takeaways

  • Governments have the right to choose which flags to fly without displaying every requested flag, as seen in the controversy over the pride flag in Newcastle.
  • Exploring the risks and controversial nature of online personas like Lord Miles, who engages in provocative activities and content creation.

Deep dives

Controversy Over Flying the Pride Flag

The podcast episode delves into the controversy surrounding the decision of the city council in Newcastle, Washington not to raise the pride flag during Pride month. The Mayor rationalizes the decision by stating that if they raise one flag, they would have to raise everybody's flag, including provocative examples like a Hamas or a MAGA flag. Legal experts mentioned in the podcast clarify that governments have the right to choose which flags to fly without obligating themselves to showcase every requested flag, but this decision did not sit well with local LGBT groups who accused the council of bigotry.

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