Why exactly are they targeting a non-governing member of the alliance?

not a damn clue tbh

hmmm who would shoot blue goo out of their forehead?

I still think it’s kinda funny that transporters were only written in because they couldn’t afford a shuttle in TOS season 1 then they became so iconic. I wonder what trek would be like if they’d only ever had shuttles.

I’d rather snort cocaine right in front of the MEPS people and end up in prison than ever fight for this bastard.

Naw. It was originally written for Kirk and Uhura, but when the NBC executives found out they were worried it would offend TV stations in the south. The idea of having Uhura and Spock kiss was brought up because Spock is half-vulcan (which NBC thought racists would find less offensive???), but Shatner insisted that they stick the original script (perhaps out of ego, perhaps out of artistic integrity, who knows). Eventually NBC ordered that two versions of the scene be shot - one with the kiss and one without. Shatner intentionally flubbed every single take of the non-kiss version to force the executives’ hands. It wasn’t the first interracial kiss on televion, but it was the first instance of a scripted kiss between a white man and a black woman.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirk_and_Uhura’s_kiss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hKKkGhEDoU

The Star Trek universe’s first non-binary character

wow, not even the first crew members or first actors, they tried to claim it for the whole Star Trek universe. unbelievable. I think Dax would like to have a word with them.

That’s right, the entire species had evolved past having gender. That makes it even sadder/funnier that ST:D tried to claim it.

I don’t play STO anymore but I love that they added the Surak-class. Such a pretty ship!

lmao did they really? didn’t riker bang a non-binary alien (or try to at least)?

Required to use smart features? Thank you Walmart for encouraging people not to connect their TVs to the internet!

Possibly lt broccoli

i’m pretty sure it’s because they tried to make degrassi in space.

I’m not defending him, but let’s be honest with ourselves here. He was born nearly a decade before World War II. It’s amazing that he’s this progressive, plus he actively supported African American rights. And if you don’t believe me, why not hear it from Nichelle Nichols herself. Credit where credit is due.

I was told “dude” counts as gender neutral these days, but people seem to differ in opinion for that one.

lmfao. apparently the way this was originally written would have prevented non-exempt routers from getting security updates. you know, the alleged reason this ruling even exists. somebody at the FCC office of engineering and technology must have noticed because they issued a temporary waiver (PDF file).

Applying the revised 47 CFR §§ 2.932(b) and 2.1043(b) to the newly added Covered Routers would have the effect of prohibiting permissive changes to Covered Routers even if they were authorized prior to the March 23, 2026, Covered List addition. This prohibition would be in effect even for Class I permissive changes—such as software and firmware security updates that mitigate harm to U.S. consumers—because previously-authorized Routers are now covered equipment. … Therefore, OET concludes that a limited waiver until March 1, 2027, is warranted and inthe public interest. March 1, 2027, is convenient because it is the date until which the recent DoW determination excepts certain otherwise Covered Routers. Prior to March 1, 2027, the OET will re-evaluate whether to further extend applicability.

They wouldn’t be forwarding packets between networked systems unless you’re using it as a hotspot. And even then I don’t know if the term “networked systems” would include a single computer or if they intend it to mean an area network of some kind.

They’re always rentals though, correct? It’ll be interesting to see which way it swings, for sure. Stupid stupid rule either way.

Taking a huge payment from Comcast and Verizon would be my guess. The language appears to exclude ISP-owned rental routers.