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re: Cali spent $189 million to give iPads to every state prisoner. They use them for grooming
Posted on 5/13/26 at 9:00 pm to holdmuh keystonelite
Posted on 5/13/26 at 9:00 pm to holdmuh keystonelite
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It's been a disaster
Not here. Maybe we're an exception
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Posted on 5/13/26 at 9:04 pm to SlowFlowPro
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Yes, as well as act as a source of revenue for the jail/sheriff.
You are definitely here to cause rage
Posted on 5/13/26 at 9:09 pm to SlowFlowPro
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Not here. Maybe we're an exception
Maybe not a disaster but it's caused more problems than helping. Apparently live video calls with their family on the tablets is coming soon for the feds. That could be the disaster.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 5/13/26 at 9:46 pm to OweO
It's not 100% clear from the article if the prisoners are actually allowed to use Facebook and similar websites, but apparently some of the prisoners are going on sites like Facebook even if it's nominally forbidden. Some of them are even using their tablets for porn.
And honestly, I can't really blame the prisoners for defying the restrictions once they're given the IPad. They're in prison, which is miserable and boring. Of course they'll disobey the restrictions when they're given some access to the outside world.
The real blame here is on the state of California, for giving them the tablets in the first place.
And honestly, I can't really blame the prisoners for defying the restrictions once they're given the IPad. They're in prison, which is miserable and boring. Of course they'll disobey the restrictions when they're given some access to the outside world.
The real blame here is on the state of California, for giving them the tablets in the first place.
This post was edited on 5/13/26 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 5/14/26 at 8:08 am to lsusteve1
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You are definitely here to cause rage
What are you talking about?
Nothing I said is untruthful. Using the tablets here costs money. It's like the phone/video systems the jail uses. They print money for the sheriff's office.
Why do you interpret me informing people of what's going on as "causing rage"?
Posted on 5/14/26 at 8:17 am to stout
Most jails and prisons have tablets now. Not full blown iPads tho. Whats wild is how many inmates have cellphones.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 8:39 am to SlowFlowPro
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Why do you interpret me informing people of what's going on as "causing rage"?
You know exactly what it means and why you do it
Posted on 5/14/26 at 8:43 am to Oilfieldbiology
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Why do prisoners get iPads? Prison isn’t supposed to be pleasant.
Should be given Etch a sketch's
Posted on 5/14/26 at 8:49 am to SlowFlowPro
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They use tablets here now.
Even if there is a program for prisoners to have tablets, who thought it was a good idea to give them internet access? It seems like the tablets should come with pre-downloaded apps that can be used without the internet. Maybe allow the inmate to have movies or something downloaded to the tablet by prison staff. It just sounds like they’re given relatively unlimited internet access which seems like a really bad idea.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:07 am to stout
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digital equity
I learned a new liberal term today
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:39 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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Even if there is a program for prisoners to have tablets, who thought it was a good idea to give them internet access?
Well the internet access is needed for things like using a library, messaging, documents, etc.
Now, having no or loose restrictions on the internet? Yeah that seems to be an issue California is having.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:40 am to lsusteve1
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You know exactly what it means and why you do it
People appear to be raging irrationally. I can't help that.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:43 am to Roll Tide Ravens
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It seems like the tablets should come with pre-downloaded apps that can be used without the internet.
I think its an awful idea to let inmates have unfettered access to the internet.
The iPads will all be destroyed in a few months anyway.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 9:55 am to stout
At first I rolled my eyes at the thought of $189M wasted on iPads for prisoners.
Then as I read they actually had WiFi access I became enraged. What the frick is wrong with California?!
Then as I read they actually had WiFi access I became enraged. What the frick is wrong with California?!
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:54 pm to SlowFlowPro
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People appear to be raging irrationally. I can't help that.
You’re definitely always in the running for downvotes, congrats on that.
Posted on 5/14/26 at 12:57 pm to lsusteve1
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You’re definitely always in the running for downvotes,
Again
People appear to be raging irrationally. I can't help that.
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