http://edition.cnn.com/2015/10/16/business/crowds-for-hire/index.html
I didn't expect this to take off in such a big way until we had good passable androids, but now that I consider how many people are low on cash and apparently even lower on ethics, maybe there will never be a need for androids to do this kind of work.
I've figured most crowds must have an ulterior motive. I know I'm a jaded cynical type but the thought of taking time from work or precious free time to go stand for hours to see a "celebrity" or protest a "XYZ" is anathema to my mind.
Moving closer every day...
KyAllroad wrote: I've figured most crowds must have an ulterior motive. I know I'm a jaded cynical type but the thought of taking time from work or precious free time to go stand for hours to see a "celebrity" or protest a "XYZ" is anathema to my mind.
I agree that standing around to glimpse a celebrity is a waste of time, but Im going to have to strongly disagree on protest. The power of protest is tremendous and I shouldn't have to give a history lesson for you to know that.
Though hiring a crowd for protests and issues kind of corrupts the process. Its not far from when the Roman politicians would buy supporters
I think the real point of his post is that in most cases protest crowds have nothing better to do (kind of like jury duty). This works great for some issues (e.g. "we need jobs"), but can create a very false appearance of lack of concern for other issues.
Unions have been doing this for decades.
slefain wrote: Moving closer every day...
Cant come quick enough. Im sick and tired of nobody at Costco greeting me with "I love you". 
slantvaliant wrote: Unions have been doing this for decades.
I'm ok with this in right to work states but in closed shop states it absolutely cracks me up.
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