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Reuters reports that around 100 people made it into the construction site, with some scaling a crane to place a “fuck AI” banner. Protesters also unfurled a “Microsoft powers genocide” banner on the construction site, and chanted “Microsoft has got to go” and “free Palestine.”

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[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 109 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (4 children)

So hey, guys...

I'm a huge fan of this protest, but climbing the boom of a crane without any safety gear is extremely fucking stupid.

Get a safety harness before you do this. They're not that expensive. Hell, steal one from the site. But this gets people killed, like yourself.

[–] nx2991@lemmy.today 3 points 8 hours ago

They may be protesting but they are still following European approved health and safety guidelines.🤣

[–] DaedalousIlios@pawb.social 50 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

Can't fight for the cause if you're dead.

Be brave, but be smart about it.

[–] childOfMagenta@jlai.lu 19 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Looking at the picture I think they may be harnessed.

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 11 points 20 hours ago (1 children)

they are. clearly visible in the full-sized image.

[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 3 points 10 hours ago

I think those are backpacks. I don't see anything tight around their hips, the coveralls they wear are all very wide.

[–] arsCynic@piefed.social 5 points 17 hours ago

Climbing a crane isn't free soloing El Cap.