I know the use of the word "actors" is going to confuse some people, but that's one of the new expressions being used. Below is today's headline about the computer hacking of three facilities in this area. Apparently, it wasn't a cyber group thousands of miles away. All they needed was a ore secure door.
Based on the fact that three medical facilities were shut down because "actors" broke through a door, how many of you think that companies are going to spend money to replace their computer room doors?
KINGSTON, N.Y. – “Unauthorized actors” broke into “certain computer systems” at HealthAlliance Hospital, sparking an investigation by officials, including law enforcement, according to the hospital’s owner.
Seems like because of idiots, we'll be needing armed security almost everywhere.
A futuristic movie becoming reality?
People are their own worst enemy.
Of course it needs to make the news all over the country. That way many others can become actors and repeat the crime.
jinx wrote:
Of course it needs to make the news all over the country. That way many others can become actors and repeat the crime.
Wait until the news explains how they did it.........
It's another use of the term. It's not limited to entertainers.
FreddB
Loc: PA - Delaware County
SteveR wrote:
It's another use of the term. It's not limited to entertainers.
I’d bet my paycheck it started with a defense lawyer’s objection to a cop (the arresting officer) calling his scumbag client (the defendant) “perpetrator” while testifying. “Not only does it imply guilt, your honor, but it offends my client, and causes undue distress to his loving family and friends.”
And that would definitely lead to suing for pain and suffering.
FreddB wrote:
I’d bet my paycheck it started with a defense lawyer’s objection to a cop (the arresting officer) calling his scumbag client (the defendant) “perpetrator” while testifying. “Not only does it imply guilt, your honor, but it offends my client, and causes undue distress to his loving family and friends.”
And that would definitely lead to suing for pain and suffering.
Awwwww ...
Did it hurt his wittle feewings?
I would have the Director fired.
FreddB wrote:
I’d bet my paycheck it started with a defense lawyer’s objection to a cop (the arresting officer) calling his scumbag client (the defendant) “perpetrator” while testifying. “Not only does it imply guilt, your honor, but it offends my client, and causes undue distress to his loving family and friends.”
And that would definitely lead to suing for pain and suffering.
I don't believe so. Here's the definition I pulled from the online dictionary.
1. a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.
2. a participant in an action or process: "employers are key actors within industrial relations"
SteveR wrote:
I don't believe so. Here's the definition I pulled from the online dictionary.
1. a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television.
2. a participant in an action or process: "employers are key actors within industrial relations"
Well, according to number two, the perpetrator (person involved) fits the definition of "actor",
doesn't he: "
a participant in an action or process".
Longshadow wrote:
Well, according to number two, the perpetrator (person involved) fits the definition of "actor",
doesn't he: "a participant in an action or process".
True, but that doesn't mean that the etymology of the usage stemmed from what you suggested. The definition would suggest otherwise, it only includes your perpetrators.
SteveR wrote:
True, but that doesn't mean that the etymology of the usage stemmed from what you suggested. The definition would suggest otherwise, it only includes your perpetrators.
Everyone involved....
Not just the perpetrators.
Longshadow wrote:
Everyone involved....
Not just the perpetrators.
There's a disconnect between my brain and fingers. I typed "it only includes your perpetrators." I meant to type "it also includes..."
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