Re:Improved Digital Certificate Security
by sowbug on Sunday September 20, 2015 @12:28PM
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There is no basis for respecting a decision stemming from a "no compromise" policy. Such a policy is designed to substitute mechanical action for judgment and discretion.
Cf. the child-porn case also on the front page now (kid has picture of self on phone; https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10247764). It's probably also based on some kind of zero-tolerance policy or campaign promise.
Had the announcement merely referred to the "thoughtful review process" (which is good) but not then nullified the meaning of that process with a thoughtless "no compromise" standard (which is silly), then it'd be at least eligible for respect.
Cf. the child-porn case also on the front page now (kid has picture of self on phone; https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10247764). It's probably also based on some kind of zero-tolerance policy or campaign promise.
Had the announcement merely referred to the "thoughtful review process" (which is good) but not then nullified the meaning of that process with a thoughtless "no compromise" standard (which is silly), then it'd be at least eligible for respect.