Re:Hackathon Be Gone
by alt_rox_haxer on Monday February 29, 2016 @02:39AM
(#11194114)
The only thing i disagree with in this article is the whole "Everyone participated, everyone gets a prize" thing. Don't get me wrong, I understand these youngsters poured their heart and soul into these projects, but not everyone can win, and people should know this. It creates the young, entitled generation we have now. We dont need more of that running around.
[ Parent
| on HN ]
The article says the wrong things are rewarded, we also don't need people thinking that slick presentation beats real work.
Re:Hackathon Be Gone
by alt_rox_haxer on Monday February 29, 2016 @03:15AM
(#11194213)
"Despite students pouring out their heart and souls, in the end, the majority do not win a prize. I am a staunch supporter of rewarding participation and effort. If this sounds like advocacy for mediocrity, instead of merit, it is not."