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Re:Hackathon Be Gone by gaius on Monday February 29, 2016 @03:00AM (#11194170)
The article says the wrong things are rewarded, we also don't need people thinking that slick presentation beats real work.
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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."
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