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Re:Ask HN: Online Security Tips for Newbie Freedom Activists? by eeZah7Ux on Sunday January 29, 2017 @05:43PM (#13517230)
> but they are the correct answers

Citation needed.

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Re:Ask HN: Online Security Tips for Newbie Freedom Activists? by toomuchtodo on Sunday January 29, 2017 @06:06PM (#13517349)
https://news.ycombinator.com/user?id=tptacek

OP used to own/manage a world-class security consulting firm in Chicago, and now runs the entire security team for several decent-sized startups. His expertise is the citation.

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Re:Ask HN: Online Security Tips for Newbie Freedom Activists? by eeZah7Ux on Monday January 30, 2017 @08:19AM (#13520867)
This is Argument from authority.

We should instead ask for evidence that IOS provides better security than any other alternative for activists.

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Re:Ask HN: Online Security Tips for Newbie Freedom Activists? by toomuchtodo on Monday January 30, 2017 @08:28AM (#13520928)
I'm satisfied with an expert's opinion without a citation list. That's the benefit of being an expert; your reputation vouches for your knowledge.
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Re:Ask HN: Online Security Tips for Newbie Freedom Activists? by tptacek on Sunday January 29, 2017 @06:07PM (#13517356)
The way I would put it is that we run the entire security teams for several decent-sized startups. :)
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Re:Ask HN: Online Security Tips for Newbie Freedom Activists? by toomuchtodo on Sunday January 29, 2017 @06:22PM (#13517449)
Edited! Thanks for correcting me!
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