Re:Myths about /dev/urandom (2014)
by jMyles on Sunday August 19, 2018 @01:43PM
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I'm sorry if I've been unkind. That wasn't my intention.
But insinuation? I think I've been very clear and explicit about my criticisms rather than insinuating anything. Is there something about which I can be more transparent that will increase the quality of this and similar discussions?
I also don't mean to condescend, and I can understand from my writings how my tone might be interpreted that way. But what is the right thing to do in these situations? Discussions on HN of security and the political ramifications are dominated by the volume and aggression of this person and s73v3r_ and others of similar style, and it is taking a toll - people who are quiter but more knowledgeable (and to be clear: I'm not saying I'm either of those things) are being shut out. Can't you see it?
It reminds me of far-right AM radio. I don't want to find myself just tuning out of HN entirely, so I'm trying to be a little more proactive.
On the other hand, I certainly don't want to respond to vitriol with vitriol, but I do want to try to find common ground so we can all learn from each other instead of bark about who's right and who's wrong on these minuscule, mundane points.
Again: Although I think I've been quite explicit rather than lean on insinuation, I apologize for portions of my tone. I'm not a mean person; I'm just trying something new in an effort to change the direction of these things.
But insinuation? I think I've been very clear and explicit about my criticisms rather than insinuating anything. Is there something about which I can be more transparent that will increase the quality of this and similar discussions?
I also don't mean to condescend, and I can understand from my writings how my tone might be interpreted that way. But what is the right thing to do in these situations? Discussions on HN of security and the political ramifications are dominated by the volume and aggression of this person and s73v3r_ and others of similar style, and it is taking a toll - people who are quiter but more knowledgeable (and to be clear: I'm not saying I'm either of those things) are being shut out. Can't you see it?
It reminds me of far-right AM radio. I don't want to find myself just tuning out of HN entirely, so I'm trying to be a little more proactive.
On the other hand, I certainly don't want to respond to vitriol with vitriol, but I do want to try to find common ground so we can all learn from each other instead of bark about who's right and who's wrong on these minuscule, mundane points.
Again: Although I think I've been quite explicit rather than lean on insinuation, I apologize for portions of my tone. I'm not a mean person; I'm just trying something new in an effort to change the direction of these things.