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A comment on DEF CON's response to the badge controversy. Parent comment

Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by 5ci3nc3 on Saturday August 10, 2024 @08:06PM (#41213102)
I'd like to know why badges are being used at all. It's DefCon- isn't there a more creative way to handle security?
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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by tptacek on Saturday August 10, 2024 @08:14PM (#41213131)
People love these stupid badges. That's why they get made.
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Re:DEF CON's response to the badge controversy by borski on Saturday August 10, 2024 @11:49PM (#41213865)
Every other year they build a hackable “smart badge,” and people love to hack on those things. Are they necessary? No. They’re toys. But they’re fun.
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