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Re:Updating our approach to misleading information on Tuesday May 12, 2020 @12:20PM (#23155782)
We are one step closer to implementing the long awaited social credit system in the USA. Yay I can’t wait!
Re:Tracking systems of TV streaming devices on Monday February 10, 2020 @12:59PM (#22291486)
I have a Roku and it's a targeted advertising machine. Great if you're a marketer but kinda iffy if you're just an ordinary consumer. I see ads for debit card purchases within a matter of hours. I don't mind because I'm into marketing and might leverage the adtech at some point. But if you're concerned about privacy, stay far away.
Re:Ask HN: How do I become better at whiteboard scribbling? on Monday January 13, 2020 @10:28PM (#22041561)
Show certainty while scribbling. Even if your scribbles look terrible, if people feel like your mind is magic, then no one will care about bad handwriting or whatever.
Re:Oxide Computer Company: Initial boot sequence on Monday December 02, 2019 @11:26AM (#21683879)
> The hard part, in my opinion, is providing managed services like relational databases or key-value stores.

Just moved from AWS to Vultr & DO and it's loads cheaper and faster for my use case (lightweight landing pages basically).

Managed services are still incredibly tough because of client support, and like you said, relational databases and key-value stores.

Dude I'm gonna need a link to your dog & cat playtime adventure channel
Re:The Web Began Dying in 2014 (2017) on Sunday November 24, 2019 @09:53AM (#21620734)
Adding Google Analytics is probably good for escaping the "Google Sandbox." There's clearly some sort of review process (algorithm or manual review) before a website starts ranking well in the Google SERPs.
Re:The Web Began Dying in 2014 (2017) on Sunday November 24, 2019 @09:45AM (#21620690)
Yeah that's a tough one because there aren't many "legitimate" competitors to GA other than clicky from what I know. Sounds like an opportunity.