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Re:Bitcoin guide on Wednesday December 24, 2014 @07:56AM (#8792662)
I suggest Stripe change the title. It's actually not a Bitcoin guide, and anyone looking to learn more about Bitcoin or for a definitive guide would be disappointed.
Re:JMAP – a better way to email on Tuesday December 23, 2014 @05:43AM (#8787603)
Fastmail uses Hacker News to spam, I mean publish all their new developments.
Re:Why you should think twice about Freelancer.com on Monday December 22, 2014 @02:30PM (#8784638)
I occasionally hire on Odesk and never require or even ask that the contractor use it. I refuse to use that feature. It's degrading for the worker. Digital slavery in a way.
HN does suck, I'll give you that, but until something substantially better comes along I'll probably stick around.
Re:U.S. Asks China to Help Rein In Korean Hackers on Saturday December 20, 2014 @11:14PM (#8778917)
On your second point, I believe you're right. The US government and the FBI don't believe NK are actually responsible, nor does Obama believe the Chinese will cooperate. This is pure theater.
Oh brother. Why not just get it over with and have a ticker-tape parade for the guy. Wow, are we hurting for news or what.