disposable1984

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Re:3 years later, Facebook still can't delete photos correctly on Monday February 06, 2012 @11:58PM (#3560518)

Television?

Re:3 years later, Facebook still can't delete photos correctly on Monday February 06, 2012 @11:22AM (#3557899)

Letting people poke each other is having the most impact on the world?

Re:btjunkie says goodbye on Monday February 06, 2012 @11:20AM (#3557893)

A grand jury hears just one side of the story. Prosecutors use a GJ when they don't have solid proof of wrongdoing, but just think that there's something going on.

Re:btjunkie says goodbye on Monday February 06, 2012 @04:34AM (#3556806)

A grand jury indicted MegaUpload of racketeering conspiracy and conspiracy to commit copyright amongst other charges.

As someone once said, you can get a grand jury to indict a ham sandwich.

Re:3 years later, Facebook still can't delete photos correctly on Sunday February 05, 2012 @11:49PM (#3556249)

I don't mean to sound snarky, but: that's because they hire people who know how to merge linked lists or reverse words in a string or (insert interview problem du-jour) ; they don't hire people who can really solve real-world problems.

I may sound old when I say this, but my impression of interviewing there was that they're just a bunch of kids who like working on 'cool' or new things, and don't really care much about the real-world impact.

No, this is not sour grapes; I was recruited for my skillset, but was really disappointed to be tested on bullshit problems; I pointed out specific issues with their site that needed fixing and how they could be fixed, but it didn't really matter to them.

Re:Why I’m leaving TechCrunch on Tuesday June 28, 2011 @10:09AM (#2705426)

TechCrunch's take on it: "You know you’re in a bubble when… tech journalists join startups" . I had to laugh.

PS: know any good patent attorneys in SF area who can work with individuals? http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=2704364

Re:Ask HN: Patent lawyer recommendation in SF? on Tuesday June 28, 2011 @10:01AM (#2705401)

Thanks! Since I've never done this before, I was wondering how important it is that the lawfirm be in San Francisco?

Ask HN: Patent lawyer recommendation in SF?

Posted by disposable1984 on Tuesday June 28, 2011 @03:02AM
from the ask-hn dept.

I'm in the SF area, and would like to file a software (utility) patent. I would prefer to work with an individual, instead of a big company. I'm looking for recommendations from fellow HNers. Doing Google Searches is terrible because of all the spam and SEO. I'm hoping a personal recommendation may be better. TIA!

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