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Ask HN: Why is Facebook closing Moments?

I understand that Facebook have decided to shut down Moments: https://techcrunch.com/2019/01/24/facebook-is-shutting-down-moments-heres-how-to-save-all-your-photos/I don't understand why they would choose to shutdown Moments (or a similar, under used service). Things that lead to my confusion:* Facebook has insanely deep pockets * Facebook has likely automated all of the infrastructure and...

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Google Bans all associated accounts

https://play.google.com/about/ip-impersonation/impersonationIf Google perceives something about your app is misleading to users, it will ban your company developer account, and all associated personal developer accounts. Presumably, all accounts associated to them too.It will ban your accounts based on their perception of an infraction, and it will do so without any consultation or explanation...

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If you want to see that same tech in action but on a public blockchain, check out Stellar.
hi, do you have an email or twitter I can reach you at?
Could you elaborate on this November fork? I've asked for input here - https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrencies/comments/6uyz9k/wi...
Great article - unbelievable really.

Is USB-C by all measures now superior to FireWire? Or are we still paying for Jobs' mistake?

Re:Don't tell people to turn off Windows Update on Monday May 15, 2017 @02:01PM (#14343641)
Amen
How does this apply to London I wonder?
Re:No feigning surprise on Sunday April 30, 2017 @04:32PM (#14233675)
I think this is a good example of a 'well, actually.' https://www.recurse.com/manual#sec-environment