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Re:Facebook vulnerability 2013 on Saturday August 17, 2013 @05:52PM (#6230487)

I am curious to how many trash reports they have to sort through to identify real bug reports. Anyone care to comment?

Re:Ask HN: So which email service does provides privacy? on Wednesday August 14, 2013 @11:46PM (#6216039)

Even your own provides full privacy?

Re:40 Days Without Booze on Wednesday August 14, 2013 @06:13PM (#6214704)

Good luck, jere! Try reversing it by replacing the habit with exercise. Not only do you cut the alcohol, but you stay hydrated, lose weight, and sleep better!

Re:Ask HN: Do I need to go to college? on Tuesday August 13, 2013 @01:56PM (#6207145)

Great point. As someone who was more of an introvert until recently, my relationships with professors and students helped propel me outside of my social fears. Both of those relationships are outstanding for future opportunities to any student that works for them.

Re:Ask HN: Do I need to go to college? on Monday August 12, 2013 @04:00PM (#6201358)

How do you assume someone will "learn as slow as the rest of the class"? I am currently in college and while the pace is that of the slowest person it does not mean that you cannot learn more than them. Actually, I like going slower. It gives me more time to focus on my skill development and at the same time I can help my peers with their issues (which is great if I already overcame the same issue!). College has taught me to become more patient, to find love of others through knowledge, and to work hard.

Maybe it was a waste of time to you, but I hardly think that giving someone advice to skip college because YOU think its a waste of time is a bad decision. Are you sure you didn't miss a few things while you were there? Might want to reconsider.

Re:Senate IP linked to edits in Snowden's wikipedia page on Wednesday August 07, 2013 @11:18AM (#6173371)

Some will say he is a hero. Some will say he is a traitor. Someone is not imprecise because you disagree with something they consider to be a truth; It is a matter of perspective.

Re:Senate IP linked to edits in Snowden's wikipedia page on Tuesday August 06, 2013 @01:32PM (#6167916)

Imprecisely? It is a matter of perspective.

Re:Senate IP linked to edits in Snowden's wikipedia page on Tuesday August 06, 2013 @11:06AM (#6166967)

I am okay with anyone labeling him anything that they want. Some say he is a hero and some say he is a traitor...what does it matter?

Re:Members of Congress denied access to basic information about NSA on Sunday August 04, 2013 @11:02AM (#6155840)

> is just a pure and obvious bluff.

Provide proof?

Re:Ask HN: I can't think straight, my life is in limbo, and I want to ... on Tuesday July 30, 2013 @11:24AM (#6127502)

But I know, somewhere on this earth, there's someone who needs me.

This. No matter what relationships are dropped or attachments are taken from us there is nothing more beautiful than the friendship and love that is waiting for us out there. Hope drives this. All it takes is for us to seek it.

Re:Ask HN: I can't think straight, my life is in limbo, and I want to ... on Tuesday July 30, 2013 @11:20AM (#6127475)

You shared a great example. Thank you!

Re:Could the Government Get a Search Warrant for Your Thoughts? on Saturday July 27, 2013 @02:49PM (#6113958)

There is a way that scientists have been able to analyze photos to discover the pulse of the person in it. Its very interesting, though I do not know the deeper details of it.

I am too lazy to find a link, if anyone else wants to share it that would be great.

Re:Ask HN: A way to change username on HN? on Saturday July 27, 2013 @11:05AM (#6113125)

Because changing my name would be far easier.

Re:Ask HN: A way to change username on HN? on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @04:06PM (#6098746)

My name sucks. I'd change it too if I had the option.

Why not just have a karma requirement? Earn to change.

Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days. Today is... on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @01:38PM (#6097677)

Just curious, how do you fund working on these projects 10 hours a day?

Good work on them. Perfect way to have a portfolio ready for the world.

Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days. Today is... on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @01:36PM (#6097660)

yet?

Re:I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days. Today is... on Wednesday July 24, 2013 @01:36PM (#6097653)

No one can give you an honest answer because we do not know what type of resources all of your ideas will consume.

If you are really interested in learning, pick up a VPS. Running one is as easy as you WANT it to be. Configuring and managing your VPS optimally is dependent on your projects and your goals. It can get complex pretty fast, especially when you don't know what you are doing. After studying about them in my spare time I have learned how severely insecure most people allow themselves to be. Fair warning to you!

Re:How can a high school student learn to code? on Tuesday July 23, 2013 @03:27PM (#6092354)

Create.

It takes knowledge to build correctly. By creating you will end up pushing yourself into a cycle of learning and production.

Your willpower will fuel your creation; harness it.

Never be ashamed to ask, be ashamed for not having the courage.

Re:Leaked report shows high civilian death toll from CIA drone strikes on Monday July 22, 2013 @11:38PM (#6088103)

It sure takes a hell of a lot of killing to reach peace.

Re:Existential Depression in Gifted Children on Sunday July 21, 2013 @12:40PM (#6079348)

Great article. Sadly, I wish it wasn't focused on the gifted. I bet a lot of children suffer with existential depression and I also can imagine how hard it is to have to listen to the bullshit answers they will inevitably receive to their deep questions.

Re:What is a 'Hacker'? on Sunday July 21, 2013 @11:52AM (#6079142)

> See Eric S. Raymond

If you put this in the beginning you no longer have to write an article about what a hacker is.

Re:NSA Phone Snooping Cannot Be Challenged in Court, Feds Say on Friday July 19, 2013 @05:42PM (#6073144)

What can we do?

Re:NSA Phone Snooping Cannot Be Challenged in Court, Feds Say on Friday July 19, 2013 @05:41PM (#6073130)

We are currently unable to confirm or deny there is a flaw in the legal system at this time.

Re:NSA Phone Snooping Cannot Be Challenged in Court, Feds Say on Friday July 19, 2013 @05:39PM (#6073116)

The current core tenet of the government appears to be the executive branch.

Re:Online CS PhD program on Thursday July 18, 2013 @11:38AM (#6064302)

Not sure how it is in Russia, but in my experience the online degree programs are not respected in the United States.

Re:Poll: How old are you? on Wednesday July 17, 2013 @03:09PM (#6059579)

What do you do?

Re:One Laptop Per Child launches XO tablet via Walmart on Wednesday July 17, 2013 @10:12AM (#6057730)

Specifications(http://one.laptop.org/about/xo-tablet):

    1.6 GHz Dual-Core Processor
    1 GB RAM
    8 GB Storage
    7" 1024x600 screen
    Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity
    1.3 MP Front & 2.0 MP Rear cameras
    Headset, MicroSD, Micro USB, and Mini HDMI I/O ports
    Android 4.1 operating system
    Built-in parental controls

Re:Home-made robot doing a perfect quadruple backflip [video] on Wednesday July 17, 2013 @12:17AM (#6056062)

Success!

Re:Linus Torvalds defends his right to shame Linux kernel developers on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @02:22PM (#6053719)

Seems like everything is just blown up to me. Are someone's words making you feel bad? Give it back to them or stop your crying. Why bother whining about it publicly? If people don't want to stand up to a single man by themselves then do you really think ganging up on him will solve anything for them individually?

Re:Home-made robot doing a perfect quadruple backflip [video] on Tuesday July 16, 2013 @10:22AM (#6052028)

Nice submission history, evab. Newslamp, newslamp, newslamp, newslamp. Post the original content.