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This is what it's become. I just scribble a line mostly, because most signatures are done on an electronic device (nothing beats good ol' pen and paper). And this is how employees actually feel about a signature.

But when you open a credit card the employee is supposed to verify that the signature matches the signature on your state-issued id, and a basic AI program would only better enable the employee. Seems like such an obvious solution to counter fraud too

With RadioShack going under, AliExpress is my goto for basic electronic components, but it can be painful when you need to wait 3 weeks for a new part to arrive.

But I don't like how Amazon because of how they treat their workers. Maybe the engineering positions are awesome, but warehouse workers and deliverers seem to be worse off than a Wal-Mart employee 10 years ago

I remembered that this question was asked recently; and lo-and-behold---

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12702651

My understanding is that Amazon makes their money from aws, then builds their brand through their eCommerce site and other gadgets/projects. Those projects (like aws) have the potential to make bucko bucks, but as long as Americans income continues to diminish, the profitability of Amazon's core business will stall.

But I agree that Amazon will become the first $1 trillion dollar enterprise, but after weathering another economic downturn. Amazon is the Walmart of today, and is ruthlessly out competing every retailer (retail is in a recessive state, and I'm wondering what happens when SEARS goes under).

To throw a curve ball back, I do think Amazon is politically vulnerable. I don't shop with Amazon, and I tell everyone not to shop at Amazon. The company doesn't treat their average employees well, and should allow all their workers to form and join a union if they want. USPS is a great place to work, FedEx and USPS are pretty great too, Amazon is a garbage place to work---