pbmthompson
Re:Value of Startup Events
on Friday January 17, 2014 @07:22PM (#7079432)
So apparently I don't know what I'm doing when posting to HackerNews. I had done a write up that posed a question about the event that this post links to, but it doesn't look like anyone else sees it.
My question is around events in general, especially in the Bay Area, using the one I've posted as an example. What are others thoughts on the value of such events. Are we now over saturated with them? Is there room for more? If you're trying to make it, is it really worth your time attending?
Value of Startup Events
I recently agreed to help a friend out with an event he is hosting which I'm posting here. I've received some surprising comments from some on promoting an event like thisI'm curious of others thoughts on the value of such events, especially given there are so many of them in the Bay Area. Do you find any of them of value? How do you decide which ones to go to? What's the most value you've...
Re:Disabled woman denied entry to U.S. after agent cites private medic...
on Friday November 29, 2013 @04:17PM (#6821052)
ok. agreed...glad I asked first :)
Re:Disabled woman denied entry to U.S. after agent cites private medic...
on Thursday November 28, 2013 @08:29PM (#6817419)
to make sure I am hearing you right, you think this agent was doing the right rhing and realistically had good reason think this woman was a risk and should be denied entry?
Re:Disabled woman denied entry to U.S. after agent cites private medic...
on Thursday November 28, 2013 @08:24PM (#6817407)
Notwithstanding the privacy concerns, this agent is a real jerk. it also is concerning how much leeway they have in blocking people. pretty subjective what can be considered a medical condition that could pose a risk to others or yourself.