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rmdundon

Re:Hacking Back Makes a Comeback, But Is Still a Bad Idea on Monday December 04, 2017 @01:30PM (#15846224)
Yes, and while others are theoretically claiming this is not bad, attackers will change their tactics. Like groups that fire rockets from schools, they will anticipate over-arching revenge tactics and use them to their advantage.
Re:Ask HN: How do you get better at coding? on Monday December 04, 2017 @12:35PM (#15845659)
I would add that it's also a iterative process: code, review, learn, and code some more. A continuing process
Re:Can Anyone Beat Jeff Bezos? on Tuesday October 03, 2017 @01:08PM (#15393974)
I think it (may!) also depend on where you are located:

- If you are located in a suburban / semi-rural with more stores around, you may be less likely to use Amazon - If you are in a very rural / urban area, you may be more likely to use Amazon

Of course it'd probably be hard/impossible to find, but I'd like to be able to see a map of customers/purchases on Amazon in relation to urban and other areas.

Re:The East India Company, the original corporate raiders on Friday September 22, 2017 @01:12PM (#15313966)
Interesting. However, when anything, such as that video, mentions "zionism", that automatically triggers my anti-Semite radar.
Re:Get Rid of Equifax on Thursday September 21, 2017 @09:43AM (#15303261)
Not to mention the OPM hack
Re:Get Rid of Equifax on Thursday September 21, 2017 @09:41AM (#15303234)
True, but at least third parties (where they check Equifax, etc.) have a choice. With government, no one has a choice.

I do agree that handling of data could be regulated to some sort, though. Much like how we have agencies, etc. for keeping tabs on companies that handle other things (hazardous materials, food, etc.)

Re:A new kind of map: it’s about time on Wednesday September 20, 2017 @11:31AM (#15294861)
Interesting concept. I like the overlay idea, but I think simply having that as a standalone map would not be useful in other areas where distance as the crow flies ≠ time traveled. Areas with large bodies of water (like adjacent peninsulas), mountainous areas or areas with strange road infrastructure (Some parts of Virginia).

Nonetheless, an interesting concept!