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Most hackers I know are anti-authoritarian more than anything else. This board tends to attract the more capitalistic types because of it's subject matter. I'm
by johngalt 17y ago
Most hackers I know are anti-authoritarian more than anything else. This board tends to attract the more capitalistic types because of it's subject matter. I'm sure there are slashdot'ers that would call many of us "sellouts".
I think PG said it best in his "Keep your identity small" essay. Ultimately we all have different viewpoints. Being known for any particular -ism will generally hurt more than help.
The trick is self-organizing around people/teams that can accomplish goals because of (or in spite of) their various viewpoints.
- barmstrong 17y agoYep I remember reading that in Hackers & Painters. My guess was that this was his approach - be probably is, but doesn't want to draw attention to it. Nice username btw, I'm reading that book right now too (first time) :)