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I bet it can, so let's get started! Here's a list of companies that Khosla ventures invested in: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/all-companies http://

I bet it can, so let's get started! Here's a list of companies that Khosla ventures invested in: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/all-companies http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/all-companies Is anyone who works for or owns these companies reading this? Would you be willing to quit your job or return funding so as not to support a sociopath and to help make the world a better place? Anyone know people who work for these companies? It would be great if you could (kindly) remind them of the types of people they are working to enrich every day and how those people are using their riches to abuse society. Bet we can change a few minds!

komali2 9y ago
Eh, I'd rather just drive out to the gate and cut the lock. Where is it exactly? I'll do it next week.
- randycupertino 9y ago
  Someone should facebook organize some sort of protest there where we all march across the gates.
- rocky1138 9y ago
  There is definitely a need for organization here. Probably a Google spreadsheet with location and "most recent lock cut" date.
- SwellJoe 9y ago
  You'll likely need an angle grinder with a metal cutoff blade (bolt cutters can't handle a good lock, though if it's on a chain, the chain might be a weak link). The article said there's security on the premises, so be prepared for that sort of trouble (make sure you've got an emergency number and people who know what's going on in case you're arrested). Though, I have a hard time seeing how restoring legal public access could be considered a crime. Maybe just bringing witnesses and cameras will be enough to protect you from security.
  - s0rce 9y ago
    You want one of the portable battery powered high speed die grinders and some metal cut off discs, you cut most locks and heavy duty chains with them in seconds. There are numerous youtube videos demonstrating them. Couple hundred dollars at home depot and no larger than a cordless drill.
    - michaelchisari 9y ago
      Not endorsing this action, but for everyone's sake, treat these tools with the same respect you would if you had grown up around them. They can be very dangerous if misused. Power Hand Tool Safety - Die Grinder Use https://www.jlab.org/ehs/toolbox_files/GrindingTools.pdf https://www.jlab.org/ehs/toolbox_files/GrindingTools.pdf
      - zdkl 9y ago
        Exactly this. Be very very careful approaching some rich asshole's security with a a tool mike this. If it's on the beach itself just grab some shovels and dig under/ over. Make fences pointless!
    - komali2 9y ago
      This is perfect actually because I needed to buy something like this anyway, I've locked my bike to my fence with a ulock and lost the key lol.
  - DannyBee 9y ago
    So, i should advise you that the most likely outcome here is that you'll be arrested. If security causes you to be arrested and imprisoned, you, and everyone else file civil lawsuits against Khosla. The more interesting question is whether you'll be prosecuted. If I was the DA, i wouldn't bring charges against anyone who did this (which would be completely within my discretion). This would result in Khosla having to be forced to file civil lawsuits for trespass or something (which he'd lose). It would also mean the police would likely stop arresting you. But i don't know whether the DA in Khosla's part of town is in favor of the billionaires or the beach access folks.
- arkitaip 9y ago
  Please set up a gofundme so we can fund your adventure!
option 9y ago
A drop in the ocean, of course, but I just cancelled a test I was scheduled to do with Color Genomics
afuchs 9y ago
The most recognizable companies on that list appear to be: GitLab: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/gitlab http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/gitlab Hyperloop Technologies: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/hyperloop-technologies http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/hyperloop-technologi... Instacart: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/instacart http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/instacart Square: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/square http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/square Stripe: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/stripe http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/stripe Vox Media: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/vox-media http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/vox-media
- michaelchisari 9y ago
  What does HN recommend as a solid Stripe alternative?
  - scott_karana 9y ago
    Or you contact Stripe and express your distaste: maybe they'll share your views. :)

komali2 9y ago

Eh, I'd rather just drive out to the gate and cut the lock. Where is it exactly? I'll do it next week.

randycupertino 9y ago
Someone should facebook organize some sort of protest there where we all march across the gates.
rocky1138 9y ago
There is definitely a need for organization here. Probably a Google spreadsheet with location and "most recent lock cut" date.
SwellJoe 9y ago
You'll likely need an angle grinder with a metal cutoff blade (bolt cutters can't handle a good lock, though if it's on a chain, the chain might be a weak link). The article said there's security on the premises, so be prepared for that sort of trouble (make sure you've got an emergency number and people who know what's going on in case you're arrested). Though, I have a hard time seeing how restoring legal public access could be considered a crime. Maybe just bringing witnesses and cameras will be enough to protect you from security.
- s0rce 9y ago
  You want one of the portable battery powered high speed die grinders and some metal cut off discs, you cut most locks and heavy duty chains with them in seconds. There are numerous youtube videos demonstrating them. Couple hundred dollars at home depot and no larger than a cordless drill.
  - michaelchisari 9y ago
    Not endorsing this action, but for everyone's sake, treat these tools with the same respect you would if you had grown up around them. They can be very dangerous if misused. Power Hand Tool Safety - Die Grinder Use https://www.jlab.org/ehs/toolbox_files/GrindingTools.pdf https://www.jlab.org/ehs/toolbox_files/GrindingTools.pdf
    - zdkl 9y ago
      Exactly this. Be very very careful approaching some rich asshole's security with a a tool mike this. If it's on the beach itself just grab some shovels and dig under/ over. Make fences pointless!
  - komali2 9y ago
    This is perfect actually because I needed to buy something like this anyway, I've locked my bike to my fence with a ulock and lost the key lol.
- DannyBee 9y ago
  So, i should advise you that the most likely outcome here is that you'll be arrested. If security causes you to be arrested and imprisoned, you, and everyone else file civil lawsuits against Khosla. The more interesting question is whether you'll be prosecuted. If I was the DA, i wouldn't bring charges against anyone who did this (which would be completely within my discretion). This would result in Khosla having to be forced to file civil lawsuits for trespass or something (which he'd lose). It would also mean the police would likely stop arresting you. But i don't know whether the DA in Khosla's part of town is in favor of the billionaires or the beach access folks.
arkitaip 9y ago
Please set up a gofundme so we can fund your adventure!

option 9y ago

A drop in the ocean, of course, but I just cancelled a test I was scheduled to do with Color Genomics

afuchs 9y ago

The most recognizable companies on that list appear to be: GitLab: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/gitlab http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/gitlab Hyperloop Technologies: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/hyperloop-technologies http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/hyperloop-technologi... Instacart: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/instacart http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/instacart Square: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/square http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/square Stripe: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/stripe http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/stripe Vox Media: http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/vox-media http://www.khoslaventures.com/portfolio/vox-media

michaelchisari 9y ago
What does HN recommend as a solid Stripe alternative?
- scott_karana 9y ago
  Or you contact Stripe and express your distaste: maybe they'll share your views. :)