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I call myself a coder because I write code. I don't hack, crack, or (verb)script-kiddie, so I won't refer to myself as a hacker, cracker, or script-kiddie.
by dbz 16y ago
I call myself a coder because I write code.
I don't hack, crack, or (verb)script-kiddie, so I won't refer to myself as a hacker, cracker, or script-kiddie.
- kanwisher 16y ago*sigh I would hope people would understand the title of hacker on this website. Hint it has nothing to do with security
- mahmud 16y agoBut wouldn't it be nice if some script kiddie misunderstood and got hooked? A sample IRC log might look like this: SC1: yo dog, long time SC1: still haxoring Wordpress modules? HNer: naah man, WP is gey HNer: I am busy hacking Supply and Demand SC1: wtf? the economic model? HNer: yeah, making something people want -- SC1 has quit IRC (Quit: Leaving.)
- dbz 16y agoIt would be wonderful. But my point on not calling myself a hacker is not because I don't "hack supply and demand," but I don't "hack" stuff in general. Hack can be used correctly in two totally different contexts (not mistaken with crack), and that is the good helpful kind of hack.
- petercooper 16y agoSure, but this thread was about what it's "advantageous" to call yourself. Calling yourself a "hacker" in front of 99% of clients is not going to get you off to a good start.
- zackattack 16y agoexcept in front of silicon valley MBA types who're vaguely familiar with four steps to the epiphany