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I’m not making a moral argument for the surveillance state, I wear Curve25519 on one arm and the word “citizenfour” on the other. I agree that there is a vast
by benreesman 7y ago
I’m not making a moral argument for the surveillance state, I wear Curve25519 on one arm and the word “citizenfour” on the other.
I agree that there is a vast and almost impossible to regulate overreach by these companies. Your argument is extremely compelling.
But when HN users complain about being spied on I smell a FAANG rejection letter.
- saagarjha 7y ago> when HN users complain about being spied on I smell a FAANG rejection letter I work at a FAANG: here’s my complaint about being spied on.
- benreesman 7y agoSo your comments should be at the top. You’re knowledgeable on the subject and even if we disagree that should be upweighted in a perfect world.
- saagarjha 7y ago:/
- stOneskull 7y agoPeople care about others, not just themselves.
- xg15 7y agoUnless the topic is affordable housing, that is.
- benreesman 7y agoI agree, but search “HN levels.fyi” to understand that we’re in the minority on that.
- heartbreak 7y ago> But when HN users complain about being spied on I smell a FAANG rejection letter. You’re projecting Ben.
- laughinghan 7y agoIf you think their argument is compelling, why are you insulting them? (This is a genuine question. Many of your comments have added to the discussion and I've upvoted them. But I've also downvoted many that haven't.)
- IG_Semmelweiss 7y agoPrecautionary principle Read it. Understand it. Apply it. The burden of proof is on you/FAANGs.