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Is owning John Deere tractors somehow controversial, since they're talking about how owners were "doxed"? Is there a special place on the web where we can laugh

by kebman 5y ago

Is owning John Deere tractors somehow controversial, since they're talking about how owners were "doxed"? Is there a special place on the web where we can laugh at the hall of shame of John Deere tractor owners? Jokes aside, John Deere are pretty good tractors tho. Very common among farmers here in Norway. ^^

Black101 5y ago
John Deere tractor owners have to be especially good at fixing stuff if they want to fix their own machinery, because like Phone manufacturers, John Deer try to block their customers from fixing their own machines.
skinkestek 5y ago
> Very common among farmers here in Norway. ^^ Another question: are Norwegians overrepresented here on HN? I've been wondering this for a while but I'm unsure if it is that or of I just happen to notice everyone who in any way signal that they are Norwegians. (Yes, I live in Norway to.)
- shsvsjx 5y ago
  Well Norwegians are probably over represented than their share of the world population would suggest: 1. Northern Europeans tend to speak excellent English. Flawless English is the norm, anyway much better than people from my native countries. 2. Northern Europeans tend to have excellent technical skills compared to the world average. While both points help y’alls participation in HN, I think point 1 is the most important of the two. I rarely encounter comments from native Japanese or Koreans, even though their populations are much larger than Norway’s. Typically the commenters have since moved to the US. I do, however, encounter non-IT ppl on HN that are very curious (and typically have interesting backstories). I especially enjoy the occasional comments from diesel mechanics. But you also have a strong observational bias. While the probability of seeing a Ferrari isnt too low the P of seeing two Ferrari’s next to each other is very low... unless you happen to be driving one of the two Ferraris. Add to that that a car lover (ie Norwegian) is much more likely to notice the Ferrari (other Norwegians).
  - kebman 5y ago
    Well Skinkestek is pretty hard to miss for other Norwegians. It means “Ham steak” in my language. :D Which reminds me... I have some in the fridge. Gonna roast it this weekend. Yum!
arwhatever 5y ago
“Oh no, now I’m ruined!” :-)
LeifCarrotson 5y ago
I think the author was using "doxxed" to mean "discovered the ability to expose personal identifying information of", rather than "exposed personal identifying information with the intent to shame by publicizing said PIN". I agree that's not a very accurate usage. They're only slightly controversial here in the Midwestern US. Somewhat like Harley Davidson motorcycles, their users are highly brand loyal due more to historical factors than a modern quality or value comparison. Their owners can be derided for overpaying for underperforming tractors that can only be repaired by a dealer for exorbitant fees, the smart money is buying Kubota or Agco now. Though like a Honda rider in a biker bar, you want to be careful where you say that.
- cat199 5y ago
  I sometimes think john deere and harley and to a lesser extent ford/chevy are basically americana cults with merchandizing and machinery sales attached

by kebman 5y ago

Black101 5y ago

John Deere tractor owners have to be especially good at fixing stuff if they want to fix their own machinery, because like Phone manufacturers, John Deer try to block their customers from fixing their own machines.

skinkestek 5y ago

> Very common among farmers here in Norway. ^^ Another question: are Norwegians overrepresented here on HN? I've been wondering this for a while but I'm unsure if it is that or of I just happen to notice everyone who in any way signal that they are Norwegians. (Yes, I live in Norway to.)

shsvsjx 5y ago
Well Norwegians are probably over represented than their share of the world population would suggest: 1. Northern Europeans tend to speak excellent English. Flawless English is the norm, anyway much better than people from my native countries. 2. Northern Europeans tend to have excellent technical skills compared to the world average. While both points help y’alls participation in HN, I think point 1 is the most important of the two. I rarely encounter comments from native Japanese or Koreans, even though their populations are much larger than Norway’s. Typically the commenters have since moved to the US. I do, however, encounter non-IT ppl on HN that are very curious (and typically have interesting backstories). I especially enjoy the occasional comments from diesel mechanics. But you also have a strong observational bias. While the probability of seeing a Ferrari isnt too low the P of seeing two Ferrari’s next to each other is very low... unless you happen to be driving one of the two Ferraris. Add to that that a car lover (ie Norwegian) is much more likely to notice the Ferrari (other Norwegians).
- kebman 5y ago
  Well Skinkestek is pretty hard to miss for other Norwegians. It means “Ham steak” in my language. :D Which reminds me... I have some in the fridge. Gonna roast it this weekend. Yum!

arwhatever 5y ago

“Oh no, now I’m ruined!” :-)

LeifCarrotson 5y ago

I think the author was using "doxxed" to mean "discovered the ability to expose personal identifying information of", rather than "exposed personal identifying information with the intent to shame by publicizing said PIN". I agree that's not a very accurate usage. They're only slightly controversial here in the Midwestern US. Somewhat like Harley Davidson motorcycles, their users are highly brand loyal due more to historical factors than a modern quality or value comparison. Their owners can be derided for overpaying for underperforming tractors that can only be repaired by a dealer for exorbitant fees, the smart money is buying Kubota or Agco now. Though like a Honda rider in a biker bar, you want to be careful where you say that.

cat199 5y ago
I sometimes think john deere and harley and to a lesser extent ford/chevy are basically americana cults with merchandizing and machinery sales attached