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some HN user once observed that this was a fun single point of failure to pwn, mapping HN usernames to emails. people who intend to stay anonymous need to be aw
by swyx 6y ago
some HN user once observed that this was a fun single point of failure to pwn, mapping HN usernames to emails. people who intend to stay anonymous need to be aware this is a risk when using these services.
- Akronymus 6y agoI signed up for the HN replies fully expecting it to be pwned sooner or later. Actually, I assume pretty much every service to be pwned at some point, and sign up according to how it'd impact me. If I don't care at all about the association, I use my real address, if I care somewhat I use a "+something" gmail address. And if I REALLY don't want to be associated, I use a relay email address.