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> I'd guess we here on HN are the people best equipped to prevent the worst. Best positioned, but how well equipped are you? Are you organized enough to collec
by jevoten 5y ago
> I'd guess we here on HN are the people best equipped to prevent the worst.
Best positioned, but how well equipped are you? Are you organized enough to collectively refuse such requests, or will you fall into the "If I don't do it someone else will" trap?
- inter_netuser 5y agowhy is that a trap? the "trap" seems to be instead the stable equilibrium state.
- pessimizer 5y agoIt's only a trap if you consider doing things for money that you, yourself, think are bad things, as a bad thing.
- spaetzleesser 5y agoYou often don’t even know how your tools will be used eventually. Most technology is pretty neutral. How it’s being applied defines whether it’s positive or negative.
- goodpoint 5y ago> Best positioned, but how well equipped are you? More importantly: how willing? The HN crowd is known for workshipping tech companies.