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I think question 1 is very valid. I'm not a fan of 2. I'm definitely in the camp of -- one of the most irresponsible things ever created was third-party passwo

by jrm4 4y ago

I think question 1 is very valid. I'm not a fan of 2. I'm definitely in the camp of -- one of the most irresponsible things ever created was third-party password managers. I'm fully aware than capitalism isn't a fan of "sorry, but this is hard and you should just learn it.." But passwords and security on computers is hard and you should just learn it, at least at this stage. It is THEORETICALLY is possible to have a world wherein password security is made easier for the user -- but it's not viable until you somehow bring in skin-in-the-game for the third party who's taking on the responsibility, e.g. liability or lawsuits or some other real actual punishment for the third party that screws up.

__dundernull__ 4y ago
I don’t see how question 1 is valid. You just move the coin immediately after acquisition. If you’re speculating and leaving them on the exchange that’s risky. But as far as “obtaining” the coins, you simple have to be in control of the keys. This can be accomplished within minutes or hours after purchase. Hence not your keys, not your coins.
EFreethought 4y ago
Could you explain why you do not like password managers? I started using KeePassXC a few years ago, and I think it's the best thing since sliced bread.
- jrm4 4y ago
  Too much risk without sufficient liability. They work as long as they work, but there's no punishment for if they break. They increase your threat surface by an entire party that's centralized. Grandma's little notebook next to the computer isn't perfect, but can be much safer.
  - EFreethought 4y ago
    I use KeePassXC locally. Are you referring to something online, like LastPass or 1Passord? I do not like the idea of online password managers at all. Another issue with PM sites is a couple of them have bumped features up to higher pricing tiers, leaving some people up a creek and unable to access their own information.

by jrm4 4y ago

__dundernull__ 4y ago

I don’t see how question 1 is valid. You just move the coin immediately after acquisition. If you’re speculating and leaving them on the exchange that’s risky. But as far as “obtaining” the coins, you simple have to be in control of the keys. This can be accomplished within minutes or hours after purchase. Hence not your keys, not your coins.

EFreethought 4y ago

Could you explain why you do not like password managers? I started using KeePassXC a few years ago, and I think it's the best thing since sliced bread.

jrm4 4y ago
Too much risk without sufficient liability. They work as long as they work, but there's no punishment for if they break. They increase your threat surface by an entire party that's centralized. Grandma's little notebook next to the computer isn't perfect, but can be much safer.
- EFreethought 4y ago
  I use KeePassXC locally. Are you referring to something online, like LastPass or 1Passord? I do not like the idea of online password managers at all. Another issue with PM sites is a couple of them have bumped features up to higher pricing tiers, leaving some people up a creek and unable to access their own information.