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I have to say, I don't love that level of dishonesty. Last time I couldn't afford a conference I wanted to attend, I emailed the organizers and asked if they ne
by rattray 14y ago
I have to say, I don't love that level of dishonesty. Last time I couldn't afford a conference I wanted to attend, I emailed the organizers and asked if they needed any volunteers. I got all the benefits Jerry did, from business connections to the VIP-only after party. Of course, it probably helps that I'm still a college student.
- 31reasons 14y agowell social engineering is by definition "dishonest". You are trying to find loopholes in the system to have your way. There are people who would not do such thing at any cost and there are people who would do it as long as it doesn't harm anyone. Entrepreneurs who belong to the later category can create more opportunities for themselves. It also shows how badly you want something. May be thats why Y Combinator also asks similar question in their application I believe. I am curious to find out what all those answers were.
- rattray 14y agoSocial engineering != dishonesty, in my opinion. Loopholes can be found and exploited in perfectly honest ways.
- rdouble 14y agoMost accounts of social engineering I've read are just someone lying about who they are to get in somewhere, or get someone's password. Are there interesting examples of social engineering that don't involve this?
- 31reasons 14y agoThese are few mild versions of social engineering: 1. Giving a compliment or a gift to someone can bring you favors. 2. Wearing clothes such that it would imply (false) higher social status. 3. Exhibiting confidence to make people think you are smart.