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The conviction can get notoriety in the security field, but as any criminal, black hat hacker, or just coder will tell you....it's ALL trial and error. Where a

The conviction can get notoriety in the security field, but as any criminal, black hat hacker, or just coder will tell you....it's ALL trial and error. Where a conviction may benefit someone is if they are doing their own business...as far as employment. An employer may be hesitant to hire a criminal simply for the liability they presume over their employee. I can get a job fairly easy in coding since I have no restrictions on computer usage and some employers are amazed by my crime (google my name Michael Largent), but I'm a little different than maybe this individual (I get anxiety attacks sometimes). As for me and employment, I've been through interviews some employers in the field will offer me a position, but coding is more of a hobby to me than a profession. I run my own business, because my conviction affects my self-esteem though...so I can't speak for others. I'm an awesome coder, but am afraid of rejection, so sometimes I won't apply for a job or I'll pass on a job offer.

DavidChouinard 13y ago
I was intrigued by your background. Since you invited us to Google your name, I hope you don't mind my posting this here: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/05/man-allegedly-b/ http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/05/man-allegedly-b/
- quackerhacker 13y ago
  Don't mind at all. I just don't want to thread jack the OP. To get back on topic a little bit. I understand how he could want to make amends for what he's done, I do coding, algorithms, and websites usually for free and help others with any questions they may have that I have an answer for, but the PR being portrayed here is that he is "happy," to be caught. The quoting words just sounds like he's trying to capitalize on a conviction (example: who did the video rendering? and I've seen this done ALOT inside)...not that there's anything wrong with using your circumstances to your advantage, but just careful with the wording.

DavidChouinard 13y ago

I was intrigued by your background. Since you invited us to Google your name, I hope you don't mind my posting this here: http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/05/man-allegedly-b/ http://www.wired.com/threatlevel/2008/05/man-allegedly-b/

quackerhacker 13y ago
Don't mind at all. I just don't want to thread jack the OP. To get back on topic a little bit. I understand how he could want to make amends for what he's done, I do coding, algorithms, and websites usually for free and help others with any questions they may have that I have an answer for, but the PR being portrayed here is that he is "happy," to be caught. The quoting words just sounds like he's trying to capitalize on a conviction (example: who did the video rendering? and I've seen this done ALOT inside)...not that there's anything wrong with using your circumstances to your advantage, but just careful with the wording.