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To those calling him out for hacking his friend without permission, keep in mind he was a teenager (15) at the time. His friend was of similar age. Teenagers do
by Mandatum 12y ago
To those calling him out for hacking his friend without permission, keep in mind he was a teenager (15) at the time. His friend was of similar age. Teenagers do stupid things, I was of similar age at one point and also did very stupid things.
It's part of growing up.
Saying that, the author needs to give better context.
- akerl_ 12y agoYes, but he didn't write it as a cautionary tale or even attempt to portray it as a stupid thing done out of youth. The delivery very strongly portrays it as a good thing that was a good idea, and a rational step towards advancing yourself in the world.
- Mandatum 12y agoA mechanic reading a tale of someone pouring metal filings in with the engine oil, I doubt they're going to think it's a good idea to go out and ruin their engine. Is an author always required to include a disclaimer? Stupid is as stupid does.
- akerl_ 12y agoThe mechanic's disclaimer is going to be inherent in the text: "I once poured metal filings into an engine, and then everything went to hell". This isn't like that at all, it's a tale of how hacking somebody's systems without consent was a fun and rewarding idea.