darxius

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by darxius 15y ago
Maybe I mis-represented my argument. I didn't mean that I code small scale projects with large scale back ends just in case a user base boom happens. I meant that I try to code as using a "module" approach as much as possible. When (and if)
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by darxius 15y ago
I've designed a couple of small scale websites before and I've always thought about how they would react if the user base would expand significantly. It's always something in the back of my mind when programming. Even with a small user base
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by darxius 15y ago
I doubt that. If the image is being removed, say because it contains an embarrassing picture that was accidentally posted, you can bet someone copied the link and shared it or posted it somewhere. Also, image lookup services like tineye cou
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by darxius 15y ago
I'm currently an undergrad in Computer Engineering. As an engineer we are taught to look ahead when designing software and to do it with the "good of society" in mind. I find it VERY hard to believe that Facebook did not plan ahead and impl
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by darxius 15y ago
Great read! (although I admit I'm not completely done it) I think the whole process of taking something audible and "real" (like sound) and digitizing it is simply amazing.
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by darxius 15y ago
I agree with the "start a blog" approach. It scares me to think that social networking is getting closer and closer to: "but my genitals are the most fundamental aspect of my humanity, I should be allowed to post a picture of them on my wal
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by darxius 15y ago
I'm not sure if that's exactly the angle Facebook et al. are taking but I wouldn't be surprised if they pull that. Frankly, if you're "facebook friends" with any underage kids and you think it's irresponsible for them to see picture of you
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by darxius 15y ago
As a man, I can't say I fully understand this. However, I do respect the feeling of wanting breastfeeding pictures up on their facebook pages. It's a beautiful thing, and I don't see the "porn" or "obscenity" involved. I also support the fr
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by darxius 15y ago
Sal didn't start the Academy to change the way children are taught math in school. He made it to fulfill a need he saw in a majority of student -- the same thing the article points out. That being said, I think Sal's TED talk (mentioned in