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by ignostic 12y ago
I had my doubts, too: it seemed like a very strange way to "leak" the response, and the wording and phrasing weren't perfect. ARS seems to have called a spokesperson who didn't deny it, though: http://arstechn
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by ignostic 12y ago
> "Meyer also says that Ghostery users are presented with clear disclosures about how the company uses their data if they opt in." Really? Here's the text you see by default: > "Help support Ghostery by sending a
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by ignostic 12y ago
> "When communities grow to a certain size, people no longer expect to interact in the future, and thus are more likely to defect – to be petty, mean, aggressive..." This is one of the most off-putting things about HN in my o
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by ignostic 12y ago
I couldn't agree more: Microsoft is trying to target a demographic that doesn't exist. I was the target, and I wanted one, but it never made sense once I looked into it. The high-end model's price was way too high for a table
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Research Shows 48 Developing Countries within 5 Years of Crossing Digital Divide(highspeedinternet.com)
2 points by ignostic 12y ago|0 comments
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by ignostic 12y ago
And this is why I love science and studies. People are so strongly influenced by the opinions of others and expectation that they're willing to pay $45 MILLION to obtain something that's objectively no better than something in t
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by ignostic 12y ago
Now that the thread has been flagged by HN's flamewar detection, I'd like to point out that three people correcting a single misspelled word is about as low as online discussion can get. HN will be better if you can get over nitpi
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by ignostic 12y ago
Yep, edited.
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by ignostic 12y ago
First, the study you referenced just shows that a sample of women were less likely to get interviews with their photo. From there it's just the authors throwing out guesses for their findings. Maybe HR workers are jealous, or maybe the
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by ignostic 12y ago
As a male who manages both men and women, I think the author is guilty of selective perception and unfounded bias. I have had women on my team cry in meetings, but I've had men on my team explode in anger. Neither is appropriate. Women
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by ignostic 12y ago
> "I don't see how it's not OK on due process grounds, but only if the guy is a US citizen." I agree with you that it's very strange and tribalistic to think that Americans have "more rights" than any o
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by ignostic 12y ago
I can't say that I've had problems figuring the UI out, but I have had problems with the algorithm lately. If I had to guess I'd say it's Google often failing to factor in the location at some points, because I can rarel
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by ignostic 12y ago
This is amazing! I remember playing mods like Team Fortress on Quake - things people made just because they enjoyed it. The problem with mods lately is that it takes really passionate people to support them for free, and they're either
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Amazon Fresh rival Instacart debuts Seattle grocery delivery(seattletimes.com)
1 points by ignostic 12y ago|0 comments
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by ignostic 12y ago
I did not see that coming - does anyone know whether money changed hands here? It'll be interesting to see how Lyft and others respond.
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by ignostic 12y ago
I don't think most people realize how hard online-to-local-pickup is for a retailer. "Interested in local pickup? Give us a call." is going to be a better customer experience 9 times out of 10. I hope Square gets it. Retailer
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by ignostic 12y ago
I hear people fretting about liability as a "problem to overcome," but it's actually much simpler than the technical challenges. People have to drive the same distance regardless. Whether it's human or computer error lea
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by ignostic 12y ago
Everyone seems really concerned with the edge cases right now. What about insurance and liability? What about when X happens and it's raining? These are (usually pretty minor) technical challenges, and I haven't heard one yet that
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by ignostic 12y ago
Predicting the future is hard without great historical and demographic data. I'd be shocked if you weren't right for young, educated, tech-savvy people, but it's too soon to say what will happen on a larger scale, especially
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Netflix and Hulu are Not Killing Cable(cabletv.com)
28 points by ignostic 12y ago|52 comments
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by ignostic 12y ago
It's been suggested that the removal of lead from fuels, paints, etc. may explain the fact that our IQs have risen since about the same time, and since leveled off somewhat. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flynn_effec
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by ignostic 12y ago
Lumping all "drugs" together is pretty lazy. I'd like to know a lot more. Alcohol, Warfarin, and cocaine are all drugs. Alcohol, for example, tends to INCREASE life expectancy when consumed in moderation (1-2 drinks for women
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by ignostic 12y ago
Here's what I love about the idea: it's very easy to monetize with high-margin products and services. It's already closely tied to assets and purchasing with a valuable customer base. I see huge potential! The problem I see i
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by ignostic 12y ago
I understand why some (especially here) might think manual labor is useless, but those more hardware-oriented people might understand the value. Even if you've worked on a lawn mower or jimmy rigged a gadget you might understand the po
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by ignostic 13y ago
Maybe something more like, "What do you need a truck for?" Being more specific is generally better. You may also consider funneling your traffic immediately to separate "buyers" and "sellers." Car sharing servi
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by ignostic 13y ago
Cool idea, but two things that bothered me: 1) There's no easy way for users to browse. 2) The whole "gig" messaging and the entire call to action on the page is painfully confusing. -"Describe your gig." What? Am
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by ignostic 13y ago
Our reaction to this news is even more interesting than the fake news itself. Professional communities are shocked and stunned at the stupudity of the fake law. Meanwhile, others celebrate the victory over unfair work hours and lamen the fa
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by ignostic 13y ago
The whole Mozilla thing is a little bitter-sweet for me. I'm glad that we've progressed to the point where actively working to deny another person equal rights is no longer acceptable, but I wonder if this was really the best use
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by ignostic 13y ago
On the point of hiring the best and brightest wherever they live: I worked for a startup that hired from all over Europe and North America. We did hire some great people, but there are definitely considerations and downsides. Here are some
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by ignostic 13y ago
> "Every company is lead by scumbags, your only choice is which scumbag's product you buy." Again, that's a really big claim that you can't possibly back up. I don't subscribe to the cynical and defeatist

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