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by islanderfun 9y ago
It's eerily amazing that you just described me. Trying to keep the spark alive at 33. Hopefully one day.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
This is so confusing. I have to put some research into but I'm afraid of buying into a dying brand (thus no updates).
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Exactly this. There's a ton of gray here. Have to pick your battles as best as you can. Another example are game engines. Hard deny the value engines like Unreal and Unity provide. They are hard to ignore and have thousands of expert h
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by islanderfun 9y ago
I agree some parts of our society have basically forbidden any kind of discussion. That is in need of real change. Respectable and honest discussions between adults should be allowed. Sucks that conference speakers are being "checked&q
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Most will stick to their 4 hour work week and go back to golfing.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
People "improperly" using block chain tech to replace traditional database storage doesn't make the tech a pipedream.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
I'm very curious on your stance. Would be able to elaborate further?
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by islanderfun 9y ago
I can't agree with this more. It really holds us back (since the beginning). From school boards, local government, and even HOAs. Humans are so prideful, they rather find ways to defend their wrong decision than fix the underlying issu
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by islanderfun 9y ago
You've been given plenty of examples showing it's been done. What's the point you're trying to reach?
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Bingo. We were taught not get in a car with strangers or meet people online. Uber and Tinder are things.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
That's what they said last year. We got Blox instead.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Amazing results and glad they stood up. Looking into signing up!
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Coming from a place of ignorance, how does Smalltalk not integrate?
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by islanderfun 9y ago
It's in the first sentence. > While Puerto Rico suffers after Hurricane Maria, much of the U.S. media (FiveThirtyEight not excepted)...
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by islanderfun 9y ago
> Don't read too much into it. It's hard not to especially when comes to people in power and leadership.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Protectionism for all.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Seems like the "lessons" you learned was to blame others for what the Chinese government did. - Google being blocked in China is out of their control regardless of their "tentacles". It's well know, try another CDN.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
This seems legit. I haven't used Java (SE) in at least 10 years. I'd like to read more on this if anyone has any intel.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Interesting podcast on Tesloop [0]. A youngling like him starting the company with his dad running it. [0] https://gimletmedia.com/episode/tesloop-s02-ep11/
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by islanderfun 9y ago
OT: I agree Google has become monster-ish. But when this talk comes up, I can't help but think Amazon is just as if not more of a monster. Especially the employee horror stories and now slashing Whole Food prices. While its awesome for
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Seems like the company they bought has the tech, infrastructure and apps. [1] I'm sure it will provide value to some and not others. Overall I believe it's smart move for Disney. [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites&#x
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Currently reading "The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right". Similar stories when it comes to medicine.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
I also believe it can make money on independent musicians. But can independent musicians money scale to VC expectations?
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Exactly. Current plan in motion is to keep my full-time remote gig while consulting on the side.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Hard to fathom not hiring your future self. Especially if they are qualified and experienced. At 32 yo, terrified I'll be in this situation soon.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Live and let live. That would be an ideal out come.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
But some members of society find homosexuals immoral . "Civilization guidelines" could deprive members of their freedom. Devil's advocate. Consenting adults should do as they please.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
What?
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Generally curious, how come? I believe I understand why Gawker was disliked. But I must have missed out on BuzzFeed.
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by islanderfun 9y ago
Don't believe it has to do with being "universally and undeniably right" but rather freedom to have gay marriage and marijuana legalization. Nothing to be "correct" about.

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