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by mrvc 15y ago
It does help in sorting, but i'd suggest it sorts by popularity, not by quality as we tend to assume. I don't know about you guys, but I'm here to read interesting perspectives on interesting topics. I don't really care to reaffirm a popul
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by mrvc 15y ago
Isn't that what the flagging system is for? Removal of spam and inappropriate comments. With upvotes acting as a counter force to filter good content up...?
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by mrvc 15y ago
Take as an example some comments I made prior to making this post in the climate change thread currently on the frontpage (ice age). Although I have now deleted these, I simply stated that climate change prediction was uncertain due to the
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by mrvc 15y ago
That is the wish, I do believe the reality is quite different in my experience.
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Ask HN: Downvoting
20 points by mrvc 15y ago|55 comments
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by mrvc 15y ago
Look, to be part of a startup you need to be providing value equal to your equity share. Otherwise you're leeching. If you're non-tech you can add value through getting word out, negotiating, and taking care of all non-tech business issue
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by mrvc 15y ago
1. Apologies for the misunderstanding. I didn't mean to say the code will be open to exploits, I meant the code will intentionally contain a backdoor at an agencies behest. Exploits are another matter entirly and open source has its pros
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by mrvc 15y ago
Open source code tends to give a false sense of security. Many people assume others will check the code, yet few do. In addition, it is possible to spread malicious code throughout a code base to prevent detection. (mentioned in article)
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by mrvc 15y ago
Done. Check nerdr front page for the article.
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Taking Down The Bitcoin Network(nerdr.com)
2 points by mrvc 15y ago|1 comments
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by mrvc 15y ago
Allegedly. Without an unbiased third party auditing of their accounts I would be loath to place too much trust in data they themselves produce to say how awesome they are. Especially with such a significant amount of capital allegedly at s
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by mrvc 15y ago
Without knowing how much real backing the exchanges have it's hard to get a figure on what effect a large dump would have on the market. Additionally, you'll get shock dumpers who do a run on the exchange once they see value erosion. $30,
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by mrvc 15y ago
If anyone wants it I'd be happy to write up a quick how to on how Bitcoin really could be shut down, I have some expertise in the area if that matters and no serious bias either way.
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by mrvc 15y ago
It's not really $500,000 though is it? As soon as you exchange a small amount of that into dollars you crash the exchange and the value drops significantly. I'd estimate it at about $30,000 worth.
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by mrvc 15y ago
How come? What's causing it?
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by mrvc 15y ago
What about a donation system? Like some channels here in the US have. That way, those who do like the service can pay and those who don't are free of the tax. Do you see that system working as an alternative to the BBC License fee?
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by mrvc 15y ago
I didn't realize it was that bad over there! Got a link for those suicides? I'd say, if UK citizens really do support it as they seem to do, then at least a proportional tax would be better. Having read into it a little though, the fact
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$180 Per Second of BBC Output(nerdr.com)
2 points by mrvc 15y ago|9 comments
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by mrvc 15y ago
Having worked with them for a few years now, can I just say I hate the term Monte Carlo Method. Although I can understand that calling them "random number simulations" is not nearly as cool.
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by mrvc 15y ago
Wouldn't the best way be to use humans to make human milk?
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Time to location on Google maps(economist.com)
4 points by mrvc 15y ago|0 comments
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by mrvc 15y ago
This is great, but can cell networks handle the load? They're already struggling from a significant lack of investment and this could well be a straw that breaks the camels back.
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by mrvc 15y ago
You missed one: 4. It's generally an (illegal, yet surprisingly common) way to avoid taxes.
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by mrvc 15y ago
What's the strategy here for Lulz Security? At first, it seemed like revenge for Geohot, but have they now moved to just targetting everyone? Should normal site owners be afraid?
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by mrvc 15y ago
Do trolls really derail a conversation or encourage it along? Particularly on sites like Reddit, i've found them to be vilified, yet the way they can instantly cause a change of perspective to counter groupthink is vastly under appreciated
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Why We Need Trolls(nerdr.com)
1 points by mrvc 15y ago|4 comments
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by mrvc 15y ago
Someone once argued here that cancer is now just a business. With so many interests vested in keeping the money flowing, their is a significant disincentive to move towards a solution. Instead, it is better to murk the waters and hinder p
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by mrvc 15y ago
It's supposed to be a skewed normal curve, right? So with individual site requirements boosting the 6 AND 8 minimum character lengths it would all make sense, since that's where we get 2 spikes. Remove those spikes and we get the nice nor
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by mrvc 15y ago
I'd suggest that the dip in 7 is natural, but the peak at 8 is the interesting part. I'd argue the 8 peak is due to some of some of their websites requiring a minimum of 8 characters. It's possible that such password checks are inconsiste
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by mrvc 15y ago
How about opening up an API and letting the hackers here have a bash at it? It would be a fun challenge to see who can come up with the best and most useful solution :)

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