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   by truetraveller 10y ago

   Thanks for the long post. Somewhat OT, but interesting.
2. 302.▲
   by truetraveller 10y ago

   Thanks Brian. I don't see the mention of authorize "can be used for weeks" in the docs. I see "at most 24 hours". Please see https://www.backblaze.com/b2/docs/b2_authorize_account.html
3. 303.▲
   by truetraveller 10y ago

   @FireBeyond Did you even read my reasoning? All I'm saying is that there is ADDITIONAL complexity know in relation to the other, simpler static key approach. Not shifting blame on Backblaze for my server clock being potentially inaccur
4. 304.▲
   by truetraveller 10y ago

   I do not believe this is for the authorize() token issue. Rather, this is relating to the fact that an upload requires to calls: https://help.backblaze.com/hc/en-us/articles/218513487-Is-th...
5. 305.▲
   by truetraveller 10y ago

   @loxias. I do not understand your response. Of course one should check error codes. My point is: now there's one more thing that can go wrong and needs to be checked.
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   by truetraveller 10y ago

   I listed very valid concerns regarding why I was upset. I certainly know what auth tokens are. I like there docs, short and sweet. It fits in their lean approach. But, using tokens is much heavier than the easier static key approach.
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   by truetraveller 10y ago

   It really does add complexity: -I have to store the cached token somewhere: -I have to do date arithmetic, what if my server clock is incorrect, -if an API call failed, I have to check for an additional error: a invalid token I don't m
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   by truetraveller 10y ago

   Thanks Brian. I like B2. And thanks for "absorbing" the cost of the list() function. My sincere question to you is: Sending this much redundant data in the response can cost YOU a lot, it is not "trivial" when you add mi
9. 309.▲
   by truetraveller 10y ago

   Another IMPORTANT aside. Very annoying. Backblaze requires an authorize() call to obtain a token before calling any API function. Please see https://www.backblaze.com/b2/docs/b2_authorize_account.html . This is unl
10. 310.▲
    by truetraveller 10y ago

    An OT question about the list() function, which also applies to S3 and Google. Why does it return such a verbose, heavy response. Here's an example: https://www.backblaze.com/b2/docs/b2_list_file_names.html .
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    by truetraveller 10y ago

    Hi Gleb, I want to use your cloud storage instead of S3. My main reason for using S3 is the DURABILITY (not reliability). S3 offers 99.999999%, which means it is replicated numerous times. Which means I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT taking
12. 312.▲
    by truetraveller 10y ago

    Just an observation, shouldn't it be Internetic, even though it sounds wrong: Alcohol-ic so Internet-ic
13. 313.▲
    by truetraveller 10y ago

    I'm happy you moved on. I would certainly. Your conversation with the founder was polite. Congrats. Many of the replies to your comment are rude and go against HN rules, not to mention UNFAIR to the founder and company. It's a fre
14. 314.▲
    by truetraveller 10y ago

    Upvoted for strong morals.
15. 315.▲
    by truetraveller 10y ago

    Dang is right, accusations against a specific person/entity are serious and require solid proof. Could even be illegal.
16. 316.▲
    by truetraveller 10y ago

    Yes, accusing a specific company certainly requires proof. So I apologize if I was defending that. You say "astroturfing and shilling exist". It is likely a "very high" percentage. "Very high" does not need to
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    by truetraveller 10y ago

    First, I want to thank the guys behind HN and Dang for being very open about any HN vested interests. I have no doubt HN tries hard to be honest. No complaints here. That being said, I am very suprised you mentioned "drop of evidence&q
18. 318.▲
    by truetraveller 10y ago

    Why is this person being downvoted? Let's face it, the West in general does a great job of not giving credit to Muslims as it should. Chemistry, Algebra, Algorithms, Astronomy, the Scientific Method, etc.
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    by truetraveller 10y ago

    Note: I'm not taking sides, but just trying to be factual. This is very misleading. It was, in fact, Islam that was the cause of the 'golden age'. The Arabs existed for centuries with ~nil progress. If you notice, almost 99%
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    by truetraveller 10y ago

    Actually, he/she makes quite a bit of sense. And certainly not "clueless". (Aside: using 'with all due respect' does not automatically allow exaggerated and incorrect statements about an individual; that can be rude
21. 321.▲
    by truetraveller 10y ago

    No?
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    by truetraveller 10y ago

    It boils down to your definition of "patriotism" vs "terrorism". "good" vs "evil". When China does it, it's bad, right? And the same done by the U.S. good? Or is it the other way around? I think
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    by truetraveller 11y ago

    I love the app design. I can see how the price might seem high for individuals. But for companies who really on AWS for ops, the price can vertainly be justified. It's a classic case of "price your product/service based on VA