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future_gradon Facebook vulnerability 2013

I am curious to how many trash reports they have to sort through to identify real bug reports. Anyone care to comment?

future_gradon Ask HN: So which email service does provides privacy?

Even your own provides full privacy?

Good luck, jere! Try reversing it by replacing the habit with exercise. Not only do you cut the alcohol, but you stay hydrated, lose weight, and sleep better!

future_gradon Ask HN: Do I need to go to college?

Great point. As someone who was more of an introvert until recently, my relationships with professors and students helped propel me outside of my social fears. Both of those relationships are outstanding for future opportunities to any student that works for them.

future_gradon Ask HN: Do I need to go to college?

How do you assume someone will "learn as slow as the rest of the class"? I am currently in college and while the pace is that of the slowest person it does not mean that you cannot learn more than them. Actually, I like going slower. It gives me more time to focus on my skill development and at the same time I can help my peers with their issues (which is great if I already overcame the same issue!). College has taught me to become more patient, to find love of others through knowledge, and to work hard.

Maybe it was a waste of time to you, but I hardly think that giving someone advice to skip college because YOU think its a waste of time is a bad decision. Are you sure you didn't miss a few things while you were there? Might want to reconsider.

future_gradon Senate IP linked to edits in Snowden's wikipedia page

Some will say he is a hero. Some will say he is a traitor. Someone is not imprecise because you disagree with something they consider to be a truth; It is a matter of perspective.

future_gradon Senate IP linked to edits in Snowden's wikipedia page

Imprecisely? It is a matter of perspective.

future_gradon Senate IP linked to edits in Snowden's wikipedia page

I am okay with anyone labeling him anything that they want. Some say he is a hero and some say he is a traitor...what does it matter?

future_gradon Members of Congress denied access to basic information about NSA

> is just a pure and obvious bluff.

Provide proof?

future_gradon Ask HN: I can't think straight, my life is in limbo, and I want to end it now

But I know, somewhere on this earth, there's someone who needs me.

This. No matter what relationships are dropped or attachments are taken from us there is nothing more beautiful than the friendship and love that is waiting for us out there. Hope drives this. All it takes is for us to seek it.

future_gradon Ask HN: I can't think straight, my life is in limbo, and I want to end it now

You shared a great example. Thank you!

future_gradon Could the Government Get a Search Warrant for Your Thoughts?

There is a way that scientists have been able to analyze photos to discover the pulse of the person in it. Its very interesting, though I do not know the deeper details of it.

I am too lazy to find a link, if anyone else wants to share it that would be great.

future_gradon Ask HN: A way to change username on HN?

Because changing my name would be far easier.

future_gradon Ask HN: A way to change username on HN?

My name sucks. I'd change it too if I had the option.

Why not just have a karma requirement? Earn to change.

future_gradon I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days. Today is day 115

Just curious, how do you fund working on these projects 10 hours a day?

Good work on them. Perfect way to have a portfolio ready for the world.

future_gradon I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days. Today is day 115

yet?

future_gradon I'm learning to code by building 180 websites in 180 days. Today is day 115

No one can give you an honest answer because we do not know what type of resources all of your ideas will consume.

If you are really interested in learning, pick up a VPS. Running one is as easy as you WANT it to be. Configuring and managing your VPS optimally is dependent on your projects and your goals. It can get complex pretty fast, especially when you don't know what you are doing. After studying about them in my spare time I have learned how severely insecure most people allow themselves to be. Fair warning to you!

future_gradon How can a high school student learn to code?

Create.

It takes knowledge to build correctly. By creating you will end up pushing yourself into a cycle of learning and production.

Your willpower will fuel your creation; harness it.

Never be ashamed to ask, be ashamed for not having the courage.

future_gradon Leaked report shows high civilian death toll from CIA drone strikes

It sure takes a hell of a lot of killing to reach peace.

future_gradon Existential Depression in Gifted Children

Great article. Sadly, I wish it wasn't focused on the gifted. I bet a lot of children suffer with existential depression and I also can imagine how hard it is to have to listen to the bullshit answers they will inevitably receive to their deep questions.

future_gradon What is a 'Hacker'?

> See Eric S. Raymond

If you put this in the beginning you no longer have to write an article about what a hacker is.

future_gradon NSA Phone Snooping Cannot Be Challenged in Court, Feds Say

What can we do?

future_gradon NSA Phone Snooping Cannot Be Challenged in Court, Feds Say

We are currently unable to confirm or deny there is a flaw in the legal system at this time.

future_gradon NSA Phone Snooping Cannot Be Challenged in Court, Feds Say

The current core tenet of the government appears to be the executive branch.

future_gradon Online CS PhD program

Not sure how it is in Russia, but in my experience the online degree programs are not respected in the United States.

future_gradon Poll: How old are you?

What do you do?

future_gradon One Laptop Per Child launches XO tablet via Walmart

Specifications(http://one.laptop.org/about/xo-tablet):

    1.6 GHz Dual-Core Processor
    1 GB RAM
    8 GB Storage
    7" 1024x600 screen
    Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity
    1.3 MP Front & 2.0 MP Rear cameras
    Headset, MicroSD, Micro USB, and Mini HDMI I/O ports
    Android 4.1 operating system
    Built-in parental controls

future_gradon Home-made robot doing a perfect quadruple backflip [video]

Success!

future_gradon Linus Torvalds defends his right to shame Linux kernel developers

Seems like everything is just blown up to me. Are someone's words making you feel bad? Give it back to them or stop your crying. Why bother whining about it publicly? If people don't want to stand up to a single man by themselves then do you really think ganging up on him will solve anything for them individually?

future_gradon Home-made robot doing a perfect quadruple backflip [video]

Nice submission history, evab. Newslamp, newslamp, newslamp, newslamp. Post the original content.