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ihadfunon Show HN: A simple blogging platform I built out of frustration with other tools

How about having an option to “approve” the post. For example, after I email the post the system sends an email to my registered address with “publish” and “deny” buttons. One click and it’s done.

ihadfunon People expect technology to suck because it sucks

We probably could make gas stink less just like we could fix that bug. The ROI just isn’t there.

ihadfunon Cutlet: A Japanese to Romaji Converter in Python

Because katsu means cutlet, a thin slice of meat. Tonkatsu for example is pork cutlet.

ihadfunon Tokyo Olympics “looking at a cancellation” if coronavirus not contained

This is not true. A recent study from China showed the mortality rate for 30-39 year olds to be .2% I believe. And the rate goes down from there as age decreases.

ihadfunon Writing Is Thinking: Learning to Write with Confidence

Sounds like the author was blind to his expertise.

ihadfunon Ask HN: Who Wants to Be Fired?

I get it. It’s lonely and if you’re not careful to leave the house it gets worse. The good news is you have plenty of time to work on a side project but that requires first improving mental state to have enough motivation.