It makes me think that hiring an aerial photographer would be like hiring an escort. Someone would find a photographer with whom they can share common interests, maybe have them over for dinner, become friends, and then maybe if the photographer really likes you, he'll leave you with a parting gift of some photography...
Does it begin with polarized news or comments that may correct/nullify the polarization of the news?
Certainly more and more people are realizing the News is polarized already.
I agree with you -- people notice it. But at the same time, I think that the toxic comments work much the same way as advertising on television, billboards, and so on. Even though we are fully aware of the nature of the message, that doesn't prevent it from influencing us. For advertising, even if you scoff at a particularly lame attempt at advertising delivery, you likely still become even MORE aware of the brand itself. It still elevates it above the unfamiliar and unadvertised competitor brands. I think these comments function much the same way.
I'm not him but I'll be happy to list why its fucked up..1.- A VERY large portion of the viruses out there end up through infected ads, block ads? Virus infections drop off the map.
THIS, a thousand times THIS. Many years ago I watched as an advertising network pushed a flash-based ad that delivered a malicious PDF, exploited a hole in Adobe Reader, and screwed up the machine. Of course it was Windows, yes. But ever since then, I remove Adobe Reader from all machines I support (myself and family), I run AdBlockPlus, Flashblock. THAT's why I block ads.
...We've had PGP since 1991 and SSL and SSH since 1995... easy ways to protect your communications against this have been available, for over 15 years.
I don't think that your definition of "easy" is the same as mine. I've worked with all kinds of operating systems, hardware, software, and so on. I've read TLDP while deciding how I wanted to configure the multitudes of flags for a new kernel on my Slackware box (Pentium MMX FTW!). I'm not afraid of trying new stuff or reading documentation to get it done. I've used PGP(GPG) and I'd say it's far from easy. I understand PKI principles on a superficial level, but to use PGP hasn't ever been intuitive to me.
It's probably safe to say that a great number of people reading this post have had to field telephoned questions from relatives who didn't know how to download and install a Windows application. And you're telling me that PGP is easy? In the few cases I've used it, I've also had to give my colleagues or business partners tutorials on how to read or compose emails with it, because I'm the techie-guy, not them. And because of the high bar, there were very few people in personal or professional circles who could receive such a message.
HTTPS is relatively easy to implement for administrators and it's transparent to most users, requiring little additional knowledge. I really do welcome the day when a PGP-like product is that easy to use.
It's too bad the winning entry, at 970x the speed of the algo it replaced, only received $6k. Surely this was worth a lot more to the eggheads than that? You'd have difficulty contracting even simple, low grade code for that amount?
I think you're overlooking the fact that a coder who wins the contest gets something far more valuable: a demonstrable proof of one's mettle and a fairly admirable accomplishment that can only pay dividends for years to come when they're hired by a company who pays them what they're really worth.
The compromising images of Lei Zhengfu, the Chongqing official caught having sex with the 18-year-old, have been an anti-graft jackpot for Mr. Zhu: 11 officials have resigned or been fired for their role in what was a honey trap organized by business executives seeking to blackmail powerful bureaucrats to win government contracts. The scheme ultimately failed, but the tapes ended up in the hands of the Chongqing police. After investigators failed to act, Mr. Zhu says, a disgruntled person inside the department sent the evidence his way.
It's offtopic, and all that, but... a friendly note to say that if you took some time to format your posts into paragraphs, it's much more likely that someone would read it.
A quick glance shows that you've put some time time and thought into your post, which everyone can appreciate. But at the present time, its composition looks a lot like the emails I get from my mother: one long stream of consciousness with no breaks or separation of thoughts/ideas.
Don't be hating, mods. Just trying to help a fellow out.
Being a responsible parent and allowing a child some brief app time don't have to be mutually exclusive, does it? What if you want a simple tool to help you keep your child entertained for a brief amount of time?
Real-world example: the other day I had my 2yr old with me while we went Christmas shopping. I found myself in an unavoidably long line, with him in the cart. I pulled out my phone which had installed on it a simple drawing/painting app. Each new "touch" would choose a random color from a preset palette, and he could drag his finger on the screen to draw lines, circles, or whatever. I then took a photo of him, and he could draw on that as well. We played together on it for maybe 5 minutes, which was really all I needed so we both didn't drive each other a bit crazy while waiting in line.
I don't really see anything wrong with this, and I suspect you wouldn't either -- but I could be wrong. And maybe that's not what the original question was about, but just my $0.02USD.
As a USAian of midwestern extraction and mixed Scandinavian heritage, we enjoy our "Sven & Ole" (and sometimes Lena) jokes. I was most impressed by eldavojohn's shibboleth, "oofta" (though more usually spelled uff-da). eldavojohn, where are you from? Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Michigan's U.P.?:)
On the other hand, if you want to really weird someone out, stare at one of their ears when speaking to them. They may start moving laterally to move their face to be centered on your gaze. Most amusing when done with people you already know, just to mess with them.;)
I was lurking for at least a year before registering, I believe. If I'm someplace with access to my own computer, I will typically visit at least once per day. Oh, the hours you owe me, Slashdot!;)
Virtually no effort, yeah. But then, at least according to this guy, the password policy should restrict strlen(password) to be no greater than strlen(hashval). *eyeroll*
Apparently, then, it's far too difficult for the Hotmail folks to actually use hashing algorithms? Otherwise, why would they limit your password length? Are their hashing algorithms being executed with a stack of punchcards that some intern has to feed into the hopper?
I know you're trolling hard, but I'll bite anyhow. Some people reading here might (gasp!) actually agree with your drivel.
A website chooses not to store an infinite length password of yours
Here's the problem: they shouldn't be storing the password. They should be storing a HASH (that's a one-way function). Storing plaintext passwords is bad, m'kay?
Guys, it's free third-party e-mail. It's not your safe-deposit box.
Considering the provider, the infrastructure, the advertising dollars they make, etc. I think I'd expect more from Hotmail than I would the crappy POP3 account I might get from Charter (*blech*). Are you saying that because it's "free" (again, advertising dollars), it shouldn't be secure? Are you also saying that people don't have a right to ask for the simplest of security?
Not to mention, we all know exactly why they won't take more than 16 characters. Any bets your password's simply hashed into a 16 byte string anyway? Congrats, on your 17 character password being converted into 16 anyway.
Again demonstrating you don't understand decent hashing algorithms. Here's an exercise for you: pick any widely-used hashing algorithm (des, md5, sha-*, etc.) and then create a 100+ char string. Run that string through each of the hashing algorithms. Measure the length of the output (L) from each. Now feed the first L characters of your original 100+ char string into the same hashing algorithms again, and tell me if there's any difference in output.
Go ahead, I'll wait.
And finally, let's state the obvious: Limiting the password lengths also reduces the keyspace. See Brute-force attack.
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... if you used the same password for scribd as you do you for your email account, you need to change the password on your email account immediately.
If you use the same password for scribd and your email account AND you're reading this comment, you're probably lost.
Here, friend. Maybe you'd feel more comfortable here, or maybe here or even here. (after changing your passwords, of course)
Do you know the FAA has no legal authority over what happens below 400' above private land far enough away from an airport.
You should really let the FAA know that. Four days ago they grounded an aerial photographer in Minnesota for using an r/c aircraft commercially.
FAA grounds Twin Cities aerial photographer over use of drones
It makes me think that hiring an aerial photographer would be like hiring an escort. Someone would find a photographer with whom they can share common interests, maybe have them over for dinner, become friends, and then maybe if the photographer really likes you, he'll leave you with a parting gift of some photography...
Does it begin with polarized news or comments that may correct/nullify the polarization of the news?
Certainly more and more people are realizing the News is polarized already.
I agree with you -- people notice it. But at the same time, I think that the toxic comments work much the same way as advertising on television, billboards, and so on. Even though we are fully aware of the nature of the message, that doesn't prevent it from influencing us. For advertising, even if you scoff at a particularly lame attempt at advertising delivery, you likely still become even MORE aware of the brand itself. It still elevates it above the unfamiliar and unadvertised competitor brands. I think these comments function much the same way.
I'm not him but I'll be happy to list why its fucked up..1.- A VERY large portion of the viruses out there end up through infected ads, block ads? Virus infections drop off the map.
THIS, a thousand times THIS. Many years ago I watched as an advertising network pushed a flash-based ad that delivered a malicious PDF, exploited a hole in Adobe Reader, and screwed up the machine. Of course it was Windows, yes. But ever since then, I remove Adobe Reader from all machines I support (myself and family), I run AdBlockPlus, Flashblock. THAT's why I block ads.
Seriously, who the fuck is "Lea"?
I know it's too much to ask the Slashdot editors to check their work, but how did THAT misspelling make it past how many geeks' eyeballs?
Yeah,but you have michigan next door. And chicago to the south. And you're possibly not asgeologically stable as you think. No place is perfect.
Michigan is next door to Minnesota? Check a map...
...We've had PGP since 1991 and SSL and SSH since 1995 ... easy ways to protect your communications against this have been available, for over 15 years.
I don't think that your definition of "easy" is the same as mine. I've worked with all kinds of operating systems, hardware, software, and so on. I've read TLDP while deciding how I wanted to configure the multitudes of flags for a new kernel on my Slackware box (Pentium MMX FTW!). I'm not afraid of trying new stuff or reading documentation to get it done. I've used PGP(GPG) and I'd say it's far from easy. I understand PKI principles on a superficial level, but to use PGP hasn't ever been intuitive to me.
It's probably safe to say that a great number of people reading this post have had to field telephoned questions from relatives who didn't know how to download and install a Windows application. And you're telling me that PGP is easy? In the few cases I've used it, I've also had to give my colleagues or business partners tutorials on how to read or compose emails with it, because I'm the techie-guy, not them. And because of the high bar, there were very few people in personal or professional circles who could receive such a message.
HTTPS is relatively easy to implement for administrators and it's transparent to most users, requiring little additional knowledge. I really do welcome the day when a PGP-like product is that easy to use.
If you're conquering the challenge for the short-term, you're doing it for all the wrong reasons.
It's too bad the winning entry, at 970x the speed of the algo it replaced, only received $6k. Surely this was worth a lot more to the eggheads than that? You'd have difficulty contracting even simple, low grade code for that amount?
I think you're overlooking the fact that a coder who wins the contest gets something far more valuable: a demonstrable proof of one's mettle and a fairly admirable accomplishment that can only pay dividends for years to come when they're hired by a company who pays them what they're really worth.
From TFA:
The compromising images of Lei Zhengfu, the Chongqing official caught having sex with the 18-year-old, have been an anti-graft jackpot for Mr. Zhu: 11 officials have resigned or been fired for their role in what was a honey trap organized by business executives seeking to blackmail powerful bureaucrats to win government contracts. The scheme ultimately failed, but the tapes ended up in the hands of the Chongqing police. After investigators failed to act, Mr. Zhu says, a disgruntled person inside the department sent the evidence his way.
I was pretty sure what I'd find in the comments here, and I wasn't disappointed.
Haters gonna hate....
Did your mother ever make you sit in a corner?
I'd have thought a more relevant question would be "How old were you when you first got tired of people asking you about corners?"
It's offtopic, and all that, but... a friendly note to say that if you took some time to format your posts into paragraphs, it's much more likely that someone would read it.
A quick glance shows that you've put some time time and thought into your post, which everyone can appreciate. But at the present time, its composition looks a lot like the emails I get from my mother: one long stream of consciousness with no breaks or separation of thoughts/ideas.
Don't be hating, mods. Just trying to help a fellow out.
I refute the claims by Wickramasinghe due to the fact that his name is an anagram for Kiwi Ashcan Germ.
Q.E.D.
Liberty ALWAYS comes first.
Maybe "Liberty" is the stage name of the TSA agent. Like a stripper named "Chastity".
Being a responsible parent and allowing a child some brief app time don't have to be mutually exclusive, does it? What if you want a simple tool to help you keep your child entertained for a brief amount of time?
Real-world example: the other day I had my 2yr old with me while we went Christmas shopping. I found myself in an unavoidably long line, with him in the cart. I pulled out my phone which had installed on it a simple drawing/painting app. Each new "touch" would choose a random color from a preset palette, and he could drag his finger on the screen to draw lines, circles, or whatever. I then took a photo of him, and he could draw on that as well. We played together on it for maybe 5 minutes, which was really all I needed so we both didn't drive each other a bit crazy while waiting in line.
I don't really see anything wrong with this, and I suspect you wouldn't either -- but I could be wrong. And maybe that's not what the original question was about, but just my $0.02USD.
Of course, there was some other distracting lyrics about another woman named Elvira, too.
(if you didn't have to see the video to get that joke, you're getting gray like me!)
As a USAian of midwestern extraction and mixed Scandinavian heritage, we enjoy our "Sven & Ole" (and sometimes Lena) jokes. I was most impressed by eldavojohn's shibboleth, "oofta" (though more usually spelled uff-da). eldavojohn, where are you from? Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Michigan's U.P.? :)
On the other hand, if you want to really weird someone out, stare at one of their ears when speaking to them. They may start moving laterally to move their face to be centered on your gaze. Most amusing when done with people you already know, just to mess with them. ;)
the phallacy is "give away"!="open" in the way we usually mean it here.
Pardon me, but I think your spelling is a bit cocked-up.
Hey, C.B.! Proving that Wisconsinites know how to party, eh? Would be nice to have a beer out on the ice with you. :)
--KK
I was lurking for at least a year before registering, I believe. If I'm someplace with access to my own computer, I will typically visit at least once per day. Oh, the hours you owe me, Slashdot! ;)
Virtually no effort, yeah. But then, at least according to this guy, the password policy should restrict strlen(password) to be no greater than strlen(hashval). *eyeroll*
Apparently, then, it's far too difficult for the Hotmail folks to actually use hashing algorithms? Otherwise, why would they limit your password length? Are their hashing algorithms being executed with a stack of punchcards that some intern has to feed into the hopper?
Please go further to defend this absurdity.
I know you're trolling hard, but I'll bite anyhow. Some people reading here might (gasp!) actually agree with your drivel.
A website chooses not to store an infinite length password of yours
Here's the problem: they shouldn't be storing the password. They should be storing a HASH (that's a one-way function). Storing plaintext passwords is bad, m'kay?
Guys, it's free third-party e-mail. It's not your safe-deposit box.
Considering the provider, the infrastructure, the advertising dollars they make, etc. I think I'd expect more from Hotmail than I would the crappy POP3 account I might get from Charter (*blech*). Are you saying that because it's "free" (again, advertising dollars), it shouldn't be secure? Are you also saying that people don't have a right to ask for the simplest of security?
Not to mention, we all know exactly why they won't take more than 16 characters. Any bets your password's simply hashed into a 16 byte string anyway? Congrats, on your 17 character password being converted into 16 anyway.
Again demonstrating you don't understand decent hashing algorithms. Here's an exercise for you: pick any widely-used hashing algorithm (des, md5, sha-*, etc.) and then create a 100+ char string. Run that string through each of the hashing algorithms. Measure the length of the output (L) from each. Now feed the first L characters of your original 100+ char string into the same hashing algorithms again, and tell me if there's any difference in output.
Go ahead, I'll wait.
And finally, let's state the obvious: Limiting the password lengths also reduces the keyspace. See Brute-force attack.