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I can't speak to their architecture, but the mobile app must be using some kind of API.

Not to mention that after it happened, they won't even so much as respond to my emails.

Is it? I tried to work with them for nearly a month directly, but they don't respond to any of my emails. I've seen people post here and get responses. You wouldn't even consider posting if you thought it would help?

Actually, they didn't tell me the IP address. That X was in the original email.

Also, my phone has a password on it, and the coinbase app and my Authy app both had passwords on them.

So actually, your scenario isn't analagous at all. But thanks for automatically assuming I'm to blame!

You honestly think it's entirely reasonable that someone was able to get past 2FA, take all my coins (+ purchase more) with no security check, and then to have CB give me nothing but radio silence for 3 weeks? Literally not a single word? And then finally tell me "That sucks."?

I respect that, but unfortunately it seems like the only way to get a response.

This is actually a solid article, but also definite proof that HN is now reddit. I can live with that.

> If I hit you in the face, you would feel a bunch of different emotions.

Yes... but even here, context matters.

I do martial arts, and when I get hit in the face while sparring, it's useful feedback and something I can learn from. If my training partners weren't willing to hit me occasionally, they'd be doing me a disservice.

"Most people want to go on dates with people who are attractive, and self-improvement is often an anti-pattern for that."

I don't see the contradiction. I'm fairly obsessed with self-improvement and my body and health are a big part of that. I'm certainly more attractive now than I was 5 years ago, for example.

TED is edutainment, at best. The adult version of The Magic School Bus with less science.

Where else is there for US customers to move?

Full disclosure -- I work here, and this is a really exciting time for us! We have so many things on our radar that it feels like we're just getting started. I'd be happy to answer any questions people might have.

Grouper is in beta in SF as well. I've been on one and my friends have been on several. It was fun, but so far no one has made any friends (or started dating), so I don't know it's a solution to this problem.

"but it's necessary to learn from an Enlightened being directly"

Then how did Buddha himself learn it?

It's fu -c 1

I read the article, and I still disagree. I shouldn't have limited myself to the startup scene. A good friend of mine is a paramedic in training in Austin, and not only has he done hallucinogens a fair amount of times, but many of his coworkers have as well. Yet I'd challenge you to find someone more reliable or dedicated. He's since stopped smoking pot, but primarily because of drug-testing, not because it affects his on-the-job performance. He'd never work high, of course.

I get the liability issue, even if I think it's dumb, but I honestly don't think occasional drug use should have any bearing on even emergency service jobs. Yes, I am ok with my potential ER surgeon smoking a spliff to relax after a long stressful day.

If we as a society were more open and accepting of this, responsible users wouldn't feel the need to lie and we wouldn't have this problem.

And to people who don't think empty carbs should be the staple of every meal, your diet looks insane. c'est la vie.

"I think most people, even those who created these policies, would prefer a workplace populated by groups 1 and 2."

The people that created the policies... sure. Most people? Why? I have no problem with current drug users. Silicon Valley is chock full of semi-regular to regular pot smokers. And who knows how many take a few hits of ecstasy or mushrooms at their annual Burning Man or Coachella outings. You really see this as an issue? To be honest, I actively prefer to work with these people. You wouldn't have hired Carl Sagan?

As long as it's not affecting the quality of their work, why do you even care?

I agree with all that, except the end. By all means just built it, but true originality does not always win in the end. See success of Snuggie vs. earlier product Slanket for reference.

I believe comparing yourself to others can be healthy, as long as you don't let it get out of control. How else do you know what's possible? If your friend is progressing much faster than you, almost certainly he is doing something different than you are. If you weren't keeping track of him as well, you might miss out on chances to improve.

If everyone was just racing against themselves, I really don't know that we'd ever have seen a 4-minute mile.

... to what?

Not everyone has an obvious way to make money doing what excites them. The most exciting thing I do most days is climbing, but even the best climbers barely make money.

I don't mind programming... I certainly don't dread it, and occasionally I particularly enjoy a problem I'm working on. But I wouldn't say I walk to work each day "excited and enthusiastic."

I'm 25, have a few years of experience in this industry, and I don't see any of the things you're describing. I'm working for my 3rd company now, and I've always had hardware provided, my own desk, and since moving to silicon valley have always made over 80k.

I have a friend right now being courted by 3 companies right out of grad school, all of which are offering over 100k, plus bonuses.

Where are you seeing this?

That's one side of things. Knowing that you drink heavily on weekends might raise your insurance premiums as well... every little bit of data can go one way or the other, and it's not true that they are already assuming the worst about everyone, or we wouldn't be insurable.

That LoCreep app sounds horrible. Often the "creeps" are just socially awkward guys, and the last thing they need or deserve is public humiliation. Didn't we just go over this with the MTG champion?

Otherwise, this sounds like a great event.

Vonnegut explores this in "The Player Piano." His take isn't terribly positive.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Player_Piano

I've been considering getting into rock-climbing, but I'm concerned that reliance on a partner will make it hard to go. Has this been a problem for you? If so, what have you done to deal with it? You can boulder by yourself, yes?

I feel like random altruism makes us feel good while probably doing very little actual good. As the OP said, it's haves giving to haves.

If you've got them back to your apartment to view your books you're 75% of the way there (not true for house parties, etc, but you get my point). I really don't think many people are going to bail at that point due to a lack of displayed books.

Steve Jobs wears the same thing every day because he's Steve Jobs. All doors are opened for him regardless.

I wish my list for new reading was short. Amazon wishlist is near 1000 books now :(

First off, I want to say I'm on your side. I've got nothing but good things to say about you getting out there and making an effort. So ultimately this is just a semantic argument. I still think you've overcome "shy" if you can approach in a club. Inverted, sure, but not shy. Regardless, semantic arguments really are the worst kind, so I'm letting this one go. Keep fighting the good fight.