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caryd

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caryd··on Poll: Have you disabled LinkedIn notifications?
Notifications should be opt in, so I usually disable them immediately. Linkedin is especially bad with spam and the "do you know this guy?" If I knew him and wanted to add him, I would have already.
caryd··on Ask HN: What are the problems with online education?
The decline is from not being in person to experience and take part in normal social interactions. Group work, being patient, knowing when to speak, being on time, etc. Soft skills are arguably more important than anything else for an entry level position.
caryd··on Ask HN: What are the problems with online education?
It's mostly problematic for children who don't realize the importance of education.

As someone who runs a team, the biggest problem is the lack of proper social skills. It gets worse every year.

caryd··on It’s time to accept that disinformation is a cyber security issue
Ironic that a post about disinformation is full of it. It would benefit anyone to look up what a conspiracy is and how many things are technically conspiracies. It's basically a buzzword for anything you don't like that hasn't been proven beyond a reasonable doubt. News flash, anything that is nether proven nor unproven is debatable.
caryd··on Bill Gates's Foundation Is Leading a Green Counterrevolution in Africa
"The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation promised Africa a “Green Revolution” to fight hunger and poverty. It hasn't worked — but it has upped corporate agriculture’s profits."

It's almost like it was always about the profit. Strange

caryd··on Twitter killed my airplane tracking bot
Try parlor? I hear that allow more freedoms.
caryd··on Nikola Tesla Died in 1943. What Happened Next?
That is very fascinating. Can you provide your sources please?
caryd··on Question about Firebase, auth and react
There are a million options for authentication already created and ready for use. Nearly every CMS has this ready for you on install. You could also go with active directory. You could also use the major ones that integrate with Google, fb, etc. Starting from scratch is fine but you'll have to use a ton of development time that could be better spent on your app.
caryd··on Show HN: IRC like chat platform with 4chan like reply system
Looks good. I can't post or reply though.

What is your plan for moderation? Open forums are a breeding ground for bots and dirty content.

Also, how do you pronounce it?

caryd··on Full-time web developer vs. being a full-time dad
I think many people are having the same experience with covid. It's all doom and gloom on the news, but we are spending more time than ever with our families. It has been the best year of my life.
caryd··on Why I Prefer Functional Programming
I think it all comes down to one question, do you need objects or not?
caryd··on An Earth-sized rogue planet discovered in the Milky Way
I'm thinking the gravity would be too much, but it could be great for mining machines
caryd··on Homemade Sun Project Complete with Parallel Rays and Rayleigh Scattering
Good point. I'd be interested in that link
caryd··on Webauthn Recovery Extension
I might just use this. Thanks!
caryd··on Ask HN: I need help finding a job that fits my current mental situation
Down vote an honest opinion. Nice. Enjoy your echo chamber.
caryd··on [dead]
It is currently at 53% from 90k attempts. It is within the margin of error on a coin flip. That means no, people cannot tell the difference. Maybe we aren't so different, despite the media's constant suggestion.
caryd··on Over 80% of Covid-19 patients in a hospital study have Vitamin D deficiency
Very fascinating study. Thanks
caryd··on Ask HN: I need help finding a job that fits my current mental situation
I do a lot of hiring in this field. I have zero interest in anyone who changes jobs regularly. This might sound mean, but I promise I mean it as sincerely as possible. Grow up, focus on your life, and stop worrying about the things you can't change. You got to where you are for a reason. People rely on you. The first thing you should do is work extra hours to make up for the slacking. You will feel good. You also need to take care of yourself. A proper diet and exercise is extremely important. After that, get a wholesome hobby you can pour yourself into. Master something.

Good luck. Honestly

caryd··on How Did China Beat Its Covid Crisis?
Lying about the numbers helps.
caryd··on Why did I get rejected?
What do you do? If you need money, a technical partner, and a strategic partner, what is your role? Maybe learn a skill and have a functional product before selling.

Ok. Ask for advice then down vote to remove points. Great.

caryd··on I invented the Rubik’s Cube. It can teach us about facing problems like Covid
Is this a huge advertisement for the Rubik cube? It gives no real insight and offers no solutions. Comparing real problems with a toy is patronizing. 42 quintillion combinations might as well be zero compared to the nearly infinite possibilities of human interaction within a 24 hour period.

You can't just say "the solution is no one dies" and work backwards. You also can't say there is only one solution. The comparison is ridiculous.

caryd··on Ask HN: What are the biggest barriers you’ve faced building a remote team?
Getting meaningful status updates.

There are plenty of good communicators and plenty of good developers, but that mix of both is rare and even rarer are they both when you first hire them.

caryd··on Preparing for Solopreneurship
That is the difference between a company that cares about you and a company that only cares about profits. I fully train my employees and wish them the best no matter where they end up.
caryd··on Ask HN: How can I make SaaS product more accessible to developing economies?
Make it open source. What is ethical about profiting from developing countries if your intention is to help?
caryd··on Apple Will Make You Buy a $20 Charging Brick to Charge $1k iPhone 12 Pro
Keep buying it and they will keep selling it.
caryd··on Twitter and Facebook’s Repression of the New York Post’s Hunter Biden Story
That is incredible. People still use twitter?
caryd··on The Zipf Mystery (2015)
How about the mystery of where the new videos have gone?
caryd··on Trust in science wanes, another casualty of coronavirus pandemic
This issue here is that the same scientists are giving contradictory reports. We need them to be adults and admit "We were wrong about x, the truth is actually y. Here is the proof.". As long as both versions exist without the redaction, both will be quoted forever.
caryd··on Twitter Will Turn Off Some Features to Fight Election Misinformation
Gee I wonder who this will favor.
caryd··on Don't write command-line interfaces (and how to write if you have to)
I prefer node with commander. It doesn't get any easier or more featured than that. You can even wrap it with an API to make it graphical.
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