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middlegeek··on The reverse job applicant
Thanks but I should have been more clear--this is not me. I submitted this because it seemed like an idea HM would like and be inspired by.
middlegeek··on The reverse job applicant
Submitter here: This is not my site! I am not the person doing the reverse job application. I stumbled upon the site and thought the mindset was something HN would like and possibly get inspiration from.
middlegeek··on Fear And Loathing At The Wall Street Journal
Myspace is a sister company to the WSJ? In theory maybe, but I am sure many folks at the Journal consider Myspace like that strange step-sister you'd rather not talk about.

I really don't see Myspace as much if a competitor to FB anymore, either.

middlegeek··on Are you on track for: Lets make November "Launch an App Month", who's with me?
Is there a central place on or off HN this will be tracked?
middlegeek··on The FBI is tracking whom?
"...vaguely bothersome post on an obscure blog..."

Hardly obscure: http://blog.reddit.com/2010/07/experts-misunderestimate-our-...

middlegeek··on Another Video Of Google’s Automated Toyota Prius (On Its Campus) Arrives
There is clearly someone in the driver's seat with their hands on the wheel. This one may not have been automated at all but collecting data.
middlegeek··on Rackspace, Hostgator, Linode customers must file taxes in Texas from now on.
Before attempting to unleash an internet mob, please take a look at this post:

http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=1785593

middlegeek··on Zuckerberg Quits NAMBLA, And Facebook Downplays Privacy Criticisms Over Groups
I have received notifications that I have received it from FB.
middlegeek··on Ask HN: What is your method for contacting reporters, journalists, and bloggers?
Am I naive to think your startup should be that good, that great, that unfailing that reporters should find you?
middlegeek··on Zuckerberg Quits NAMBLA, And Facebook Downplays Privacy Criticisms Over Groups
Honestly, I have not seen a different in FB since this change. Groups look a little different but that is about it.

Is it that no one has attempted to add me to any groups without me knowing?

middlegeek··on Lets make November "Launch an App Month", who's with me?
I would definitely be in, but I can't even code yet.

What are your suggestions on going from 0 - launch by the end of November?

middlegeek··on Facebook allows Force Joining of Groups
"identical amount of control that you're surrendering."

Not at all. If you send me an email without me asking, there is no public effect. One example of how this is bad with groups is what if I happen to be on a job search and someone adds me to the "I steal office supplies from my employer and sell them on eBay" group. Let's say a prospective employer is a friend of a FB friend of mine and looks at my profile and sees this. Job offer gone.

middlegeek··on Facebook allows Force Joining of Groups
"This isn't as bad as it looks. Only your friends can add you into groups"

Yes, it is as bad as it looks. If one person can add you to a group without your approval, that's bad.

middlegeek··on Hacker News Facebook Group
What will happen in this group? How will it be useful? (Not meant in a snarky way, I am curious.)
middlegeek··on Ask HN: How can I build web apps without knowing how to code them?
Thanks for your input, I will check it out!
middlegeek··on Ask HN: How can I build web apps without knowing how to code them?
Cool, thanks very much!
middlegeek··on Ask HN: How can I build web apps without knowing how to code them?
I did not realize this would be so hard to find, I thought I may be looking in the wrong areas. That looks promising. Thanks very much.
middlegeek··on Bootstrapping a startup
I have not done so but check out 37signals.com. They are bootstrapped and talk about it in their blog and books. Great work.
middlegeek··on How Tucker Max Got Rejected by Publishing and Still Hit #1 New York Times
A while back at SXSW, Tucker said, ""You turn your nose up, but there is a reason that I'm sitting on this panel and you're not"
middlegeek··on How do you deal with people who ask you to fix their computer?
Depending on who it is, I either do it for them or immediately start talking about how much I charge.
middlegeek··on Trouble with Diaspora
They (Diaspora staff) said this as they released it:

"Feel free to try to get it running on your machines and use it, but we give no guarantees. We know there are security holes and bugs..."

middlegeek··on The Truth about $35 Android Tablet from Indian Government
Intriguing, but not yet a smoking gun. Could the Chinese company have been a source for some of the exterior parts? Could the Chinese company be pirating the Indian design?
middlegeek··on Poll: Do you have Gmail Priority Inbox already?
I received it about 4 days ago.I already use filters and have not seen much of a benefit for me.
middlegeek··on Ask HN:How do you cope with frustrations in single person startups.
This probably won't solve your problem in the long term, but maybe it can make one afternoon a bit brighter for you: watch Office Space and think about the life you are not living.
middlegeek··on Mobile Flash Fail: Weak Android Player Proves Jobs Right
I have had more success than the author. It should be important to note that Flash on a mobile device is not going to be as easy to use as it is on a PC because the device is not as easy to use as a PC. I love having Flash on my phone as it allows me to see Flash enhanced navigation, mapping sites and the occasional game.
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