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Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by bobbles »

godelski wrote: post #418
snowwrestler wrote: post #396

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I looked at bitcoin very early, when it was pitched as digital currency free from the problems of fiat money. My impression was that the proponents did not understand currency and that bitcoin would make a terrible currency. As it turns out, I was right. But by being right, I missed a huge speculative windfall. While it would have been nice to make a bunch of money for nothing, I don't really have regrets because my…

Most people I know invested in still talk about it as a currency. We talk transaction rates and all that, but they are still convinced it is the "money of the future." So I think a lot still luck out. There are clear market manipulations. But that's why I still stay out. I do not see it as a missed opportunity.

Sounds like your views on transaction rates are about a month out of date now

Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by harrisjt »

anonytrary wrote: post #533
el_benhameen wrote: post #92

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There’s a lot to be said for the “slim, fast-loading” bit! HN is my go-to “is my internet connection at all functional?” web page. And when T-Mobile cuts me off when I run over my data allotment each month, at least I can read the comments.

How I check my internet: 1. Open Chrome 2. Type "sdjkgfhsjkfahfd" into the URL bar 3. Hit enter I have been using this method since I was 9, has been nothing but useful for me.

Is it hard to remember that string every time?

Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by anonytrary »

harrisjt wrote: post #542
anonytrary wrote: post #533

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How I check my internet: 1. Open Chrome 2. Type "sdjkgfhsjkfahfd" into the URL bar 3. Hit enter I have been using this method since I was 9, has been nothing but useful for me.

Is it hard to remember that string every time?

asdlkfjhsdklfh, for example. I assume you are joking, the point is to enter a random string to see if google searches for it; as entering a fixed string takes longer.

Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by vladmk »

It introduced me to a friend who was a friend of a friend that I didn't even know who lived locally. As a result of that relationship this person met with me and introduced me to his partner, his partner happened to refer a 50k business deal. The butterfly effect ;) We didn't close the deal, but without HN I'd never even be able to swing. This friend I made through hacker news would also later speak at my meetup.

Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by ma2rten »

SadAnon wrote: post #538
tevlon wrote: post #483

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hi TAAndreas you are right, the police was not very professional and it might have ended badly. Luckily it didn't. First i was scared that my ex send them to me and i was in trouble (althoug i did nothing illegal). Then i was relieved that it was about my post on HN. Reading this made me uncomfortable, but also happy. A Stranger from the internet cared (about my life) and took action. I got 80 messages on that thread…

I am glad that this story had a happy ending. Mine did not. Due to an online misunderstanding, a person with good intentions reported to the police that I was a danger to myself. What followed was one of the worst experiences of my life. What seemed almost like a SWAT team appeared at my house. I was pulled out of my home in handcuffs in front of my neighbors. I begged and tried to explain the misunderstanding but no…

I am sorry that this happened to you. I can imagine how traumatic that must have been. Have you considered talking to a lawyer to get damages and/or remove this incident from your records?

I do want to point out that tevlon was in Germany. That explains why the outcome was so different.

Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by SadAnon »

ma2rten wrote: post #546
SadAnon wrote: post #538

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I am glad that this story had a happy ending. Mine did not. Due to an online misunderstanding, a person with good intentions reported to the police that I was a danger to myself. What followed was one of the worst experiences of my life. What seemed almost like a SWAT team appeared at my house. I was pulled out of my home in handcuffs in front of my neighbors. I begged and tried to explain the misunderstanding but no…

I am sorry that this happened to you. I can imagine how traumatic that must have been. Have you considered talking to a lawyer to get damages and/or remove this incident from your records? I do want to point out that tevlon was in Germany. That explains why the outcome was so different.

I talked to multiple attorneys. The jobs I am talking about involve security clearances and it does not seem like the true fact of the incident can be erased for such purposes.

I can petition to have certain legal consequences removed -- like my right to buy a firearm for hunting. This still would not erase the incident from the government database.

I can explain that it was a misunderstanding and show how I did not technically deserve what happened to me. However what I said was still very stupid and not something I ever want anyone else to read. It was my mistake for writing it but the consequence will follow me forever in this small way.

Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by ma2rten »

tevlon wrote: post #476
_blz2 wrote: post #401

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did you attend therapy? and did it help? It might sound like a stupid and a lazy question, but what happens in therapy?

I have to say. I didn't. So here is the rest of the story: I assured the police to make a therapy. They said they will check in a week, if i reached for help. I did. I called the Psychological Counseling Services at my university. They said their next free session is in 2 Months. The police officer who came to my flat called me ^. I told them... that they are fully booked and the next free spot is in 2 Months. He ask…

They didn't have an appointment in 2 months for someone who is suicidal? What a joke...

Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by FrederikET »

Despite being a new user have I used a bit of time in here. HN has given me another perspective. It has given me a perspective beyond the large companies like Google and Facebook. I'm blessed by all the small upcoming companies we see in here!

Re: Ask HN: What has HN given you?

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Post by jorisd »

sytse wrote: post #31

It gave me a job, a company, and a sense of purpose. In 2012 I did a Show HN for GitLab.com https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4428278 Today we are 1800 contributors and a company of 220 on a mission to ensure that everyone can contribute.

I'm happy you did, GitLab is fantastic! I've been extremely impressed by GitLab CI and the install and update experience with Omnibus. Upgrading from 8.x to 10.x was smoother and went quicker than I imagined. Kudos to you and the team behind it!
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