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this is great stuff, I wish you success. One minor suggestion: review the assets on your website, the second background image[0] for example is 12 megabytes, you can probably compress it to much smaller size. [0] https://jobboardhq.blob.core.windows.net/assets/prod/2ttp/sh...
> So we created a "save haven" where all parties knew the score Does that mean that employers know what offenses were committed, and how long ago? Or does it just mean that they know that the candidate has been convicted of something , but figuring out whether that's a liability to the business or not needs to be discussed?
I gotta say, as fucking annoying as I find most of you people on other topics, I am so thrilled to see your support for a cause such as this one. You almost killed the cynic in me :) Go hackers!
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I simply have a point of view that you happen to disagree with.
Nonsense. I disagree with many people on HN. The problem here is you lack the courage of your convictions to actually debate anybody.
Hey, thanks for sharing this. I actually just wrote an article (not yet published) for an organization that helps inmates learn how to code while in prison so they can have some life skills for when they are done serving their time and get out in the real world. I'm not talking about murderers or pedophiles or people who just probably don't belong in society at all, but when it comes to people with lesser crimes -- p…
Richard, I think this is a terrific idea and can see the need. Do you foresee any difficulties obtaining VC? Just a bit curious given the in depth background checks they complete on founders. I hope that you get the funding that you may need for growth because I think this meets a tremendous need. Kudos to you for making the changes you have made and then using that to help others.
Hey Richard, I'm really glad to see you working on this. A family member of mine made some mistakes, and ended up spending time in prison. It's been really painful to watch him struggle to get a job, even though he's paid his debts and is a genuinely good person. I have tremendous sympathy for people in this position. If any of your members are experts at embedded systems / firmware / cryptography, send them my way!
This is a fantastic effort. It is absolutely crucial that we do a better job of helping those who have served their time have a chance to become productive members of society.
Hi Richard, What's your plan when the number of people with criminal records reaches 80 million, 90 million, etc? Have you already acquired the other domain names?
Goodness! This seems like an amazing opportunity - I have charges that will never go away under New Zealand's Clean Slate Act for buying from Silk Road when I was 17 years of age. This is truly progressive.