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Maybe... maybe not. It sure is bringing about awareness though, isn't it?
Ahh yes, the old ends justifying the means.
More like second order side effects justifying obviously deviant ends.
Trolls break into meetings on Zoom
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Re: Trolls break into meetings on Zoom
#142It feels like the tech news cycle is so predictable... Stage 1: This company you probably hadn't heard of before is blowing up / changing the world! Stage 2 (current stage): Actually it turns out this company has some unexpected problems! Stage 3: Actually this company is actively contributing to society's One Big Problem! Stage 4: Actually here is why Zoom actually isn't as bad as everyone thinks! Stage 5: This OTHE…
...and the even more predictable, dismissive, contrarian response: "Look at how silly and repetitive all the critics are. They always point out problems, haha."
Fortunately, we have really enlightened people among us who point that out.
Every time.
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#143Ah, that is problematic. I saw a documentary on Netflix about the British IT crowd. They were not an impressive bunch.
You're not referring to this show perhaps are you?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_IT_Crowd
It is of course a comedy. The Brits in IT that I've met can compete with anyone on the planet.
Re: Trolls break into meetings on Zoom
#144I attended a PhD defense yesterday that got zoom bombed. They quickly moved it to an actively managed call and the presenter did a fine job of keeping their composure and getting back on track. Now we're circulating guides about how to set up secure rooms and webinars, so I don't anticipate this will happen again. Normally I'd wave this off as a childish prank, but both the URL and loading screen prominently indicate…
> Bombing this meeting in particular seems to be in especially bad taste during a pandemic.
For what it's worth, it likely wasn't targeted. My understanding is that the search space is so short that you can just cycle through it until you find something.
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#145Earlier quoted context omitted.
I am out of the loop as to why Zoom is suddenly "blowing up". Even my workplace is using it now. Previously, we were using either Skype, Webex, or Jitsi. What does Zoom offer that the other three doesn't?
Cisco certainly isn't using Zoom. My old school corp employer is on Webex, along with using SAP and other bullshit represented by good sales teams.
Cisco owns Webex, so of course they'd use it. I've suffered through Webex with a previous employer and a current client, and it's just horrible. GoToMeeting is much better, and Zoom is better yet.
Re: Trolls break into meetings on Zoom
#146Re: Trolls break into meetings on Zoom
#147It feels like the tech news cycle is so predictable... Stage 1: This company you probably hadn't heard of before is blowing up / changing the world! Stage 2 (current stage): Actually it turns out this company has some unexpected problems! Stage 3: Actually this company is actively contributing to society's One Big Problem! Stage 4: Actually here is why Zoom actually isn't as bad as everyone thinks! Stage 5: This OTHE…
And most of that perception of hype (positive and negative) is likely paid for.
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Esp considering I have had the zoom app completely crash my laptop multiple times.
Given how cavalier zoom is about privacy and its history on the Mac, the only place I'd be willing to use it is on my phone or ipad where it's boxed in by Apple's restrictions and has undergone app review. Apple had to push a silent OS update to remove zoom's insecure secret web server.
How the heck is Zoom even HIPAA compliant?
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Is it really surprising ? Not everyone wired the same. For some people they think its fun. Its just human.
It's crazy to me that people seem dumbfounded that young people love to piss off and troll (online and offline). Do they not remember being young, or were they raised around angels?
this is mostly due online anonymity. or being confident you will remain so. a person who displays these traits in real life has bigger issues.
Re: Trolls break into meetings on Zoom
#150Ah, that is problematic. I saw a documentary on Netflix about the British IT crowd. They were not an impressive bunch.
You're not referring to this show perhaps are you? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_IT_Crowd It is of course a comedy. The Brits in IT that I've met can compete with anyone on the planet.
Yes that is the joke.