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Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by gamegoblin »

jonalmeida wrote: post #107
gamegoblin wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is possible for sure. I actually do code in the bathtub, but not like that. You can't reliably hold a laptop on your bare bent legs -- the lack of friction caused by leg hair will make it slide towards you (and into the water if the water is too high). If the guy were to put both hands on the keyboard and code, the laptop would not stay in place. The only way to do it comfortably is to sit with your legs straight…

With your water only 2cm high that's not really effective for anything (i.e. bathing). Do you have it for preference? I've constantly change my work setup to find something that's least distracting, this would be something else to try..

2cm below the laptop. That is, 2cm below the top of my thighs. So about 20cm deep or something.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by fudged71 »

phinkle wrote: post #112

I really hope that some day there is an all female or at least half female hacker house. I really like the idea of a hacker house and love being around smart tech people but some guys don't know how to act around women (I'm sorry but there are guys like that out there and many of them are hackers). It is even worse if you are one of the only single woman in a close community. I've heard from male friends that live in…

I've stayed in several hackerhouses where women peacefully coexisted with men... not a single issue. If someone is acting weird, tell the homeowner.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by eldavido »

shanemhansen wrote: post #65

On one hand this seems pretty reasonable. I'm assuming you're going to be out between 20 and 40k if you use a recruiter in the bay area. You can play a lot of games like this if you have 20 to 40k. Reading between the lines it seems like they also select for single/childless people, unless you really expect people to show up with their spouse and children. Stepping back a moment, I'm stunned and thankful to be an eng…

I'm thankful and I'm not. On one hand, it's nice to know you're in-demand and can easily earn income. On the other hand, as a working developer, the subtext of a lot of this stuff is frankly pretty offensive.

"Let's throw some stupid, token perks at these developers who don't know how to negotiate for salary so they'll come build my dream!" How about, pay people commensurate with the value they create for your organization and/or demand (in cash, or if you're cash-poor, equity), and stop playing stupid games -- you'll have plenty of candidates.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by natural219 »

phinkle wrote: post #112

I really hope that some day there is an all female or at least half female hacker house. I really like the idea of a hacker house and love being around smart tech people but some guys don't know how to act around women (I'm sorry but there are guys like that out there and many of them are hackers). It is even worse if you are one of the only single woman in a close community. I've heard from male friends that live in…

My experience has actually been the opposite! Most hacker houses I've lived in have been run by women and seem especially friendly and welcoming to women residents.

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Post by thanksgiving »

zo1 wrote: post #114
phinkle wrote: post #112

I really hope that some day there is an all female or at least half female hacker house. I really like the idea of a hacker house and love being around smart tech people but some guys don't know how to act around women (I'm sorry but there are guys like that out there and many of them are hackers). It is even worse if you are one of the only single woman in a close community. I've heard from male friends that live in…

It'll never happen if everyone just hopes as we do. Take your idea, use it to inspire yourself, and if you have the chance... Make it happen. I'm sure there are many individuals that will appreciate and welcome your idea.

Is that the meat space equivalent of telling grandparent to submit a pull request or something?

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Post by neil1 »

gamegoblin wrote: post #97
jonalmeida wrote: post #89

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That has to be a planned/posed image. There's no way one could focus so intently while hot water bubbles around you..

It is possible for sure. I actually do code in the bathtub, but not like that. You can't reliably hold a laptop on your bare bent legs -- the lack of friction caused by leg hair will make it slide towards you (and into the water if the water is too high). If the guy were to put both hands on the keyboard and code, the laptop would not stay in place. The only way to do it comfortably is to sit with your legs straight…

How do you code in tub, is there a special case that you use or how do you prevent water from hitting your computer?

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by gamegoblin »

neil1 wrote: post #127
gamegoblin wrote: post #97

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is possible for sure. I actually do code in the bathtub, but not like that. You can't reliably hold a laptop on your bare bent legs -- the lack of friction caused by leg hair will make it slide towards you (and into the water if the water is too high). If the guy were to put both hands on the keyboard and code, the laptop would not stay in place. The only way to do it comfortably is to sit with your legs straight…

How do you code in tub, is there a special case that you use or how do you prevent water from hitting your computer?

Some occasional drops of water might hit the back of the case on my screen, but that doesn't really affect anything. Nothing gets over the screen and into the keyboard or any other openings.

Re: HackerSurfing: Free Housing and Food for Engineers Visiting SF

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Post by neindanke »

skizm wrote: post #78

The guy with the laptop in the tub is making me uncomfortable on several levels.

I assume it is the fact that there is a bottle of Macallan 12 whisky behind him? Yup, that makes me uncomfortable as well. You don't drink whisky without a proper glass.
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