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Re: Just need a hacker dude and we'll be rich

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Post by SwellJoe »

icey wrote: post #12
rsheridan6 wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Obviously, they're nonhackers, which is why they seek a "hacker dude." How would you advise nonhackers to evaluate hackers? I doubt there's really a good answer to that question. Looking for a degree is probably not the worst answer, though it may not be the best either (probably better than asking them what beverage they drink, which is presumably to establish their stuffwhitepeoplelike cred).

You have to know at least one hacker. Then you pay him to help you interview talent.

I'm always surprised by how poorly non-hackers can judge the abilities of hackers. If they are all non-hackers, they may not know who among their friends are even competent enough to help them identify a hacker.

Re: Just need a hacker dude and we'll be rich

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Post by brianlash »

hschenker wrote: post #22

What happened to consistency? You people disappoint me. I clicked on this comment thread expecting disdainful sneers, not cautious optimism.

Because if you follow the link you'll find that the headline was in jest.

From the listing: The founding team has a strong vision for Sproost and can happily share all of the details with you. But we call BS on anyone who says they know what the future holds...

Well played. I like these guys.

Re: Just need a hacker dude and we'll be rich

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Post by wehriam »

motoko wrote: post #5

This looks like a reasonable advertisement for a first technical hire at a somewhat flaky startup self-evident web marketing competence. (yes, we're onto your game) What's the big deal?

The big deal is that it's honest, and funny, and still kind of crappy.

In good fun, "knows what bootstrap means and likes it" translates to "minority share and you'll be doing all the work."

Re: Just need a hacker dude and we'll be rich

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Post by ovi256 »

rms wrote: post #7
motoko wrote: post #5

This looks like a reasonable advertisement for a first technical hire at a somewhat flaky startup self-evident web marketing competence. (yes, we're onto your game) What's the big deal?

but dude, machine learning! You will eat your words once Sproost makes Strong AI.

I will eat anybody's words once anybody mankes Strong OR Weak AI.

Re: Just need a hacker dude and we'll be rich

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Post by Tichy »

kradic wrote: post #3

Only a nonhacker would care about degrees...

What's so bad about degrees? I know there was this discussion a while ago, but I forgot the gist of it.

I guess you don't need a degree to do a startup, but on the other hand, if you are young and you enjoy learning, there are worse things to do than hang around on campus of a nice university? I personally missed learning when I entered the "workforce". Sure, I try the odd new thing now and then, but it is not the same as the dedicated effort I made at university.

Re: Just need a hacker dude and we'll be rich

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Post by tptacek »

wehriam wrote: post #25
motoko wrote: post #5

This looks like a reasonable advertisement for a first technical hire at a somewhat flaky startup self-evident web marketing competence. (yes, we're onto your game) What's the big deal?

The big deal is that it's honest, and funny, and still kind of crappy. In good fun, "knows what bootstrap means and likes it" translates to "minority share and you'll be doing all the work."

Bootstrap doesn't mean "minority share". It means "low salary".

Re: Just need a hacker dude and we'll be rich

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Post by swombat »

rsheridan6 wrote: post #6
kradic wrote: post #3

Only a nonhacker would care about degrees...

Obviously, they're nonhackers, which is why they seek a "hacker dude." How would you advise nonhackers to evaluate hackers? I doubt there's really a good answer to that question. Looking for a degree is probably not the worst answer, though it may not be the best either (probably better than asking them what beverage they drink, which is presumably to establish their stuffwhitepeoplelike cred).

I'd advise them to read my article here, which covers just that:

http://www.inter-sections.net/2007/11/13/how-to-recognise-a-...

Re: Just need a hacker dude and we'll be rich

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Post by kleevr »

tokipin wrote: post #15
mrtron wrote: post #9

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Becks says you enjoy beer, aren't a beer snob, but likely don't drink to excess regularly in my professional opinon. If you said Natural Ice...clearly either a drinking problem or stuck in the college days. Arrogant bastard? Beer snob. Smirnoff Ice? wtf?

personally i just go straight to the rubbing alcohol

reminds me of some simpsons episode (238. The Mansion Family) google tells me http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3976079/THE_SIMPSONS_SEASON_11_b...
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