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I audited the privacy of popular free dev tools, the results are terrifying

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Re: I audited the privacy of popular free dev tools, the results are terrifying

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That's why real programmers are those who can work offline without the Internet. (just the repositories) :) local first.

Yeah, I run all my LLMs offline. That way I don't need documentation at all!

(I jest of course.)

Re: I audited the privacy of popular free dev tools, the results are terrifying

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

"Privacy concerns found in audit of popular dev tools" (or something along those lines) would work without feeling sensationalized.

Yes this one time. I’m speaking generally in response to the general plea.

I’m not sure what you mean. Not clickbait is the better alternative.

Re: I audited the privacy of popular free dev tools, the results are terrifying

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post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yes this one time. I’m speaking generally in response to the general plea.

I’m not sure what you mean. Not clickbait is the better alternative.

If that were true, it wouldn’t be such a popular problem. Right? Clearly HN is falling into the same pattern of all the other sites. Engagement hacking blah blah blah.

Re: I audited the privacy of popular free dev tools, the results are terrifying

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Find a better and more accessible solution than clickbait. Please, do it.

"Privacy concerns found in audit of popular dev tools" (or something along those lines) would work without feeling sensationalized.

In this case I'd say the "clickbait" is justified... these results are downright horrific IMO.

Re: I audited the privacy of popular free dev tools, the results are terrifying

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post #23

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I’m not sure what you mean. Not clickbait is the better alternative.

If that were true, it wouldn’t be such a popular problem. Right? Clearly HN is falling into the same pattern of all the other sites. Engagement hacking blah blah blah.

You have it backwards. If it weren’t true, clickbait wouldn’t be a problem.

Re: I audited the privacy of popular free dev tools, the results are terrifying

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post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

If that were true, it wouldn’t be such a popular problem. Right? Clearly HN is falling into the same pattern of all the other sites. Engagement hacking blah blah blah.

You have it backwards. If it weren’t true, clickbait wouldn’t be a problem.

I think you’re the one with it backwards.

You continue to view this through the self-centered eyes of the consumer. But you’re actually the product so your perspective doesn’t matter to the seller or the buyer. That’s why this problem doesn’t get fixed.

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