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  1. What not to write on your security clearance form (1988) from milk.com
    247 by wizardforhire 2h ago | | |

    Article: 11 min

    The article recounts an author's experience with obtaining a security clearance, detailing how his past involvement in cryptography led to an FBI investigation when he was 12 years old.

    • The incident was discovered when the author lost his glasses carrying a code key.
    • The security clearance application process and its implications for past incidents.
    Quality:
    The article presents a personal story with factual details, avoiding sensationalism.

    Discussion (70): 11 min

    The comment thread discusses various topics including government spending, security procedures, and domain names. Opinions vary on whether certain actions were wasteful or appropriate, with a focus on historical events like Japanese American internment and the investigation of a cryptographic key during war time. The community shows moderate agreement and debate intensity while discussing these controversial issues.

    • Investigating a cryptographic key was not wasteful
    • Government spending on dead-end investigations is wasteful
    Counterarguments:
    • Hindsight is always 20/20, and the outcome of the investigation was absurd
    • Investigating a cryptographic key was an appropriate response during wartime
    Security Government Security, Cryptography History
  2. Cloudflare outage on February 20, 2026 from blog.cloudflare.com
    10 by nomaxx117 25m ago | |

    Article: 27 min

    Cloudflare experienced an outage on February 20, 2026, due to a change in their network management system that led to the withdrawal of customer IP prefixes via BGP. The issue was not caused by malicious activity but resulted in services and applications being unreachable for some customers using Cloudflare’s Bring Your Own IP (BYOIP) service.

    Cloudflare's outage affected not only their customers but also the broader internet infrastructure, potentially causing disruptions for users of various services that rely on Cloudflare's network.
    • Not directly related to cyberattacks or malicious activity
    • Duration of the incident was 6 hours and 7 minutes
    Quality:
    The article provides detailed information on the incident, its causes, and remediation steps.

    Discussion (0):

    More comments needed for analysis.

    Internet Cloud Computing, Network Security
  3. I Verified My LinkedIn Identity. Here's What I Handed Over from thelocalstack.eu
    860 by ColinWright 12h ago | | |

    Article: 19 min

    The article discusses the privacy implications and data collection practices of LinkedIn's identity verification process through a third-party company called Persona. It highlights the extensive amount of personal information collected during the verification process and raises concerns about how this data is used, stored, and potentially accessed by US authorities due to the CLOUD Act.

    Privacy concerns may lead users to reconsider using identity verification services provided by third-party companies or platforms with similar data practices.
    • Persona collects a wide range of personal data during the verification process.
    • The collected data is used for AI training and may be accessed by US authorities under the CLOUD Act.
    • There are concerns about the lack of transparency regarding how long the data is stored and its potential use in legal proceedings.
    Quality:
    The article provides detailed information and analysis, but the tone is negative due to the privacy concerns raised.

    Discussion (321): 1 hr 18 min

    The comment thread discusses privacy concerns and ethical issues surrounding LinkedIn's verification process, data collection practices, and business model. Users express frustration with the lack of transparency in how their personal information is used and shared, particularly regarding biometric data. There is a consensus that there should be more regulation to protect user privacy and ensure accountability for data handling. The thread also touches on the absence of viable alternatives within Europe and the potential impact of AI ethics in data processing.

    • LinkedIn's verification process is invasive and lacks transparency.
    • Privacy concerns with data collection by LinkedIn and its partners are significant.
    • LinkedIn's business model relies on selling user data to third parties, which is unethical.
    Counterarguments:
    • LinkedIn is a necessary tool for job seekers and recruiters.
    • Users have the option to not use LinkedIn if they are concerned about privacy.
    • Regulation could improve transparency and accountability in how user data is handled.
    Privacy Data Privacy, Cybersecurity
  4. How far back in time can you understand English? from deadlanguagesociety.com
    158 by spzb 3d ago | | |

    Article: 44 min

    This article explores how English language has evolved over a thousand years by compressing it into a single blog post, showcasing changes in spelling, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation from 2000 down to 1000 AD.

    • 1000-2000 AD language compression
    • Performative writing styles for different eras
    • Language barriers as a narrative device
    Quality:
    The article provides a detailed analysis of the language changes, supported by historical references and examples.

    Discussion (84): 13 min

    The comment thread discusses the evolution of the English language over time, focusing on understanding older texts and their challenges. Participants share personal experiences with comprehending different periods of English, including Middle English, Old English, and the impact of historical context and changes in pronunciation, spelling, and vocabulary. The discussion also touches on resources for learning Old English and the role of technology in aiding comprehension.

    • The language has evolved significantly over time
    Counterarguments:
    • The evolution of language has led to changes in pronunciation and orthography that can make older texts difficult to understand.
    Language & Linguistics English Language History, Historical Writing Styles
  5. Keep Android Open from f-droid.org
    1914 by LorenDB 1d ago | | |

    Article: 37 min

    This article is a summary of updates in the F-Droid app store for the week of February 20th, 2026. It includes information about changes to core F-Droid features, new apps added, updated apps, and removed apps. The main focus is on the banner reminder campaign aimed at raising awareness about Google's plans to become a gatekeeper for Android devices.

    • Google's plans to lock-down Android are still in progress.
    • Banners and warnings have been added to remind users of the situation.
    • F-Droid Basic has undergone several updates including new features like CSV export, install history, mirror chooser setting, and more.
    • Various apps have received updates with bug fixes, improvements, and new features.

    Discussion (649): 2 hr 23 min

    The comment thread discusses concerns over Google's restrictions on sideloading and the potential impact on independent Android distributions. Users express frustration with a lack of competition in the tech industry, particularly regarding antitrust enforcement in the US. There is also a desire for open-source alternatives to proprietary ecosystems like iOS and Android, with some speculating about potential forks from China as an alternative.

    • Google's actions are seen as a threat to independent AOSP distributions and open-source ecosystems.
    • Lack of antitrust enforcement in the US allows for monopolistic practices by tech giants like Google.
    Counterarguments:
    • Some argue that the Chinese market might offer an alternative with open-source software, but this is seen as unlikely given China's control over hardware and software.
    Software Development App Store Updates
  6. DialUp95 – A 90s inspired nostalgia hit from dialup95.com
    28 by robputt 2h ago | | |

    Article:

    DialUp95 is a nostalgic software tool that simulates the experience of using dial-up internet from the 1990s, offering users a chance to relive the era through a user-friendly interface.

    • Offers a 1990s dial-up internet experience
    • User-friendly interface
    • Simulates Windows 95 and NT 3.5 environments
    Quality:
    The text is straightforward and informative, lacking any promotional or misleading content.

    Discussion (23): 3 min

    The comment thread is a nostalgic discussion about the internet's past, specifically focusing on dial-up days and personal web design projects from the early 2000s. Participants share memories, reminisce about the creativity of old websites, and compare it to modern platforms.

    • nostalgia for the past
    Entertainment Software Development, Retro Computing
  7. Show HN: Iron-Wolf – Wolfenstein 3D source port in Rust from github.com/Ragnaroek
    29 by ragnaroekX 3h ago | | |

    Article:

    Iron-Wolf is a Rust-based source port of Wolfenstein 3D, aiming for pixel-perfect recreation with mod-friendly capabilities.

    • Mod-friendly capabilities
    • Rust programming language

    Discussion (10):

    The comment thread discusses the progress of a Rust project aiming to recreate Wolfenstein 3D, with feedback on web version issues and comparisons to other coding tasks. It also touches upon the game's historical context and political sensitivity.

    Game Development Game Porting, Programming Languages
  8. Claws are now a new layer on top of LLM agents from twitter.com
    66 by Cyphase 18h ago | | |

    Discussion (439): 1 hr 33 min

    The discussion revolves around Claws, an AI agent platform that integrates Large Language Models into personal workflows, offering features like orchestration and automation. While users appreciate its innovative potential, concerns about security risks due to access to personal data are prevalent. The utility of Claws is subjective, with some finding it useful for specific tasks while others see it as a novelty without clear business value. Technical aspects include the use of Mac Minis for better integration with Apple services and comparisons with other AI tools like Claude Code.

    • Claws offer new capabilities and integration options for LLMs
    • Security concerns are valid but can be mitigated with proper implementation
    • Utility of Claws is subjective, depending on use case
    Counterarguments:
    • Security risks are significant and not easily mitigated
    • Costs associated with running Claws can be high
    • Lack of clear use cases or business value beyond novelty
  9. Canvas_ity: A tiny, single-header <canvas>-like 2D rasterizer for C++ from github.com/a-e-k
    3 by PaulHoule 41m ago | |

    Discussion (0):

    More comments needed for analysis.

  10. Loon: A functional lang with invisible types, safe ownership, and alg. effects from loonlang.com
    13 by surprisetalk 21h ago | |

    Article:

    The article discusses Loon, a functional programming language that features invisible types, safe ownership, and algorithmic effects.

    Loon's introduction could influence the development of functional programming languages and practices, potentially leading to more robust and efficient software.
    • Loon is a new functional programming language.
    • It includes invisible types for better type safety.
    • Safe ownership ensures memory management without explicit references.
    • Algorithmic effects provide a way to handle side effects in a pure functional context.

    Discussion (2):

    The comment thread discusses a concern about the usage of an un-referenced type Shape in pattern matching, and also explores thoughts on moving towards language extensions for protobuf/grpc instead of tools. The user is leaning towards changes in structure due to notation preferences.

    • The type Shape is never referenced and this seems to conflict with the idea that you never write a type.
    Computer Science Programming Languages
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