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1. Geometric line-art of Wacław Szpakowski (2017) Total comment counts : 28 Summary The article explains that a website is employing a security service by Cloudflare to safeguard against online attacks. It mentions that certain actions like entering specific words, SQL commands, or malformed data can trigger security measures. If a user gets blocked, they are advised to contact the site owner via email, providing details about what they were doing at the time and including the Cloudflare Ray ID for reference....

1. Send someone you appreciate an official ‘Continue and Persist’ Letter Total comment counts : 73 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article expresses the author’s belief that most global issues stem from divisive tactics by influential powers. The author finds joy and hope in an initiative that seems aimed at countering this division, wishing it success despite its seemingly small scale. Top 2 Comment Summary The article discusses a service that sends official-looking legal letters as a surprise to individuals....

1. In Praise of Print: Reading Is Essential in an Era of Epistemological Collapse Total comment counts : 48 Summary The article discusses the foresight of several notable figures regarding the impact of the internet and digital technology on society, particularly focusing on their concerns about the erosion of truth and the quality of information. In 1995, Terry Pratchett, during an interview with Bill Gates, expressed skepticism about the internet’s ability to manage misinformation, questioning the parity of esteem given to all information online....

1. Hacker in Snowflake extortions may be a U.S. soldier Total comment counts : 25 Summary Two men, Alexander Moucka and John Erin Binns, have been arrested for their involvement in data theft from Snowflake, a cloud storage company, where hackers exploited accounts without multi-factor authentication. The third suspect, known as Kiberphant0m, remains at large and is actively extorting victims by selling stolen data online. Kiberphant0m, possibly a U.S. Army soldier stationed in South Korea, has escalated activities following Moucka’s arrest, threatening to leak sensitive data including call logs of high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, and offering services like SIM-swapping....

1. Setelinleikkaus: When Finns snipped their cash in half to curb inflation Total comment counts : 24 Summary Summary: In response to the post-World War II economic challenges, Finland implemented a unique monetary policy known as “setelinleikkaus” or banknote cutting. On December 31, 1945, Finnish citizens were mandated to cut their largest denomination banknotes in half. The left halves could be used at half their original value, while the right halves were to be registered and converted into government bonds with a 2% annual interest, maturing in 1949....

1. RFC 35140: HTTP Do-Not-Stab (2023) Total comment counts : 36 Summary The article discusses a fictional HTTP header named “Do-Not-Stab,” which humorously proposes a way for users to communicate their preference against being stabbed by websites, reflecting a satirical take on user privacy and consent in digital interactions. Here are the key points: Purpose: The header aims to allow users to express their discomfort with being “stabbed” (a metaphor for unwanted actions by websites) through a simple HTTP header setting....

1. Frosted glass from games to the web Total comment counts : 35 Summary The article discusses a UI developer’s experience working on “Forza Horizon 3” and “Forza Motorsport 7,” focusing on the creation of a frosted glass effect in web design. Here are the key points: Inspiration and Goal: The developer was inspired by the frosted acrylic design elements used in the games and wanted to replicate this effect using HTML and CSS....

1. Show HN: A Marble Madness-inspired WebGL game we built for Netlify Total comment counts : 75 Summary error Top 1 Comment Summary The article describes someone enjoying a challenge where the objective was to navigate a path while avoiding glowing white dots. Top 2 Comment Summary The article praises a game that was likely created for advertising purposes, noting that it exceeds expectations for such a game. It highlights the game’s excellent controls, impressive level design with multiple routes, and the option to bypass most ads....

1. Everyone is capable of, and can benefit from, mathematical thinking Total comment counts : 56 Summary Summary of “Mathematica: A Secret World of Intuition and Curiosity” by David Bessis: David Bessis, once a researcher in geometric group theory before founding a machine learning startup, explores the essence of doing mathematics in his book “Mathematica.” Bessis, who was always intrigued by the hidden, almost magical nature of math, argues that mathematics is not just about solving problems but involves a profound internal dialogue between intuition and logic....

1. Epic Allows Internet Archive to Distribute Unreal and Unreal Tournament Forever Total comment counts : 29 Summary The article discusses the issue of video game preservation, focusing on the conflict between intellectual property (IP) rights and the public’s interest in accessing cultural artifacts like old video games. Here are the key points: IP Rights vs. Public Access: The author criticizes game publishers for holding onto copyrights of games they no longer support or distribute, arguing this violates the intended “bargain” of copyright law where works eventually enter the public domain....