I won't mention anything specific, as some HN karma is not worth the slightest chance of these weapons being used.
Thank you. I have seen far, far too many people - including myself, at times - instinctively choosing to be clever in conversation rather than using appropriate discretion.
Calling people's attention to dangerous ideas is a risky thing to do, regardless of whether the information was technically available or not. Often the risks are small compared to the benefits of bringing the ideas into a discussion. But sometimes they're not small enough, and the responsible thing to do is to think before posting about whether you're creating the wrong kind of inspiration. You don't know what sort of crazy person might end up reading it.
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Thank you. I have seen far, far too many people - including myself, at times - instinctively choosing to be clever in conversation rather than using appropriate discretion.
Just think of all the terrorist attacks that were caused by HN information not already on Youtube or PirateBay or I2P.
Calling people's attention to dangerous ideas is a risky thing to do, regardless of whether the information was technically available or not. Often the risks are small compared to the benefits of bringing the ideas into a discussion. But sometimes they're not small enough, and the responsible thing to do is to think before posting about whether you're creating the wrong kind of inspiration. You don't know what sort of crazy person might end up reading it.