Disqus - Friends of shawnhickman

Re: Disqus and Facebook

Daniel Miessler — Tue, 05 May 2009 00:02:07 -0000

This is a test comment, posted to dmiessler.com while logged into DISQUS via Facebook profile.

Re: How to Pronounce “OS X” [Proof From Apple]

Daniel Miessler — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:22:01 -0000

Testing.

Re: Twitter Explained in Three Paragraphs

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 15 May 2009 21:59:46 -0000

Test.

Re: Testing the New Domain

Daniel Miessler — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:09:20 -0000

I'm sure they're murdered. But I care not. I just want to share and debate about cool stuff. If I have anything decent to offer the pagerank will return.

Re: Site Logo Update

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:53:02 -0000

Happily so.

Re: Site Logo Update

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 01:08:11 -0000

Thanks, man.

Re: A Completely Different Point of View on the Iran Situation

Daniel Miessler — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:34:25 -0000

> So, considering the 56 years since our involvement, how responsible for the current state of Iranian politics is the US? We've been a scapegoat, as has Israel, simply put.

Yep, the U.S. and Israel--the poor victims in the whole mess.

Re: Something I Wrote in 96′

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 12:08:24 -0000

It's not about "jack of all trades, master of none". If you think that was the concept then you missed it. It's about being able to slide along a scale of extremes for any given scale, but to choose an optimal place to rest happily under normal circumstances (based on your environment).

So, take aggression, for example. You need to be able to understand, and live, the world of a pacifist. And at the same time you should be able to become a temporarily remorseless killer (say, if your loved ones are in life-threatening danger from an attacker). And you must be able to move fluidly between these extremes.

And the key is finding a compromise between these two poles during regular life, based on the danger level in the area.

But keep in mind--this isn't some sort of thing to live by or something--just an idea.

Re: Ron Paul Thinks Evolution is Just a Theory

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:16:01 -0000

I'd say it's foolish to risk it.

Re: Ron Paul Thinks Evolution is Just a Theory

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:43:13 -0000

No. There's no good reason to not believe it. But religion is pretty much the only reason people come up with.

Re: My Message to Those Claiming Obama’s Betrayed His Promises

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:45:59 -0000

Agreed. I think he needs to give solid justification or discontinue them. Anything less and I call bullshit.

Re: Christopher Hitchens on the Offer of Salvation

Daniel Miessler — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:19:41 -0000

A stunning quote. I'm posting that tonight.

Re: Spontaneous Music in a Belgium Train Station

Daniel Miessler — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:36:58 -0000

Well, it was spontaneous to the audience; I guess that was my point. :)

Re: Updated PGP Information

Daniel Miessler — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:37:54 -0000

I think the main problem with PGP signing and encryption (for email, anyway) is that in the vast majority of cases it's a solution looking for a problem.

I want to have to use it, because it's cool, and it satisfies some sort of OCD / neatness thing for me to have everything signed that I send. But if you really look at it, how often are there challenges to email that isn't signed? When is the last time you heard from a friend that they wish your message was signed?

Right, probably never. Same here. So I'm less interested in the technology than I wish I was. It just doesn't seem as necessary as it is cool.

To me it's best use is for software developers who are putting out releases to be consumed by the masses. At that point the signature becomes crucial rather than just a novelty--although even then I wonder how many people even check the signature for downloads.

Re: Ron Paul Thinks Evolution is Just a Theory

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:55:08 -0000

It's a theory the way scientists use the word, not the way Dr. Paul used it. It is, in other words, a theory. But it's most definitely not, "just a theory".

Re: How to Migrate Your Custom Domain’s Email to Google (And Maintain Your Addresses)

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:42:20 -0000

I just sent you an email, Chris.

Re: Meaning is an Illusion

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:48:15 -0000

Thanks for the kind words, Justin.

So I would argue that the knowledge that our outcomes are the product of a series of variables is simply another variable, but not one that exists outside of the system.

P.S. Did you create this intro music on your website?

Re: A Twitter Primer: Pros and Cons

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:55:17 -0000

You can't manage an account that you can't sign into. Reset your password
and then sign in to your account, and then delete your account if that's
what you want.

Re: A Decent Genius Playlist

Daniel Miessler — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:55:22 -0000

The Artist column?

Re: Whos.amung.us for Real-time Site Stats

Daniel Miessler — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:42:13 -0000

I still use Google Analytics. This is for real-time stuff, not the
long-term, detailed metrics.

Re: Updated RSS Feed Locations

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 11:21:13 -0000

Yes, blog, study, and writing will get everything. Blog includes all the subfeeds of infosec and culture and religion and such.

Re: Updated RSS Feed Locations

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:27:21 -0000

Clint, any chance you could sign up for a DISQUS account so you can display a snazzy avatar?

Re: Is It Wrong to Have Children?

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:54:56 -0000

Agreed.

Re: Is It Wrong to Have Children?

Daniel Miessler — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:55:35 -0000

It's it pretty arrogant to say you're going to change the world by having one or two kids?

Re: Fireball Attack

Daniel Miessler — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:11:47 -0000

*street fighter sound effect*