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this service always made me feel uncomfortable, even the origin of the name “mechanical turk”… an illusion of automation meant to fool others, but really just the hidden labor of a foreigner

the whole argument is “biometrics are harder than you think to fake, better than nothing, and in a scenario where you’re being physically assaulted a password isn’t much safer”

what’s the issue? he’s not advocating for you to stop using a strong password if you already are, he’s saying people who use nothing should be encouraged to use something… perfect is the enemy of good

facebook has billions of monthly users, there’s no way you interact with even 1% of that, so anecdotal feelings are completely meaningless!

ehh, I don’t eat meat and it only takes slightly more effort to get enough protein. There are entire cultures that do it

yes this is exactly what people do with modified cars too

“I smell marijuana” is probable cause… it’s been weakened recently, but probable cause doesn’t have to be proven. “Bloodshot eyes” is another one that works for DUI cause.