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Not sure of the tone of this post, does the idea of a bunch of enthusiasts having fun with old computer hardware actually upset you? If so, do you feel similarl
by cfr2023 3y ago
Not sure of the tone of this post, does the idea of a bunch of enthusiasts having fun with old computer hardware actually upset you? If so, do you feel similarly about hobbyists that tinker with things like old cars, old clocks, old musical instruments...
- AlbertCory 3y ago> does the idea of a bunch of enthusiasts having fun with old computer hardware actually upset you? You said "hardware." I specifically gave thumbs-up to hardware. Did you not read that? As for reinventing basic networking: no, it's not upsetting, but it IS self-limiting. The networks of the future will probably require brand-new thinking, not resurrected old stuff.
- cfr2023 3y agoI read it all right but it is illogical ranting. You’re cool with people tinkering with hardware but any software work is out of line? Writing software is a use for computer hardware, and people with minds broader than yours do it for pure enjoyment and exploration. The attitude expressed in your post is self-limiting.
- AlbertCory 3y agoInappropriate generalizing. What are you, the logic police? Let it go.
- cfr2023 3y agoWhat are you, the hobby police?
- AlbertCory 3y agoThat's right. My hobby is keeping people like you busy. See how well it works?
- cfr2023 3y agoYes, I am proud to do the public service of helping troubled people see they are making senseless arguments about what other people do for fun.
- cfr2023 3y agoI will add that you are entirely projecting your goals and values onto this project in a way that makes absolutely no sense. The post literally ends ends with: "But most importantly, have fun!" You think a bunch of people who are on record as setting out to have fun are "limiting themselves" by not inventing the future of networking. In doing so, you've invented the future bad posting.