big_maybe (u/big_maybe)

big_maybe commented on I took all my projects off the cloud, saving thousands of dollars rameerez.com/send-this-ar... · Posted by u/sebnun

PantaloonFlames · 3 months ago

+1 words matter

Clarity of expression is a superpower

I don’t feel it’s pedantic at all.

big_maybe · 3 months ago

People commonly use this expression in everyday conversation, such as, "you could save 10 times as much if you would just shop at Costco." So I agree with OP, their comment is correct but pedantic.

big_maybe commented on PayPal and zero-dollar invoice spam troyhunt.com/2016/01/payp... · Posted by u/temp

everfree · 10 years ago

Genuine question: What are the legitimate uses of $0 invoices? The only thing I can think of is a product that usually costs money (and thus has an invoice workflow), but has been marked as free for some promotion.

big_maybe · 10 years ago

I sold a product and it was paid for by gift certificate or a special promo. I want to send a $0.00 invoice for the customer to see it and enjoy the feeling (Sweet! Free jerky/flowers/socks). It's great marketing and the customer will remember you the next time they want some jerky/flowers/socks.

big_maybe commented on ChakraCore GitHub repository is now open blogs.windows.com/msedged... · Posted by u/bevacqua

dragonwriter · 10 years ago

To put it simply, anyone claiming HIPAA is the reason for that is just lying (since HIPAA has no such requirement) and would invent some other excuse -- or simply refuse without explanation -- without HIPAA. In fact, HIPAA patient access requirement mandates that patients have access to, and a right to receive copies of, their records under most circumstances, and refusal to provide such access is an actionable violation of HIPAA -- without HIPAA, there would be no recourse.

big_maybe · 10 years ago

Pre HIPAA I never had a problem obtaining my records. The trouble is less-knowledgeable health gatekeepers are relentlessly indoctrinated into believing that privacy is paramount. A records request that doesn't follow a rigid checklist is defaulted to REJECT. And it is in the name of protecting the patient's privacy.

big_maybe commented on ChakraCore GitHub repository is now open blogs.windows.com/msedged... · Posted by u/bevacqua

dragonwriter · 10 years ago

HIPAA mandates that the people have access to their own PHI held by covered entities, a mandate which did not exist before HIPAA, so it did the opposite of creating additional barriers to patients getting access to their own data.

big_maybe · 10 years ago

Patients are denied access to their own records in the name of HIPAA. During a recent medical crisis this happened to me. No amount of threatening or cajoling would get them to release my images to my designated 2nd opinion.

big_maybe commented on Jet.com’s Strategy: Low Prices, Fast Delivery, Happy Workers nytimes.com/2015/12/27/te... · Posted by u/e15ctr0n

bryanthompson · 10 years ago

Their on-site tools are total garbage, so I tried playing with their API... and it was also a giant pile of trash. Random exceptions, timeouts, incoherent structure all around. 0/7 would not play with again.

big_maybe · 10 years ago

The API wasn't too bad, but it's woefully under-documented. The sample code is worthless. I also don't like that you have to implement it all and run it against test before you get production keys, but no biggie.

The bigger issue: I uploaded my catalog 2 weeks ago, and all products are still "under Jet review". I emailed and they said some partners have waited over a month.

big_maybe commented on Blow Up the Tax Code and Start Over wsj.com/articles/blow-up-... · Posted by u/kjw

driverdan · 11 years ago

> flat taxes don't get rid of the complexities of the tax code

Most flat tax proposals don't allow for exemptions. You pay your taxes off your gross salary, full stop. That would eliminate 99% of the tax code complexity for most individuals.

big_maybe · 11 years ago

Gross income isn't income for purposes of taxing. Consider that after expenses a person may actually have lost money. Tax her anyway?

big_maybe commented on Terminally Ill Man Willing to Have World's First Full Head Transplant odditycentral.com/news/te... · Posted by u/cpeterso

gd1 · 11 years ago

This annoys me too. It's not a "head transplant". You can't get a new head. You are your head. You're getting a new body is what's happening.

big_maybe · 11 years ago

Well technically you can get a new head. Once we figure out how to laplink your brain data over.

big_maybe commented on How We Bought easypost.com easypost.com/blog/how-we-... · Posted by u/jstreebin

RobAley · 11 years ago

They could be worth it. If 1 in 10 of those voters directly becomes a customer (or mentions it to someone else who does), and the LTV of a customer is > $1k (which is very possible for a b2b relationship), then it is. And that doesn't factor in any customers (or investors) bought in by having greater visibility on the post (more votes = more time on front page = more people see it = probably a few more customers).

big_maybe · 11 years ago

In fact I became a customer of EasyPost's soon after reading that HN post.

big_maybe commented on Ask HN: What is the most you've paid for a domain name? · Posted by u/mbarrett

jaredandrews · 11 years ago

There is a domain I really want right now that is being squatted. Any advice HN? I already own the '.net' version so I don't really _need_ the '.com' version but I want it. I doubt it is a high value name and I am considering just sending the the admin listed in the WHOIS an email like "Hey, I will give you $50 for .com, let me know." Is this a good approach or should I try to go thru an 'appraiser' or something like that.

big_maybe · 11 years ago

Use the To: field of your request to your advantage. Send him an email along with 20 other webmaster@domains asking all of them if their domains are for sale and for how much. You can even throw in a line that you're looking for a quick deal and whoever can respond with a reasonable price, say $50 or so, will get the buy.

big_maybe commented on Ask HN: Do you prefer to learn by watching videos or by reading books/articles? · Posted by u/rayalez

big_maybe · 11 years ago

I start with reading, and that's sufficient most of the time. If I just don't get it, then I'll look for a video. I'll set playback to fast to reduce the time it takes to get through it. When I heard what I needed, I hit stop.

Just did this recently with the new async/await keywords in c#. I just wasn't getting it, but a few videos did the trick.

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