There really needs to be serious consequences for this kind of thing. It keeps happening and the market is obviously not solving the problem. We need government to step in and severely fine these companies for being so terrible at securing OUR data.

It would be really good if they would support an internet-native currency that has smaller processing fees. I guess with Bitcoin money can't be pulled from your wallet each month though...

I've organized and participated in many many hackathons. I enjoy all types. But, I too am getting tired of the pitch contests for crappy apps that will never become a business. I was thinking of organizing a hackers hackathon. No entrepreneurship, just make something cool/useful. I think you can succeed with your mission if you just explain what the event is. You're organizing an event for programmings, by programmers. Not to be rude, but those are the ladies and gentlemen that are invited to attend. I think showing off at the end is still valuable. But, for once, the presenter doesn't have to explain half the technology to get to the reason their thing is cool. Best of luck! Make sure to send me an invite!