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Comment Re:I don't get the issue with PGP? (Score 4, Informative) 116

PGP has message integrity checks.

When operating on files, PGP simply refuses to decrypt malformed (tampered) messages.

However, when invoked to process as a pipe, it will spit out the plaintext, then a warning.

Even though the client is at fault for ignoring the warning, arguably, PGP should be consistent and spew out only the warning.

Comment No *customer* (Score 4, Insightful) 342

[...] no AT&T customer is ever 'forced' to agree to arbitration [...]

[...] no one 'forces' them to obtain AT&T wireless service, DirecTV programming, or other products and services.

So basically, you only qualify as a customer if you do use products or services (that require agreement), but no customer is ever forced? I fail to see the logic here.

Comment Re: Don't forget content creators (Score 1) 223

I do not like paywalls online and find them ineffective (there are alternative sources for most things).

I do, however, appreciate when the content is essentially free for everyone but is supported by voluntary donations. Take Dwarf Fortress as an example.

I understand it doesn't work out for everyone, but when it does, it's the best situation.

Comment Don't forget content creators (Score 2) 223

GitHub for private repos.
Adobe CC photography bundle (PS + LR).
Dropbox for convenient cloud storage.
Spotify for my music needs (and if I do buy music, I tend to only do so through Bandcamp).
The Old Reader to help me drown in the hundreds of feeds I follow.

One VPS provider for random small needs + domain fees.
One VPN provider for peace of mind in some situations.

And many donations to content creators. Mostly with Patreon. I'd consider that subscriptions.

I wish YouTube Red as available in my country; I would pay it just for the ad-free experience where I know content creators are still compensated.

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