Well, as you can see below, someone thinks that they’re teaching me a lesson. Fair enough, blogging is about creating a dialogue. So, in that vein, I offer this to the hacker punk (I use that term endearingly), tell us your story. You were KIND enough to point out our weaknesses, of which I freely admit. I guess I should take more time to have different passwords for every site, email address, web login, FTP account, web hosting account, etc. etc., but, like most people, I’m lazy. I take it on good faith that when I do things online, in my public life, that I can be open, and not try to hide anything, except maybe for the server code that keeps my vein little effort to stay in touch with the world! The difference between me and most people online is that I am not bashful, shy, or introverted, and I try to keep and open mind.
I think I have a pretty good grasp of why hackers do what they do, I was born in this community, grew up with PC’s in my school, and even have kids that use them every day. I’ve held several jobs that involve the virtual world, including some network security jobs (yeah, see the irony?!?). But, I never get tired of hearing the same story from clients and friends that ask me the same question over and over; “Why do hackers to what they do?”
The best answer I give them is usually, “because they want to show the world that they can”. So, I give you the chance that you didn’t give me…tell us your story. Tell my friends, family, colleagues, and total strangers what drives you. They’re dying to know about you. You’ll soon see that I’m a pretty reasonable guy, and like that reasonable guy, I appeal to your sense of ego, bow to your skills, and “respect your authoritaay”. I know the thrill of accomplishment, the feeling of victory, and the appeal of rubbing someones face in it, when they think little else of you. But, don’t be shy, tell the world, I assure you, it will be a greater victory for you, and those that you mock will gain a better understanding of you.
If you really wish to tell your story, I’m willing to listen, and provide you an anonymous forum, from which you strive to stay in the shadows to work your magic. Sound reasonable? Care to comment?
If you are one of my usual causal readers, comment below, and share your message with our friend. Don’t be a hater, be a communicator!
Even our Captain, Jim, seemed to be enjoying himself as he does his Peter Pan imitation, being hoisted around by a crane…
