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Is it possible to allow sideloading and keep users safe?

(shkspr.mobi)
205 points ColinWright | 1 comments | 30 Aug 25 12:03 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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barnabee ◴[30 Aug 25 13:17 UTC] No.45074392[source]▶
> 00. Users should be free to run whatever code they like.

> 01. Vulnerable members of society should be protected from scams.

00: yes, always; 01: yes, but not at the expense of 00 (or probably some other things)

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snowe2010 ◴[30 Aug 25 14:11 UTC] No.45074851[source]▶
Why? What’s your logic and reasoning?
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1. wiseowise ◴[31 Aug 25 07:46 UTC] No.45081259[source]▶
Because safety should never come at the cost safety?

How would you feel if your brain was “safeguarded” against potentially harmful thoughts?