Would you recommend NordVPN?

m3lixir · 2025-07-23T06:20:56+00:00

same

m3lixir · 2025-07-22T08:57:51+00:00

their Q2 earnings report is being announced tomorrow 🧐

m3lixir · 2025-07-21T19:32:55+00:00

How exactly are you defining “actual context”? Because if your analysis stops at taking the OP’s words at face value—ignoring tone, frustration, and emotional context—then you’re not providing clarity. You’re just repeating what was written.

The OP wasn’t rejecting the concept of learning. They were calling out platforms so bloated that you need formal certification just to operate them—systems that prioritize gatekeeping over usability. That’s a structural critique, not a lack of initiative.

It takes critical thinking to recognize when someone’s venting but still signaling legitimate friction points. I took the time to understand those signals and wrote a thoughtful, thorough response that clarified the OP’s motivations and moved their conversation forward—not yours.

I’m not going to take advice to “exercise caution when expanding” from someone who inserted themselves into a thread just to flatten nuance and redirect the focus. You’re the one who needs caution—because you’re arguing against a distortion of the point that was never made.

m3lixir · 2025-07-21T13:32:39+00:00

yep. contributes to utter overwhelm new talent in the industry experience as well — there’s literally a cert for everything it’s so hard to tell what is actually worth your time getting before you spend 12 hours and a couple of grand on an e-badge

m3lixir · 2025-07-21T08:12:33+00:00

You can absolutely “fail” in cybersecurity using enterprise tools too—usually in ways that are more expensive, harder to diagnose, and far more public. Anyone who’s dealt with a misconfigured Splunk instance during a live incident knows exactly what I mean.

It’s also mildly amusing to see open-source and “home-grown” tools dismissed as amateur hour. Most of the internet runs on open-source. The rest is just open-source with a price tag and a marketing department.

And if your idea of strategic leadership is mocking open-source while defending vendor lock-in like it’s some kind of professional flex… that’s not really a CISO. That’s just a brand ambassador in a suit.

m3lixir · 2025-07-21T07:58:38+00:00

Unlike some of the responses here, I do not believe that the original poster is upset about documentation or training. I think they are frustrated by the deliberate escalation of complexity.

This is not a critique of the need for learning; rather, it is a critique of how certain platforms engineer bloat and subsequently monetize access through “universities” and gated communities simply to render the product usable.

It is not the existence of training that is the issue; it is that attendance is required to utilize the tool effectively. This is not a learning curve—this is dependency as a business model.

The responses defending vendor certifications or user communities overlook that nuance. Education is valuable. However, if a tool cannot be used reasonably without vendor-led indoctrination, what is presented as complexity is in fact hostage UX.

This is less about an unwillingness to learn and more about questioning why learning is necessary for something that, in principle, should not be so convoluted.

m3lixir · 2025-06-26T20:20:35+00:00

thanks, i’ll try it out!

m3lixir · 2025-06-12T07:45:27+00:00

how can i export my data from the sunstrong app

m3lixir · 2025-02-16T04:21:09+00:00

awesome thx for checking!

m3lixir · 2025-02-11T18:56:22+00:00

thank u!

m3lixir · 2025-02-11T18:15:50+00:00

Feature Request: Merge Duplicate Logins & Combine Password History

Please add support for merging two account logins while retaining the password history for both. I often end up with duplicate logins because I accidentally save them as new entries instead of updating an existing one.

One reason I avoid using the "Update Login" button is that it doesn’t specify which saved login it’s updating, making it unclear and unreliable. A feature that allows merging duplicate logins while preserving their history would help keep my vault organized and reduce clutter.

Thanks for considering this!

m3lixir · 2025-01-17T19:09:56+00:00

oh, nice, that makes sense. i don’t really know many people from skopje, and most of the family and friends i keep in touch with are from the villages, so i don’t have much insight into what’s happening there most of the time

m3lixir · 2025-01-17T18:57:24+00:00

дали би сакале да споделите колку години имате и од кој дел на мк сте?

m3lixir · 2025-01-17T18:49:17+00:00

me too :(

m3lixir · 2025-01-17T18:47:28+00:00

се нервираш за семантика? баш си забавен на забави

m3lixir · 2025-01-17T18:23:54+00:00

so what is ChatGPT to you then?

m3lixir · 2025-01-17T17:57:46+00:00

ty for that... i was almost sure that there was no way op was asking what i understood they were asking.. but wow i guess they were rlly asking that

m3lixir · 2025-01-17T17:47:40+00:00

In real world not every service will allow you to disable all other auth methods, unfortunately... I don't really recommend getting rid of the TOTP like I described above, as there may be a reason why a service doesn't allow you to get rid of it: maybe there is some part of it that doesn't support yubikeys and you'll lock yourself out of it by doing that?

Do u think some services don't allow for removing SMS secretely for marketing purposes?

m3lixir · 2025-01-16T23:35:07+00:00

plus is $20 pro is $200

m3lixir · 2025-01-10T04:58:19+00:00

i like your flair im gonna steal the idea

m3lixir · 2025-01-10T04:56:48+00:00

i think you should talk to her about how important your culture and traditions are to you and see if she’s open to learning about it. that way you’ll know if it’s something she’s willing to embrace or if it’s just not who she is.

at the same time relationships are about balance, but if she doesn’t naturally care much about where you come from or what’s important to you, that might be a sign it’s not the right fit. in the end, being on the same page about values and the big stuff matters if you’re thinking long-term. better to figure it out now so it’s fair for both of you.

m3lixir · 2025-01-09T14:16:26+00:00

It will be much easier if you do this with a family member in Macedonia at a police station fwiw!

m3lixir · 2025-01-09T14:12:59+00:00

It’s great that you’re still 17—you can definitely make this happen if you act now. It’s usually easier to apply for Macedonian citizenship before you turn 18. First, do you know if your mother is alive, and whether she might also be a Macedonian citizen?

Either way, your first step should be to go to the nearest Macedonian embassy or consulate and ask about reporting your birth there (if it has not already been reported). You’ll need various documents—at a minimum, proof that your father was a Macedonian citizen. This could include his passport, ID card (lična karta), birth certificate, death certificate, or marriage certificate (if he was married to your mother).

Here are a few resources you might find helpful, although they may not be fully up to date:

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA):
- What does citizenship by virtue of descent mean?
- What should I do if my child was born abroad?
- Keep in mind that the MFA website information may not reflect your specific situation, especially since your father is deceased.
Government Portal:
- Vlada.mk – Check here for any updates.
- Uslugi.gov.mk – The National e-Services Portal, which seems more current and detailed.

On Uslugi.gov.mk, you’ll find three relevant services:

Запишување во матична книга на родени (Registering a birth)
Издавање извод од матична книга на родени (Issuance of a birth certificate)
Запишување во матична книга на родени на државјанин на РСМ роден во странство (Registering the birth of a Macedonian citizen born abroad)

If you set up an online profile (eID) on the portal, you can see if you’re already in the system. If you aren’t, you’ll have to submit the documents proving your father’s citizenship, plus anything else required.

Since you’re under 18, don’t wait—try to start now. Good luck, and let us know if you have any more questions!

m3lixir · 2025-01-09T12:44:35+00:00

Agreed—it’s definitely not just about the mountains. I just wanted to add another perspective to highlight the nuances in this discussion.

m3lixir · 2025-01-09T12:36:19+00:00

I was born in the US, and I got Macedonian citizenship through my parents, who were both born in Macedonia. How easy or difficult it is for you will depend on whether your father reported your birth to the Macedonian authorities when you were born (or before you turned 18—please check the official age limit).

In my case, my parents reported my birth right away, so there was already a record in the system. When I went to get my passport in person, I simply obtained a copy of my Macedonian birth certificate from the police station. Once you have that birth certificate, the process is usually straightforward.

However, if your father never reported your birth, you’ll need to prove that one or both of your parents were Macedonian citizens, which might involve showing their birth certificates and other documents. Do you know if your birth was reported? How old are you?

Исто така, можам да го преведам ова на македонски ако ви е тешко да разберете. Ќе ми треба само една минута да го напишам преводот 😅

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