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 Mar 28 2007, 02:46 PM
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 Boss, my code's compiling (xkcd)  Group: Admins Posts: 10,440 Joined: 19-September 01 Member No.: 1   |
The presidential candidate probably thought it would serve him well to connect to the younger generation and so he got someone to set up a MySpace page for him. But as it turned out, the guy who did that for him used a well-known template written by Mike Davidson without crediting him and while hotlinking to an image on Davidson's webserver. So Davidson did what anyone would do in such a situation and changed the image on his server so that it read: "Dear Supporters, Today I announce that I have reversed my decision and come out in full support of gay marriage...particularly marriage between passionate females."
Funny! A note from the prankster: "Before McCain fans comment on this, let me reiterate that this was a prank. I'm not politically inclined, I'm not anti-McCain, and I'd have a beer with the guy anytime. Election season on Newsvine is sure going to be fun though. " Read more about the hack at Newsvine, Slashdot or view McCain's MySpace page here. --------------------    Things that I don't suck at: Photography (flickr, JPG Mag), "Don't bail; the best gold is at the bottom of barrels of crap!" -Randy Pausch I have people-skills goddamnit! What is wrong with you people!!! | www.skyrill.com |
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Mar 28 2007, 03:38 PM
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 SuperNova II Member  Group: Moderators Posts: 1,197 Joined: 19-November 03 Member No.: 694   Bubble Trouble Champion! Blackjack 2 Champion! |
how exactly is this a hack?
the guy just replaced an image...harldy even a hack |
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Mar 28 2007, 03:55 PM
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Boss, my code's compiling (xkcd) Group: Admins Posts: 10,440 Joined: 19-September 01 Member No.: 1 |
Hack as in prank. Similar to the things some college students do.
-------------------- Things that I don't suck at: Photography (flickr, JPG Mag), "Don't bail; the best gold is at the bottom of barrels of crap!" -Randy Pausch I have people-skills goddamnit! What is wrong with you people!!! | www.skyrill.com |
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Mar 28 2007, 07:11 PM
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SuperNova II Member Group: Moderators Posts: 1,197 Joined: 19-November 03 Member No.: 694 Bubble Trouble Champion! Blackjack 2 Champion! |
i guess i would've used a different term
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Mar 29 2007, 10:31 PM
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 No way... It compiles? SHIP IT! Group: Moderators Posts: 609 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Thunder Bay, Ontario Canada Member No.: 2,133  |
Sounds like what I did in 5th grade lol,
Not a hack as much as a prank, -------------------- -Mad_cow |
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Apr 1 2007, 07:27 PM
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 MaD_cOw has nothing on me at MODing! Group: Moderators Posts: 916 Joined: 4-June 04 From: California Member No.: 1,362  |
haha owned.
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Apr 2 2007, 01:14 PM
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 Wats wrong wit sayin hoe?  Group: ++Member Posts: 610 Joined: 12-March 04 From: Tampa, Fl Member No.: 843 |
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and Im here to teach you bout some people. Down in T-town is where I stay N* dont get it twisted, I get my paper herrr every DAY! |
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