[philaquilina]

Good eye! I am indeed half maltese. Although atheist, I've always subscribed to the (secular) symbolism of the the 8 points on the cross, so I thought it a good symbol for the site.

[LordIllidan]

Well, I am Maltese myself, so it was a surprise to see another Maltese on hackernews. Props!

[dylanvee]

Half Maltese here too!