[ObnoxiousJul]

The code is obscure, therefore the idiots think it is profound. Or rephrased by JG: the bigger the troll, the easier it shall pass.

The more I read HN, the more bewildered I get at the gullibility that seems to prevail amongst self called geeks and smart entrepreneurs.

Give me a rope please.

[asto]

I saw this in the morning on my phone with a tiny screen. I couldn't read it properly but figured that since it already had so many votes up, it must be legit, therefore important. So I hit the upvote button too. I know, I'm an idiot! :-D My apologies for playing a part in pushing this up.

[muppetman]

I'm more amazed you think you're so brilliant but you don't understand how Hacker News works. People vote up stuff they find interesting, not stuff they know 100% is the truth so-help-you-god.

People think this is interesting. I voted it up. I have no idea if it's true. I don't think a up-vote has ever been code for "also, this is 100% true"

Sorry I'm so much more gullible than you.

[ObnoxiousJul]

Well, upvoting means I think it is interesting. You usually dont upvote hoaxes I hope (especially the unfunny one).

This is clearly an hoax in the first form (JS exploit).

At most (if real) it is just an exploit of a specific browser (version) on a specific OS. If you go on «hacker» news, I am very surprised you have no IT culture. I suggest you should read http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/ if you want untrustworthy sensational news, and consider not upvoting when you are clueless on a topic.

Less noise, more signal is a very old hacker motto. You obviously don't get it.

[drummer32]

wow... you really are obnoxious!

[ObnoxiousJul]

Thanks. I do despise stupid brainless people: they are a threat to all the things I believe in: democracy, science, fun, sex, good taste & style.