Technology Abuse Concerns

This cluster focuses on discussions about the potential for misuse, abuse, exploitation, and nefarious applications of a new tool, feature, or technology highlighted in the thread.

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OK bit.ly abused abuse misused evil tool nefarious platform bullshit ways yep

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tasogare Oct 5, 2020 View on HN

Interesting idea, however this could also be easily abused for nefarious use.

jansenv Nov 15, 2016 View on HN

This sounds like the kind of thing that will get abused if widely adopted.

tssva Jun 7, 2022 View on HN

This seems like a feature just waiting to be abused.

jbpetersen Feb 19, 2017 View on HN

Any ideas for ways it could be abused?

jetblackio Nov 3, 2013 View on HN

Yep, definitely sounds like an appropriate use case. I was just poking a little fun at the possibility of it being used to exploit users.

croes Oct 25, 2024 View on HN

Imagine how this could be abused.

pageman Aug 29, 2009 View on HN

who do you think will use it maliciously? :P

jchung Jan 18, 2014 View on HN

Hmmm. Yes,I see the potential for abuse. Why do you say it would not work though?

Aleksdev Jun 12, 2023 View on HN

For some strange reason. I have a funny feeling this will be abused.

jdnier Jun 10, 2025 View on HN

Hi, just wondering what you're thinking about how your tool might be abused.