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Daniel Micay resigns as lead developer of GrapheneOS citing "escalating level of harassment including recent swatting attacks" (web.archive.org)

submitted 2 years ago by 0x815@feddit.de to c/technology@beehaw.org

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[–] dax@beehaw.org 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I mean, from his perspective, how the fuck is he supposed to tell? It's not like psychopaths have the courtesy of tattooing "I'm really excited to try to kill you" across their forehead

[–] Helix@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

So you're familiar with his history? Which events lead to the swatting?

[–] dax@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'm confused as to the purpose of your question. Are you asserting he deserved to be swatted? Otherwise, why else does it matter what events lead to said swatting?

[–] Helix@feddit.de 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

No, I was just asking whether you're familiar with him or ever interacted with him. Why would you think I would assert he would deserve to be swatted?

Most people don't deserve to be swatted, including Daniel Micay. However, it's not exactly surprising this happened based on the tone in the GrapheneOS community.

Maybe read the comments on reddit and the Grapheneos forums to get a better picture: https://www.reddit.com/r/PrivacyGuides/comments/13spm4d/daniel_micay_steps_down_as_lead_developer_of/

https://discuss.grapheneos.org/d/5235-stepping-down-as-project-leader-of-grapheneos

[–] dax@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Dang, I definitely misread your first question then - I thought you were trying to argue that he was being unreasonable, but I can't imagine any scenario in which I'd want anything to do with something that got me swatted; I like to think I'm big and bad but I don't think anyone wouldn't be scared shitless and at Defcon 1 24/7 after that.

Like, take this conversation; I misread your commentary - maybe you get mad and swat me; what's my move?

Bounce on lemmy and consider moving house. Change my name. Maybe move to a different country. There's no way I'd risk that shit again; risking your life over some petty internet bullshit isn't worth it.

[–] Helix@feddit.de 4 points 2 years ago

Exactly. I'm glad he is trying to get out before something even worse happens.