Recently, EAforum has undergone DDoS attacks from an unknown source and we’re not capable of discussing sensitive material at all. I know it’s extremely inefficient, and believe me, you’re not the only one bearing the burden of the costs. However, it’s not a good idea to contact people right now for any career advice or networking unless it’s a 1-on-1 meeting and there’s proof of identity. Once EAforum goes back to normal, the chilling effect will stop and we’ll be able to exchange information the normal way.
For now, I recommend going to 80k’s career advisors. It is entirely free and by far the best place to go.
Please do not exchange information with any anonymous people unless you can verify their identity e.g. via a linkedin page.
Forum dev here. …I have no idea what you’re talking about? I would expect to know if someone was DDoSing us. And even if so, why would a DDoS mean you shouldn’t post looking for career advice? Do you mean metaphorically? If so I would also think this is bad advice. I am very confused.
The author of this comment has privately communicated to me that they believe someone is creating fraudulent Forum accounts. If someone DM’s you, please consider that they might be a journalist looking to quote you uncharitably, a scammer trying to get personal information, etc.
We have no evidence that we have suffered a breach of our security in the traditional sense of the word (e.g. database being hacked).
Hello AffectiveEltruism,
Recently, EAforum has undergone DDoS attacks from an unknown source and we’re not capable of discussing sensitive material at all. I know it’s extremely inefficient, and believe me, you’re not the only one bearing the burden of the costs. However, it’s not a good idea to contact people right now for any career advice or networking unless it’s a 1-on-1 meeting and there’s proof of identity. Once EAforum goes back to normal, the chilling effect will stop and we’ll be able to exchange information the normal way.
For now, I recommend going to 80k’s career advisors. It is entirely free and by far the best place to go.
Please do not exchange information with any anonymous people unless you can verify their identity e.g. via a linkedin page.
Forum dev here. …I have no idea what you’re talking about? I would expect to know if someone was DDoSing us. And even if so, why would a DDoS mean you shouldn’t post looking for career advice? Do you mean metaphorically? If so I would also think this is bad advice. I am very confused.
The author of this comment has privately communicated to me that they believe someone is creating fraudulent Forum accounts. If someone DM’s you, please consider that they might be a journalist looking to quote you uncharitably, a scammer trying to get personal information, etc.
We have no evidence that we have suffered a breach of our security in the traditional sense of the word (e.g. database being hacked).
Noted, appreciated. 80k sounds like a very very interesting group.