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		superb_dev on Aug 10, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: DEF CON's response to the badge controversy The implication is that they were chosen because of that, but not that this was the only qualification. It could easily be that multiple teams looked qualified during bidding for the job and that this was the distinguishing factor.

simpaticoder on Aug 10, 2024 [4 more]

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Dylan16807 on Aug 10, 2024 | [–]

> No other qualification was mentioned.

That's because "ability to do the project" is a given. It is always a requirement, outside of specific corruption scenarios.

zarathustreal on Aug 10, 2024 | | [3 more]

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Dylan16807 on Aug 11, 2024 | | [–]

Yes, as long as nobody's being paid off by Big Gay.

Y_Y on Aug 12, 2024 | | [–]

Ask HN: How can I get on the payroll of Big Gay?

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