The hottest Holidays Substack posts right now

And their main takeaways
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XZ Backdoor: Times, damned times, and scams

Rhea's Substack • 254 HN points • 30 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Security Software Analysis Holidays
  1. The recent discovery of a backdoor in the xz/liblzma tarball raises concerns about trust in the free software ecosystem.
  2. Analyzing the time patterns of code commits can reveal valuable insights about a developer's work habits and potential attempts at deception.
  3. Changing time zones to manipulate commit timestamps can be a deceptive tactic in software development, but inconsistencies can ultimately reveal the truth.

Reader Question - Dealing with Diet Culture at the Holidays

Weight and Healthcare • 758 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Diet Culture Holidays Boundaries Body Image Support
  1. During the holiday season, there is often an increase in diet culture behaviors like food policing and body shaming.
  2. Strategies like ignoring/responding silently, setting boundaries, and engaging in conversations can help navigate inappropriate comments about food and body during gatherings.
  3. It's important to prioritize enjoying meals in peace and remember that others' opinions about our food choices are not our concern.
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Holidays, Travel, and Journeys

Cosmographia • 219 implied HN points • 18 Mar 23
🏝 Travel Holidays Travel
  1. The post discusses a trip to Japan for the Rugby World Cup, highlighting experiences like watching rugby and visiting temples.
  2. It mentions transformative experiences in Japan and Africa, suggesting that travel can be a source of personal growth and change.
  3. The content is available for paid subscribers, indicating exclusive access to more travel stories and insights.