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Actually, the internet of things is a brilliant idea, conceptually

The practice is hindered by short-term profits. It doesn't have to be this way, and a great many number of DIYers and hobbyists are trying to change that

I don't know if open source and secure projects will have feature parity with commercial Swiss cheese offerings, but we never will unless we try

@cypnk counterpoint: why the hell does your toaster need to be connected to the internet?

@troubleMoney I don't have a reason for a toaster, but I do for a coffee machine:

I'm asleep in my winter cabin, snow falling outside. As dawn breaks over the treeline, I open my eyes and say "cabin, what time is it?" Cabin answers in dry monotone "It's 8:20AM. Would you like me to make you coffee?" I say, "yes, please" as I stumble out of my futon, gaze at the gentle snow. Slow hum of water beginning to boil in the background