I mean I think the services Troy offers are great. Both HaveIBeenPwned and PwnedPasswords are super useful.
That being said, I don't agree with a lot of his opinions on infosec practices. And I understand the self-absorbed thing, I find it weird he records a half hour weekly video about himself. I understand a weekly update blog post, but a video is a big commitment expectation for followers to make.
He's a bit of muppet, to be honest. He lives in a city near mine which, frankly, breeds this sort of self-absorbed, narcissistic person.
I remember having a conversation with him on Twitter once, and his comments were quite offensive. Very general, sweeping opinions about British people (I'm British/Australian.) Mostly made him self look like a boob, but he's not the kind of person to self-reflect and recognise that.
I like his blog's content - he's clearly smart - but you're right: he actually contributes so little, but has a huge degree of prestige.
ocdtrekkie|3 years ago
That being said, I don't agree with a lot of his opinions on infosec practices. And I understand the self-absorbed thing, I find it weird he records a half hour weekly video about himself. I understand a weekly update blog post, but a video is a big commitment expectation for followers to make.
movedx|3 years ago
I remember having a conversation with him on Twitter once, and his comments were quite offensive. Very general, sweeping opinions about British people (I'm British/Australian.) Mostly made him self look like a boob, but he's not the kind of person to self-reflect and recognise that.
I like his blog's content - he's clearly smart - but you're right: he actually contributes so little, but has a huge degree of prestige.
shortlived|3 years ago
But you just made a sweeping generalization! "He lives in a city near mine which, frankly, breeds this sort of self-absorbed, narcissistic person"