Scrap
- ID
- 16965
- Status
- summarized
- Published
- 23 Aug 2026, 2:08 AM
- Fetched
- 23 Aug 2026, 9:03 AM
- Provider
- Hacker News
- Category
- dev-community
- Original URL
- https://twitter.com/moxie/status/2091218652133732491
- Source URL
- https://hnrss.org/best
Summary
- Score
- 1.0
- Created
- 23 Aug 2026, 9:03 AM
- Tags
- Audience
- developers
What happened
Moxie Marlinspike shared a circa-2006 journal entry about moving to Pittsburgh and renovating a dilapidated house in winter without working utilities. The story recounts discovering Pittsburgh's 'scrappers' culture—people who steal raw metals from yards—after a cast-iron bathtub vanished overnight.
Why it matters
This is a personal anecdote with no technical, AI, startup, or Malaysian tech relevance. There is no actionable takeaway for builders, developers, or founders.
Discussion angle
Skip this item for the weekly segment; it contains no material relevant to the audience's work or decisions.