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		ryanlol on Aug 3, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: BitFinex down due to Bitcoin security breach - 120... I think you're seriously underestimating most people. "Long random string [of letters and numbers]" is rather self-explanatory.

bdcravens on Aug 3, 2016 | [–]

Dealing with nondevelopers, never say "string". Did that once and the person on the other end of the phone was obviously confused. After 2 seconds, realized how bizarre it sounded.

mikeash on Aug 3, 2016 | [–]

I think you're seriously overestimating most people's ability to think when presented with anything remotely computerish.

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