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  • instrmntl0

    As much as I like wiki leaks, his header banner is pretty arrogant.

    • Its supposed to be about the information, not Assange and how great he is. Also, it sort of rubbing it in peoples faces.instrmntl
    • Well if you're going to be arrogant, the header is a good place to do it, no? :)TheBlueOne
    • "Hey, I'm not caught!" He might as well be giving a raspberry to everyone. He should tone down his profile.instrmntl
    • i think they're just using the little celebrity he's got these days
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    • Haha, its def the perfect place for it.instrmntl
    • Reminds me of this design studio in SF, where the homepage played a video of the founder, who talked about how...instrmntl
    • his company isn't about him and his name, but everything else. It was hilarious. They're gone now.instrmntl
    • Doesn't putting a face to it make it more likely that people will submit to it? Ie: there's a fall guy.prophet
    • It makes Wikileaks lose integrity and authority. Instead of being a institution aimed at open information, it makes it a..instrmntl
    • site from some arrogant "hacker" that has a grudge.instrmntl
    • I think putting his face on the site is meant to appeal to potential supporters and the general public instead of leakers
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    • ...the leakers
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    • wikipedia is doing the same
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    • I can see how it can be used for support and to help keep him alive, but smt just doesn't sit well. I dunno.instrmntl
    • I don't like that wikipedia is doing the same actually.instrmntl
    • It should be noted tho, I really like Assange. He's a superhero!instrmntl
    • I wouldn't call him a superhero. But he has my respect for sure.TheBlueOne

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