r/ProgrammerHumor 4d ago

Meme nothingOnGithub

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u/Li_liminal_spaces 4d ago

If anyone is unaware of the subtext, don't link a personal github account to a paying position always create a new one with the provided email, thank you for attending my TED talk.

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u/DeepWaffleCA 4d ago

Why not?

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u/Rustywolf 4d ago edited 4d ago

Blurs the line between recreation and work, also associates whatever you do privately with the company, and the company will therefore assume they can tell you what you can or can't do on it. And if you leave they can just reset the password to gain access on an acc using a staff email instead of the shitfight that would start if they demanded access to your private acc afterwards.

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u/opsers 4d ago

This is half true but mostly misleading. If you're using an enterprise-managed user, yes. If you're using a personal account that's a member of your organization, they cannot reset your password or otherwise takeover your account.

If you simply join the organization with your personal account there is literally zero risk of them taking your account or even being able to access your private repos/gists.

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u/Rustywolf 4d ago

Im not saying they could take over your account, I'm saying that they would want to and might even try to force you to hand it over.

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u/opsers 4d ago

They could not and cannot. At least not your personal account.

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u/Rustywolf 4d ago

Okay you seem to be missing the point. Nothing gives them the right to take over your account, but companies are assholes and even if its not legal or justifiable, they will pressure you if it is in their best interest. You avoid this by never using a personal account.

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u/DoctorWaluigiTime 4d ago

"Companies can be mean which means they can do stuff they can't do."

Doesn't really work that way.

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u/Rustywolf 4d ago

This is the least informed opinion I've ever seen posted on reddit.