On vampires (and rogue OAuth apps)
A post mostly about OAuth, but near the bottom, some priceless information for those who (rightfully) fear the vampire -
“At anytime of the year it is well, especially at night-time, never to answer until someone calls you three times, for vampires can ask a question twice but not three times. If you reply when they speak to you, they may turn your mouth askew, make you dumb, cut off your foot, or kill you.”
Thinking back, this may also explain why my kids never respond the first time when I call them - they are just being cautious.
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