Hacking is a word that's thrown around a lot these days to describe almost any mischievous or sinister attempt to get into things or places where one shouldn't be. However, as electronics hobbyists, much of what we do is also considered hacking. Generally, hacking is perceived as something negative, but much of the innovation that comes out of the hobbyist community started with a "hack" of some sort.
When you hear the word hack or hacker, does your mind first associate it with something good or bad? What hacks have you made as a hobbyist that have helped a situation? Are you or have you been on the dark side of the hacking fence? If so, do you have a different take?
Is it time for a new word to describe good vs. bad hacking? Or is hacking neither good nor bad?
Let's hear your thoughts!
