Vultatio

Hi! Thanks for doing this AMA.

I was wondering what programming languages are used for the systems in Orion? I assume C, but nowadays are there any higher level languages used? Also, how do you test code that is intended for space. I imagine unit tests wouldn't quite cut it, but then again, you also can't launch it into space to test it in production.

I am just interested in the programming side of a spacecraft like Orion.

the Space Station is only about 205 miles away while the Moon is about 239,000 miles away

This is mind-blowing. I absolutely love this statistic. It is hard to fathom just how ridiculously, stupidly big space is.

Hey! You should do your own AMA on people's ideas of how to monetize Reddit without getting in the way of the site experience.

I know it's unsolicited, so take it as you will, but my idea would be an opt in feature.

I have never been one of those people who freaks out over Facebook or Google using anonymous aggregated statistics to do targeted advertising. Hell, I actually like it on Facebook. Those ads are definitely for products I would actually use. You could do opt-in targeted ads and make more money than just random ads that have nothing to do with the user. I'm sure a lot of Redditors don't care and would opt-in to help the site.

Edit: I know there are a lot of users that do care. More power to them. They don't have to opt-in.

Hi Sam. I'm just curious as a generality.

How much influence does the board exert on the operations of Reddit?

I know some companies are more or less fully directed by their board in scope and direction, and other boards are completely hands off, and let the CEO do whatever they want. And of course there are all levels in between.

Was just wondering how much involvement the Reddit board has.

Edit: An example of what I'm asking is all the conspiracy theorists here saying Pao was just a temporary fall guy for the board to implement unpopular policies and then resign, keeping the blame with her and away from the board and site in general. I think this is complete horseshit, but it is the basis for my question of the influence of the board at Reddit.

Thanks!

You might not want to answer this, but can I ask about the speculation that the board directed Pao to monetize the site, and that's where a lot of the unpopular changes have been coming from?