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		zackattack on Dec 6, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Darpa announces Network Challenge winner (MIT Red ... I would be curious about the total # of unique visitors before a winner was found. Also, the NYC police department has a new sign I saw the other day. "Crime doesn't pay, but anti-crime does. Anonymously report crime and receive an award of up to $2000." Humans respond to incentives. This is fundamental.

ryanwaggoner on Dec 6, 2009 [–]

How are they awarding you $2000 anonymously? Are they seriously handing out stacks of cash?

chaosmachine on Dec 6, 2009 | [–]

The cops partner with a bank. You get a number to take to the bank, the bank gives you the cash, no names exchanged.

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