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vorpuni , 23 days ago

Everything is integrated into the computer network for every function… so if you want an old style analog speedometer how analog do you go? Cable on the gearbox (no software, no bugs, no electronics if you choose a mechanical gauge)? Separate sensor near the transmission (basic analog electronics)? Analog readout from the multiplexed network on an electronic gauge?

Cars are already incredibly complicated and expensive to meet current legal requirements.

vorpuni , 23 days ago

I agree, people buy cars like this though, to me modern cars are extremely annoying because of this extreme cost-cutting without any thought put into it. They even lack basic functions like dimming the gauge lights that were standard in the 1980s on cheap cars, or turning off a screen completely and still having the steering wheel controls for the radio… turning off ESP for getting out of slippery places that it gets confused by is also a challenge on a lot of cars.

People have very different priorities from commercial users that need an impeccable safety record and no compromise on reliability, they're buying a steel box on wheels to get from A to B, preferably in a fashionable shape.

If you've ever nearly died because the car decided a reflection was an imminent collision risk and braked hard on the motorway, you know that cars are way worse than Boeing.

vorpuni , 2 months ago

Old trash cans and even sturdy bags work for potatoes if you can't find big pots. Clean pallet wood that has only heat treatment can also be used to make planters that last a few years.

vorpuni , 2 months ago

PeerTube isn't too bad if you're willing to host your own videos as a big creator, and smaller creators can pool resources for smaller instances.

vorpuni , 3 months ago

Vasectomies are cheaper than condoms in the long run, unless you're a monk.

vorpuni , 4 months ago

The obvious ramping up of production and half the workers getting new tasks to create even more wealth isn't depicted.

vorpuni , 4 months ago

People don't know how to use dishwashers. What's the point of using a dishwasher if you're going to clean the dishes beforehand…

vorpuni , 4 months ago

I have hard water, there's salt and a setting depending on hardness.

Generic detergent and rinse aid and I never have dirty dishes.

vorpuni , 4 months ago

I agree but a silicone scraper is plenty! Water need not be wasted.

vorpuni , 4 months ago

Perfectly valid reason to make an account.

Complaining about X.org on Usenet also was the excuse for many people to post.

Some traditions must be kept alive.

vorpuni , 4 months ago

Can you post a short version of what you sent them for inspiration?

vorpuni , 4 months ago

The challenge of having your device solve a nasty PoW that takes minutes would not deter most people: a timer once is better than evil captchas, phone numbers, etc. I don't understand why they use hCaptcha and not that.

vorpuni , 4 months ago

A lot, but farming phone numbers from poor countries is also cheap and Signal sends them insanely expensive SMS. There is no perfect solution, spammers aren't stupid. Since Signal is centralised they can enforce PoW incrementally if they get reports for spam, I still think it is way better than hCaptcha which is garbage.