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B.C. Ferries eyeing new technology to prevent whale collisions (www.cbc.ca)
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"We need something that can function in low light, poor weather conditions, and it can sort of withstand our West Coast weather," James said.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

    I suggest a .50 cal to take out assholes on jet skis.

    Please refrain from encouraging the death of jet skiers.

    Yes some are assholes but this does not justify for the call of cold blooded murder.

    First offence, temp 2 day ban.

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    This violates rule 2 of our instances for both Piefed.ca and Lemmy.ca:

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    Argue in good faith, attack the argument; not the person, and promote a healthy debate. That includes implying violence, threats or wishes of violence and/or death.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 6 months ago (1 child)

    Please use the report button in the future. Thnx.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 months ago

    As the reports are only visible to admins and community moderators no feedback is provided to reportees.

    Publicly calling out bad behaviour especially the calls for violence and violation of our policies helps to inform the user what they did wrong and it hopefully shows good faith behaviour by us the instance maintainers.

    I chose this path as I felt it was the most effective method for resolving the issue in transparent fashion while covering my back as I've been both burned by manipulation and definitely from my own past mistakes.

    That being said, if anyone has better solutions or ideas I'd be happy to learn and practice them as it'll help me make less mistakes and better choices.🤗

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    • [–] 1 point 6 months ago (3 children)

    Could sonar work? Or does the sound impact wildlife?

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  • [–] 4 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

    No. Yes. And any sonar that exists already in use and has been since its invention. Mariners are asked to turn sonar devices off when near whales.

    It sounds like they’re talking about some sort of flir device.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago (1 child)

    Makes sense, sonar seems too obvious.

    Using flir for whale detection seems very interesting, I didn't know it could penetrate water to work well. I've use the handheld devices and they are neat little things.

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  • [–] 2 points 6 months ago

    Afaik flir is for above water only. Assuming that’s the tech they’re talking about though, it’s the early detection of breaching they’re likely looking for, so it may help.

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