[–] 1 point 1 hour ago (1 child)

I'm not saying the robot is "right", but the number of people crusing around with their high beams on as a matter of corse, is as they saying goes, too damn high. So I can absolutely believe that a vehicle's high beams limited its "vision" because that regularly happens to me driving and as a pedestrian.

Now if the robot fled the scene that's a completely different issue for which it's operators are responsible.

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  • [–] 3 points 3 weeks ago

    I think we agree! My point is that if all the other kids are burried in screens and social media, it doesn't matter if you/your kid are not, because the opportunity to connect is much smaller.

    Sire there's other kids that aren't lost in screens, and that's great, but they are becoming a endangered species. As a parent it's hard to put your kid into that place.

    I think education and parenting is the right solution, teaching kids how to use these things safely and effectively, but with limits. Movements like the no phones until 18 or whatever only work if everyone is bought in and that isn't going to happen.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

    The issue today, is that

    friends to play with

    is a luxury many don't have, at least not the way it was.

    The other kids have devices, internet, etc and that's how they connect, so if you aren't meeting them there you're getting left out.

    I don't say this to suggest you throw up your hands and give up, but it's a real complication to abstinence only plans.

    My kid is just entering this stage and it's really tough.

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  • [–] 1 point 1 month ago

    While that's a nice and logical thought, the fact is renting a car for a vacation adds price to the vacation and if youre already committed to a gigantic payment for a new car, renting a car for a trip is a non-starter for many people.

    Not saying either is right or wrong. Everyone has to make their own value judgements for themselves.

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  • [–] 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

    You might, I think I would (at least personally, professionally I may not have a choice) but the vast majority of people will gladly go with this plan I suspect.

    Look at car purchasing, most people don't look at the sticker price or the total cost of ownership, they stop paying attention as long as their income can (and in a lot of cases it technically can but really shouldn't) support the monthly payment.

    Similar thing with new phones, most people buy a service plan that includes a lease or loan on a device. Very few people buy their sevice outright, because that's a big purchase vs. a smaller monthly payment.

    If there was a market for this for laptops, regular folks would eat it up.

    That's all opinion, so take it for what it's worth. I hope I'm wrong. I'm fearful I'm not.

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  • [–] 14 points 1 month ago (3 children)

    I'm not so sure electrician is any easier on the body. Both require lots of sustained effort at odd and awkward positions.

    Not arguing one is better or worse, just that both are physically demanding jobs that are quite different than riding a desk all day.

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