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All the no-name $6 extension cords from Amazon that we have in our homes are far more likely to burn your place down than this project. It's surprising that we
by pardoned_turkey 3y ago
All the no-name $6 extension cords from Amazon that we have in our homes are far more likely to burn your place down than this project.
It's surprising that we have such cavalier attitudes when it comes to our own field, but so much fear and magical thinking about the power of government oversight when it comes to everything else...
- syndicatedjelly 3y ago> It's surprising that we have such cavalier attitudes when it comes to our own field, but so much fear and magical thinking about the power of government oversight when it comes to everything else... You must be new to HN. Let me introduce you to the two types of comments: 1) The problem I am responding to does not involve software. The people in that industry must not be competent. Therefore, the solution is more government regulation. 2) The problem I am responding to involves software. Everyone in my industry is highly competent and moral! Therefore, let the free markets operate and the problem will automatically disappear.
- mcbishop 3y agoYup, I'm sure a lot of people are trickle charging their EVs with 16-gauge extension cords.