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They are good products, it’s just hard to prevent people from abusing them
by JV00 2mo ago
They are good products, it’s just hard to prevent people from abusing them
- the_snooze 2mo agoProper engineering requires observing and working with real-world constraints. Ignoring constraints is a form of magical thinking. One real-world constraint is that end-users won't always do what you intend for them to with the thing you engineered.
- JV00 2mo agoI would take that risk in exchange for access to more capabilities but I am understanding most people risk acceptance is lower than mine. Some want to live in a world of rubber.
- AaronAPU 2mo ago“Communism is a good political theory, it’s just hard to prevent people from abusing it.” “Letting everyone out of prison is a good social strategy, it’s just hard to prevent people from abusing it.” “Making all shops operate on the honor system is a good business strategy, it’s just hard to prevent people from abusing it.”
- JV00 2mo agoThese are really bad examples! Actually you listed 3 things with no underlying value. A more proper example would be a knife, it is a very useful tool and can also be abused. Honestly I would rather live with the risk than in a world without knives. But to each his own.