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Parachutes are not a good idea because of how rockets are built. The parachute would apply too much stress on the structure of the rocket which would reduce its

by pothibo 11y ago

Parachutes are not a good idea because of how rockets are built. The parachute would apply too much stress on the structure of the rocket which would reduce its lifespan/potential for reuse. While it's normal to try to think and find better alternative, let me remind you that going into space is not simple. I always have a strong feeling about people over-simplifying hard problems with clueless alternative. I feel this shows a lack of understanding and respect to a field you clearly don't understand. Try to take this as a constructive criticism.

stcredzero 11y ago
Parachutes are not a good idea because of how rockets are built. The parachute would apply too much stress to the structure of the rocket which would reduce its lifespan/potential for reuse. Thank you. I was waiting for this response! While it's normal to try to think and find better alternative, let me remind you that going into space is not simple. I always have a strong feeling about people over-simplifying hard problems with clueless alternative. I know I'm a layman in this field. Nothing wrong with asking questions. I feel this shows a lack of understanding and respect to a field you clearly don't understand. I know I don't understand everything, but you should know better than to just engage in harsh silencing tactics against anyone who simply asks a question out of curiosity. If you see something in my post suggesting this is not the case, please post a quote. Then if you can't find anything that isn't subjective "tone" then please know that this was all in your imagination. Try to take this as a constructive criticism.
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- mikeash 11y ago
  You mostly didn't ask questions, though. Of the three possibilities you gave, the only one you expressed in the form of a question was the balloon one. I get it, you were just idly speculating and wondering about possibilities. But surely you see why people are reacting badly to it given that you did not just ask questions.

by pothibo 11y ago

stcredzero 11y ago

Parachutes are not a good idea because of how rockets are built. The parachute would apply too much stress to the structure of the rocket which would reduce its lifespan/potential for reuse. Thank you. I was waiting for this response! While it's normal to try to think and find better alternative, let me remind you that going into space is not simple. I always have a strong feeling about people over-simplifying hard problems with clueless alternative. I know I'm a layman in this field. Nothing wrong with asking questions. I feel this shows a lack of understanding and respect to a field you clearly don't understand. I know I don't understand everything, but you should know better than to just engage in harsh silencing tactics against anyone who simply asks a question out of curiosity. If you see something in my post suggesting this is not the case, please post a quote. Then if you can't find anything that isn't subjective "tone" then please know that this was all in your imagination. Try to take this as a constructive criticism.

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mikeash 11y ago
You mostly didn't ask questions, though. Of the three possibilities you gave, the only one you expressed in the form of a question was the balloon one. I get it, you were just idly speculating and wondering about possibilities. But surely you see why people are reacting badly to it given that you did not just ask questions.