Multiplexer

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[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Wow, this is so quaint! I totally love this, thank you for explaining.
And I will now make sure to use the correct pronunciation during my next visit to the Isles (hopefully next year...)!

Ok, similar to the ones we have here in Germany at many crossroads.
They are colloquially called "Bettelampel" which translates to something like "beggar's traffic light", as you are kind of a second class traffic participant at this place and have to "beg" to get a timeslot allocated.

When sticking to German I would rather suggest a slightly bored mumbeld "Jooaa..."

Jein is different.

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 3 days ago (5 children)

Just noticed: Al got a little confused between leg and trunk ... 😆

Hey, we don't talk about that here!

Zufällig wurden bei 3 der WEGs der Nachbarschaft, insg. -15 große MFHs, im Verlauf der letzte 5 Jahre die Dächer Komplett erneuert, inkl. unserem.

Wäre eine so schöne Gelegenheit gewesen, aber keine Chance.

Da bewegt sich leider meistens erst was, wenn sich die Gesetze ändern, wie z.B. zuletzt bei den BalkonKraftwerken oder den Kabelanschlüssen...

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Well, I think it actually makes sense if you read the arrow like you would on a map. Up is straight ahead, down is backwards and left and right are... well, left and right. Are the buttons usually mount differently, i.e. on the side of the pole instead of the front as it is the case here?

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

Ok, I guessed something like that.
Makes sense and seems like a good idea. Would be a nice thing to have here also.
I know of several crossings with multiple installations on the same post where it is not always clear which push-button belongs to which crossing (although it is usually the one in front of you or the one behind you, not left or right).
I also suppose you have to push the arrow to "reserve" the next traffic light phase for crossing?

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

A very loud (i.e. present in social and normal media) but in my everyday life almost none-existent group of people.
They seem to have migrated from Diesel-against-Greta-"Empörung" (is there an English word for that?) to Corona-deniers and now to fighters in self-proclaimed cultural wars against green topics and a tolerant society. All sprinkled with some deep right-wing views.
Might be different in other parts of Germany though, my sample is mainly taken from Bavaria and south-western Germany.
I personally know of only two families leaning into Schwurbler-views - out of hundreds of chilled ones. One of these actually drives a Pickup. But also owns a house with a solar roof... so... well.

You live abroad now?

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 3 days ago (8 children)

Care to elaborate for non-British/Irish people?

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Has it ever been?
I mean, outside of some mostly right-wing bubbles that are trying to exaggerate it as some kind of oppression symbol in a cultural war that happens mainly in their heads?

Most people I know treat the topic from a rather rational perspective regarding the pros and cons of EVs in their specific situations.

[–] Multiplexer@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Well, thing is, I am mainly angry at myself for falling for such a cheap clickbaiting trick again...

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