subignition

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[–] subignition@fedia.io 5 points 1 month ago (5 children)

What are you even talking about? You're trying to make an analogy here but it's a really poor one.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Keep in mind this status quo is already the result of decades of oversimplification. I am not saying everyone needs to compile the Linux kernel in order to have a computer. I'm saying you should have a basic level of familiarity with the computer you're using, same as any other tool.

You should know how to check and top up your engine oil, change a tire in an emergency, etc, if you're going to own a car. You should know how to safely handle, operate, store, transport, and clean your firearm if you're going to own a gun. You should know how to empty the chamber or bag, clean the filters correctly, what not to suck up and how to troubleshoot if you do, if you're going to own a vacuum. You should know how to operate it, when and how it should be cleaned, and what not to do while it's running, if you're going to own an electric range. You should know the difference between a web browser and your computer's filesystem, the difference between RAM and storage, and that you can Internet search most errors to judge whether you're comfortable trying to fix them yourself or not, if you're going to own a computer.

There will ALWAYS be a point where it's more worth paying someone else instead of learning something yourself. But it's about the cost-benefit analysis, and the threshold for what's considered "intricate" is a depressingly low bar where computers are concerned. As I'm sure you are well aware.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 8 points 1 month ago (2 children)

You should not expect to use a tool (edit: competently) without spending time learning how to use it. Photoshop has a learning curve too, even if it's an easier one.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 21 points 1 month ago (30 children)

Big tech designing their products to be overly simple is one of the driving forces behind the average user having poor patience and aptitude for tech.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago

Sounds like it's time for USPS to strike

[–] subignition@fedia.io 1 points 1 month ago

Legit thought the thumbnail was weed in a grinder

[–] subignition@fedia.io 10 points 1 month ago

Talk is cheap. Change your actions if you actually care.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 39 points 1 month ago (5 children)

That's terrifying.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's not weirdly vague, you just didn't know what they were talking about and didn't look into it in enough detail to understand.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 3 points 1 month ago

Correlation does not imply causation.

[–] subignition@fedia.io 8 points 1 month ago

Cosby and Hitler

[–] subignition@fedia.io 9 points 1 month ago

Or maybe, you should take that criticism and have a fair look at yourself and how you can change for the better, instead of immediately overreacting and trying to be a coward and run from your problems.

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