deltapi

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[–] deltapi 13 points 5 months ago

I un-licenced the Emily games from my steam library. The writing felt... arrogant? Like, it didn't matter what you chose you were wrong.

I know what consent is, I don't need a videogame to do things without mine and then rub it in my face.

[–] deltapi 1 points 5 months ago

It's good for bragging rights, but a u2955 Celeron Chromebook is better value for money.

[–] deltapi 5 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I duct taped a RPi4 to the back of a Motorola Lapdock and used custom cables to make the combo into the worst laptop ever. If yours counts, mine does too. This is what the Lapdock looks like:

[–] deltapi 5 points 5 months ago

I've got a 500mhz Celeron from the P3 days, it runs OS/2 and has an ISA EPROM burner card in it.

[–] deltapi 4 points 5 months ago

The designers of the Tu-22 would like a word.

[–] deltapi 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Over my head like a 747. Can you explain for my smooth brain what I missed here?

[–] deltapi 6 points 5 months ago

Sure looks like he's claiming that the team has been reduced from 4 to 1, not the 11 to 1 claimed above, and one was for customer support? Not to say it's insignificant, but doesn't sound like the train-smash originally portrayed.

[–] deltapi 27 points 6 months ago

Yes, the crime of giving them a stable OS that once it is set up keeps working reliably for years to come.

[–] deltapi 2 points 6 months ago

Quick followup. If you open the rear doors before a drive, drive to an intermediate location, turn of the car, get out, get back in (without opening those rear doors) does it warn you when arriving at the destination?

I ask because there's been criticism previously that if a parent stops to say, drop off dry cleaning, that the systems that are based on door openings don't work.

[–] deltapi 7 points 6 months ago

Usually the answer is "uncontrolled access" I.e. it has driveways and such, and not on and off ramps

[–] deltapi 31 points 6 months ago (2 children)

There have been other suggestions in the thread how to avoid ending up in this situation that I think are good, like put your work bag or purse in the back seat too, or if you're really concerned, take off your non-driving shoe and put it back there.

Kidsandcars.org does great work too, and clearly the message is getting thru to auto manufacturers too.

My boss has a new ford ranger, it reminds him to check the back seat if it detects weight. There are lots of ways to prevent this happening to you, figure out what makes the most sense for you and go with it.

Also, you're going to be a great parent. I don't know how I know this, I just do.

[–] deltapi 138 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (30 children)

It's amazing how the smallest routine deviations can change things.

I once put my 1 year old in the car seat before loading the rest of the stuff into the car. My kid has always hated being constrained, so I didn't bother buckling the seat belt, as I figured there'd be more joy in being able to reach and play with toys while I loaded the car.

All went well, we got underway, and upon arriving at our destination I realized I never actually did up the safety restraints.

Holy shit

I thought

If I'd gotten in an accident in the last 30m of driving, my kid probably would have died

What a shock and brutal realization to have.

Many people have complemented me on my parenting, complemented me on my nurturing and caring attitude towards my kid and other children too. I'd like to think I'm a good father...but the momentary lapse I had could have ended a life and ruined so many more.

Yes, it can happen to anyone. I feel nothing but sympathy for the parents who have lost a child this way.

While not every parent who loses a child this way is a good person, people like Lyn Balfour have demonstrated that many of the parents responsible for these cases are good people who simply had a momentary lapse in attention that resulted in the worse mistake of their entire life.

I think that it is not for the public to judge them, and it's not appropriate to publically shame parents who have been through a tragedy like this.

Those parents will be forever haunted by the waxy face of their dead child, will see other children playing in parks, and remember what their child looked like the last time they saw their remains, will remember how beautiful and vibrant their baby was - and know that it's their fault that the child is forever gone.

I think that's punishment enough.

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