Shdwdrgn

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[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 2 points 6 months ago

That could probably be implemented in most existing vehicles, and at least it would provide more information.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 49 points 6 months ago (29 children)

I still think rear signaling could be improved dramatically by using a wide third-brake light to show the intensity of braking.

For example -- I have seen some aftermarket turn signals which are bars the width of the vehicle, and show a "moving" signal starting in the center and then progressing towards the outer edge of the vehicle.

So now take that idea for brake. When you barely have your foot on the brake pedal, it would light a couple lights in the center of your brake signal. Press a little harder and now it's lighting up 1/4 of the lights from the center towards the outside edge of the vehicle. And when you're pressing the brake pedal to the floor, all of the lights are lit up from the center to the outside edges of the vehicle. The harder you press on the pedal, the more lights are illuminated.

Now you have an immediate indication of just how hard the person in front of you is braking. With the normal on/off brake signals, you don't know what's happening until moments later as you determine how fast you are approaching that car. They could be casually slowing, or they could be locking up their wheels for an accident in front of them.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 7 points 6 months ago (2 children)

And never forget about the I-D ten T error.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 16 points 6 months ago

Hooray for no safety and hooray for death.

Isn't that the Musk philosophy? Kill anyone who gets in the way, and sue everyone else who survives his death traps?

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 4 points 7 months ago

Wow, if that ain't an appropriate review of the current administration...

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 13 points 7 months ago (6 children)

Someone trusts flying in these conditions? That's insane.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 15 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This was played before sentencing. It doesn't say it here, but the article I read earlier today stated that because of this video, the judge issued a sentence greater than the maximum recommended by the State. If true, then it really calls into question the sentence itself and how impartial the judge was.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I had assumed national treaties would have lawyers pouring over the details to ensure both parties got what they wanted, but it's good to see some of the details pointed out. Thanks for the update!

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 19 points 7 months ago (7 children)

Well if the US is no longer involved in negotiations, then there is zero benefit being offered to Ukraine and thus there is zero reason Zelensky should even consider signing that mineral deal.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 21 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Assume you meant 3 1/2" floppies? Seems like you're confusing these with the 5 1/4" size.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Haha exactly! Or maybe Stephen Miller just coordinated the tariffs with a known event.

Back to reality though... It doesn't look like there is even an estimate yet of what part of the globe it will hit? I'm also curious why they say there's only a "chance" of it surviving reentry, since the atmosphere of Venus is a lot harsher than our own? Oh well, maybe it'll hit Mar-a-Lago while Trump is there.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz -1 points 7 months ago (3 children)

What an interesting coincidence... That just happens to be the same days that store shelves are predicted to start running dry from Trump's tariffs.

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