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| Zero999:
--- Quote from: SilverSolder on June 24, 2022, 12:04:05 pm --- "Humans cannot digest cellulose. It has no caloric value. The food industry tricks consumers who eat foods with a high cellulose content to feel full physically and psychologically without having consumed many calories." Hmm, doesn't seem such a bad idea!! --- End quote --- The problem with eating too much of those kinds of foods is, they normally have laxative effects. 💩 💩 💩 |
| eugene:
I have been away from this thread for 5 or 6 pages. You're welcome. Now I'm not surprised that there's still debate over whether or not standardization is good. Would someone please find me a reference to any intelligent person trying to argue that standardization is NOT good. Could be in this thread or any other. My issue with the law is that it stifles free markets. If given a choice between a little handheld doodad with a micro B charging connector for $5 or one with a USB C connector for $5.25, I'll pick the cheaper one. Likewise, given the choice between something with a superior connector for $10, or one with both that and and a C connector for $11, I might choose either one. The point is, it would be up to me. That's free market. And if the high volume manufacturers need to switch to C connectors just for one large market, then they'll will limit their choices. As for examples about food that's not good for you, if you're not smart enough to make good dietary choices then you probably should die earlier than people that make good decisions. It's call natural selection. But, I think some people are mistaking laws around safety with laws around convenience. Obviously, I want companies that handle the food I eat to produce food that is safe to eat. And since I can't tell by looking at the cans on the shelf which companies do or don't follow safe practices, I need to rely on governmental regulations. On the other hand, if my government decides that all canned fruit be pears moving forward and no more peaches, then something is wrong. I don't need my government to protect me from bad decisions that I am fully capable of making on my own. If peaches suck so bad, then people will stop buying them and canning companies will stop selling them. |
| SilverSolder:
Why does it stifle the market, if manufacturers are free to add extra ports in addition to USB-C? I'm happy for others to buy expensive doodahs to plug into the proprietary ports, just keep my old chargers working and I'll let you be on your way! :D |
| SilverSolder:
--- Quote from: eugene on June 24, 2022, 02:09:44 pm ---[...] If peaches suck so bad, then people will stop buying them and canning companies will stop selling them. --- End quote --- You are ignoring the shortcomings of our species. E.g. millions of people fall for phishing scams despite knowing they are bad for you, or vote for bad politicians, or make any number of poor decisions.... You can argue that they have a right to make poor decisions... which I would agree with - but! - not at my expense! |
| eugene:
--- Quote from: SilverSolder on June 24, 2022, 03:25:36 pm --- Why does it stifle the market, if manufacturers are free to add extra ports in addition to USB-C? --- End quote --- Because manufacturers would not free to make products without USB-C. This is not a difficult concept, so I'm baffled that you need it explained to you. Is it a language problem? Did I use words that you don't understand? Maybe you just don't understand the term "free market"? --- Quote ---I'm happy for others to buy expensive doodahs to plug into the proprietary ports, just keep my old chargers working and I'll let you be on your way! :D --- End quote --- Again, is it a language problem? Is it a basic problem of reasoning abilities? I won't make personal insults here, but I am thinking them. EDIT: Maybe I'm not seeing something that others see. It there exists today some rechargeable doodad with a proprietary charging port, please make me aware of it. I'm talking about things you can buy today, not cellphones from the last century. (Nor iPhones. If the proprietary plug on iPhones is what this is all about then bring it up with Apple.) Or are we concerned with things like electric toothbrushes or electric shavers that charge by sitting in a proprietary stand? If so, then I disagree that it makes sense to force all the devices with micro B connectors to be retooled (and thus become more expensive.) Seriously, tell the toothbrush company you prefer that you would buy a new toothbrush if it has a non-proprietary charging port. If enough people agree, then they will respond. They're in business to make money, and if some specific feature will make more money for them, then they will add it. Again, this is not an issue of safety, health, or even fair practice. |
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