Dave Copeland Feb 16, 2023

Never ask a lawyer if it's OK to do something (it's always "no"). Ask them to explain the risks in doing so.

Never ask a programmer if something is possible (it's always "yes"). Ask them to explain what is involved doing something.

Never ask a doctor if something will make you better (it's always "maybe"). Ask them to explain the conditions under which a treatment/procedure will work and what could go wrong.

Show threadarclightFeb 19, 2023
@davetron5000 Never ask an engineer if something is safe, etc. etc.
Show threadSeiðrFeb 21, 2023
@arclight @davetron5000 Never ask a biologist if something will kill you: the answer is always "yes".
Show threadJonathan DownieFeb 21, 2023
@Illuminatus @arclight @davetron5000 The question is "in what time frame will it kill you?"
Show threadSeiðrFeb 21, 2023
@DrInterpreter @arclight @davetron5000 And how painfully.
Show threadJonathan Downie
@Illuminatus @arclight @davetron5000 And if there is an antidote.
Feb 21, 2023 at 9:32pmWeb
Show threadNoah GibbsFeb 21, 2023
@DrInterpreter @Illuminatus @arclight @davetron5000 Also, the antidote will kill you.
Show threadJonathan DownieFeb 21, 2023
@codefolio @Illuminatus @arclight @davetron5000 Dihydrogen Monoxide, man. Keep an eye out for that stuff. It causes burns, drowning, and can even break bones, if experienced under high pressure.