JA Westenbergevery generation thinks they're the smartest group of people to ever live. Yet here we are, inventing apps to remind us to drink water and stand up sometimes
Oli
Tzimisce Flesh@OliverNoble @Daojoan Warnings like this exist for two, somewhat overlapping, but distinct purposes.
A) Minimising the chance someone for one reason or another is stupid enough to think something dangerous is a good idea. They may seem obvious when you think about them, but people don't always think things through, as much as they like to pretend they do.
And/or
B) Avoiding liability if someone gets hurt by the product, be it by their own mistake or otherwise. Because corporate likes covering their ass.
A) Minimising the chance someone for one reason or another is stupid enough to think something dangerous is a good idea. They may seem obvious when you think about them, but people don't always think things through, as much as they like to pretend they do.
And/or
B) Avoiding liability if someone gets hurt by the product, be it by their own mistake or otherwise. Because corporate likes covering their ass.