One more datapoint about the decline of our species [Archive]

Platapus

08-17-13, 07:56 PM

I am seriously contemplating buying a new camera as a reward for finishing my Dissertation. One of the cameras I am considering is the Nikon D800. To learn more about the camera, I decided to download its manual.

Naturally, at the first part of the manual are all the safety concerns. All good stuff, mostly about how not to damage the camera.... but one safety warning caught my eye

Using the viewfinder diopter adjustment control

When operating the viewfinder diopter adjustment control with your eye to the viewfinder, care should be taken not to put your finger in your eye accidentally. It is never a good idea to ever overestimate the intelligence of a humans. But the D800 is a pretty advanced camera. I am not sure your average advanced hobbyist/professional photographer needs to be warned about sticking his or her finger in to his or her eye. :/\\!!

But then again, perhaps it is a necessary warning. :nope:

I am thinkin that if you are the type of person who would stick your finger in your eye, unless you read a warning, you probably shouldn't be buying a D800. :nope:

But like any of these warnings, the reason they are there is because not only did someone actually put their finger in their eye, they probably tried to sue the camera manufacturer for not warning them about the photography specific risk of fingers in eyes. :nope:

Sailor Steve

08-17-13, 10:08 PM

I am thinkin that if you are the type of person who would stick your finger in your eye, unless you read a warning, you probably shouldn't be buying a D800. :nope:
If you are that kind of person you probably shouldn't be doing a lot of things. But we do.

But like any of these warnings, the reason they are there is because not only did someone actually put their finger in their eye, they probably tried to sue the camera manufacturer for not warning them about the photography specific risk of fingers in eyes. :nope:
I hate to say it, but you're probably right. It's right up there with "Don't work on the car fan while the engine is running."

fireftr18

08-17-13, 10:57 PM

In my years as a firefighter, I have witnessed the result of stupid things done by people who are supposed to be extremely smart. :/\\!! Wern, can you agree?

I still say the best warning labels I've seen are in my fire gear. It basically says that fire fighting is hazardous and someone shouldn't do it unless trained. :know:

magic452

08-18-13, 01:32 AM

I recently bought a tool to sharpen my chainsaw.
The very first thing in the instructions in big bold print was "Turn off chainsaw before sharping."

"Boy if it's running I can sharpen it in a few seconds." :know::know::know:

In my wildest dreams I can't imagination anyone trying to sharpen the thing with it running. :/\\!!:/\\!!

Magic

Aktungbby

08-18-13, 02:29 AM

The engine, Magic, not the chain (der clutch)! just wear those butcher-style chain mail gloves and you'll do fine...of course you'll only be able to count up to nine! But you will be "a man of many parts" :arrgh!:

Tribesman

08-18-13, 02:29 AM

But like any of these warnings, the reason they are there is because not only did someone actually put their finger in their eye, they probably tried to sue the camera manufacturer for not warning them about the photography specific risk of fingers in eyes. :nope:
There you have it.
The compensation culture.
It is always someone elses fault.:nope:

Jimbuna

08-18-13, 04:31 AM

Hairdryer:
Do not use while taking a shower.

STEED

08-18-13, 04:39 AM

There you have it.
The compensation culture.
It is always someone elses fault.:nope:

And with that attitude who is really to blame? Ourselves that's who, we have bought this Health & Safety over reaction on to ourselves and the legal system slips though making a shed load of money.

What ever happen to good old common sense?

AVGWarhawk

08-18-13, 05:18 AM

AVGWarhawk

08-18-13, 05:21 AM

What ever happen to good old common sense?

Common sense is like the old Jedi religion. It only exists in a fantasy put forth on the big screen. The common sense is strong with this one. Luke, use the sense. Sense not got, yes. Thanks Yoda. :hah

AVGWarhawk

08-18-13, 05:23 AM

There you have it.
The compensation culture.
It is always someone elses fault.:nope:

Exactly. When is my check coming? :D

Tribesman

08-18-13, 06:11 AM

McDonalds coffee cup. Caution. Contents Hot! One would think the consumer would realize this. However, one young lady apparently did not and decided to drive her car with said hot cup of coffee between her legs. Coffee was spilled that resulted in burned private parts. She successfully sued McDonalds. The judge concluded the coffee was above normal coffee temperature. Is there an accepted normal coffee temperature established?

Wasn't it Winnebago who got sued because their owners manual didn't specify that "cruise control" didn't mean the RV drove itself and didn't mean the driver can walk back to the kitchen to make a cup of coffee.

AVGWarhawk

08-18-13, 06:29 AM

I seem to recall that Tribesman. I liken that to folks using their GPS and driving off the road because the GPS said to continue driving. Can't fix stupid.

STEED

08-18-13, 07:58 AM

Common sense is like the old Jedi religion. It only exists in a fantasy put forth on the big screen. The common sense is strong with this one. Luke, use the sense. Sense not got, yes. Thanks Yoda. :hah

Hey George got an idea for Star Wars part VII

The Jedi regain common sense

:haha:

mako88sb

08-18-13, 08:22 AM

Wasn't it Winnebago who got sued because their owners manual didn't specify that "cruise control" didn't mean the RV drove itself and didn't mean the driver can walk back to the kitchen to make a cup of coffee.

I always thought that one was simply too ridiculous to be true and checked it out a while back:

http://www.snopes.com/autos/techno/cruise.asp

BrucePartington

08-18-13, 09:19 AM

http://static.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/1338847022821_2597789.png

Platapus

08-18-13, 10:03 AM

When I was in EOD, many of our Tech Orders had the warning "do not eat or ingest High Explosives"

I used to think that was a silly warning.... Until one of our troops did indeed eat or ingest High Explosives (C-4) :/\\!!:/\\!!:/\\!!

People will do the stupidest things.

The cogent question is: as a species, why do we go out of our way to save stupid people doing stupid things like eating C-4????

As an old burned out Paramedic once told me: For the betterment of our species, the stupid are supposed to die off. :haha:

Sailor Steve

08-18-13, 10:04 AM

The judge concluded the coffee was above normal coffee temperature. Is there an accepted normal coffee temperature established?
As I recall McDonalds' counter-argument was that people always complained the coffee got cold before they could drink it, so they made it extra hot to make the hot last longer.

WernherVonTrapp

08-18-13, 10:15 AM

... :/\\!! Wern, can you agree?

...
Never try to clean grass from under a lawn mower while the engine is running (this was before safety release bars).

Never try to clear the snowblower's chute with your hands while the engine is running (this was also common before safety features were added).

Never use an electric hedge trimmer while you're 3 sheets to the wind (woman lost 3 fingers on that one).

Do not use a garden hose to douse an electrical fire from a downed utility wire (woman almost bought the farm on that one).

I know there's more but I cannot think of them right now.

Aktungbby

08-18-13, 11:35 AM

http://static.someecards.com/someecards/usercards/1338847022821_2597789.png
Ach! my bleeding hemhorroids!:arrgh!:

Aktungbby

08-18-13, 11:42 AM

As I recall McDonalds' counter-argument was that people always complained the coffee got cold before they could drink it, so they made it extra hot to make the hot last longer.
That's "As I recall, McDonalds'..." your apostrophe was 'fabu' but the comma is essential, you old stickler... but hey, it is a day of rest!:arrgh!:

Tribesman

08-18-13, 01:07 PM

Thanks for putting me right on that Mako:salute:

Sailor Steve

08-18-13, 02:08 PM

That's "As I recall, McDonalds'..." your apostrophe was 'fabu' but the comma is essential, you old stickler... but hey, it is a day of rest!:arrgh!:
Not really. A comma governs the way the phrase is pronounced when spoken aloud.

"It is permissible to omit the comma after a brief introductory element if the omission does not result in confusion or hesitancy in reading."
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm, Note 3.

Now for the big question: You've only been a member here for a month, and I've been fairly quiet during that period, at least where grammar is concerned. How is it you know enough of my habits to call me "you old stickler"?

Jimbuna

08-18-13, 02:50 PM

Now you've got my spider senses tingling :hmm2:

mako88sb

08-18-13, 03:22 PM

Thanks for putting me right on that Mako:salute:

No problem. I wish the other ones mentioned in this thread could also be dispelled with as easily but sadly, such is not the case. The McDonalds hot coffee incident boggled my mind when I first heard about it.

My knucklehead moment of fame was when I walked through a plate glass window at a 7-11 when I was younger. I didn't get hurt but I looked up and seen a long piece of glass dangling right above me that could of done some real harm if it fell. The cops showed up and had a good chuckle at my expense. Somebody said I should of sued them for not having it blocked off. I was too embarrassed to even think of such a thing but I heard years later that somebody actually won a case like that. Missed my big chance but then again, up here in Canada, I doubt it would of even made it to court. In my defense, the girl that distracted me was a real cutie.:D

Jimbuna

08-18-13, 03:28 PM

Here in the UK the glass would have needed to be prominently marked with a sticker as a visual deterrent for precisely such an accident.

fireftr18

08-18-13, 06:20 PM

As an old burned out Paramedic once told me: For the betterment of our species, the stupid are supposed to die off. :haha:

Was it me? I know I said that at least once or twice. :haha:

Platapus

08-18-13, 06:32 PM

Was it me? I know I said that at least once or twice. :haha:

He was a real jerk and he treated me like crap.... But I learned more from him than from the other field mentors. :up:

Wolferz

08-18-13, 07:08 PM

Now you've got my spider senses tingling :hmm2:

Improper use of curling irons can cause that.:hmmm:

Wolferz

08-18-13, 07:47 PM

I've seen a lot of peeps pay the price for their lack of common sense.

IE: Drilling holes in a piece of sheet metal on a drill press...without clamping the work to the table. Five of his fingers split the scene.

Reaching across a spinning lathe chuck can and will take chunks out of you.

Do not reach into a blender jar until the blades have stopped turning. Watched incredulously as a friend did just that before we could stop him.

My father tried the old clear the lawn mower chute while running trick, to his detriment.

Don't start a camp fire by soaking the wood with gasoline on a cool, damp day. Don't wear shorts if standing down wind of camp fire. Don't lean over the wood pile to see if the match went out. All three actions can give you a flash perspective and loss of body hair. I did manage to save the guy with the matches. The other two had their legs thermally shaved. DO listen to Wolferz when he warns you of your stupidity.

Don't throw a 50,000 candle power spot light face down on a car seat without making sure it's switched off. Unless you enjoy the smell of burned foam rubber.

Maybe that's why they say: Common sense is rare.:88)

Aktungbby

08-18-13, 08:18 PM

Not really. A comma governs the way the phrase is pronounced when spoken aloud.

"It is permissible to omit the comma after a brief introductory element if the omission does not result in confusion or hesitancy in reading."
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/commas.htm, Note 3.

Now for the big question: You've only been a member here for a month, and I've been fairly quiet during that period, at least where grammar is concerned. How is it you know enough of my habits to call me "you old stickler"?
You own a union suit; YOU know I've been member for only month; and your research is meticulous and detailed in details de guerre. I took logic. Visch Nicht! the proof is in the pudding-it was a compliment. I'm actually sweating the lack of an 'oomlaut' in my signature quote, as my key-board does'nt have one and it bothers me greatly.

Sailor Steve

08-18-13, 09:42 PM

I'm actually sweating the lack of an 'oomlaut' in my signature quote, as my key-board does'nt have one and it bothers me greatly.
I don't know about Microsoft Word, but my copy of OpenOffice has special characters. When I want one I just bring it up and select which one I want. it's how I do degree marks as well as umlauts - ö ü :sunny:

Simmy

08-18-13, 11:28 PM

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Jimbuna

08-19-13, 05:59 AM

Improper use of curling irons can cause that.:hmmm:

OOOH! :o

AVGWarhawk

08-19-13, 08:51 AM

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AVGWarhawk

08-19-13, 08:52 AM

http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/thumbs/picture/724911/82093266.jpg

Jimbuna

08-19-13, 10:56 AM

http://www.thepoisonforest.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/stupid-warning-sign.jpg (http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=stupid+safety+signs&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&docid=pEHhAZMa3xQITM&tbnid=KmAIO8MpGlD6IM:&ved=0CAUQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thepoisonforest.com%2F%3Ftag% 3Dsigns&ei=BUASUrHqGeiy0QXswoGYDQ&bvm=bv.50768961,d.ZG4&psig=AFQjCNEALkXqJ248lCRccgw4YhVMg5vzyg&ust=1377014127440017)

August

08-19-13, 11:35 AM

Takeda Shingen

08-19-13, 11:40 AM

And with that attitude who is really to blame? Ourselves that's who, we have bought this Health & Safety over reaction on to ourselves and the legal system slips though making a shed load of money.

What ever happen to good old common sense?

Given that Voltaire said that common sense wasn't very common in 1764, I would say that it was probably missing for some time even before that if it ever existed at all. So if you can point to a time when common sense existed I would ask just how old you are and what have you done to stay alive so long.

Aktungbby

08-19-13, 01:34 PM

http://cdn.ebaumsworld.com/thumbs/picture/724911/82093266.jpg
Unless wearing chainmail gloves ...and a CODPIECE!!! Tassets optional...but u vill die intestate...:arrgh!:

Wolferz

08-19-13, 01:42 PM

You own a union suit; YOU know I've been member for only month; and your research is meticulous and detailed in details de guerre. I took logic. Visch Nicht! the proof is in the pudding-it was a compliment. I'm actually sweating the lack of an 'oomlaut' in my signature quote, as my key-board does'nt have one and it bothers me greatly.

You can find all those special characters in your ASCII font list in Windows.
It's a pain to find , copy and paste them but, they're there.

Aktungbby

08-19-13, 02:02 PM

Thnx Wolfertz! WILLCO! Is that the Rocket J. Squirrel Frostbite Falls, or the MN Frostbite Falls along the greasy green banks of the Otter River near where my forebears left the rune stone?:arrgh!:

Wolferz

08-19-13, 05:21 PM

Thnx Wolfertz! WILLCO! Is that the Rocket J. Squirrel Frostbite Falls, or the MN Frostbite Falls along the greasy green banks of the Otter River near where my forebears left the rune stone?:arrgh!:

Yes.:03::yep::haha:

U570

08-20-13, 02:04 AM

In the manual that came with my trumpet. it had this warning that stuck out:
"Do not throw or swing instrument in the direction of other people."
:doh:

Jimbuna

08-20-13, 05:16 AM

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