Stampede_the_Hippos
Stampede_the_Hippos t1_jebob4k wrote
Reply to comment by QristopherQuixote in Automated enforcement of water conservation rules in Fresno, California led to a decrease in summer water use and violations of conservation rules (relative to households subject to in-person inspections). This program massively increased consumer complaints, ultimately causing its cancellation. by smurfyjenkins
There are several logic issues here. People behave up to a point. After that, no amount of enforcement will act as a deterrent. Also, laws don't have the societal function you purport them to have. Mostly, laws are meant to keep a certain group of people suppressed. Here, the social norm is that people spend a certain amount of water. Once it became apparent the law was hurting the in-group, it was discontinued.
Stampede_the_Hippos t1_j8pki4l wrote
Reply to comment by m_nels in 11 states consider 'right to repair' for farming equipment by Ranew
Having proprietary software seems fine to me. It's the fact that you can't do whatever you want to the hardware, that's the problem.
Stampede_the_Hippos t1_ivg9gf8 wrote
Reply to Subtropical Storm Nicole updates: Could become a hurricane when it nears Florida by 99Wolves
I blame NASA for rolling Artemis to the pad again.
Stampede_the_Hippos t1_iufhbuw wrote
Reply to comment by brocko33 in I know my lawn is trying to tell me something, but I can't read its handwriting. by graydave
There are few who can.
Stampede_the_Hippos t1_jecf4jc wrote
Reply to comment by QristopherQuixote in Automated enforcement of water conservation rules in Fresno, California led to a decrease in summer water use and violations of conservation rules (relative to households subject to in-person inspections). This program massively increased consumer complaints, ultimately causing its cancellation. by smurfyjenkins
I'm not your buddy, pal.