I held various positions related to marine electronics equipment documentation from the mid 80s until last year. The changes to the safety information section during that period became absurd. From a single page of common sense warnings (do not open the equipment unless qualified to do so) to three pages of information for persons lacking common sense. But when you have a user who complains that the screen darkens when he puts on sunglasses...
User manuals yesterday and today as evidence to...
I noted that the population is going gradually dumb. Evidently, when you compare user manuals of 70’s and 80’s, you see detailed diagrams of disassembling, schematics and what you see now is totally different and targeted population with substantially less grey substance.
Owners manual of Pass X250.8 amp would say:
All explained in DETAILS if you want to download it from here :http://http//www.vinylengine.com/library/jvc/l-e600.shtml
Should you really feel disrespect? I really do!
I do respect Nelson Pass and I do understand that he suppose to follow rules dictated by insurance companies, but that seems and feels like you’re getting clear instructions to be dumb!
It’s not only evident via users manuals of electronic equipment, It’s also visible in many other aspects of life and it’s very unfortunate. Penske Truck rentals for example stopped using 16’ diesel cabovers in many states because renters tried to fill it up with gas.
And finally DT winning primaries! How that feels?
Why we go so dumb?
Owners manual of Pass X250.8 amp would say:
Servicing: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or other injuries, the user should not attempt to service the device beyond that which is described in the operating instructions. All other servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel.Now compare it to owner/service manual of JVC L-E60 linear tracking turntable!
All explained in DETAILS if you want to download it from here :http://http//www.vinylengine.com/library/jvc/l-e600.shtml
Should you really feel disrespect? I really do!
I do respect Nelson Pass and I do understand that he suppose to follow rules dictated by insurance companies, but that seems and feels like you’re getting clear instructions to be dumb!
It’s not only evident via users manuals of electronic equipment, It’s also visible in many other aspects of life and it’s very unfortunate. Penske Truck rentals for example stopped using 16’ diesel cabovers in many states because renters tried to fill it up with gas.
And finally DT winning primaries! How that feels?
Why we go so dumb?
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