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gerry_shaw

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Another point of evidence of why HN is great. Even reading this point in this argument had me thinking and wondering why it was banned and then the moderator comment right below (but can't be replied to?) explains the reasoning.

One of the best uses of HN for me is watching my brain jump to conclusions only to have them slapped down by a well thought out counter argument.

This forum isn't perfect but I haven't found a better public discussion board on the internet. Hat tip to the moderators and others making this happen. Your work is appreciated.

Your review is almost spot on for me. I’m agreeing with it all along with the exception that I really like his writing and, well, I would say “enjoy” his novels, I do respect and value the time spent reading them.

It is ridiculous that something as basic as having a user replaceable battery is considered an unexpected nice feature.

"Cloth masks reduces virus from coughing by 96%"

vs

"Cloth masks tested on 4 people reduces virus from coughing by 70%"

If that is the only study being citied to go against public health officers I'm be skeptical. If cloth masks work it should be feasible to do a larger study and prove it with a high degree of confidence.

Wooden bikes 8 years ago

After a visit to SE Asia I'm in agreement. The transformation that will take place in those cities from IC motorbikes to eBikes will be a huge quality of life improvement in terms of pollution and noise.

Not sure about North America. So many fast moving heavy vehicles and poorer weather don't make eBikes for the masses as appealing.

I'm about a third of the way building my K2. Really hard to justify the expense of the kit but is the mother of all kits to build and the end result will provide a lot of satisfaction. I've just started testing the first of the boards and was surprised when it just worked (i.e., turned on and no smoke was visible).