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Message-ID: <Pine.BSI.4.58.0403211747320.29314@dave.horsfall.org>
From: dave at horsfall.org (Dave Horsfall)
Subject: Re: User Insecurity
On Fri, 19 Mar 2004 gadgeteer@...gantinnovations.org wrote:
> OTOH, I learned the theory behind the design of the various systems that
> comprise an automobile and got some hands on experience rebuilding
> engines in high school auto shop. While I do not pretend to have the
> working skills and knowledge to actually diagnose and repair a modern
> auto I do have domain-specific knowledge which allows me to make
> informed judgements of my mechanic's abilities by engaging him in
> conversation regarding mechanics.
I find if I keep my tie on, they tend to bullshit me (and are surprised
when I point out the error of their ways), but if I take my tie off before
seeing them I get a straight answer.
YMMV.
-- Dave
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