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points by flanz_10 1 day ago | 0 comments

> If you're not sure, why the definitely?

They said "I'm not sure" to the road surface question, and "definitely more of a risk to people".

Roads and people are different things.

[–] jacquesm 1 day ago

Yes, and petrol and diesel are also different things. Completely different flashpoint and activation energy.

[–] flanz_10 1 day ago

I don't recall saying they weren't. Was there any confusion in our thread about this?

Again, roads and people are different.

[–] jacquesm 1 day ago

OP uses petrol and diesel as though they are exchangeable isn't sure about the damage a fire of one kind (or the other) does to the pavement but we have to trust their expertise anyway?

[–] flanz_10 1 day ago

I don't seem to have that confusion. So, why is that my problem? Also, what they said about fires of either fuel type seems reasonable.

At this point, it seems like you're attacking them out of a minor, localized grudge, more than anything else.

AKA: troll behavior. So, I am choosing to step away. Feel free to have the last word.

[–] jacquesm 1 day ago

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50076071

[–] karlgkk 1 day ago

So then, you know what you are doing? That post isn't the defense you thought it was, tbh.

You see a similarity in a post you think is trolling to yours, and then post it... then you're the one comparing your own post to trolling.

I don't know why I'm replying to someone who takes such a hostile tone. "have the last word" is a great idea, you can go for it.

[–] jacquesm 1 day ago

Sorry, it was just meant as an illustration that in these things a bit of precision matters. If there is someone in this thread that is hostile that would be you.

[–] flanz_10 1 day ago

In retrospect, I was being needlessly pissy that day. Now that I read it with fresh eyes, I wish that I could amend it.