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Re:The screen that set off the ballistic missile alert on Sa... by ghaff on Tuesday January 16, 2018 @09:15AM (#16158264)
That's fair. Typing something out helps somewhat with the confirmation reflex problem. (Essentially hitting OK or typing Y as almost a single motion with the original selection.) But you're right that, if you think you've selected the right thing especially in a high pressure situation under time pressure, you may well not read through the warning but just take whatever action is required to confirm.

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