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Re:International System of Units overhauled in historic vote by bnjms on Saturday November 17, 2018 @12:29AM (#18474121)
This is the right answer for Americans. The reason I prefer Fahrenheit is because it is the one I know what degrees feel like and because Celsius isn’t reported in enough resolution.

If it was always reported to the half point I think we would be able to relate to Celsius better. And if I was making a population wide change I’d ensure reporting was always to the half degree.

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Re:International System of Units overhauled in historic vote by stephen_g on Saturday November 17, 2018 @02:58AM (#18474532)
We just report it to the degree (high of 34 tomorrow, 32 the next day). That's really plenty of resolution for non-scientific measurement.
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Re:International System of Units overhauled in historic vote by kiriakasis on Saturday November 17, 2018 @06:37AM (#18475074)
And is also more resolution than the error warrants
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Re:International System of Units overhauled in historic vote by bnjms on Saturday November 17, 2018 @01:49PM (#18476791)
I think I meant less for forecasts and more for weather apps and thermostats. I really think it could help with adoption. But if it’s not warranted by the error then maybe I’ll reconsider.
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Re:International System of Units overhauled in historic vote by Moru on Saturday November 17, 2018 @05:44PM (#18477764)
The precision on most digital thermometers for home use is (surprice) +-1 degree C :-)
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