We need physical audio kill switches

Re:We need physical audio kill switches by rv-de on Sunday September 20, 2020 @05:05PM (#24537415)

Talking about knobs on stoves and UX - I never understood why American stoves have the knobs on a panel at the back of the stove instead of at the front. Isn't it inconvenient having to reach over hot, frying, steaming pots and pans?

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Re:We need physical audio kill switches by swimfar on Sunday September 20, 2020 @05:19PM (#24537509)

Most likely for safety reasons. They are less likely for children to play with them or people to bump into them.

But ovens with controls in the front are definitely available in the US. So you can have whatever style you want.

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Re:We need physical audio kill switches by pimlottc on Sunday September 20, 2020 @09:27PM (#24538920)

That's a very broad generalization, I have used dozens of stoves in my American life and the knobs are often at the front.

I agree, though, it is stupid when they are in the back. Presumedly this is just to save money by putting all the controls and displays in one place.

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Re:We need physical audio kill switches by ddingus on Sunday September 20, 2020 @05:07PM (#24537424)

Yes. It is stupid but cheap, IMHO.

Still, those are better than buttons.

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