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Re:Vacuum bricked after user blocks data collection – user m... by raphman on Thursday November 06, 2025 @02:24AM (#45832447)
> "most idiotic devices anyone could own"

Ever been to Chesterton's Fence?

Hypothetically, some people who own such an idiotic device might have pets that bring in lots of dirt from the fields, lose lots of hair, and get a little bit agitated by the normal vacuum cleaner but more or less ignore the robot vacuum.

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Re:Vacuum bricked after user blocks data collection – user m... by StarGrit on Thursday November 06, 2025 @04:38AM (#45833265)
Cats aren't that bothered by vacuum cleaners unless you come at them with it and they normally just run into another room. Never seen a dog that bothered by them.
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Re:Vacuum bricked after user blocks data collection – user m... by toomanyrichies on Thursday November 06, 2025 @08:25AM (#45834966)
Oh, well if you’ve never seen one…
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Re:Vacuum bricked after user blocks data collection – user m... by StarGrit on Thursday November 06, 2025 @09:35AM (#45835709)
The point being made is that some people like to make much a do about nothing. Just put the dog or cat temporarily in the other room, outside and the problem is solved.
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