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Re:The Dangers of California's Legislation to Censor 3D Prin... by nine_k on Tuesday April 14, 2026 @06:16PM (#47772187)
> need to stop and reprogram to stop and start according to fluctuating rules

Or just move to Texas. Or even Idaho or Dakotas. Which, under a certain angle, is good, it would lessen the wealth and expertise disbalance between states.

I still hope that California comes to senses before they would need to accept the moniker The Footgun State.

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Re:The Dangers of California's Legislation to Censor 3D Prin... by engineer_22 on Tuesday April 14, 2026 @08:50PM (#47773343)
Machine shops like to be close to customers, moving might not be acceptable compromise.
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Re:The Dangers of California's Legislation to Censor 3D Prin... by bluGill on Tuesday April 14, 2026 @10:55PM (#47774153)
They do for reasons, but if those reasons are not compelling they will move. There are already machine stops all over - many tiny near ghost towns have one (often not in city limits - farmers often have a side business and this is one option). If those machine shops can compete better because they don't have the regulation the customes will find them.
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Re:The Dangers of California's Legislation to Censor 3D Prin... by Ferret7446 on Tuesday April 14, 2026 @10:06PM (#47773831)
I think California already has a suitable moniker: the (fool's) gold state.
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