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Re:Nearly 3M Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles by boomlinde on Monday August 24, 2026 @02:10AM (#49415759)
The whole thing would be a good example of dismantling Chesterton's fence, if the advantages of the traditional design of these things weren't obvious.
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Re:Nearly 3M Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles by dist-epoch on Monday August 24, 2026 @02:42AM (#49415965)
No it wouldn't, because there is no obvious fence here.

You can't call any change "dismantling Chesterton's fence" - "Windows made the corners of the windows round, users hated it, obvious example of Chesterton's fence"

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Re:Nearly 3M Teslas recalled in China over hidden door handles by boomlinde on Monday August 24, 2026 @03:31AM (#49416320)
Having visible door handles is a safety feature. Having clear turn indicators with a distinct color is a safety feature. You have simply not examined what the fence is there for.
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