User manuals yesterday and today as evidence to...


I noted that the population is going gradually dumb. Evidently, when you compare user manuals of 70’s and 80’s, you see detailed diagrams of disassembling, schematics and what you see now is totally different and targeted population with substantially less grey substance.
Owners manual of Pass X250.8 amp would say:
Servicing: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock or other injuries, the user should not attempt to service the device beyond that which is described in the operating instructions. All other servicing must be referred to qualified service personnel.
Now compare it to owner/service manual of JVC L-E60 linear tracking turntable!
All explained in DETAILS if you want to download it from here :http://http//www.vinylengine.com/library/jvc/l-e600.shtml
Should you really feel disrespect? I really do!
I do respect Nelson Pass and I do understand that he suppose to follow rules dictated by insurance companies, but that seems and feels like you’re getting clear instructions to be dumb!

It’s not only evident via users manuals of electronic equipment, It’s also visible in many other aspects of life and it’s very unfortunate. Penske Truck rentals for example stopped using 16’ diesel cabovers in many states because renters tried to fill it up with gas.

And finally DT winning primaries! How that feels?

Why we go so dumb?
czarivey

Showing 1 response by mapman

Dumbing down to teh audience is one explanation. Another is service revenues are often more profitable than selling the item. Also modern equipment especially digital tends to require very specialized info to service which goes hand in hand with the service cost thing.

Look, we bought a new refrigerator last year that is run by computer. We had a problem initially with fans running wild that required an update to software to fix. Took the tech 3 visits to figure that out. Also teh update can only be done manually by an authorized tech.

Also teh water filter is monitored and a light comes on when time to replace, about twice a year. Filters cost $40-$50 a pop.

Oh well, I hope it filters all the lead supposedly in our water that officials tend to like to keep under wraps.

Its a very nice GE refrigerator for anyone curious.

Welcome to the 21th century USA.