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   Bricky (thatbrickster@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:32 JST Bricky
   Discourse on bike helmets.
   
   Mandating bicycle helmets has been lobbied against by the cycling lobby here for years, main argument being it adds a barrier to entry for new riders.
   
   I am a commuter and I've previously pedalled around 30mph. Even though I don't go that speed most of the time, I wear a helmet because I'd rather that break than my skull.
   
   TL;DR - You wouldn't buy a $400 bike without a lock. You can afford to get a helmet.
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     Hyolobrika (hyolobrika@social.fbxl.net)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:25 JST Hyolobrika

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     • Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming
     @condret @thatbrickster they should modify it so it always thinks the seatbelt is in
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     Hyolobrika (hyolobrika@social.fbxl.net)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:26 JST Hyolobrika

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     @condret @thatbrickster If I ever own one I'm ripping out the speakers
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     Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming (condret@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:26 JST Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming

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     @Hyolobrika @thatbrickster my parents got an ev recently. it won't let you drive with a lose seatbelt
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     Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming (condret@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:27 JST Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming

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     @Hyolobrika @thatbrickster i hate these cars. it's my decission whether i obey a law or not, not the car's
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     Hyolobrika (hyolobrika@social.fbxl.net)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:28 JST Hyolobrika

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     @thatbrickster @condret I meant legally mandatory since as far as I can tell they only hurt the person who chose to take that risk. I still wear my seatbelt.
     
     I'm also annoyed by those newish cars that beep whenever they detect that someone isn't wearing their seatbelt (by measuring the weight on the seat and having contacts in the belt receptacle AFAIK).
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     Hyolobrika (hyolobrika@social.fbxl.net)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:29 JST Hyolobrika

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     I think the same should be the case for seatbelts.
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     Bricky (thatbrickster@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:29 JST Bricky

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     @Hyolobrika There's a valid case for not wearing seatbelts in case of accidents, but the benefits of wearing one outweighs the risks. Only time they shouldn't be used is if you're seated sideways.
     
     If you're that bothered by it, get a 70s car and ride in the backseat. Seatbelts weren't mandatory there then.
     
     @condret
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     Bricky (thatbrickster@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:30 JST Bricky

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     • Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming
     @condret Not a legal requirement and not up to me. Do what you want.
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     Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming (condret@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:31 JST Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming

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     @thatbrickster but what if i simply don't want to wear a helmet
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     mangeurdenuage :gnu: :trisquel: :gondola_head: 🌿 :abeshinzo: :ignucius: (mangeurdenuage@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:31 JST mangeurdenuage :gnu: :trisquel: :gondola_head: 🌿 :abeshinzo: :ignucius:

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     @thatbrickster @condret A good compromise would be to have sellers sell helmets paired with bikes unless the people already have one.
     Another Linux Walt Alt likes this.
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     Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming (condret@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:32 JST Hildegunst von Mythenmetz of programming

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     @thatbrickster oh, i though this discourse was about making them legally mandatory
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     Bricky (thatbrickster@shitposter.world)'s status on Sunday, 22-Sep-2024 01:34:32 JST Bricky

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     @condret The context was two sides (several people) arguing pro and anti helmet. I prefer to wear one because it'll break the momentum going to my head should I fall off, and because I once landed on the back of my head in a self-inflicted accident that my helmet protected me from.