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You Don’t Need to Use Airplane Mode on Airplanes | Airplane mode hasn't been necessary for nearly 20 years, but the myth persists. (gizmodo.com)

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You Don’t Need to Use Airplane Mode on Airplanes | Airplane mode hasn't been necessary for nearly 20 years, but the myth persists.::Airplane mode hasn't been necessary for nearly 20 years, but the myth persists.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I have to assume 90% of people on board don't put it in airplane mode anyway.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That's my philosophy as an engineer. Create policies/rules assuming dumb people will ignore it. Anything critical should not be something the average person can even touch.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

So you're saying my genitals are critical? Why, thank you!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago (1 children)

That's right my king/queen. Don't let them touch your goods without earning it.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 8 months ago

I make it a point to play around with my phone during take off