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I don't know if I can agree with the stick shift argument. There are benefits over an automatic transmission, and you can choose the same model of car with eith
by og1 17y ago
I don't know if I can agree with the stick shift argument. There are benefits over an automatic transmission, and you can choose the same model of car with either transmission types. I'd equate the differences to having a settings page with defaults and then advanced user options. I like a better design than not, but I think the traders use bloomberg terminal largely for the data that it displays. I don't think that is is going to change much between the current and potentially redesigned versions.
- rbranson 17y agoAgreed. As far as I'm concerned, a manual transmission and an automatic transmission are completely different animals altogether. In my mind, his whole argument fell thru once the statement was made. It's like comparing a text-based shell with a GUI interface. There are trade-offs to be considered and neither of them are "better" than the other, they just have different strengths and weaknesses.
- Qz 17y agoI think they're right that some users do want terrible interfaces, but yes their examples are terrible and non-representative.
- Shorel 17y agoManual transmissions can save lives for users that know how to drive well. They are also a lot more efficient in mountains and other difficult terrains.
- thyrsus 17y agoSince my transmission is stick shift, I'm not worried about Toyota floor mats, accelerator or brake pedals, or software bugs. I've never had a problem, and I would reflexively respond in a safe way were something to occur.