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"Your penny-pinching concerns seem a) quaint and b) short-sighted." I'm not concerned about the cost of keyboards and mice, but I think it's endemic of wastefu

by niggler 14y ago

"Your penny-pinching concerns seem a) quaint and b) short-sighted." I'm not concerned about the cost of keyboards and mice, but I think it's endemic of wastefulness. In some sense, it's akin to the Van Halen brown M&Ms sentiment

Evbn 14y ago
Now you must be trolling. Look up the M&M story on snopes, and comeback when you have realized that you got the story completely backwards. Office staff "Running a tight (cheap) ship" against the wishes of the professionals kills people in the rock concert businesses.
- niggler 14y ago
  Sir, I recommend you actually read it, because that is my exact point. In the M&Ms case, it was to ensure the contracts were read. There were dangerous things going on, and attention to detail is very important. It's not that the bowl itself matters, but if a trivial detail like that is overlooked then it's not known what else is overlooked. Likewise, you are a programmer. If you are careless in resource usage in some parts of your life, it's likely that you will be careless in your coding. The analogy is apt, and i highly recommend you read that site you mentioned because it clearly explains the overarching philosophy.
  - encoderer 14y ago
    > Likewise, you are a programmer. If you are careless in resource usage in some parts of your life, it's likely that you will be careless in your coding. > The analogy is apt, No man, I'm sorry, that analogy is shit. The fact that I don't think twice about getting new / upgraded / better equipment means that I care about not having my ability inhibited by something as absurdly cheap compared to my salary as peripherals and a new macbook. I think you really are looking at the Van Halen analogy backwards: If you, the employer, are reluctant to spend a few more bucks to ensure your investment in my time is as enjoyable as possible, then what other corners are you willing to cut?

by niggler 14y ago

Evbn 14y ago

Now you must be trolling. Look up the M&M story on snopes, and comeback when you have realized that you got the story completely backwards. Office staff "Running a tight (cheap) ship" against the wishes of the professionals kills people in the rock concert businesses.

niggler 14y ago
Sir, I recommend you actually read it, because that is my exact point. In the M&Ms case, it was to ensure the contracts were read. There were dangerous things going on, and attention to detail is very important. It's not that the bowl itself matters, but if a trivial detail like that is overlooked then it's not known what else is overlooked. Likewise, you are a programmer. If you are careless in resource usage in some parts of your life, it's likely that you will be careless in your coding. The analogy is apt, and i highly recommend you read that site you mentioned because it clearly explains the overarching philosophy.
- encoderer 14y ago
  > Likewise, you are a programmer. If you are careless in resource usage in some parts of your life, it's likely that you will be careless in your coding. > The analogy is apt, No man, I'm sorry, that analogy is shit. The fact that I don't think twice about getting new / upgraded / better equipment means that I care about not having my ability inhibited by something as absurdly cheap compared to my salary as peripherals and a new macbook. I think you really are looking at the Van Halen analogy backwards: If you, the employer, are reluctant to spend a few more bucks to ensure your investment in my time is as enjoyable as possible, then what other corners are you willing to cut?