Comment by function_seven

2 months ago

And requires me to remember to get up and hang it before a scheduled meeting. Or not hang it when someone calls me and a meeting erupts. And I need to remember to take it down after each call. (If I don’t, then it’s just up all the time and might be taken as seriously as a Prop 65 Warning.)

Automations are really nice for certain things!

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tekla  2 months ago

And I'm sure you've set up all the systems that make sure the complicated system is actually working and not dead weight or doing something unintended.

Versus, I dunno a door lock

  • Dylan16807  2 months ago

    > Versus, I dunno a door lock

    They just explained why a door lock has absolutely abysmal reliability.

    "Making sure" the complicated system works significantly better than a door lock is actually really easy to do, because the door lock is so bad.

  • varenc  2 months ago

    sir, this is hacker news

    • OhMeadhbh  2 months ago

      obviously you need a remote motor that spins the sign to "do not disturb" when the meeting starts and then back around when it's over. and a sensor to verify it's in the correct orientation.

      so you get the simplicity of the sign with the automation desired by the OP.

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