[denton-scratch]

I think there are regulations requiring that new products with mains plugs must have them moulded on. I think it's a safety thing; users tend to fit plugs incorrectly, causing fires. I think it's regrettable; the correct remedy would have been to teach kids how to wire a plug correctly. Oh well.

[tonyedgecombe]

We were taught that in school. I remember it well because we were given a short piece of cable and plug to do it ourselves. Sadly the idiot next to me plugged his in and switched it on whilst the other end of the cable was shorted out.

Turns out it's much easier to fix the plug than fix people.