[hackstack]

I’m in the same age bracket and hole-digging enthusiasm bracket as you but recently became aware of the dangers of this whimsical pastime! [1]

That’s not to dissuade you or anyone else from doing it (I have continued!), but I think everyone should be aware of the very real danger. As they say, knowing is half the battle!

1 - https://www.npr.org/2022/05/19/1100068725/beach-holes-sand-c...

[cinntaile]

People digging holes on public beaches should fill them up again so other people don't risk getting injured.

[emmelaich]

Absolutely, I had a near-death experience myself.

[willcipriano]

We have different definitions of "real danger"

[hackstack]

I mean, I’m just saying the danger exists (which is what “real” means to me) and people should be aware of it. Not that people shouldn’t dig big holes. I thought that was clear in my original comment but evidently not.

[willcipriano]

Real danger is something that is likely to happen. The sorts of things that end up on "top ten weird deaths" youtube videos aren't in that category.