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by roland35 457 days ago
It's funny how often engineers say "it depends"! Even a basic axom like don't reinvent the wheel doesn't always apply. After all, we have entire industries dedicated to doing exactly that! Goodyear spends a lot of time investing in new wheel technology every year.
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> It's funny how often engineers say "it depends"

Then just wait until you speak with lawyers.

I laughed out loud and can't agree more. If I have to boil down law school to one sentence, it's this one... it depends on the particular circumstances.