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takogumo 09/14/17 12:46:21 PM #1:	as in "don't take [so-and-so medication] if you're allergic to it" does that not go without saying? how stupid are people? is this just an american thing (same with how bags of chips, for example, have to disclaim that the picture is enlarged for texture or whatever)? --- It's as if it were all a dream. <cite>takogumo posted [p:886591054] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote>as in "don't take [so-and-so medication] if you're allergic to it" does that not go without saying? how stupid are people? is this just an american thing (same with how bags of chips, for example, have to disclaim that the picture is enlarged for texture or whatever)?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tmaster148 09/14/17 12:53:59 PM #2:	Liability. If they don't disclose the possible problem and someone suffers they could be liable for damages. --- http://i.imgur.com/BBcZDLJ.png <cite>Tmaster148 posted [p:886591520] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote>Liability. If they don't disclose the possible problem and someone suffers they could be liable for damages.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/14/17 12:55:09 PM #3:	See also: http://www.litigationandtrial.com/2012/07/articles/attorney/consumer-protection/why-a-container-of-peanuts-says-contains-peanuts/ <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:886591586] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote>See also: http://www.litigationandtrial.com/2012/07/articles/attorney/consumer-protection/why-a-container-of-peanuts-says-contains-peanuts/</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
addled 09/14/17 12:57:34 PM #4:	Liability. I can't stand prescription drug commercials. "Ask your doctor if you should take drug X." My doctor has my medical history, knows my allergies, if he needs my advice on what drug to take I'm finding a smarter doctor. --- Practice random acts of mindlessness. <cite>addled posted [p:886591720] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote>Liability. I can't stand prescription drug commercials. "Ask your doctor if you should take drug X." My doctor has my medical history, knows my allergies, if he needs my advice on what drug to take I'm finding a smarter doctor.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lightwarrior78 09/14/17 12:57:58 PM #5:	People are that stupid. Then people sue. Then people get accused of being heartless human beings if we expect people not to be that stupid so they win. Therefore various don't be an idiot warnings. --- http://backloggery.com/reddthesock <cite>lightwarrior78 posted [p:886591748] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote>People are that stupid. Then people sue. Then people get accused of being heartless human beings if we expect people not to be that stupid so they win. Therefore various don't be an idiot warnings.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Questionmarktarius 09/14/17 1:03:29 PM #6:	lightwarrior78 posted... People are that stupid. Then people sue. Always assume some regulatory bullshit, before assuming CYA bullshit. It's usually a combination of both, though. <cite>Questionmarktarius posted [p:886592046] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote><cite>lightwarrior78 posted...</cite> <quote>People are that stupid. Then people sue.</quote> Always assume some regulatory bullshit, before assuming CYA bullshit. It's usually a combination of both, though.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
lightwarrior78 09/14/17 1:47:07 PM #7:	Questionmarktarius posted... lightwarrior78 posted... People are that stupid. Then people sue. Always assume some regulatory bullshit, before assuming CYA bullshit. It's usually a combination of both, though. It's only CYA level now because some people got away with it and it sets legal precedent. Now I have to be warned not to use the hair drier in the shower, that the toilet brush is not to be used orally, and (my favorite) the curling iron is for external use only. --- http://backloggery.com/reddthesock <cite>lightwarrior78 posted [p:886594571] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lightwarrior78 posted...</cite> <quote>People are that stupid. Then people sue.</quote> Always assume some regulatory bullshit, before assuming CYA bullshit. It's usually a combination of both, though.</quote> It's only CYA level now because some people got away with it and it sets legal precedent. Now I have to be warned not to use the hair drier in the shower, that the toilet brush is not to be used orally, and (my favorite) the curling iron is for external use only.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
addled 09/14/17 3:20:15 PM #8:	lightwarrior78 posted... Questionmarktarius posted... lightwarrior78 posted... People are that stupid. Then people sue. Always assume some regulatory bullshit, before assuming CYA bullshit. It's usually a combination of both, though. It's only CYA level now because some people got away with it and it sets legal precedent. Now I have to be warned not to use the hair drier in the shower, that the toilet brush is not to be used orally, and (my favorite) the curling iron is for external use only. Don't forget NOT to take your Prep H orally. That's always a fun one. --- Practice random acts of mindlessness. <cite>addled posted [p:886599829] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote><cite>lightwarrior78 posted...</cite> <quote><cite>Questionmarktarius posted...</cite> <quote><cite>lightwarrior78 posted...</cite> <quote>People are that stupid. Then people sue.</quote> Always assume some regulatory bullshit, before assuming CYA bullshit. It's usually a combination of both, though.</quote> It's only CYA level now because some people got away with it and it sets legal precedent. Now I have to be warned not to use the hair drier in the shower, that the toilet brush is not to be used orally, and (my favorite) the curling iron is for external use only.</quote> Don't forget NOT to take your Prep H orally. That's always a fun one.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
chill02 09/14/17 3:22:38 PM #9:	Tmaster148 posted... Liability. If they don't disclose the possible problem and someone suffers they could be liable for damages. --- Ave, true to Caesar. <cite>chill02 posted [p:886599982] in why does e... [t:75774340]...</cite> <quote><cite>Tmaster148 posted...</cite> <quote>Liability. If they don't disclose the possible problem and someone suffers they could be liable for damages.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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