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  • It sounds like we’ve had drastically different experiences.

    I’m saying they are better than fine, and a great technology for mobility as an alternative to cars for single riders, and if paired with other methods of transport (busses, light rail) they’re a fantastic last mile solution.

    I’ve personally nearly been run over by bike riders going way too fast on the streets of Amsterdam, I doubt the extra 20lbs of a battery would have made a difference in the danger there. Lack of education, personal responsibility, and enforcement doesn’t equate to a wonderful technology being discouraged for those who would most be positively impacted, and I personally think they’re a fantastic way to encourage a decline in the number of cars in the road in urban environments.

    Your points aren’t invalid, and I agree a self centered asshole zooming around at 25mph is an issue in a crowded sidewalk, but I think that speaks more of our current post-covid society of selfishness than the technology itself.


  • What I enjoy about Q is that he seems to adapt to the environment he’s in and who he’s with. Spoilers be ahead, but I think we’re past that.

    • In TNG he’s the ultimate antagonist to Picard’s intellect and diplomacy. This energizes him.
    • Sisko is a half god who punches Q. He backs off and goes back to the playful one.
    • Janeway is a cold hearted killer who tells Q what’s up helps Q navigate a conflict and bring factions together, much like they premise of Voyager.
    • Mariner most likely encountered Q as a child on the Ent D, so he has a playful and respectful report with her.
    • Not touching Picard S2, although there were some fun parts
    • Assuming T is Q jr from Voyager (not canon and BTS contradicts this, but it’s my current head canon), it’s logical that Q is more “mature” at this point, and doesn’t want to alter the timeline any further. Also, I love this as it nods to John’s head canon from S1 of TNG.