Comments on: A Turnstile That Sprays You With Water http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/ The Neat Side of the Web Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:32:06 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1843529 ted Sat, 15 Aug 2009 01:05:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1843529 Cola, pardon me for assuming that people with disabilites wouldn't want to be sprayed with water. That is the deterrent factor here, isn't it? Cola, pardon me for assuming that people with disabilites wouldn’t want to be sprayed with water. That is the deterrent factor here, isn’t it?

]]> By: Cola http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1842199 Cola Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:53:00 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1842199 Also, it's a turnstile. I don't think it needs to "detect" disability any more than the big stall in the public restroom. The expectation is that putting this in a public place creates the requisite pressure to use it correctly. Apparently, if you go to the link, the designers were concerned about people in flight in case of an emergency as well. This way people don't hurt themselves on a metal turnstile if there's a fire or something. Also, it’s a turnstile. I don’t think it needs to “detect” disability any more than the big stall in the public restroom. The expectation is that putting this in a public place creates the requisite pressure to use it correctly.

Apparently, if you go to the link, the designers were concerned about people in flight in case of an emergency as well. This way people don’t hurt themselves on a metal turnstile if there’s a fire or something.

]]> By: Cola http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1842197 Cola Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:48:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1842197 Wow Ted. Native Speaker did not say it's okay to create a concept with no suggestions for implementation or practical use. NS said that Neatorama did not fully explain that this design is still very preliminary, so we don't know everything the makers have planned for it. Wow Ted. Native Speaker did not say it’s okay to create a concept with no suggestions for implementation or practical use. NS said that Neatorama did not fully explain that this design is still very preliminary, so we don’t know everything the makers have planned for it.

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841818 ted Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:13:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841818 @Native Speaker. That was my original question. How would the turnstile be able to detect a disability? It's supposed to be automatic, or it would be pointless to create. You're saying it's perfectly fine to create a concept without any idea or suggestions as to how it would have any practical use? That's as stupid as "We don't have warp drive, and we have no idea how to make a warp drive, but if we did, it would look exactly like this". @Native Speaker.

That was my original question. How would the turnstile be able to detect a disability? It’s supposed to be automatic, or it would be pointless to create.

You’re saying it’s perfectly fine to create a concept without any idea or suggestions as to how it would have any practical use?

That’s as stupid as “We don’t have warp drive, and we have no idea how to make a warp drive, but if we did, it would look exactly like this”.

]]> By: Noelegy http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841813 Noelegy Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:04:20 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841813 They could have given the name a bit more thought. :) They could have given the name a bit more thought. :)

]]> By: Fran http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841644 Fran Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:54:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841644 Now if they can only come up with a deterrent for those non-disabled who park in handicapped parking spots! Now if they can only come up with a deterrent for those non-disabled who park in handicapped parking spots!

]]> By: mike 3 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841502 mike 3 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:47:11 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841502 Its a drinking fountain!!! !!Or maybe just squirt some bubble bath or dish soap into the system for fun!!! Cant wait to see someone doing that on Youtube!!! Its a drinking fountain!!!

!!Or maybe just squirt some bubble bath or dish soap into the system for fun!!! Cant wait to see someone doing that on Youtube!!!

]]> By: Native Speaker http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841483 Native Speaker Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:05:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841483 Am I missing where it says only those using a wheelchair would be able to use it? No? It's only a concept with no guidelines or suggestions for implementation? Ohhhh... Thanks for reminding me why I don't read Neatorama comments. At least it's better than Youtube. Am I missing where it says only those using a wheelchair would be able to use it?
No?
It’s only a concept with no guidelines or suggestions for implementation?
Ohhhh…
Thanks for reminding me why I don’t read Neatorama comments. At least it’s better than Youtube.

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841397 ted Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:25:58 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841397 @The Manticore It's not a turnstile for people in a waterpark. The water's supposed to discourage everybody who isn't in a wheelchair. My point is that there are a lot of people who don't use wheelchairs and who still can't use turnstiles easily. They would get wet using this. @The Manticore

It’s not a turnstile for people in a waterpark. The water’s supposed to discourage everybody who isn’t in a wheelchair. My point is that there are a lot of people who don’t use wheelchairs and who still can’t use turnstiles easily. They would get wet using this.

]]> By: DannyArcher http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841363 DannyArcher Tue, 11 Aug 2009 09:43:17 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841363 why don't they just make a universal turnstile for disable and able people? Why separate them? We don't have separate lifts, why turnstile? why don’t they just make a universal turnstile for disable and able people? Why separate them? We don’t have separate lifts, why turnstile?

]]> By: The Manticore http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841142 The Manticore Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:15:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841142 @ted it's for everyone to use, but it's designed to be easier for people in wheelchairs to get through, no little turn thingies or doors. but able bodied people will be able to use it normally too. @ted
it’s for everyone to use, but it’s designed to be easier for people in wheelchairs to get through, no little turn thingies or doors. but able bodied people will be able to use it normally too.

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841064 ted Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:38:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841064 @An Advocate. Let's not play semantics. The distinction you make is negligible. How does this "detect" a disability? Is it just for wheelchairs, or should we somehow code people, say with a microchip, according to their abilities? What if a person in a wheelchair is being pushed through? Does the person pushing get sprayed with water? @An Advocate.
Let’s not play semantics. The distinction you make is negligible.

How does this “detect” a disability? Is it just for wheelchairs, or should we somehow code people, say with a microchip, according to their abilities? What if a person in a wheelchair is being pushed through? Does the person pushing get sprayed with water?

]]> By: Kalel http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841056 Kalel Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:56:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841056 Link it to the urinals for greater deterrent. Link it to the urinals for greater deterrent.

]]> By: whitcwa http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841052 whitcwa Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:44:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841052 They already make "turnstiles" which accommodate wheelchairs. They already make “turnstiles” which accommodate wheelchairs.

]]> By: Christophe http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841041 Christophe Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:16:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841041 ooooh, water is scaaaaryyyy! ooooh, water is scaaaaryyyy!

]]> By: Torley http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841028 Torley Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:46:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841028 If these were the same high-powered water lasers that precision-cut metal, they'd be painful. :O If these were the same high-powered water lasers that precision-cut metal, they’d be painful. :O

]]> By: Anonymouse http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1841010 Anonymouse Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:43:05 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1841010 A tripwire. People in wheelchairs could just roll over it. A tripwire. People in wheelchairs could just roll over it.

]]> By: Matt http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840975 Matt Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:20:42 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840975 This idea is almost as brilliant as the Jump To Conclusions Mat. This idea is almost as brilliant as the Jump To Conclusions Mat.

]]> By: Skipweasel http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840972 Skipweasel Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:15:10 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840972 I can see the kids playing in it happily. I can see the kids playing in it happily.

]]> By: Kev http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840971 Kev Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:13:54 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840971 "water" whatever, we all know the water will be replaced with shoplifter's ink! “water” whatever, we all know the water will be replaced with shoplifter’s ink!

]]> By: nolly http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840968 nolly Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:08:49 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840968 High-powered lasers might be more effective. High-powered lasers might be more effective.

]]> By: Johnny Cat http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840967 Johnny Cat Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:06:40 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840967 Jets of fire could be ran through as well. How about spraying those people without disabilities with polonium? Jets of fire could be ran through as well. How about spraying those people without disabilities with polonium?

]]> By: MrJawbones http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840965 MrJawbones Mon, 10 Aug 2009 21:06:13 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840965 Seems like it would be effective, unless you live in a hot area. I wouldn't want to be soaking wet on a subway. Seems like it would be effective, unless you live in a hot area. I wouldn’t want to be soaking wet on a subway.

]]> By: SenorMysterioso http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840956 SenorMysterioso Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:47:58 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840956 so now you dont even have to jump over the turnstyle you just walk through a little bit of water so now you dont even have to jump over the turnstyle you just walk through a little bit of water

]]> By: CJ http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840954 CJ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:42:57 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840954 If you run through you'd barely get wet. Water doesn't seem to me to be much of a "psychological barrier..." Maybe jets of fire would work better? That I'd like to see. If you run through you’d barely get wet. Water doesn’t seem to me to be much of a “psychological barrier…”

Maybe jets of fire would work better? That I’d like to see.

]]> By: astrodex http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840946 astrodex Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:26:44 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840946 So if you are willing to get a little wet you don't have to pay? So if you are willing to get a little wet you don’t have to pay?

]]> By: An Advocate http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/comment-page-1/#comment-1840944 An Advocate Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:19:39 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2009/08/10/a-turnstile-that-sprays-you-with-water/#comment-1840944 "It would allow disabled people to get through, and spray everyone else with water." Let us define people as the people they are, not by their disabilities. "It would allow people with disabilities to get through, and spray everyone else with water." :) “It would allow disabled people to get through, and spray everyone else with water.”

Let us define people as the people they are, not by their disabilities.

“It would allow people with disabilities to get through, and spray everyone else with water.”

:)

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