Intercoms in the helmets is a bad idea

soggy wrote:

‘Intercoms is a bad idea…’‘I see no problem in having them’Huh?I’m not for them necessarily, and definitely wouldn’t be for them being used for race strategy...

‘Intercoms is a bad idea…’
‘I see no problem in having them’
Huh?

I’m not for them necessarily, and definitely wouldn’t be for them being used for race strategy at all. But riders wouldn’t really have any recourse if they were told through a radio to get out of the way. 

The blue flag system is broken, the flaggers aren’t aware of what/when to flag so the riders largely ignore them. Just last week the flag was being waved as the leaders went by with no lappers in sight.  I don’t think anyone considers that it might be difficult for some flaggers to see the track well depending where they are stationed so following leaders as they move through lappers might be challenging and I doubt they are well compensated so the dedication might not be as serious as we wish. 

The system should be electronic imo. We are using lights on the track in place of flaggers, imo this could be further developed to include blue lights for lappers and a light on the handlebars or front fender. 

Amherst Lovingston wrote:

I think it would only hurt because it would just distract not give insight. The guys being lapped I am sure already know they are being...

I think it would only hurt because it would just distract not give insight. The guys being lapped I am sure already know they are being lapped they just don't care to move the coms wouldn't fix anything only add more problems

DonM wrote:

You’re off to a great start here….

Amherst Lovingston wrote:

I think it would only hurt because it would just distract not give insight. The guys being lapped I am sure already know they are being...

I think it would only hurt because it would just distract not give insight. The guys being lapped I am sure already know they are being lapped they just don't care to move the coms wouldn't fix anything only add more problems

DonM wrote:

You’re off to a great start here….

711stretch wrote:

I don't think it's his first visit. 🤔

3strokemx wrote:

Someone from outside our echo chamber!  Must be nefarious!  Gentleman, load your pitchforks!

Dynamometer wrote:

You're contributing to the echo chamber because you're echoing Jt's take on the echo chamber...chamber........chamber

Dynamometer wrote:

You're contributing to the echo chamber because you're echoing Jt's take on the echo chamber...chamber........chamber

3strokemx wrote:

When did JT coin the term Echo Chamber?The idea that it's a problem when a group confirms each others' similar opinions has been a topic for...

When did JT coin the term Echo Chamber?

The idea that it's a problem when a group confirms each others' similar opinions has been a topic for likely as long as humans have been sharing discussions.  John Stuart Mills wrote about it in the 1860's, but he referenced back to ancient Greek philosophers.

Amherst Lovingston wrote:

People on here are like Furries, they think their ideas are normal/good because they all agree with each other. They don't look beyond because that would...

People on here are like Furries, they think their ideas are normal/good because they all agree with each other. They don't look beyond because that would take some critical thinking.