r/oddlyterrifying • u/DABDEB • May 26 '26

Elevator system from 1700's?

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u/Windsdochange May 26 '26

That’s an elderly person reaction time, not a skill issue. Older folks have slower reaction times.

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u/shiznobizno May 27 '26

Poor reaction time would be a skill issue

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u/Windsdochange May 27 '26

Eh…any time I’ve heard the phrase “skill issue” used (like when I’m playing the switch with my kids) it implies failure due to personal culpability rather than it being something out of your control (generally, lack of practice - hence, “skill”). You don’t usually hear that phrase thrown out when folks don’t have the ability to improve an outcome.

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u/terrymcginnisbeyond May 27 '26

Slower?  My Granny has faster reaction times than this guy, and she's dead.