▲ 797 ▼ It’s Looking Like the Cybertruck Is the Biggest Flop in Automotive History (finance.yahoo.com) submitted 2 months ago by sanitation@lemmy.today to c/technology@lemmy.world 291 comments fedilink hide all child comments
[–] ThePowerOfGeek@lemmy.world 202 points 2 months ago (34 children) Couldn't happen to an uglier, more stupid car. It looks like something a 6 year old designed on a 1980s PC. permalink fedilink source hideshow 34 child comments replies: [–] NekoKoneko@lemmy.world 73 points 2 months ago (6 children) I would usually give a lot of credit to someone trying something different, but I'd drive a 1971 Ford Pinto before I ever intentionally get within photographable proximity to a Cybertruck. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Armok_the_bunny@lemmy.world 31 points 2 months ago And you'd be safer for it. permalink fedilink source parent [–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 2 months ago (3 children) The danger of the Pinto was exaggerated. Do a web search for the You're Wrong About episode on the Pinto. The investigative reporting on the Pinto's safety flaw used a demonstration rigged to explode. Other subcompact cars had a similar dangling fuel tank, and the number of actual Pinto explosions in the field was actually rarer than those of its competitors. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago* It was all fueled by a law firm, who picked out Ford because they had the most cash at the time. Same thing with AUDI "sudden acceleration". then again with Toyota "sudden acceleration" , but Toyota had black boxes that proved the car's accelerators were being pressed. Since then, every car company tracks data to prevent lawsuits. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JustEnoughDucks@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago (1 child) And ironically, the danger of teslas is underreported and downplayed. Don't you still burn a lithium-firey death if the electricity goes out during a car fire? There have been many people that have died from that insane intentional design already... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 2 months ago WOW! TIL! permalink fedilink source parent [–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago Super gluing pieces onto the vehicle is certainly something different. But I think there's something different should have a reason behind it. XD permalink fedilink source parent [–] cadekat@pawb.social 55 points 2 months ago (9 children) When the cybertruck was first announced, I actually appreciated how different it looked, but its performance and association to Musk has entirely ruined any hope of me ever liking a low-poly vehicle ever again. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 36 points 2 months ago (1 child) I thought it would look unique in a geeky way. Instead it looks unique in a Nazi way. That's not my vibe. Killed my enthusiasm for owning something that I knew most people would hate. Also costing twice as much and being a piece of shit. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] jmp242@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago I think it has plenty of reasons to not like it that are completely non political. The other stuff is just icing on the cake. permalink fedilink source parent [–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 17 points 2 months ago (1 child) I dunno, the original Lotus esprit is still pretty cool in my book permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] fizzle@quokk.au 12 points 2 months ago (2 children) I know this sounds really pathetic to say out loud now that it's a confirmed flop, but I never liked the look. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Flower@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago I didn't really care about the look. Then I saw one in the flesh in a car show. The thing just looked strange up close. It was cordoned off too unlike the hundreds of other cars there. I guess they didn't want people touching it because lots of greasy fingers and stainless steel body don't mix well. permalink fedilink source parent [–] davepleasebehave@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago it never had the makings of a varsity athlete permalink fedilink source parent [–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 7 points 2 months ago I saw a concept car and expected to see a radically different version on the road. As a design study, I thought it had potential. permalink fedilink source parent [–] jaygray91@piefed.zip 7 points 2 months ago When the cybertruck was first announced, I actually appreciated how different it looked Yeah, same here. I usually like weird looking forms for ordinary objects. The cybertruck counts. Even disregarding the emotional association to Musk, which is nigh impossible, the engineering of the car makes it suck to hell, because that's all Musk's decision he forced. permalink fedilink source parent [–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (1 child) Indeed. Still shocking he never hired a designer. Even an idiot fraud like Elizabeth Holmes knew to do that. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 months ago Still shocking he never hired a designer Cyber truck designer was Franz von Holzhausen. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 20 points 2 months ago (1 child) You just know this is the one car that Elon designed personally, like that episode of the Simpsons where Homer bankrupts his brothers car company, only real life doesn't actually punish idiocy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] wasabi_noir@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago I’d actually drive a Homer. permalink fedilink source parent [–] Bbbbbbbbbbb@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 child) It looks like something a 6 year old designed on a 1980s PC. It looks like my drawing of a car as a 4 year old brought to reality permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 months ago If only Americans applied this level of critical thought to every pickup truck they love to buy. permalink fedilink source parent [–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago* (9 children) That's quite exactly what they were going for actually. Lo-res graphic to represent hi-tech. Somewhat like military camo is now pixelated for no practical reason. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 months ago (8 children) Just because you don't know why digital camouflage exists doesn't mean it has no practical purpose. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Klear@piefed.world 15 points 2 months ago (4 children) Neither pixellation nor digitization contributes to the camouflaging effect. The pixellated style, however, simplifies design and eases printing on fabric, compared to traditional patterns. While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] fizzle@quokk.au 16 points 2 months ago (2 children) Simplified design and easier printing sounds like a very practical purpose. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (1 child) At the cost of drip? Very much not worth. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Yttra@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago Drip or drown, baby 😎 permalink fedilink source parent [–] call_me_xale@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 months ago That paragraph seems to contradict itself. "ease of printing" is a functional concern, even if it doesn't affect the camo while in use. permalink fedilink source parent [–] tutter@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 2 months ago* Very interesting, but after reading, it specifically states that it's the multi scaling that has a function on the battlefield, which can be implemented through all shapes basically. The 'digital' (square) patterning is most certainly either cost saving measures, fashion, or both. "The pixellated style, however, simplifies design and eases printing on fabric, compared to traditional patterns. While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function.[7]" Now I'm aware you just stated that 'it had a practical purpose' but your tone and framing suggests to me something other than 'its easier and cheaper to manufacture'. permalink fedilink source parent [+] napoleonsdumbcousin@feddit.org 0 points 2 months ago* [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) nah, you're totally off topic. I was responding to looks. sorry for distracting you away from looks by mentioning practicality. on practicality, the reason for the cybertruck panels is they're stainless steel. on looks, you didn't reply. since you avoided that topic, i suspect you're another sheep who jumped on the "ugly" bandwagon and aren't able to say much more than "ugly ugly ugly". no interest. permalink fedilink source parent [–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 5 points 2 months ago I dunno man, I’m pretty sure as a 6 year old I knew how to use the curve / circle tool in DeluxePaint on my Amiga. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] NekoKoneko@lemmy.world 73 points 2 months ago (6 children) I would usually give a lot of credit to someone trying something different, but I'd drive a 1971 Ford Pinto before I ever intentionally get within photographable proximity to a Cybertruck. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 6 child comments replies: [–] Armok_the_bunny@lemmy.world 31 points 2 months ago And you'd be safer for it. permalink fedilink source parent [–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 2 months ago (3 children) The danger of the Pinto was exaggerated. Do a web search for the You're Wrong About episode on the Pinto. The investigative reporting on the Pinto's safety flaw used a demonstration rigged to explode. Other subcompact cars had a similar dangling fuel tank, and the number of actual Pinto explosions in the field was actually rarer than those of its competitors. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago* It was all fueled by a law firm, who picked out Ford because they had the most cash at the time. Same thing with AUDI "sudden acceleration". then again with Toyota "sudden acceleration" , but Toyota had black boxes that proved the car's accelerators were being pressed. Since then, every car company tracks data to prevent lawsuits. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JustEnoughDucks@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago (1 child) And ironically, the danger of teslas is underreported and downplayed. Don't you still burn a lithium-firey death if the electricity goes out during a car fire? There have been many people that have died from that insane intentional design already... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 2 months ago WOW! TIL! permalink fedilink source parent [–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago Super gluing pieces onto the vehicle is certainly something different. But I think there's something different should have a reason behind it. XD permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Armok_the_bunny@lemmy.world 31 points 2 months ago And you'd be safer for it. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 2 months ago (3 children) The danger of the Pinto was exaggerated. Do a web search for the You're Wrong About episode on the Pinto. The investigative reporting on the Pinto's safety flaw used a demonstration rigged to explode. Other subcompact cars had a similar dangling fuel tank, and the number of actual Pinto explosions in the field was actually rarer than those of its competitors. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 3 child comments replies: [–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago* It was all fueled by a law firm, who picked out Ford because they had the most cash at the time. Same thing with AUDI "sudden acceleration". then again with Toyota "sudden acceleration" , but Toyota had black boxes that proved the car's accelerators were being pressed. Since then, every car company tracks data to prevent lawsuits. permalink fedilink source parent [–] JustEnoughDucks@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago (1 child) And ironically, the danger of teslas is underreported and downplayed. Don't you still burn a lithium-firey death if the electricity goes out during a car fire? There have been many people that have died from that insane intentional design already... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 2 months ago WOW! TIL! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 months ago* It was all fueled by a law firm, who picked out Ford because they had the most cash at the time. Same thing with AUDI "sudden acceleration". then again with Toyota "sudden acceleration" , but Toyota had black boxes that proved the car's accelerators were being pressed. Since then, every car company tracks data to prevent lawsuits. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] JustEnoughDucks@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 months ago (1 child) And ironically, the danger of teslas is underreported and downplayed. Don't you still burn a lithium-firey death if the electricity goes out during a car fire? There have been many people that have died from that insane intentional design already... permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 2 months ago WOW! TIL! permalink fedilink source parent
[–] a_non_monotonic_function@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago Super gluing pieces onto the vehicle is certainly something different. But I think there's something different should have a reason behind it. XD permalink fedilink source parent
[–] cadekat@pawb.social 55 points 2 months ago (9 children) When the cybertruck was first announced, I actually appreciated how different it looked, but its performance and association to Musk has entirely ruined any hope of me ever liking a low-poly vehicle ever again. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 36 points 2 months ago (1 child) I thought it would look unique in a geeky way. Instead it looks unique in a Nazi way. That's not my vibe. Killed my enthusiasm for owning something that I knew most people would hate. Also costing twice as much and being a piece of shit. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] jmp242@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago I think it has plenty of reasons to not like it that are completely non political. The other stuff is just icing on the cake. permalink fedilink source parent [–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 17 points 2 months ago (1 child) I dunno, the original Lotus esprit is still pretty cool in my book permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] fizzle@quokk.au 12 points 2 months ago (2 children) I know this sounds really pathetic to say out loud now that it's a confirmed flop, but I never liked the look. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Flower@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago I didn't really care about the look. Then I saw one in the flesh in a car show. The thing just looked strange up close. It was cordoned off too unlike the hundreds of other cars there. I guess they didn't want people touching it because lots of greasy fingers and stainless steel body don't mix well. permalink fedilink source parent [–] davepleasebehave@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago it never had the makings of a varsity athlete permalink fedilink source parent [–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 7 points 2 months ago I saw a concept car and expected to see a radically different version on the road. As a design study, I thought it had potential. permalink fedilink source parent [–] jaygray91@piefed.zip 7 points 2 months ago When the cybertruck was first announced, I actually appreciated how different it looked Yeah, same here. I usually like weird looking forms for ordinary objects. The cybertruck counts. Even disregarding the emotional association to Musk, which is nigh impossible, the engineering of the car makes it suck to hell, because that's all Musk's decision he forced. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] MagicShel@lemmy.zip 36 points 2 months ago (1 child) I thought it would look unique in a geeky way. Instead it looks unique in a Nazi way. That's not my vibe. Killed my enthusiasm for owning something that I knew most people would hate. Also costing twice as much and being a piece of shit. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] jmp242@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago I think it has plenty of reasons to not like it that are completely non political. The other stuff is just icing on the cake. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jmp242@sopuli.xyz 4 points 2 months ago I think it has plenty of reasons to not like it that are completely non political. The other stuff is just icing on the cake. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 17 points 2 months ago (1 child) I dunno, the original Lotus esprit is still pretty cool in my book permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [+] SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[+] SharkWeek@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent
[–] fizzle@quokk.au 12 points 2 months ago (2 children) I know this sounds really pathetic to say out loud now that it's a confirmed flop, but I never liked the look. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] Flower@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago I didn't really care about the look. Then I saw one in the flesh in a car show. The thing just looked strange up close. It was cordoned off too unlike the hundreds of other cars there. I guess they didn't want people touching it because lots of greasy fingers and stainless steel body don't mix well. permalink fedilink source parent [–] davepleasebehave@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago it never had the makings of a varsity athlete permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Flower@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 months ago I didn't really care about the look. Then I saw one in the flesh in a car show. The thing just looked strange up close. It was cordoned off too unlike the hundreds of other cars there. I guess they didn't want people touching it because lots of greasy fingers and stainless steel body don't mix well. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] davepleasebehave@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago it never had the makings of a varsity athlete permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 7 points 2 months ago I saw a concept car and expected to see a radically different version on the road. As a design study, I thought it had potential. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] jaygray91@piefed.zip 7 points 2 months ago When the cybertruck was first announced, I actually appreciated how different it looked Yeah, same here. I usually like weird looking forms for ordinary objects. The cybertruck counts. Even disregarding the emotional association to Musk, which is nigh impossible, the engineering of the car makes it suck to hell, because that's all Musk's decision he forced. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 20 points 2 months ago (1 child) Indeed. Still shocking he never hired a designer. Even an idiot fraud like Elizabeth Holmes knew to do that. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 months ago Still shocking he never hired a designer Cyber truck designer was Franz von Holzhausen. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 months ago Still shocking he never hired a designer Cyber truck designer was Franz von Holzhausen. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 20 points 2 months ago (1 child) You just know this is the one car that Elon designed personally, like that episode of the Simpsons where Homer bankrupts his brothers car company, only real life doesn't actually punish idiocy. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] wasabi_noir@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago I’d actually drive a Homer. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] wasabi_noir@lemmy.zip 4 points 2 months ago I’d actually drive a Homer. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Bbbbbbbbbbb@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago (1 child) It looks like something a 6 year old designed on a 1980s PC. It looks like my drawing of a car as a 4 year old brought to reality permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 months ago If only Americans applied this level of critical thought to every pickup truck they love to buy. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.ca 1 point 2 months ago If only Americans applied this level of critical thought to every pickup truck they love to buy. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago* (9 children) That's quite exactly what they were going for actually. Lo-res graphic to represent hi-tech. Somewhat like military camo is now pixelated for no practical reason. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 9 child comments replies: [–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 months ago (8 children) Just because you don't know why digital camouflage exists doesn't mean it has no practical purpose. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Klear@piefed.world 15 points 2 months ago (4 children) Neither pixellation nor digitization contributes to the camouflaging effect. The pixellated style, however, simplifies design and eases printing on fabric, compared to traditional patterns. While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] fizzle@quokk.au 16 points 2 months ago (2 children) Simplified design and easier printing sounds like a very practical purpose. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (1 child) At the cost of drip? Very much not worth. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Yttra@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago Drip or drown, baby 😎 permalink fedilink source parent [–] call_me_xale@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 months ago That paragraph seems to contradict itself. "ease of printing" is a functional concern, even if it doesn't affect the camo while in use. permalink fedilink source parent [–] tutter@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 2 months ago* Very interesting, but after reading, it specifically states that it's the multi scaling that has a function on the battlefield, which can be implemented through all shapes basically. The 'digital' (square) patterning is most certainly either cost saving measures, fashion, or both. "The pixellated style, however, simplifies design and eases printing on fabric, compared to traditional patterns. While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function.[7]" Now I'm aware you just stated that 'it had a practical purpose' but your tone and framing suggests to me something other than 'its easier and cheaper to manufacture'. permalink fedilink source parent [+] napoleonsdumbcousin@feddit.org 0 points 2 months ago* [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) nah, you're totally off topic. I was responding to looks. sorry for distracting you away from looks by mentioning practicality. on practicality, the reason for the cybertruck panels is they're stainless steel. on looks, you didn't reply. since you avoided that topic, i suspect you're another sheep who jumped on the "ugly" bandwagon and aren't able to say much more than "ugly ugly ugly". no interest. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] darkdemize@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 months ago (8 children) Just because you don't know why digital camouflage exists doesn't mean it has no practical purpose. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 8 child comments replies: [–] Klear@piefed.world 15 points 2 months ago (4 children) Neither pixellation nor digitization contributes to the camouflaging effect. The pixellated style, however, simplifies design and eases printing on fabric, compared to traditional patterns. While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] fizzle@quokk.au 16 points 2 months ago (2 children) Simplified design and easier printing sounds like a very practical purpose. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (1 child) At the cost of drip? Very much not worth. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Yttra@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago Drip or drown, baby 😎 permalink fedilink source parent [–] call_me_xale@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 months ago That paragraph seems to contradict itself. "ease of printing" is a functional concern, even if it doesn't affect the camo while in use. permalink fedilink source parent [–] tutter@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 2 months ago* Very interesting, but after reading, it specifically states that it's the multi scaling that has a function on the battlefield, which can be implemented through all shapes basically. The 'digital' (square) patterning is most certainly either cost saving measures, fashion, or both. "The pixellated style, however, simplifies design and eases printing on fabric, compared to traditional patterns. While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function.[7]" Now I'm aware you just stated that 'it had a practical purpose' but your tone and framing suggests to me something other than 'its easier and cheaper to manufacture'. permalink fedilink source parent [+] napoleonsdumbcousin@feddit.org 0 points 2 months ago* [deleted] permalink fedilink source parent [–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) nah, you're totally off topic. I was responding to looks. sorry for distracting you away from looks by mentioning practicality. on practicality, the reason for the cybertruck panels is they're stainless steel. on looks, you didn't reply. since you avoided that topic, i suspect you're another sheep who jumped on the "ugly" bandwagon and aren't able to say much more than "ugly ugly ugly". no interest. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] Klear@piefed.world 15 points 2 months ago (4 children) Neither pixellation nor digitization contributes to the camouflaging effect. The pixellated style, however, simplifies design and eases printing on fabric, compared to traditional patterns. While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 4 child comments replies: [–] fizzle@quokk.au 16 points 2 months ago (2 children) Simplified design and easier printing sounds like a very practical purpose. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (1 child) At the cost of drip? Very much not worth. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Yttra@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago Drip or drown, baby 😎 permalink fedilink source parent [–] call_me_xale@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 months ago That paragraph seems to contradict itself. "ease of printing" is a functional concern, even if it doesn't affect the camo while in use. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] fizzle@quokk.au 16 points 2 months ago (2 children) Simplified design and easier printing sounds like a very practical purpose. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (1 child) At the cost of drip? Very much not worth. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Yttra@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago Drip or drown, baby 😎 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago (1 child) At the cost of drip? Very much not worth. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 1 child comment replies: [–] Yttra@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago Drip or drown, baby 😎 permalink fedilink source parent
[–] call_me_xale@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 months ago That paragraph seems to contradict itself. "ease of printing" is a functional concern, even if it doesn't affect the camo while in use. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] tutter@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 point 2 months ago* Very interesting, but after reading, it specifically states that it's the multi scaling that has a function on the battlefield, which can be implemented through all shapes basically. The 'digital' (square) patterning is most certainly either cost saving measures, fashion, or both. "The pixellated style, however, simplifies design and eases printing on fabric, compared to traditional patterns. While digital patterns are becoming widespread, critics maintain that the pixellated look is a question of fashion rather than function.[7]" Now I'm aware you just stated that 'it had a practical purpose' but your tone and framing suggests to me something other than 'its easier and cheaper to manufacture'. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] betanumerus@lemmy.ca -1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) nah, you're totally off topic. I was responding to looks. sorry for distracting you away from looks by mentioning practicality. on practicality, the reason for the cybertruck panels is they're stainless steel. on looks, you didn't reply. since you avoided that topic, i suspect you're another sheep who jumped on the "ugly" bandwagon and aren't able to say much more than "ugly ugly ugly". no interest. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] sparky@lemmy.federate.cc 5 points 2 months ago I dunno man, I’m pretty sure as a 6 year old I knew how to use the curve / circle tool in DeluxePaint on my Amiga. permalink fedilink source parent