It can be hard for a blogger to interact with readers - generating comments and feedback and such like. One thing that Made By Monkeys can be proud of - even if we say it ourselves! - is the hundreds of comments we have received. Sometimes these may generate more heat than light, but all are welcome.Reviewing through the blog's comments, across the last year, some posts have certainly generated a sizeable response. How about this as a Top Five for provocative posts?
1. What's Wrong With Lithium-Ion Batteries? (26 comments)
A question prompted by a spate of product advisories and recalls of the technology over the past two years.
2. Switch Failure in Maytag Fridge Causes Kitchen Mayhem (12 comments)
A failed override switch in a Maytag refrigerator brings a whole new meaning to the term "automatic ice dispenser".
3. Shady Installation of a Solar-Powered Parking Meter (9 comments)
A reader spots a heavily shaded, solar-powered parking meter in Bargates Car park, High Street, Burton upon Trent.
4. Xbox Faults Cost Microsoft (6 comments)
Microsoft is taking a $1bn hit to fix Xbox 360's, due to residual hardware faults...
5. User Interfaces From Hell - Part II (4 comments)
An extremely complex GUI and instructions not included...
A big thank you to all those that shared their thoughts! Keep 'em coming.
In particular, don't be shy in sharing examples of 'good ideas, bad execution'. Let us know any Made By Monkey spots - How to Submit Your Lousy Designs to Made by Monkeys
A reader spots a heavily shaded, solar-powered parking meter in Bargates Car park, High Street, Burton upon Trent.
4. Xbox Faults Cost Microsoft (6 comments)
Microsoft is taking a $1bn hit to fix Xbox 360's, due to residual hardware faults...
5. User Interfaces From Hell - Part II (4 comments)
An extremely complex GUI and instructions not included...
A big thank you to all those that shared their thoughts! Keep 'em coming.
In particular, don't be shy in sharing examples of 'good ideas, bad execution'. Let us know any Made By Monkey spots - How to Submit Your Lousy Designs to Made by Monkeys
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