cichli
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Comment · 10 years ago
"Nobody becomes a drug addict by accident."
If I choose to take drugs without the intention of becoming addicted, and I become addicted, then yes, I became addicted by accident. Even if I was aware of the risks of becoming addicted.
Much like how if I decide to drive my car without the intention of hitting anyone, then if I hit someone, it is deemed an accident. Even if I was aware of the risks of hitting someone with my car.
Comment · 11 years ago
syntax-quote can cause this:
> (type `(1))
clojure.lang.PersistentList
> (type `(1 2))
clojure.lang.Cons
> (list? `(1 2))
false
Comment · 11 years ago
It's decided in the Sale of Goods Act (1979), see http://www.parliament.uk/briefing-papers/sn02239.pdf
This is also described on Apple's website at http://www.apple.com/uk/legal/statutory-warranty/