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[–] jerkface -1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

I mean we know that it is harmful because we observe harm being done to people. It's not some kind of theoretical risk, or even a statistical risk like getting hit by a car. It's not risk, it's harm.

If you have information that technology has changed in the last few years to address the harm, I'd be interested if you shared it.

[–] saigot 10 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Just so we are on the same page, could you share an example of this harm being observed?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

HP has lower profits!

[–] k0e3 3 points 4 days ago

Are you suggesting there are people who die each year as a direct result of having a laser printer in their homes? If so, is there a source?

I'm curious because the person you're responding to seems to be aware that the risk (harm) is real, but negligible. You seem to suggest the harm is so bad and unavoidable that it's not worth buying a laser printer.