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I'm Mike Pope. I live in Seattle. I was a technical writer and editor for over 40 years, now retired. I'm interested in language, software, writing, editing, music, movies, books, travel, cats.

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First entry - 6/27/2003
Most recent entry - 6/27/2026

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  05:57 PM

Son Z and I got some new grips for the motorcycle handlebars. The instructions for the grips came with this helpful caution:


I can't imagine the steps that led to the company deciding to add this cautionary note to the instructions. I keep coming back to this:
Hello? Plastiche Cassano Handgrip company? I crashed my bike, and in spite of having your handgrips on my handlebars, I was injured. You will be hearing from my lawyer!
More dubious guidance: 1, 2, 3, 4.

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