Motherhood?

There have been radio amateurs for over 100 years.

Like many things today, I can understand why somethings are done - to protect people - yet often the unintended consequences make things worse, not better. 

Take for example the EU rules on data protection. Now most web pages have a pop-up about cookies. Most people either just say "yes" without reading or use a pop-up blocker so the message never appears. Most find these very annoying! The intention was good, but in reality by not reading the small print we could be accepting all sorts of rubbish!

It is a bit like the recent licence changes to protect the general public from harmful EMF. Yes, of course, this is admirable, but how have we managed for over 100 years?

I am not sure what the answer is. What is missing is common sense. 

Before agreeing to any changes, think of the unintended consequences. If overall things could be more harmful, think again. We seem to be moving ever more in a more stupid direction.