Calling it a "nightmare" over three days of thermostat setup seems a bit much.

Wait, what if some people just don't learn from small stuff? Like the lesson isn't scary because the consequence is tiny, so they brush it off. They only really pay attention when things blow up big and scary. It's not about the lesson itself, it's about how hard someone's head is. Some folks need the full crash to finally get it.

Nah, people just chuck dice without thinking.

Last Tuesday, I watched a delicate wire twist crack right before soldering, all because I skipped the anneal. It was so frustrating, lol. @fiona_garcia is totally right about copper needing those breaks, I see the same with silver now. I anneal after every two or three bends, even on the smallest pieces. It adds a bit of time, but nothing beats the relief when a project finishes without splits. That cracked bracket lesson is real, and I'm not taking chances anymore.

Seattle barber taught my buddy how to tie a tie.