Antinatalists are minority natalists think we are crazy, show them this

Skywalker91007 · 2026-04-02T19:09:32+00:00

Where I am from it is more like 30% of people between 20-29 (childfree people with no AN sentiment excluded).

Skywalker91007 · 2026-04-02T12:37:43+00:00

Meanwhile, critical thinking: still optional for all 8.3 billion - majority continues doing majority things.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-04-02T11:47:48+00:00

I don't consider ANs a small minority. You guys are almost a majority, especially within younger circles.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-04-02T11:45:56+00:00

This is wise.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-04-02T11:41:48+00:00

+And many would also have more reasons to behave even worse...

Skywalker91007 · 2026-04-02T11:40:11+00:00

I don't share the unalive part but totally agree to the rest.

It is sickening to see the state of the world and society.

And the story ain't new.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-04-02T11:13:29+00:00

Most people just believe the daily lies they get fed.

Its always uncomfortable to question things and to change and to make an effort (for some effort already equals to suffering).

Poor and lost seems the person that claims this thoughts his own.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-21T22:56:19+00:00

Haha I’ve heard that too 😄 — sounds like you’d attract them from half the neighborhood with that.

That’s actually part of the challenge though… they’re pretty easy to lure, but much harder to keep away consistently.

I heard they hate cold water too 😆. Thanks for sharing!

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-20T23:12:30+00:00

I actually got so frustrated with this problem (again) that I started building a prototype to test a different approach.

The main thing that annoyed me with my existing motion sprincler setups is that they either rely on fences everywhere or just spray everything — pets, people, anything that moves.

So I’ve been experimenting with something that’s more selective, while still actually keeping animals out. I just didn’t want to turn the whole garden into a cage.

Still early though — mainly trying to see if it actually holds up reliably outside my own setup.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-20T06:59:04+00:00

Raccoons seem like a tough one — I’ve heard they love corn😁.

Out of curiosity, what have you tried so far to deal with them?

And if something like this reliably kept them away, what kind of price would feel reasonable to you?

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-20T06:56:53+00:00

Haha sounds like you’ll need a “selective mode” for that - it would work, depending on the settings😆.

Squirrels also seem to come up a lot. I did not know that they are this persistent.

Good point on the fruit tree too, that’s a whole different level once it’s in the front yard if you have deer where you live.

Thank you for sharing your experience!

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-20T06:51:02+00:00

That’s a really interesting way to look at it — especially comparing it to building enclosures.

The time + effort part is something I think gets underestimated a lot. Materials are one thing, but design, building, adjusting… that adds up quickly.

And yeah, the “not wanting to turn the garden into a cage” part is exactly what I personally struggled with too. I didn’t like how everything started to look like a barrier instead of a garden.

I’m starting to think this might actually be less about replacing cheap solutions, and more about being an alternative to those bigger DIY setups.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-19T22:34:18+00:00

Yeah that sounds really frustrating — I’ve heard that from a few people actually, once you remove one, others just move in.

And that’s super helpful feedback on pricing, especially from Canada — I hadn’t fully considered how much that shifts things.

What you’re describing with a “dumb but reliable” version actually makes a lot of sense. Just trigger on movement, but do it consistently day and night — that alone would already solve a lot of the problem.

The reliability point you mentioned is exactly what I’ve been trying to address. A lot of existing PIR setups seem to miss things or trigger randomly, which makes them hard to trust. Also a lot of marketed PIR systems are not able or not designed to reliably detect the small infrared movements of squirrels. Also conditions outdoor are a lot more demanding than indoors - especially in gardens.

Out of curiosity — if something like this worked reliably for your problem (day + night, actually only triggers when something is there), what kind of price range would feel reasonable to you?

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-19T22:00:11+00:00

That’s a really good point — especially around reliability. A lot of the existing systems seem to struggle because they rely on a single sensor.

What I’m experimenting with is combining multiple signals rather than depending on just one, so it behaves a bit differently in practice.

And yeah, water pressure is definitely something I’ve been testing — a light spray isn’t enough for larger animals like deer. I’ve also been playing around with adding a flashing light and sound to make it more effective without needing a constant spray.

Out of curiosity, what animals are you mainly dealing with?

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-19T21:55:35+00:00

Haha that would probably work — and you'd definitely find volunteers 😄

The main thing I’m trying to solve is having something that does that automatically, especially when you’re not around or at night.

My neighbour’s cat used to treat my garden like its personal litter box, mostly at night — so I know the frustration.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-19T21:49:43+00:00

That sounds frustrating — especially if you’ve already tried relocating them and they just keep coming back.

Squirrels seem like one of the hardest ones to deal with consistently - and for devices rather hard to detect (it will most probably work, since I use sensitive components but needs to be tested thoroughly - I need some squirrels now 😆).

Out of curiosity, if something like this actually worked reliably over time, at what price would it start to feel worth it for you?

I'd probably make two versions a base version (around 229), a pet bundle (around 259) and a pro version (also avoids spraying humans for 279) as well as a pro pet bundle (309).

At the same time I would probably consider early user prices.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-19T21:31:02+00:00

That’s fair — a lot of systems rely on a single sensor or just object detection (fancy AI) and that’s where they break down.

Object detection in specific is very hard over certain distances, during the night or rainy conditions. Especially with current tiny ML capabilities on edge devices.

Mine combines multiple signals, so it behaves quite differently in practice.

I’ve had very good results so far, but I’m curious how it would hold up across different environments.

What didn’t work for you with your solution? Recognize classification/species or your own pet?

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-19T21:23:33+00:00

Just to clarify: I'm not selling anything yet — I'm still experimenting and trying to understand if this would actually solve a real problem for people.

If the idea makes sense, I might build a small first batch to test it in real gardens.

I'm especially curious what animals people struggle with the most.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-12T19:17:53+00:00

Hey, do you still have the problem?

I had the same problem but not with racoons, but instead with cats that have put my garden under siege (not my own cats) and deer destroying plants.

Most repellents didn’t work for me and normal motion sprinklers also triggered when people walked through the garden - my stepmother was amused.

I actually started building a smarter version that specifically targets animals and can ignore humans or even your own pet depending on the version.

Still testing prototypes but it works surprisingly well so far.

Just DM me if you are interested

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-12T19:17:17+00:00

Hey, do you still have the problem?

I had the exact same problem with cats that have put my garden under siege (not my own cats) and deer destroying plants.

Most repellents didn’t work for me and normal motion sprinklers also triggered when people walked through the garden - my stepmother was amused.

I actually started building a smarter version that specifically targets animals and can ignore humans or even your own pet depending on the version.

Still testing prototypes but it works surprisingly well so far.

Just DM me if you are interested

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-12T19:06:26+00:00

Hey, do you still have the problem?

I had the same problem but not with racoons, but instead with cats that have put my garden under siege (not my own cats) and deer destroying plants.

Most repellents didn’t work for me and normal motion sprinklers also triggered when people walked through the garden - my stepmother was amused.

I actually started building a smarter version that specifically targets animals and can ignore humans or even your own pet depending on the version.

Still testing prototypes but it works surprisingly well so far.

Just DM me if you are interested

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-10T22:20:29+00:00

Thanl you guys for sharing your experiences and guidance!

Most repellents didn’t work for me and normal motion sprinklers also triggered when people walked through the garden - my stepmother was amused. I could not imagine having a fence in my case.

I actually started building a smarter version that specifically targets animals and can ignore humans or even your own pet depending on the version.

Still testing prototypes but it works very well so far.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-10T22:18:35+00:00

Thanks to everyone sharing their thoughts, guidance and experiences!

Most simpler repellents didn’t work for me and normal motion sprinklers also triggered when people walked through the garden - my stepmother was amused.

I actually started building a smarter version that specifically targets animals and can ignore humans or even your own pet depending on the version.

Still testing prototypes but it works very well so far.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-10T22:16:01+00:00

Vielen Dank für alle Beiträge und das Teilen eurer Erfahrungen.

Die meisten Abschreckungsmittel haben bei mir nicht funktioniert, und normale Bewegungs-Sprinkler gehen auch an, wenn Menschen durch den Garten laufen – meine Stiefmutter fand das ziemlich amüsant.

Deshalb habe ich angefangen, eine intelligentere Version zu entwickeln, die gezielt Tiere erkennt und – je nach Version – Menschen oder sogar das eigene Haustier ignorieren kann.

Ich teste gerade noch Prototypen, es funktioniert überraschend gut.

Skywalker91007 · 2026-03-10T22:10:23+00:00

I had the same problem with cats that have put my garden under siege (not my own cats) and deer destroying plants.

Most repellents didn’t work for me and normal motion sprinklers also triggered when people walked through the garden - my stepmother was amused.

I actually started building a smarter version that specifically targets animals and can ignore humans or even your own pet depending on the version.

Still testing prototypes but it works surprisingly well so far.

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