I don't really have a position on the issue one way or the other, but it is insane how quickly this somewhat small issue (compared to stuff that everyone has been talking about for decades, like abortion) became part of the culture war, I already see "come and take it" memes being made.

  • ssjmarx [he/him]
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    2 years ago

    Electric stoves are just so much better. I can accept that when they were new they were bad, but a modern one gets just as hot as a gas stove more cheaply and is way easier to clean.

    • SpaceCosmonotkey [none/use name]
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      2 years ago

      But it heats up then stops then heats, providing inconsistent heat. Gas provides consistent heat, much better for cooking

      • ssjmarx [he/him]
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        2 years ago

        It doesn't matter how the energy is being generated by the stove, what matters is the temperature of your pot/pan, which goes up and down smoothly regardless of what the stove is doing.

      • infuziSporg [e/em/eir]
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        2 years ago

        You know what provides even more consistent heat?

        https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/07/cooking-pot-insulation-key-to-sustainable-cooking.html

    • Frank [he/him, he/him]
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      2 years ago

      They're better at not using gas and that's about it.

      Source: I have one. Sucks.

      • supdog [e/em/eir,ey/em]
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        2 years ago

        this makes literally zero sense to me. I even have a 20 year old GE Spectra and it makes zero sense to me.

        I can't light a cigarette on my range but whatevs.

        I understand and agree that it's slower to heat up. Know what I do? Turn it on high.