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The forum discussion centers around the blog post "Servo-Constraints in Mechanics" by Greg Bernhardt. Participants highlight the need for clearer language and corrections in the article, specifically addressing typos such as "pendulum started" instead of "pendulum stated." The discussion raises critical questions about the definition and implications of servo constraints, particularly their historical context and relevance since 1922. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the necessity for the article to articulate the problems that servo constraints address.

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Greg Bernhardt submitted a new blog post

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The article would be easier to read if the type was darker.
 
Fix typo: "pendulum started" instead of "pendulum stated" ?
 
Stephen Tashi said:
Fix typo: "pendulum started" instead of "pendulum stated" ?
Thank you, there must be "pendulum is placed" ,i do not know how to fix it
 
it is very interesting, but its value is negative, because it does not state the problem to solve, meaning what are servo constraints? what "problem" did it solved (back in 1922)?
or maybe this is an article directed to whom ever knows the THING and not layman, if so...apologies.
 

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