And this is why Admirals never bother to lock their doors when it comes time for private secretary time. It does nothing.

Emerald_Acid said:

And this is why Admirals never bother to lock their doors when it comes time for private secretary time. It does nothing.

Sure it does: It tells people you don't WANT them entering. Just like a sock on the door won't physically stop people from entering, but it sends a message that people will generally respect outside of extreme cases.

NWSiaCB said:

Sure it does: It tells people you don't WANT them entering. Just like a sock on the door won't physically stop people from entering, but it sends a message that people will generally respect outside of extreme cases.

If shipgirl wants in, shipgirl gets in.

Emerald_Acid said:

If shipgirl wants in, shipgirl gets in.

Which is why you make them not want to... and also charge them for door repairs.

NWSiaCB said:

Sure it does: It tells people you don't WANT them entering. Just like a sock on the door won't physically stop people from entering, but it sends a message that people will generally respect outside of extreme cases.

It tells them there's something to see inside

NWSiaCB said:

Wouldn't matter if they want in anyway. And all of those expense fixing the door is covered by government's money anyway, doesn't mean much.

Unless you give them clear enough a message, they will come in anyway.