On: Ask HN: Why are toggle switches replacing checkboxes? Isn't on/off less obvious?

[jonwinstanley]

Unless you have two switches for the same light so the on position depends on what position the other switch is in too

[gpderetta → jonwinstanley]

luckily all light switches have a light indicator show the current status.

[jameshart → gpderetta]

Except when the bulb has gone. Which is the one time you really want to be sure the power is off.

[gpderetta → jameshart]

In that case removing the broken bulb and sticking your fingers on the metal bits also works.

[jonsen → jonwinstanley]

Both switches should be turned 90 degrees and move horizontally.

[jonwinstanley → jonsen]

Hahaha yes!

[TacticalCoder → jonwinstanley]

Yup I've got some like these in the house here.