Frame snaps are rare if you take care of your bike. Was the frame old or damaged before the ride? Most descents don't end in disaster like that. Sounds like user error or poor maintenance to me. These stories get exaggerated all the time. Honestly, it's probably not as serious as people make it out to be.

Yeah the "ghosts sharing a copy machine" feeling is the worst. I mean that's not distance, it's just awkward.

Damn, @the_elliot, I used to think they were fine but you're totally right.

Three jobs ago? You remembered his walk?

My Dell T3600 BIOS update froze for three hours last month. Just sat there staring at a blank screen with the power light blinking.