The job of the uptime numbers are to look good (and sometimes to meet contractual obligations), more context doesn't make them sound better. Not being understood in layman's terms is a feature.
These companies are happy that you don't know the difference between 99%, 99.9%, and 99.99% and that you think they all sound pretty good.
micromacrofoot · · focus · HN ↗
These companies are happy that you don't know the difference between 99%, 99.9%, and 99.99% and that you think they all sound pretty good.