Comment on Arguing for the car as a good method of transportation is like arguing that having personal diesel generator to power you home is a good idea

• JustJack23@slrpnk.net ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  Like what?

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  • magic_lobster_party@fedia.io ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Easier to buy second hand furniture with a car. That option is pretty much off limits for me.

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    • birdwing@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Counterpoint: a trailer ✨

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      • masterspace@lemmy.ca ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Not a counterpoint. I bought a bike trailer and it’s far less useful for transport:

        a) tippiness / base size: you cannot take any reasonable sized furniture in it, and absolutely nothing tall or top heavy.

        b) lack of cover: you cannot transport anything unless the weather is perfect

        c) lack of suspension: cars come with massive cushy suspension systems that prevent things from bouncing and breaking. This is also the main factor that limits biking home with groceries like eggs.

        Again, I own a bike trailer, it’s mostly used for taking my hockey equipment to close games, it is not the same thing as a car and once you try and make it match the features of a car, you end up with 30 Rock Microwave / Pontiac Aztec situation.

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      • Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe ⁨10⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Lol, let’s see you move anything more than small items with a bike trailer.

        As the kids like to day, “touch grass”.

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    • JustJack23@slrpnk.net ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      Except if your car is too small for them, and also how often does this happen and why not use a rental,

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      • magic_lobster_party@fedia.io ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        I don’t even have a drivers license

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      • falseWhite@programming.dev ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Buying second hand furniture he must be really rich to rent a car.

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