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Daily random thread: almost almost the weekend edition (June 15, 2023) (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by Baku@sh.itjust.works to c/melbourne@aussie.zone

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[–] the_procrastinata@aussie.zone 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’m sure this is purely anecdotal, but has anyone else observed higher rates of cars backing into parking spots? I feel like it didn’t used to be a thing, and now I see it like twice a day.

[–] DirigibleProtein@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

I’m noticing a growing trend of people backing in, right up to the line, or over, then complaining that they can’t get the back open to put their groceries in. Um, you saw my car there when you parked, you have a reversing camera, you chose to park an inch from my car, how is this my problem?

[–] Restup@aussie.zone 1 points 1 year ago

I'm guessing it's easier on modern cars with