So I made a passing comment of “it’s almost like private car ownership is a really inefficient use of space and resources” the other day, which I didn’t really pay much mind to. But all the replies were either explaining the concept of public transportation as if I don’t know that’s the solution to private car dependence (not in a constructive way adding to my comment or anything, I got the sense that they were trying to explain the concept to me) and someone even basically said “well I’m sure you think urban sprawl is an efficient use of space then.”
Are the “normies” this oblivious to how anti-car sentiments work? Do they think we’re against the concept of a metal thing with four wheels and not its effects on urban development and society? Why the hell would I be against public transit or pro urban sprawl if I hate cars? Cities before cars were invented had public transit and were tightly packed and walkable. You don’t think I support that?
There’s like 7 billion more people now than when cats were invented.
I don’t know what other comments you’re talking about, but this seems like an application of the toddler rule. I can’t find it, but there was a great tumblr thread about this. You’ll never be able to prevent nay-sayers and people second guessing what you post by covering all those bases in your post or comment.
Some toddler is still going to point out that your comments about the grass being green doesn’t account for bark being brown.
You just gotta pat them on the head and be kind. Eventually they’ll grow up.
And yes, I left it there on purpose.