Capitalism has convinced people that new always equals “better” so if you want to rebel against Capitalism start to recognize that “new” is often just a way to extract more money from you.
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@rasterweb we have an "old" washing machine that I have repaired numerous times. Each time we discuss getting a new one, but I know how to diagnose, disassemble, and repair this one. Replacement parts are still available. I have not heard good things about new ones.
@jasoncoon @rasterweb I have a similar story with our dishwasher! I was very surprised how easy it was to get all kinds of replacement parts for this machine that’s older than 10 years now.
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Capitalism has convinced people that new always equals “better” so if you want to rebel against Capitalism start to recognize that “new” is often just a way to extract more money from you.
Existing (or “old”) things can be functional and beautiful, and often easier to repair.
The word “old” should not be an insult. Not to things or to people.
@rasterweb Yup. How I hate Apple in this regard. I mean, iPhone 17? Really? Just milking a gullible status-obsessed audience in my view.
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Capitalism has convinced people that new always equals “better” so if you want to rebel against Capitalism start to recognize that “new” is often just a way to extract more money from you.
Existing (or “old”) things can be functional and beautiful, and often easier to repair.
The word “old” should not be an insult. Not to things or to people.
@rasterweb As an almost 60 yr old, I approve this message.
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@farah @hellomiakoda It happens so many times. I am one of those people who drives the speed limit and people just do not like that.
I had one car-brained person tell me I am probably making the roads *more* dangerous because I enrage other drivers who want to go faster... Sigh.
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Capitalism has convinced people that new always equals “better” so if you want to rebel against Capitalism start to recognize that “new” is often just a way to extract more money from you.
Existing (or “old”) things can be functional and beautiful, and often easier to repair.
The word “old” should not be an insult. Not to things or to people.
@rasterweb trees grow stronger and more beautiful as they age
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@farah @hellomiakoda It happens so many times. I am one of those people who drives the speed limit and people just do not like that.
I had one car-brained person tell me I am probably making the roads *more* dangerous because I enrage other drivers who want to go faster... Sigh.
@rasterweb @hellomiakoda Omg I was told the exact same thing! I said - bruh I’m not responsible for people’s emotions!!
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@rasterweb we have an "old" washing machine that I have repaired numerous times. Each time we discuss getting a new one, but I know how to diagnose, disassemble, and repair this one. Replacement parts are still available. I have not heard good things about new ones.
@jasoncoon @rasterweb I continue driving my ancient ford. I'm not really a mechanic, and its pretty reliable, but the last time it broke down I was able to diagnose it and replace the alternator for ~$100.
Modern cars scare me, when I pop my hood I can actually see the stuff and how its connected!
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Capitalism has convinced people that new always equals “better” so if you want to rebel against Capitalism start to recognize that “new” is often just a way to extract more money from you.
Existing (or “old”) things can be functional and beautiful, and often easier to repair.
The word “old” should not be an insult. Not to things or to people.
@rasterweb @kboyd Can confirm.
I'm still driving a 1999 Jeep Wrangler I bought new, a 2003 Honda S2000 I bought new, and a 2012 Ford F350 I bought used in 2015. Buy good stuff and take care of it and it should serve you forever. (But I sure do wish the Jeep had Bluetooth. 🤪)
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@rasterweb @kboyd Can confirm.
I'm still driving a 1999 Jeep Wrangler I bought new, a 2003 Honda S2000 I bought new, and a 2012 Ford F350 I bought used in 2015. Buy good stuff and take care of it and it should serve you forever. (But I sure do wish the Jeep had Bluetooth. 🤪)
@mlanger @rasterweb my mazda doesn't have BT, so I got a portable BT speaker and use that instead. Not a perfect solution. But it does work.
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@jasoncoon @rasterweb The place I live at has "new" washer and dryer. OMFG I HATE THAT FUCKING WASHER AND DRYER! All it does is bitch! ...and I have a deep seething resentment for that little fucking song it sings! It's like it's mocking me for having to deal with it failing to drain! ...and why TF do newer washers stink so damn bad?! I had an old top loader in my 20s, that I never remembered to clean. It never stank. This thing gets cleaned, still makes me gag.
@hellomiakoda @jasoncoon @rasterweb
The one we have had a really annoying tune. If you can find the manual online, there's often a way given to switch off the sounds.
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@rasterweb @kboyd Can confirm.
I'm still driving a 1999 Jeep Wrangler I bought new, a 2003 Honda S2000 I bought new, and a 2012 Ford F350 I bought used in 2015. Buy good stuff and take care of it and it should serve you forever. (But I sure do wish the Jeep had Bluetooth. 🤪)
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@rasterweb we have an "old" washing machine that I have repaired numerous times. Each time we discuss getting a new one, but I know how to diagnose, disassemble, and repair this one. Replacement parts are still available. I have not heard good things about new ones.
@jasoncoon @rasterweb We have a gas heater in our house that was built and installed in the 1970s. It's not as efficient as newer ones, but at least it was built to last!
I plan to hang onto it until we can get a solar installation. The kitchen has already been converted to all-electric.
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