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[deleted] t1_jb09ogq wrote

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chairoinu t1_jb0hnog wrote

Yeah as a teacher with 2 of those in my classroom, can confirm no one wants to sit in that chair

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[deleted] t1_jb0o19w wrote

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Decimator714 t1_jb0vy6w wrote

Because plastic sucks and it's going to be the next lead.

Not only that, but most dislike new technology due to intentionally inhibiting repair in it's design. Arguably they aren't intentionally sabotaging repair, but instead they are not thinking about repair as a priority as they used to in the past.

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CressiDuh1152 t1_jb2xly0 wrote

Half the time people clinging to this also refuse to learn the repair methods for modern items.

Especially cars.

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Fromanderson t1_jb3f1xp wrote

Planned obsolescence is a thing.

I own an old cabover truck from the 60s. While finding certain parts is challenging these days everything on it is serviceable. Even after owning it nearly 5 years I'm still finding lubrication points I hadn't noticed before. Even the shafts that operate the cams for the air brakes have grease fittings.

By comparison some of our newer company trucks have the brake rotors on the inside of the axle flange. Every time the rotors have to come off , the axles have to come out of the differential. That means new axle seals, diff gasket and gear oil are required for a brake job.

Seriously, all they had to do was make the axle slightly shorter and put the rotor on the outside, like every other manufacturer has done for decades.

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Decimator714 t1_jb43ojf wrote

WOW now that is something. Stuff like that is exactly why I enjoy working on my own cars, but would absolutely never consider becoming a mechanic.

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avitar35 t1_jb1122b wrote

It’s not that it’s better, but it lasts longer - which is the entire point of this subreddit. I agree they’re not super comfy but comfort isn’t why we’re here

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2OOOand18 t1_jb1qpzu wrote

To be fair, the plastic chairs are likely more durable than these wooden ones.

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avitar35 t1_jb1wcmn wrote

Plastics will crack with time I’d go for a wooden chair rather than a plastic one if I was thinking about longevity.

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PRSArchon t1_jb1rbw4 wrote

Ah i forgot this is the “Buy Shit Stuff For Life” sub /s

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FerdinandRusdelton t1_jb1e4kn wrote

I completely disagree. I had terrible posture in my school chairs because my tailbone wanted to slip forward on the indented plastic. Thus, I put a ton of pressure on my tailbone and always had pain. Old wooden chairs typically align your spine better since they have flat bottoms. I always favor my antique rocking chair over my couch, simply because it fits the shape of my body better.

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nhgeek2004 t1_jb0k9fr wrote

I have a dining set with nice wooden chairs (no cushions). They are very comfortable. It is possible, but probably not on a school budget.

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