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donsterkay t1_iy2h2wu wrote

When was the last time you even saw a floppy disc? Its still the "Save" icon in most programs. Some users have NEVER seen or used one.

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ikingrpg OP t1_iy2j8jg wrote

That's a good point, it's the same with a lot of digital icons like the phone icon or camera icon.

I think the effect that you pointed out will happen for electric cars, people will still use terms like "start the car" "gas pedal" "gear shifter", but I think that fake car engine sounds will die out because most people just don't care.

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_KONKOLA_ t1_iy2xd8q wrote

I constantly point out to my gf how fudged up it is that we are just expected to coexist with the noise pollution of cars. Studies have shown its negative effect on stress in people and animals.

Wish we had it like many European countries ☹️

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GoldenLiar2 t1_iy2yw0l wrote

European here, I drive a Dodge Challenger with a big 5.7 liter V8. Also removed some of the mufflers so it's louder.

It's glorious and big loud engines make life worth living.

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4x4is16Legs t1_iy340xl wrote

> Also removed some of the mufflers so it's louder.

Ugh.

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GoldenLiar2 t1_iy38f00 wrote

It just sounds great. I'm legitimately not doing it to be an asshole, it's just a great sound and I enjoy it. Makes driving a lot more fun without going fast/doing dumb stuff.

The way I see it, it makes my car more efficient at turning fuel into fun.

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donsterkay t1_iy4wj8c wrote

Put a mic my your STOCK exhaust and get an amp and some headphones so the rest of us don't have to deal with your childish self centered behavior.

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donsterkay t1_iy4wsxg wrote

"I'm legitimately not doing it" NO its illegal (though seldom enforced due to police priorities).

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GoldenLiar2 t1_iy4xz1x wrote

You have no idea where I live, what the laws in my jurisdiction are, or anything like that.

Even if it was, I'd be willing to pay the fines.

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donsterkay t1_iy4yisa wrote

Spoken like a true anti-social asshole.

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GoldenLiar2 t1_iy4yvn4 wrote

revs, does a burnout, drives away in a cloud of smoke

Have a good one pal!

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donsterkay t1_iy52mmk wrote

GoldenLiar2 (name fits) Crashes into a store front and then blames someone else.

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donsterkay t1_iy4wdq6 wrote

So you think being an asshole makes life worth living? What a shitty life you lead.

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GoldenLiar2 t1_iy4y281 wrote

Why does driving a loud car make me an asshole?

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donsterkay t1_iy4yf8d wrote

If you are truly that stupid, explaining it to you would be a waste of time.

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ThatsItForTheOther t1_iy62xm8 wrote

Because other people that aren’t you have to hear it. Noise pollution is real and constant obnoxious loud noises might make you happy but for everyone around you they’re annoying as hell

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GoldenLiar2 t1_iy81h0n wrote

The fact that my car gets loud doesn't mean my car is loud at all times, and it doesn't mean it has to be loud in highly populated areas. I drive at night, on backroads, etc.

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Youpunyhumans t1_iy3gh07 wrote

Fake engine sounds in electric cars have a purpose, its so you can hear the car coming when its going slow (I think its less than 40 or 50kph). If the car is going faster the tires make enough noise.

They had to add the noise makers in because people were getting hit. I remember when my step mom had to take her then new electric car in to get it installed.

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