[jauntywundrkind]

I struggle with it already. It hurts seeing it.

And I live in such a lovely city. I can bike anywhere so quickly, so easily. Scooters & micromobility are abundant. But so many people (so many roommates over time) make a habit of ordering delivery, on such a regular basis. It's unfathomable to me: both the negative impact in general, and particularly here where it's so close & pleasant to go walk or bike around. It's such a huge expense to the world, and such a great enriching activity, getting a little walkabout.

[ghaff]

Not everyone bikes or uses scooters. I don't. But, if I'm in a city, I'll certainly walk someplace rather than getting a food delivery which I haven't had since... I really couldn't tell you when.

[true_religion]

When I was in the city, I'd order delivery from the restaurants on our street. The waiter would just walk up, and hand the food to me.

Delivery apps just made people get food from a larger variety of places. Before them, you'd order from the pizzaria that's on the route home, and pick up up before jumping back on the subway. Or you'd eat at the diner on your block.

[ghaff]

Which sounds... fine.

[hef19898]

But anonymous "brand" kitchens in some industrial corner of town are so much better compared to the family owned place around the corner... /s