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Originally Posted by Maynard
Granted that there are soem clear cases of lemming-like overcloseness here; but I think some of you are way too rigid and rule-governed. The goal is no door dings, not a sense of isolated superiority. Think tactically about how to get a spot that you are unlikely to be doored EVEN IF the lot fills up. So that open spot next to the 4 series (next to the other pillar) is near perfect to me. Car guy on one side who left enoguht room he probably can't hit my car if I do the same, and pillar on the other side. A nice car already in a spot is better than an open spot where you could get stuck with one of those idiots in the other pics, who chooses to park over the line on you. Ditto for the guy's wifey park job - is he going to door her car? No. So leave more room on the other side for the random asshat to be sloppy.
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I don't think it's about isolated superiority... it's about an empty parking lot providing opportunity to spread out a bit. It's like an empty bus and the person who boards it sits in the seat right next to you. Totally understandable if the bus is full... but if it's empty, I'd prefer to take that opportunity for a bit of personal space.
As for my wife parking next to me, that was a joke. Obviously I didn't mind it... just figured the irony was funny given that I started this thread.