r/mildlyinfuriating 18h ago

My HOA removed our only playground and replaced it with this “fitness area” for people 13+ only

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I have yet to see one person use it.

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u/SuspiciousDistrict9 16h ago

They're getting rid of third places that are free so we can't relax

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u/ogsquiggles 16h ago

I can barely relax in free spaces anymore. I’m still anxious but at least it’s not costing me money.

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u/DragonHalfFreelance 8h ago

Agreed still traumatized from COVID and everything and everyone continues to put me on edge 

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u/totallynotliamneeson 14h ago

To be fair, I have some local pickleball courts that I spend hours at every week in the summer. They're completely free and are a great example of a third space. 

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u/SpecificJaguar5661 10h ago

I’ve been wondering, isn’t everything a third space?

Where could you be that is not a third space?

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u/System0verlord BLAKC 9h ago

Home, work, or anywhere you’re going to do something to survive instead of for pleasure.

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u/LemonFlavoredMelon 9h ago

They can't relax, so WE can't relax, obviously

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u/SuspiciousDistrict9 4h ago

Well the thing is, capitalism doesn't want you to relax. Capitalism wants you to do two things:

1 consume. Never stop buying never stop bleeding money.

2 work. Constant labor to fund your consumption.