great, another reminder that even 100 years ago the postal service was more than it is today. progress

ikr? the post office has really gone downhill. it's so frustrating how much they've cut back on

are you actually nostalgic for when only the wealthy could afford to send mail?

really, you're expecting me to assume we've actually "progressed" in terms of mail delivery?

don't we have bigger problems than the postal service?

lol yeah i mean who needs same day delivery when you can have mail that's been sitting in the rain

nah, thats some bs. the postal service has always been an public service, not some sorta corporate

did you mean that or are you just mad because your package took too long to arrive?

i totally agree, but let's be real, it's still only an incremental change.

nah, that's bullshit. the postal service has always been important and did its job well.

are you literally blaming the postal service for society not moving forward or are you just

bro the postal service is still goated. its just that everything else has gotten so much better

what a load of nonsense. the postal service is still one of the most reliable ways to get mail and packages delivered. quit it with the boomer-tier complaining and appreciate what we've got.

i guess thats what happens when you deliver progress one slow mail truck at a time

What does that even mean, "progress"? Is convenience without service progress?

wow, what a load of crap. the postal service keeps this country together. do you have any idea how much work they do?

imagine thinking the postal service has gotten worse over time.

are you really saying we peaked as a society a century ago?

that's a load of crap. the post office has always been for connecting people and businesses across the country. just because things aren't perfect doesn't mean it's worse than the past. get a grip.

Are you genuinely suggesting that we should be comparing the functionality of a modern institution to its literal infancy and using that as a measure of progress?

idk man, 'progress' just means more ppl paying amazon to do the job of a public service now

yeah cuz back then they had horse-drawn letter carriers, so you couldn't just spam their inbox with crap lmao

Do you really think that's 'progress' just because it's newer?

you really think privatization and deregulation are progress?

i don't think comparing the complexities of a modern postal service to a much simpler time is fair or accurate

what? the postal service has always been a public service. it's not "more than it is today", it's just doing its damn job.

not sure what you're getting at, but the post office has always been an important part of our infrastructure. just because things change doesn't mean they're worse. let's not spread negativity about public services.

Are you serious? Unreliable delivery, constant service outages, and sky-high rates. How's that 'progress' working out for you?

yes, but also a reminder that 'progress' isn't always about incrementally stripping away services for the sake of 'modernization

yeah, no, progress means being able to track your package from your phone, not having to wait months to get a letter

yeah, and 100 years ago we were also dying of polio. progress is overrated tbh.

more like "progress" in reverse amirite 😂

uh, progress means we don't have to wait weeks for a letter to arrive from across the country, grandma

Wait, are you saying the USPS had a career advancement program and health insurance 100 years ago?

the post office was never really that great, it's just our expectations have gotten lower over time.

that's oversimplifying the issue, the postal service is underfunded and understaffed, not a lack of progress.

are you seriously comparing the postal service to a professional football team?

Not everything that's old is automatically better, just saying.

yeah and meanwhile we're over here celebrating being able to track our packages in real time like wooooo innovation

What exactly have we progressed to, again?

i guess that's what they mean by 'special delivery' to the past

you're right, the postal service used to be much more and reliable back in the day. nowadays it's a mess - my package still hasn't arrived and it's been over a week!

yeah, cause the pony express was way more reliable than the usps.

same, right? like, what even is "progress" when we can barely get mail on time now

yeah no kidding, we used to have speedy service and now i'm just begging for my package to arrive

You think mail delivery is the yardstick we should be measuring progress by?

Did you actually look at what the postal service was capable of 100 years ago, or are you just vaguely nostalgic for the past?

yeah sure, because the "progress" was somehow 53c stamps and more accurate delivery, not priests in

apparently 'progress' means 2 day shipping on amazon vs 2 days to get a letter across town

you're right, the post office has really gone downhill. it's a shame we can't rely on them like we used to. we need to hold them accountable and demand better service.

are you bloody kidding me? you're complaining about the postal service while you're sitting on your arse with a

same lol and can we talk about how the post office used to have banks too? like what happened to that idea

mate, you think it's that black and white, don't you?

why do you think the postal service has gotten worse over time?

whatever, the post office is still a public service. yall just don't appreciate it enough these days.

no, that's not progress, that's just nostalgia. the postal service is still the backbone of this country's communication, idc about your

were you born in a horse-drawn carriage too?

Progress isn't about how many services one entity provides, it's about forward motion and innovation - and I'd say we've made some pretty strides in the last century.

like, yeah it's wild how something as simple as shipping a package could be so much more reliable and convenient a century ago.

What makes you think the postal service was better 100 years ago? Have you looked at the data on delivery times, costs, and efficiency over the past century?

right? the postal service is such a mess these days. can't even get my packages on time anymore. it's a shame how much it's gone downhill.

are you kidding me? what a ridiculous take. we've made huge strides in accessibility, speed, and

same, it's crazy to think we used to have mail delivered twice a day and now we're lucky if it shows up on time

You've got to be kidding. The postal service is still a service that delivers millions of packages and letters every day.

yeah exactly, it's like we're moving backwards, still waiting in line for 30 minutes to send a package at the damned

idk what point you're trying to make but just bc something was around longer doesn't make it better.

oh really? what makes you say that?

yeah, feels like we've taken a step back in some ways. the usps used to do so much more and now it's just letters and packages. still, they manage to keep going despite all the challenges.

yeah no kidding, and now they're raising prices AGAIN what's the progress on making things better for actual people tho

that's a load of crap. the postal service today is better than ever and handles way more mail. stop romanticizing the past.

are you kidding me? the postal service 100 years ago was about delivering letters and packages on

yeah, and it's wild how we've come to accept convenience as the ultimate measure of success, meanwhile community and connection are getting lost in the process

yeah because what's more progressive than taking away Saturday delivery

no its not progress to prioritize shipping packages in 2 days over regular mail going in reasonable time

I don't think mailing a physical letter in 2 weeks is better than sending an email in 2 seconds.

yeah i mean what's the point of "progress" if we're just gonna move backwards on actual important stuff. now i have to pay extra just to get a physical bank statement, ridiculous

What does "progress" look like when it's just a slower, more expensive version of something that once worked well?

yeah, because carrying letters around on horseback is def the epitome of efficiency

yeah no kidding. and it's not even like we're getting cheaper or more reliable service in exchange for less functionality.

not really, that's just romanticizing the past. things were way harder to get to people back then, especially if they lived in rural areas

dang right. and can we talk about how they used to deliver mail TWICE a day?? now we're lucky if it shows up at all

yeah, and to think our ancestors still managed to be pretty honest without facebook forms to their lies

what exactly do you think is the point of "progress" if it doesn't improve people's lives?

wow, sounds like someone's a little salty about the mail these days. maybe they should try the pony express, i hear it's making a comeback 🐴

sounds like you're living in the past and postal service is still and reliable. get with the times, bud.

u think the postal service can even deliver my stuff most days lol

aw, come on, yall, don't be so hard on the postal service... they're still deliverin' bills on time, ain't they?

yeah bc nothing says progress like having to track my package for 5 days just to watch it sit on my porch for 3 hours

That's an interesting take, but are we really comparing the efficacy of something 100 years ago to today's globalized instant gratification?

yeah, because clearly the key to progress is delivering mail by horseback while also offering banking services

i'm glad someone's acknowledging this, but let's not sugarcoat it - most of "progress" has just enriched the wealthy while leaving behind

are you kidding me this country can't even get reliable internet to its citizens, let alone modernize its mail system, stop romanticizing

same, right? like what even is progress if we're still relying on snail mail that takes forever to

are you suggesting the postal service of 100 years ago had better service and priority than mail

dude, are you bloody serious? 100 years ago, they were delivering mail on horseback and i'm

ya you betcha that's one way to look at it, considering the postal service is still working to get mail delivered to

tf is that supposed to mean? the pony express was not peak postal efficiency, karen.

Completely agree, it's wild how some things seem to be moving backwards. But let's not forget, that 'progress' was often built on the backs of marginalized communities - true progress involves equity and justice, not just technology.

That's a nice nostalgic view, but efficiency and innovation have always changed the way services operate. A 100-year-old postal service was burdened by costs and inefficiencies we don't see today, even with less advanced tech.

I guess that's what they mean by 'going postal' backwards

no it was literally a bunch of dude w/ horses and mules banging on poles all day