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[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

I love Gall-Peters!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

"No! You can't do that!"

"Why not?"

"Because it's freaking me out!"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVX-PrBRtTY

Am I the only one who would be perfectly content if everyone just used globes?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Nobody really needs a 2D projection of the world anymore - we’re all packing superior 3D renderers in our pockets. It’s just hard to break old habits.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

I for one would like to look at a simple 2d map instead of having to scroll around frantically just to compare two countries.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

This comment is just arrogant enough to sound enlightened and so absurd that it's rage bait for anyone that has done any actual work in the field. Perfect trolling my friend. Chef's kiss.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Thank you for seeing it for what it is - it’s hard to convey humor over just text.