Housing Society’s Notice on Bachelor Parcels Sparks Online Debate, Gains Support from X Users
Housing Society's Notice on Bachelor Parcels Sparks Online Debate, Gains Support from X Users
Notice targets bachelor residents; many view it as a reasonable request
A housing society’s notice addressing the issue of “too many parcels” has sparked a debate online. There has been an unexpected wave of support from social media platform X (formerly Twitter) users. Typically, such notices receive backlash but this one has found appreciation, particularly for its focus on maintaining security personnel’s duties.
The notice specifically targets bachelor residents, asking them to refrain from requesting security guards to receive their deliveries. The move follows complaints from the security guard, who has been employed for seven years and reported to the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) that managing large volumes of daily parcels was interfering with his regular responsibilities.
An X user who shared the notice said, “Society presidents are insane. My cousin’s building got a warning for receiving too many parcels in a day.” Despite this comment, the post received significant attention, amassing over 3.1 lakh views and nearly 3,600 likes, with many users supporting the society’s stance.
“They have a point. In India, we think that a security guard is the sole in charge of everything. Don’t treat him like your baggage collector,” posted an X user.
Another added, “That is a reasonable request. Who gets 10-15 parcels a day?
One user responded, “There is nothing wrong in that request. How much effort does it take to be more thoughtful in a community living set-up? What if they ask them to come to the gate to collect their orders rather than allow the delivery person in?”
Another echoed the sentiment, stating, “Why should security personnel receive any stuff? This is strictly prohibited in our society.”
The notice has sparked a broader conversation about the role of security personnel in residential complexes and the impact of the growing reliance on online deliveries in communal living environments. While some users question the fairness of the notice, many view it as a practical request. It is important in balancing community efficiency and respect for staff duties.
