[XPcarguy]

They didn't know you at all but they thought they did. A lot of people misinterpret your motives when you park remotely and it offends them. I know I know. Dings suck and you and I are both aware that they happen. But most people see a car parked all by itself as a statement that you think you're too good for the rest of them. Your car is special and can't be cavorting with the serfs. They hate that sh**.

I used to try that with my first meaningful car and it never failed. There was always some cheap POS parked right next to me every time I did it.

I just gave up. Can't change human nature right? So instead of parking with *obvious* concern for my paint/doors/etc, I now look for subtle ways to protect my car. These are things you can do which won't offend anyone but will minimize your chances of a ding or a scratch...

* A wide spot with 2 cars already parked on each side. This is far superior to a spot that is empty on one or both sides. In a spot like this, you know where the others are parked and they've already given you room. Plus, there is a chance you'll return before they will.
* A spot where one car is backed in so that you've got passenger doors on both sides of you. There is always a driver, not always a passenger.
* A spot that is on the end if and only if the lot is full enough that it's not obvious you are going out of your way. In this situation, creep toward the outside line but do NOT cross it. Remember, you are trying to go unnoticed. A lot of people see you going over an outside line and judge you as the kind of turd that would actually use 2 spots as your own. Everyone hates that guy.
* If the lot is empty and all of the end spots would be obvious, look for spots that are separated by columns. Crowd the column - even so much as sliding in so that the mirror overlaps with it. Just remember to back out carefully.
* The number 1 spot is not in the back corner! The number 1 spot in any lot is an end spot closest to the store/business such that the adjacent spot will face you on the passenger side. It says you parked there for convenience. You don't mind parking with everyone else. You're not a discourteous jerk. And you're not overly worried about your sweet sweet car. But remember, to pull it off, never cross the line.
* Another good spot choice is a spot that is between a handicapped spot and a regular spot. Favor the handicapped spot but not so much that it looks rude. The odds are it will remain empty -- especially if there are several empty handicapped spots as there normally are.