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omini
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 Posted - 05 Jun 2010 : 06:51:49
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I drove on June 2 (Wednesday) and picked a rude black man in suite from L'Efant. He insisted I must reduce the volume of the radio. I asked him why he is bordered by the volume, He offered no explaination and was trying to bully me to reduce the volume, so I said no. He then called the police twice inside the car. On arrival at Horner Road, he left my car door open, went behind my car and took a picture with his cell phone.
Riders should be aware of the slugging etiquette. You do not bully a driver to do anything. |
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mycroftt
Advanced Member
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Posted - 07 Jun 2010 : 08:11:29
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| Well, you've already blown your opportunity to back over him while he was taking a picture of your car so I guess your best move would be not to allow him in your vehicle next time. It might also be a good idea to reconsider whether your volume settings are appropriate for carrying passengers. Try to remember that slugs are people, not freight, and they deserve the same consideration as any other passengers in your vehicle. |
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Pentagon1
New Member
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Posted - 08 Jun 2010 : 18:47:57
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You don't think it's rude as hell to blast the radio with other people in the car who don't like it? Seriously??
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AngloAustrian
New Member
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Posted - 09 Jun 2010 : 16:54:19
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| Goodness - how loud does the radio have to be to elicit such a response from a slugger? I am proposing that it was pretty loud or offensive to the slugger in some way - Rap? Political programming? Although I will tolerate just about anything for my ride home, including loud right wing talk show hosts blaring from loudspeakers against the back of my head, I think most sluggers appreciate a low radio volume and inoffensive content, and drivers should be considerate to TRY not to offend. There are certainly one or two drivers that find it amusing to "educate" their passengers while they are in their car! Remember slugs are offering you a service too - getting you home earlier, just as you are offering them a service. We should all be considerate of each other. |
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go2grl
Moderator
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Posted - 10 Jun 2010 : 09:17:52
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| While I don't know what happened since I wasn't there, I think it is rather telling that the only label you use is "rude black man". Why mention a person's race unless it is part of an overall description? Me thinks your slip is showing Freud. |
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Pentagon1
New Member
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Posted - 10 Jun 2010 : 18:42:20
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AA - you're right. I get the "education" via radio from the Left and Right wingnuts. That's when I pull out my ipod headphones.
But wasn't there an unwritten rule that you should have neutral radio content like WTOP or something? Or is that just good manners? |
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RetiredMarine
Junior Member
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Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 07:37:17
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Originally posted by Pentagon1
AA - you're right. I get the "education" via radio from the Left and Right wingnuts. That's when I pull out my ipod headphones.
But wasn't there an unwritten rule that you should have neutral radio content like WTOP or something? Or is that just good manners?
We all have to remember this is a FREE ride! I also don't care for any of the wingnuts from either side and enjoy when the drive has different station on, but we can’t tell them what they have to listen to or to switch the station.
Was the volume really that bad? Omini
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Pentagon1
New Member
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Posted - 16 Jun 2010 : 07:16:58
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| And drivers need to realize they are getting a FREE ticket to the HOV. It's mutualy beneficial folks. |
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billr
New Member
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Posted - 18 Jun 2010 : 08:08:18
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| I bring an iPod and earplugs. So if the music (or movie playing on driver's DVD console! is too loud, i retreat to my sanctuary. |
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billr
New Member
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Posted - 18 Jun 2010 : 08:12:26
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Omini, here's a snippet from this website's etiquette section:
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Consideration - both drivers and slugs should use common consideration during the commute. For example, drivers should try to use a relatively clean car, avoid heavy use of perfumes or colognes, and keep the radio at a moderate level.
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So, if your radio was loud... |
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CJ
Average Member
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Posted - 18 Jun 2010 : 21:11:00
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To all of you that think it mutually and equally beneficial for the slug and driver, I would simply point out that when they started ticketing people on 14th and Independance this week it was the DRIVERS that got the $100 ticket. I sincerely doubt that any slug chipped in for the ticket. And that's why drivers get to pick the radio station etc.
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lennydao
Starting Member
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Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 11:31:35
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Lets not pull the race card here 'go2grl'
Afican American is not the proper context for all black people. If the person was a rude black man, then the person was a rude BLACK man.
Anyways, I'm a 3-timer on HOV....so I'm greatful now for picking up slugs. I never been a slug but if your radio was a loud enough for someone to ask you to turn it down...then maybe it was loud, but if he was a jerk about it, then I say turn it louder and also turn on the heater and press the lock window button so he can't roll down the window. And then put the radio station on the spanish channel. |
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Our Mom Spot
New Member
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Posted - 22 Jun 2010 : 15:01:01
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I'm with go2,
That part of the description was not a necessary part of the tale.
Clearly what stood out for the OP was that he was rude AND Black on top of it.
You did the SAME thing Lenny.
How do you know he would be bothered by the SPANISH channel?
I listen to Raulin Rodriguez in my car - but no one would guess that by looking at me.
The race card? Why - because someone pointed out an inappropriate comment.
Get real.
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go2grl
Moderator
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Posted - 28 Jun 2010 : 16:12:56
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Originally posted by lennydao
Lets not pull the race card here 'go2grl'
Afican American is not the proper context for all black people. If the person was a rude black man, then the person was a rude BLACK man.
Anyways, I'm a 3-timer on HOV....so I'm greatful now for picking up slugs. I never been a slug but if your radio was a loud enough for someone to ask you to turn it down...then maybe it was loud, but if he was a jerk about it, then I say turn it louder and also turn on the heater and press the lock window button so he can't roll down the window. And then put the radio station on the spanish channel.
I'm not pulling any card. He could have said African American and I would have said the same thing. Why give a person's race(regardless if it is black, white, brown, etc) and not give any other defining characteristic? Was he tall, short, fat, skinny, any other defining adjective that could help identify the individual? Had he seen the person at the Horner lot before, leading us to believe he might be a regular to keep an eye out for? I stand by my comment. |
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goober
Senior Member Member
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Posted - 30 Jun 2010 : 15:58:49
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| Omni, please reply and tell us "objectively" if it was possibly too loud, offensive, or just a neutral and at a moderate level. |
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Pentagon1
New Member
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Posted - 08 Jul 2010 : 22:26:49
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CJ - sorry but it is mutually, and equally, beneficial. Drivers pay tickets. Slugs stand in line in hot temps/rain/snow/etc. We could go on and on...
Slugs are doing you a favor. You are doing them a favor.
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