Slug Line Nazis

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   Could someone please tell me why some people feel as though it is their duty to "run" the slugline--i.e., telling others to hurry up and get to the car, yelling out to the driver to take a third (when this person isn't even up for a ride yet), motioning for cars who need to wait for another rider to move forward, etc... I mean COME ON.  People know how to use this line.  These slug line nazis are just annoying.  There is one woman in particular at Horner Rd. in the 14th street line.  I would give her description, but know that it would incite a riot since I would describe her race as well as haircut, etc.

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no_more_metro Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 02 Jun 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote no_more_metro Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Slug Line Nazis Posted: 17 Aug 2004 at 4:00pm
	Could someone please tell me why some people feel as though it is their duty to "run" the slugline--i.e., telling others to hurry up and get to the car, yelling out to the driver to take a third (when this person isn't even up for a ride yet), motioning for cars who need to wait for another rider to move forward, etc... I mean COME ON. People know how to use this line. These slug line nazis are just annoying. There is one woman in particular at Horner Rd. in the 14th street line. I would give her description, but know that it would incite a riot since I would describe her race as well as haircut, etc.

slugguru Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 17 May 2004 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote slugguru Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Aug 2004 at 4:27pm
	quote: Originally posted by RoadRunner [br]It's these "slug nazis" who keep the cars and people moving so we should all be grateful. I think you'll change your tune when you read the other threads about how people expect cars to drive up to them or people not willing to speak up about taking another person, etc. I agree .......

DC2RV Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 28 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 1014	Post Options Post Reply Quote DC2RV Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 17 Aug 2004 at 8:44pm
	Agree with RoadRunner. I've seen lines that do well without a "Conductor" and others that don't. Also, I wouldn't assume that everyone knows how to use the line, there are new people slugging all the time...

mycroftt Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote mycroftt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 2004 at 9:02am
	quote: Originally posted by RoadRunner It's these "slug nazis" who keep the cars and people moving so we should all be grateful. I think you'll change your tune when you read the other threads about how people expect cars to drive up to them or people not willing to speak up about taking another person, etc. I think it helps keep the line moving if the slugs at the front give some direction, but I am opposed to the practice of trying to get an "extra" slug in every car (except in the "crunch" times, e.g. long line, getting late, bad weather, etc.)

JiggaJynx Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote JiggaJynx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 2004 at 10:38am
	I understand where no_more_metro is coming from. I've seen the "nazis" referred to in other lines. They snarl, glare, yell, shake their heads, make rude comments, and gesticulate wildly. They're no fun to be around, and I have no problem handing it back to the person who uses those tactics with me at 6 am before I've had a cuppa. How hard is it to ask the driver kindly to move up, or to turn to the person behind or ahead of you and suggest walking down to the car? There's only so much room at the curb. Filling up a few cars at a time and letting them go is good, but if everyone walks down 5, 10, 15 cars, no one can see, and the result is chaos.

Uhura Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 10 Feb 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Uhura Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 2004 at 11:48am
	quote: Originally posted by no_more_metro [br]Could someone please tell me why some people feel as though it is their duty to "run" the slugline--i.e., telling others to hurry up and get to the car, yelling out to the driver to take a third (when this person isn't even up for a ride yet), motioning for cars who need to wait for another rider to move forward, etc... I mean COME ON. People know how to use this line. These slug line nazis are just annoying. There is one woman in particular at Horner Rd. in the 14th street line. I would give her description, but know that it would incite a riot since I would describe her race as well as haircut, etc. I am grateful for those "take charge" type of folks-they keep the line moving; however, being rude isn't cool... Live Long and Prosper

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 2004 at 12:25pm
	Where do you encounter these crude, rude, inconsiderate slugs and drivers? My expeience in slugging as both a driver and slug since 1985 to and from the Springfield-Burke area (RVMall, Sydenstricker Lot, and their predecessors at the bus stops on Huntsman Blvd, Old Keene Mill Rd & Sydensticker Rd) has been nothing but pleasant. I've met a lot of nice people who have always been considerate and polite. Wonder if it's because lines are usually short and the number of cars and slugs has been fairly equal and spread out during the entire rush hour. Wherever the problems you've encoutered are happening, I surely hope civility and good manners will take hold. Good luck. [:I]

getmehome pweeze Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote getmehome pweeze Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 2004 at 1:05pm
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getmehome pweeze Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 18 Jun 2004 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote getmehome pweeze Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 2004 at 1:06pm
	I would rather deal with the Nazi's than the zono's who stand in la la land as 10 cars all going to the same place are awaiting someone new to come to the line. Meanwhile there are ten more cars waiting to get within speaking distance of the slugs, but noone in line will move up, the same goes for the cars. WAKE UP PEOPLE. SOME OF US DO WANT TO GET TO WORK ON TIME... MOVING YOUR FEET A FEW INCHES WONT HURT!! NEITHER WILL SPEAKING UP!! :'}

JiggaJynx Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote JiggaJynx Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Aug 2004 at 1:35pm
	quote: Originally posted by sluDgE [br]Where do you encounter these crude, rude, inconsiderate slugs and drivers? My experience overall has been pleasant. The "nazi" behavior I referred to in an earlier post occurred at Horner in the Pentagon line. Fortunately, I haven't seen that person for awhile.