The "Do Not Ride With List"

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   The problem with limiting the description to the characteristics of the car/driver comes back to the point I made in a previous post in another thread.  Unless there is a very unique characteristic (grey door on black car) that makes a vehicle stand out, there are many cars that look similar, especially in the dark hours of the morning (black, dk. blue, dk. green all look black).  Descriptions based on gender and race can encompass a large community.  The only thing truly unique is the license plate number.

	Face it, people are going to do things that bug us.  Drivers are going to do things slugs don't like, and slugs are going to do things drivers don't like.  If the problem is serious and dangerous, the community should be made aware so others might protect themselves.  If folks decide they want to post nit-picky things, each of us can choose for ourselves whether it's important enough to pass on the ride/slug.  IMO, if I can get more detailed info, I can make a better decision.

	In the words of an old cartoon, "Now I know, and knowing is half the battle".

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ronin718 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 30 Dec 2003 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote ronin718 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 28 Jul 2004 at 9:38am
	The problem with limiting the description to the characteristics of the car/driver comes back to the point I made in a previous post in another thread. Unless there is a very unique characteristic (grey door on black car) that makes a vehicle stand out, there are many cars that look similar, especially in the dark hours of the morning (black, dk. blue, dk. green all look black). Descriptions based on gender and race can encompass a large community. The only thing truly unique is the license plate number. Face it, people are going to do things that bug us. Drivers are going to do things slugs don't like, and slugs are going to do things drivers don't like. If the problem is serious and dangerous, the community should be made aware so others might protect themselves. If folks decide they want to post nit-picky things, each of us can choose for ourselves whether it's important enough to pass on the ride/slug. IMO, if I can get more detailed info, I can make a better decision. In the words of an old cartoon, "Now I know, and knowing is half the battle".

kline4 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote kline4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2004 at 12:29pm
	quote: Originally posted by dkerley [br]I know to some people that this may sound anal, or that I might sound ungrateful for a free ride. However, judging from some of the posts that I have read so far on this forum, there are complaints of bad drivers or disgusting vehicles, etc. I am suggesting starting a listing of those drivers. It would be up to each individual slug whether they want to chance the ride or not. And, what may be offensive to one slug might not be offensive to another. I, myself, can tolerate a free ride, so if these people made it onto my list, then they must be really, really BAD. Additionally, if you choose to add to the list, please put which lot they primarily pick up from. ___________________________________________ 1. Ping Pong Man -- 94/95 Fuschia/Red Ford Escort - 5 spd. Ping Pongs messages while driving all over the road. [Rte. 610] 2. Teal Corolla Lady -- 95ish Teal Toyota Corolla. Towel (it's brown so I can't tell if its clean or not) on the back seat. Stereo blaring in the back. Rear door behind the driver does not work at all. She has to let you out. Baby seat on the other side so the option of sitting on the other side is not there. [Rte. 610] ____________________________________________ Dina [8D]

kline4 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 31 Jul 2004 Location: va Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote kline4 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 31 Jul 2004 at 12:44pm
	Hello - I'm a new slug and new to this page so bear with me. Thanks for sharing this information. I do think it is wise to post the "do not ride" cars, tag numbers, details etc. I slug from Horner to 14th & Penn and have met nothing but the best drivers and travelled in overall, very safe, well maintained vehiclesx. Slugging home is the same. Stay safe and whereever Uhura is, I'm a Kirkbabe too! MK

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: 02 Aug 2004 at 10:54am
	quote: Originally posted by kline4 [br]Hello - I'm a new slug and new to this page so bear with me. Thanks for sharing this information. I do think it is wise to post the "do not ride" cars, tag numbers, details etc. I slug from Horner to 14th & Penn and have met nothing but the best drivers and travelled in overall, very safe, well maintained vehiclesx. Slugging home is the same. Stay safe and whereever Uhura is, I'm a Kirkbabe too! MK Welcome fellow trekker! Live Long and Prosper

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: 02 Aug 2004 at 12:55pm
	KNLNGUS- what exactly does that stand for, because, phonetically, it sounds a little dirty and innapropriate to me. Just wondering. :'}

SlugBuddy Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 21 May 2003 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote SlugBuddy Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2004 at 1:02pm
	You guys are again ranting on this forum when the purpose of this forum is to inform other slugs/drivers about the "DO NOT RIDE LIST". If you want to rant and rave, start another forum (it's quite easy to do) and do your ranting there. The sole purpose of this one is to warn people about unsafe/unsanitary conditions. There is nothing wrong with posting as much information about an unsafe driver because that is the only way the other slugs will know who to steer clear of. KNLNGUS, you stated that if you have an unsafe or uncomfortable ride home that you make a mental note of it and don't ride with that person again. Don't you think that if someone is an unsafe driver that others should benefit from that knowledge, not just yourself? Had you known about that particular driver due to this forum, you maybe wouldn't have ridden with them in the first place? Don't forget that we are a team and we need to look out for one another and not just be selfish and only think about yourself!! Now let's move this conversation to another thread and stick to the "DO NOT RIDE LIST" (and yes, please include the plate numbers whenever possible).

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: 02 Aug 2004 at 1:25pm
	quote: Originally posted by getmehome pweeze [br]KNLNGUS- what exactly does that stand for, because, phonetically, it sounds a little dirty and innapropriate to me. Just wondering. :'} KNLNGUS is only inappropriate if it isn't dirty-LOL. Live Long and Prosper

dkerley Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 20 Sep 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote dkerley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Aug 2004 at 2:33pm
	The purpose of this thread was to report drivers who were unsafe drivers or the vehicle was a garbage can. Any other gripe like the music being too loud or not the right station is a vent. I just want everyone to be safe/clean and aware. [;)] Dina

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: 02 Aug 2004 at 2:41pm
	quote: Originally posted by dkerley [br]The purpose of this thread was to report drivers who were unsafe drivers or the vehicle was a garbage can. Any other gripe like the music being too loud or not the right station is a vent. I just want everyone to be safe/clean and aware. [;)] Dina You should have ridden in the car I got stuck in last week--driver kept adjusting the radio volume up and Up and UPPPPPP until it was so loud I couldn't make out the words. Of course I was in the back and ONLY the back speakers were in use. The fattest fingers in my ears couldn't have blocked that hearing-compromising (read: safety) noise pollution out. Fortunately, I think she slowed down to 80 only once or twice, so the ride was quick [:)]

KNLNGUS Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote KNLNGUS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Aug 2004 at 8:35am
	quote: Originally posted by SlugBuddy [br]You guys are again ranting on this forum when the purpose of this forum is to inform other slugs/drivers about the "DO NOT RIDE LIST". If you want to rant and rave, start another forum (it's quite easy to do) and do your ranting there. The sole purpose of this one is to warn people about unsafe/unsanitary conditions. There is nothing wrong with posting as much information about an unsafe driver because that is the only way the other slugs will know who to steer clear of. KNLNGUS, you stated that if you have an unsafe or uncomfortable ride home that you make a mental note of it and don't ride with that person again. Don't you think that if someone is an unsafe driver that others should benefit from that knowledge, not just yourself? Had you known about that particular driver due to this forum, you maybe wouldn't have ridden with them in the first place? Don't forget that we are a team and we need to look out for one another and not just be selfish and only think about yourself!! Now let's move this conversation to another thread and stick to the "DO NOT RIDE LIST" (and yes, please include the plate numbers whenever possible). SlugBuddy. Yes Daddy. BUT... Uhm. Well. Doah. You obviously did not read my 1st post on page 7. I specifically wrote: "I agree with posting comments about situations which can make someone feel uncomfortable." and went on further to say... "No one can prevent anyone from posting information concerning someone's vehicle description or tag number AND perhaps this may be the best way to get the information out. I think an accurate description of the person, make & model, offense, and destination is enough. BUT, I'm willing to bet that there is a whole lot of embellishing in posts. Embellishing everything from speed, to smell, to cleanliness, you name it. Why, because we are all perfect here at Slug-Lines.com! We all drive an immaculate 47k 2004 Lexus and our own driving behavior is so impeccable that we are afforded the opportunity to complain about a good thing and when we complain we always find a way to put the nicest twist or spin on our post that reflects truth with such tact and diplomacy." So get off your pedestal SlugBuddy. If you haven't gotten the gist of what I was saying then you won't get it. In addition to many members saying that they are less apt to remember a specific license plate number - I AM SAYING I THINK POSTING SOMEONE'S LICENSE PLATE IS A BIT EXCESSIVE. Do you hear me now. Whether no one will remember a license plate (which does have truth to it) OR that others feel posting a license plate might be a bit excessive is great. It shows us that other people do not think EXACTLY like you do. As if. Doah. quote: Originally posted by Uhura [br] quote: Originally posted by getmehome pweeze [br]KNLNGUS- what exactly does that stand for, because, phonetically, it sounds a little dirty and innapropriate to me. Just wondering. :'} KNLNGUS is only inappropriate if it isn't dirty-LOL. Live Long and Prosper Uhura, I meant to thank you for commenting on the Handle. Thanks! And your response to getmehome pweeze is hilarious.