Drivers picking out slugs

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Originally posted by KCWolfPck
[br]Ohio,

I understand that it's the drivers choice. But is it your opinion that riders toward the front of the line don't feel slighted when people behind them get their ride?

FYI - I have never slugged before. However, I do pick-up slugs quite often.

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Strangely enough, I'm not offended nor feel slighted by someone being called out of line. I guess because I've been the recipient of this gesture many times years ago. I usually wait about 15-20 minutes daily at Horner Rd. for a ride to 14th and L Sts. and don't see this happen that often.

I am very irrate when people walking toward the slugline ask drivers on their way to the line where they're going and hop in if it's to their destination. Now that's rude! [:(!]

I slug mostly but drive on occassion. I see many people in line that I know and have never thought to pull them out of line. While drivers do ultimately have the final say on who rides, I must agree with Goober! The slug line is not a deli where you pick what you want. If there is a line of people and you want to pull a person out that is not first in line please have the courtesy to do it as a 4th rider. If you are constantly pulling up and picking who you want to ride, then as KCWolfPck said start a car pool.

KC, My sentiments on feeling slighted as a slug waiting in line. I don't know who or why the will call action is considered acceptable. If a driver intended to pick up only one slug and did a will call, the driver should at least attempt to pickup another slug so those in line don't feel cheated. As a driver, would it be acceptable that I only will call those that are attractive? Of course, I would never do that, but will call is acceptable; shouldn't the tenent be first in line is first served.

Goober

As has been stated many times, the driver has final say as to who rides in his car. I personally see nothing wrong with this. I've slugged over 12 years and have been called out of line many, many times in the past. It doesn't bother me to have others called out either. I haven't seen this happen on a routine basis. It just depends on the timing of driver and slug being there at the same time.

Thanks guys! Just wanted to make sure I understood it correctly.
Happy Easter.
Worst