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CJ
New Slug Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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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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billr
New Slug Joined: 14 Jun 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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Omini, here's a snippet from this website's etiquette section:
---- 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. ---- So, if your radio was loud... |
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billr
New Slug Joined: 14 Jun 2010 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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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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Pentagon1
New Slug Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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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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RetiredMarine
New Slug Joined: 22 Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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quote: 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 Slug Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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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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go2grl
New Slug Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Location: virginia Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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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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AngloAustrian
New Slug Joined: 25 Sep 2009 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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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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Pentagon1
New Slug Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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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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mycroftt
New Slug Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0 |
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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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