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Dhacim 
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 Posted: 12 Jul 2004 at 12:48pm |
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Scarlet,
That's exactly what I'm saying....Drivers need to be more hospitable. I ride and drive, about 50/50...So I see both sides of the spectrum....Standard etiquette should be followed by both sides so that the system continues to thrive....But I think a line has to be drawn, where both the rider and the driver tolerate a bit more...ie. not allowing someone in your car because they carry a certain type of bag....That's crazy to me.. |
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qorc
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Posted: 12 Jul 2004 at 2:56pm |
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are you serious? what's the big deal? is he not allowed to MOVE? For pete's sake, it's not as though he was URINATING in your precious vehicle.
if you are this anal about riders, perhaps you should post "SLUGS MUST NOT SPEAK, TYPE OR MOVE DURING THE RIDE WITH ME" or just forget picking up slugs! |
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dkerley
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Posted: 15 Jul 2004 at 4:58pm |
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OK, I just have to say something here and perhaps this should be in a category all its own, but as a driver I am getting the impression that slugs are expecting the drivers to bend over backwards for them. My examples are being disrespectful of the driver's property such as throwing your bag no matter what kind on across the the backseat either puncturing, ripping or dirtying the driver's back seat; eating and drinking in the driver's car without asking, complaining about WTOP of ALL things -- its not like you're are being forced to listen to the Playboy station on XM Radio....and the list goes on and on.
I understand that the driver should be safe at all times which means not being on the cell phone for the entire length of the trip; driving erratically; driving in speeds in excess of 80 mph; having the radio too loud in the back or listening to lewd music; keeping the interior clean so that an suspecting slug does not bring with them to the office an "substance" of some sort on the backside of the trousers, and that list goes on and on...... We need each other - you - the slug for the freebie ride and us - the drivers to get in the HOV's. Neither slug nor driver should be carry this "you need me attitude". Does anyone get what I am saying? I am usually the driver and I always try to be courteous and friendly and safe -- but I expect the same in return. BOTTOM LINE: I think for both sides to be happy, we need to exercise common sense and respectfulness (is that a word?) Catch my drift? :) OK, everyone be nice now. ;) Dina |
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ScarletLSG
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Posted: 15 Jul 2004 at 5:08pm |
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Dina,
I absolutely DO agree with you ... it is all about common sense and common courtesy. No less, no more. I can just imagine being a tentative new driver or slug and reading this message board ... some of the posts might "drive" me away. ScarletLSG |
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VA_Slugger
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Posted: 16 Jul 2004 at 9:24am |
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Dina, yes "Respectfulness" is a word...and a good one at that ! [:D]
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ronin718
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Posted: 16 Jul 2004 at 9:28am |
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Maybe it's the advantage of a new line (the Herndon-Monroe/Rosslyn run), but to be honest, I haven't experienced the ugliness that is constantly described. But Dina's remarks are right on the mark. It's a two-way street, and both sides of the process need to have their stuff together. Has the I95/395 system become so jaded that animosity runs rampant? Sure hope not, especially with the discussions of running HOV down to F-burg.
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Dhacim
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Posted: 16 Jul 2004 at 10:03am |
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Nah, it's not jaded.....It's just an example of a few ruining it for the whole. 99% of the time, things are great.....
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mertonbunker
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Posted: 19 Jul 2004 at 1:34pm |
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As a slug, I often use my laptop while commuting to/from work. This is productive time that is normally wasted. If I wish to use my laptop in the shotgun seat, I ALWAYS ask, especially when it's dark, as the screen can be a distraction. Some drivers say no, and that's ok. Hey, it's their car! When in the back, I generally don't ask, as the noise of the keyboard is washed out by the noise of the vehicle.
Courtesy is a must, but the driver also does have a responsibility to make his/her slugs understand any rules unique to their vehicle. If they don't like something they see, they should politely ask the slug to stop the behaviour in question. Same for slugs. Remember...slugging is a mutually beneficial arrangement! We need each other to make this work. As stated in a previous post...respectfulness is essential. |
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