Conversation with a Bike Lane Blocker
I preset to you a rough transcription of a lovely conversation I had
this morning with a chapping gentleman in Old Town.
<I pull up next to his Mercedes in my bike because he is blocking the
bike lane. I initially just was going to give him a dirty look and ride off, but he rolls down his window, so I decide to talk to him.>
Me: Excuse me, you're parked in a bike lane, would you mind moving your car?
Him: Fuck off.
Me: Hey man, I'm just asking nicely. You're parked illegally.
Him: Is it legal for you guys to run red lights?
Me: That's irrelevant, you're still illegally parked.
Him: I'm not parked, I'm stopped. My flashers are on.
Me: That's the same thing.
Him: Fuck off.
Me: Have a nice day!
Honestly, I totally expected this behavior and am in no way complaining about this. I actually was quite amused and it made my morning. I just wanted to share it with my fellow Chainlinkers.
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Permalink Reply by Far'arned Retrogrumpalunkus #63 on
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Touché
Duppie said:I am starting to think that "Adam Herstein" is yet another avatar of Eric Vann. We have seen the grump ("O"), the crazy genius ("James More"), and now we have the self-righteous but naive newcomer ("Adam Herstein")
Chapeau, Eric Vann! You did it again.
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Permalink Reply by h' Zerocats on
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James More's account was barely canned 24 hours ago and already the users are starting to gnaw at each-other.
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Wait -who is in possession of the conch shell?
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Does this have something to do with Adam?
James BlackHeron said:
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Where did that link come from? I never posted that.
h' said:Does this have something to do with Adam?
James BlackHeron said:
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Good point. I'd delete the post but now it's been quoted ad infinitum, link intact.
Cameron Puetz said:Anyone reading at work should probably think twice before clicking the link. Nothing technically showing, but probably not welcomed in most office settings.
h' said:Does this have something to do with Adam?
James BlackHeron said:
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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on
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What do you think the appropriate ROI is for you to (continue?) to be courteous to other road users?
Adam Herstein said:God forbid I touch his $60,000 car.
I try to be courteous as well, but I feel like I don't receive the same amount that I am putting in.
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Permalink Reply by Matt Tennessen on
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Why is everyone busting this guy's balls about reprimanding a douche in a bike lane? Because people are assholes? Yeah, after reading this thread, no shit. Christ, what is wrong with you? I don't see this whenever someone posts about a lane under construction or some pointless aspect of the 2020 plan like a fucking bike boulevard or protected lane. Some of these criticisms are coming from people who act as if every day is a life or death battle with murderous automobiles. If you don't want new kids in your sandbox then don't allow new members.
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Not everyone, Matt.
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No, just the one's who are here a few times per day. Seriously, if the intent of this place is to attract and encourage people to ride bicycles in this area, establish some semblance of an online community, grow numbers for advocacy, etc then why the shitty attitudes? Maybe I'm just old, but if I want to tell someone to "fuck off," I just say it to their face. It's much quicker than online.
h' said:Not everyone, Matt.
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In my sincere opinion, a cyclist talking to a motorist in such a manner is futile. The same futility would result when a motorist talks to a cyclist in the same manner.
My suggestion for next time is to find a nearby police officer and point the offender out. No cop in sight? Move on with your life.
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Permalink Reply by Omar Lopez on
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"Some" of us do take the red lights and break the speed limit of 30mph on a bycicle, It's an irrelevant tribute to freedom.
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