Conversation with a Bike Lane Blocker - The Chainlink2024-03-28T17:33:21Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A581177&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=no+1
And to put another way -…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5811772012-08-08T21:29:08.750ZCarter O'Brienhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/CarterOBrien
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<p>And to put another way - if the driver never hears anybody tell him this is wrong, why would he/she ever stop the practice? </p>
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<p>Easiest way to avoid getting nagged for violating the rules of the road is to not violate them. I lump this in the "do the crime, do the time" category (as I do the story of taking a lane of Lincoln Avenue with a bike for a long stretch). </p>
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<p>Honestly, other drivers are far more aggressive regarding expressing displeasure…</p>
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<p>And to put another way - if the driver never hears anybody tell him this is wrong, why would he/she ever stop the practice? </p>
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<p>Easiest way to avoid getting nagged for violating the rules of the road is to not violate them. I lump this in the "do the crime, do the time" category (as I do the story of taking a lane of Lincoln Avenue with a bike for a long stretch). </p>
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<p>Honestly, other drivers are far more aggressive regarding expressing displeasure to double parkers every day.</p>
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<p>Try double parking so another car can't get past and see what you get. And if you double park and block a bus so it can't past, you'll be lucky if the bus driver just doesn't sideswipe your car while cursing and/or laughing while doing it.</p>
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<p>"Now he's thinking about you every time he repeats his parking move. You might of changed his mind about blocking the bike lane"</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580665&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment580665"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">That's so cool. You stoped and talked about it. Now he's thinking about you every time he repeats his parking move. You might of changed his mind about blocking the bike lane. So he said Fuck you. Just words. We ride in traffic ,fuckyou and shithead are just potholes on our journey.</div>
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</blockquote> I am a little bit pickier abo…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5808522012-08-08T20:19:07.133ZWillhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/WillV
<p>I am a little bit pickier about my battles. I go around cars parked in the bike lane, but if a vehicle refuses to yield the right of way to a pedestrian, and forces the pedestrian to scramble back to the corner and into my path to avoid getting hit by the vehicle, I'll say something. Yes, that happened to me the other day, and the motorist had the gall to accuse *me* of causing the problem.</p>
<p>I am a little bit pickier about my battles. I go around cars parked in the bike lane, but if a vehicle refuses to yield the right of way to a pedestrian, and forces the pedestrian to scramble back to the corner and into my path to avoid getting hit by the vehicle, I'll say something. Yes, that happened to me the other day, and the motorist had the gall to accuse *me* of causing the problem.</p> I was hoping someone would br…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5809042012-08-08T19:32:41.741ZTony Adamshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/TonyAdams
<p>I was hoping someone would bring this thread back to a sensible discussion. Thanks wig - I agree completely!<br></br> <br></br> <cite>wig [ isaac ] said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=10&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580665&x=1#2211490Comment580665"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">That's so cool. You stoped and talked about it. Now he's thinking about you every time he repeats his parking move. You might…</div>
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<p>I was hoping someone would bring this thread back to a sensible discussion. Thanks wig - I agree completely!<br/> <br/> <cite>wig [ isaac ] said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=10&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580665&x=1#2211490Comment580665"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">That's so cool. You stoped and talked about it. Now he's thinking about you every time he repeats his parking move. You might of changed his mind about blocking the bike lane. So he said Fuck you. Just words. We ride in traffic ,fuckyou and shithead are just potholes on our journey.</div>
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</blockquote> That's so cool. You stoped an…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5806652012-08-08T19:22:14.761Zwig [ isaac ]https://thechainlink.org/profile/isaacgrigsby
That's so cool. You stoped and talked about it. Now he's thinking about you every time he repeats his parking move. You might of changed his mind about blocking the bike lane. So he said Fuck you. Just words. We ride in traffic ,fuckyou and shithead are just potholes on our journey.
That's so cool. You stoped and talked about it. Now he's thinking about you every time he repeats his parking move. You might of changed his mind about blocking the bike lane. So he said Fuck you. Just words. We ride in traffic ,fuckyou and shithead are just potholes on our journey. Agreed. I don't want people l…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5808962012-08-08T18:35:03.499Zmagomawehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/magomawe
<p>Agreed. I don't want people lecturing me about the rules of the road. I choose to roll through stop signs when appropriate (which isn't every stop sign) because coming to a complete stop doesn't always make sense. The people parked in the bike lane often are doing so because it doesn't make sense for them to circle around the blocks for 30 minutes when they only have to drop something off. Give drivers a break, keep the animosity off the streets, and just go…</p>
<p>Agreed. I don't want people lecturing me about the rules of the road. I choose to roll through stop signs when appropriate (which isn't every stop sign) because coming to a complete stop doesn't always make sense. The people parked in the bike lane often are doing so because it doesn't make sense for them to circle around the blocks for 30 minutes when they only have to drop something off. Give drivers a break, keep the animosity off the streets, and just go around.</p>
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<p><cite>in it to win it said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?xg_source=msg_com_forum&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A580018&page=6#2211490Comment580410"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Thanks Duppie<br/> I was just going to write a very similar reply.<br/> <br/> <br/> <cite>Duppie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?id=2211490%3ATopic%3A580018&page=5#2211490Comment580397"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p><span>Driver: Excuse me, you just blew a stop sign, would you mind not doing that again?</span></p>
<p><span>Bicyclist: Fuck off.</span></p>
<p><span><span>Driver</span>: Hey man, I'm just asking nicely. You blew a stop sign.</span></p>
<p><span><span>Bicyclist</span>: Is it legal for you guys to park in the bike lane?</span></p>
<p><span><span><span>Driver</span></span>: That's irrelevant, you still blew a stop sign.</span></p>
<p>Bicyclist: <span>I'm not "blowing" the stop sign, I'm just rolling thru it. I was paying attention.</span></p>
<p><span>Driver : That's the same thing.</span></p>
<p><span>Bicyclist: Fuck off.</span></p>
<p><span>Driver: Have a nice day</span></p>
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</blockquote> Very true, I've never done th…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5808092012-08-08T17:46:56.038ZPaulhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Paulishsausage
Very true, I've never done that anyway.<br></br>
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<cite>Duppie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=10&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580648&x=1#2211490Comment580648"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Or you could not spit in her window? You probably wouldn't have gotten trapped to begin with.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Paul said:…</cite></p>
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Very true, I've never done that anyway.<br/>
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<cite>Duppie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=10&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580648&x=1#2211490Comment580648"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Or you could not spit in her window? You probably wouldn't have gotten trapped to begin with.<br/> <br/> <cite>Paul said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=9&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580892&x=1#2211490Comment580804"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">It did not. When trapped and waiting to die I'd like the option. <br/> <br/> <cite>Duppie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=9&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580644&x=1#2211490Comment580644"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You point out the flaw in your own reasoning: In California, he has the right to conceal and carry. But that did not prevent her from acting as a raging lunatic.</p>
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<p>So much for your argument that conceal and carry makes the streets safer.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A580018&page=9#2211490Comment580774"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">You shouldn't HAVE to. You shouldn't HAVE to worry about woman like her either. <br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=8&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580555&x=1#2211490Comment580642"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You can't possibly be serious. Why should I have to arm myself in order to bike safely on the roads?<br/> <br/> <cite>Paul said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580551&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment580551"><div class="xg_user_generated">This is why Illinois needs a concealed carry law. If the cyclist had one her story would be different. In Cali, he had the right to. <cite><br/></cite></div>
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</blockquote> Or you could not spit in her…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5806482012-08-08T17:40:35.973ZDuppiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Duppie
<p>Or you could not spit in her window? You probably wouldn't have gotten trapped to begin with.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Paul said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=9&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580892&x=1#2211490Comment580804"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">It did not. When trapped and waiting to die I'd like the option. <br></br> <br></br> <cite>Duppie said:…</cite></div>
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<p>Or you could not spit in her window? You probably wouldn't have gotten trapped to begin with.<br/> <br/> <cite>Paul said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=9&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580892&x=1#2211490Comment580804"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">It did not. When trapped and waiting to die I'd like the option. <br/> <br/> <cite>Duppie said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=9&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580644&x=1#2211490Comment580644"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You point out the flaw in your own reasoning: In California, he has the right to conceal and carry. But that did not prevent her from acting as a raging lunatic.</p>
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<p>So much for your argument that conceal and carry makes the streets safer.</p>
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<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A580018&page=9#2211490Comment580774"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">You shouldn't HAVE to. You shouldn't HAVE to worry about woman like her either. <br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?page=8&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580555&x=1#2211490Comment580642"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>You can't possibly be serious. Why should I have to arm myself in order to bike safely on the roads?<br/> <br/> <cite>Paul said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A580551&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment580551"><div class="xg_user_generated">This is why Illinois needs a concealed carry law. If the cyclist had one her story would be different. In Cali, he had the right to. <cite><br/></cite></div>
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</blockquote> True, but I've made my point…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5806472012-08-08T17:40:35.965ZAdam Hersteinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdamHerstein
<p>True, but I've made my point and will stop egging him on.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>h' said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A581010&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment581010"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm on your side, Adam, really I am, but if you go back and read the last few pages, unless some content is missing/deleted, clearly you're the one egging the gun nut…</p>
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<p>True, but I've made my point and will stop egging him on.<br/> <br/> <cite>h' said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/conversation-with-a-bike-lane-blocker?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A581010&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment581010"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I'm on your side, Adam, really I am, but if you go back and read the last few pages, unless some content is missing/deleted, clearly you're the one egging the gun nut on.</p>
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</blockquote> Damn, I didn't add the story…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5806462012-08-08T17:40:05.771ZPaulhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Paulishsausage
Damn, I didn't add the story of the crazy lady in the SUV. Just dropped my 2 cents.
Damn, I didn't add the story of the crazy lady in the SUV. Just dropped my 2 cents. I'm on your side, Adam, reall…tag:thechainlink.org,2012-08-08:2211490:Comment:5810102012-08-08T17:39:19.217Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<p>I'm on your side, Adam, really I am, but if you go back and read the last few pages, unless some content is missing/deleted, clearly <em>you're</em> the main participant egging the gun nut on.</p>
<p>I'm on your side, Adam, really I am, but if you go back and read the last few pages, unless some content is missing/deleted, clearly <em>you're</em> the main participant egging the gun nut on.</p>