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Post by dirtypillows on Sept 15, 2020 17:22:37 GMT
Think about that. Really let that sink in.I went for a causal bike ride yesterday, just to get some exercise and enjoy the morning. I had Bluetooth headphones on listening to AC/DC and Guns and Roses. Just minding my own business and then I crossed the road. I was looking at my phone to see my progress and change the song. I didn’t hear a car on the side road adjacent from me. I guess they didn’t realize how fast I was peddling. I just so happened to have my left earbud pop out (due to sweat or whatever) and hear a screeching. I looked up and hit my brakes on my bike. I jumped off my bike and hit the asphalt. It’s a hell of a thing, death. It takes away everything you’ve ever had, and everything you’re ever going to have. Why would you think that the driver would be thinking that some unseen cyclist was peddling faster than they thought? That really makes zero sense. You make it seem like it's all their responsibility and none of yours. You should consider yourself lucky that the driver was paying extra close attention on your behalf or else you might have been one dead IMDBer. And as far as death being "a hell of a thing", that is somewhat arguable. There are some people who believe that death can be the most ultimately peaceful experience a person can have. I can see both sides to this. Though, in the end, your experience seems to have shocked you to your senses and that is a good thing!
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Sept 15, 2020 17:26:13 GMT
I really want to slap people like you silly when I see them. Either jogging or riding a bike, or taking baby for a running stroll while also walking the dog - and PLUGGED IN TO THEIR FU<>KING HEADSETS!!! What is WRONG with you? Pedestrians also have a responsibility to ensuring their own safety!!! Same with assholes who, while in parking lots, just keep walking especially in back of cars and they may be in that driver's blind spot!! UGH!!! You all must have some deep-seated death wish. Yes, I totally agree with you. It just seems so utterly oblivious. And the poster didn't even seem to comprehend their own culpability. I understand that a moving car can do more damage than a moving bike, but that doesn't give the cyclist a free pass. It's like they feel absolutely no responsibility in the situation and if the car does hit them because they weren't paying attention - and that's what this comes down to, not paying attention - think how awful that would be for the driver! It seems very immature of them. (I guess I'm being judgmental here!) Maybe the poster is just young and will grow out of it. It's just sheer disregard for anyone but themselves. If that makes it a judgement, so be it. I'm not wrong here!
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Post by dirtypillows on Sept 15, 2020 17:29:18 GMT
Yes, I totally agree with you. It just seems so utterly oblivious. And the poster didn't even seem to comprehend their own culpability. I understand that a moving car can do more damage than a moving bike, but that doesn't give the cyclist a free pass. It's like they feel absolutely no responsibility in the situation and if the car does hit them because they weren't paying attention - and that's what this comes down to, not paying attention - think how awful that would be for the driver! It seems very immature of them. (I guess I'm being judgmental here!) Maybe the poster is just young and will grow out of it. It's just sheer disregard for anyone but themselves. If that makes it a judgement, so be it. I'm not wrong here! No, I agree, I don't think you're wrong. My "judgmental" reference was a small nod to another poster as I had recently claimed (perhaps a bit self-righteously) that I didn't judge people. Just a small joke and not meant to be taken all that seriously. No, I totally agree with you. It is extremely self-centered of the person who does this kind of thing.
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Post by Admin on Sept 16, 2020 7:39:15 GMT
Poodle block! Poodle block!
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