International day of the road going idiot

Ben6899

spen666 wrote:

ChrisLS wrote:

In my experience the school run, either end of the day, is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Drivers are distracted and under time pressure. I have also been run off the road and cut up by church goers on a Sunday morning, another bunch of distracted drivers so it would seem... :roll:

I've always found driving near any religious establishment is poor- and some of the selfish inconsiderate parking etc is incredible given that their religions teach consideration for others

They're only considerate to other religoids. The rest of us will burn in hell and the sooner; the better.

redvee

A girl who lived a few doors away got a 49cc scooter type thing but never went further than the newsagent 300yds up the road on it.

rjsterry

Ben6899 wrote:

spen666 wrote:

ChrisLS wrote:

In my experience the school run, either end of the day, is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Drivers are distracted and under time pressure. I have also been run off the road and cut up by church goers on a Sunday morning, another bunch of distracted drivers so it would seem... :roll:

I've always found driving near any religious establishment is poor- and some of the selfish inconsiderate parking etc is incredible given that their religions teach consideration for others

They're only considerate to other religoids. The rest of us will burn in hell and the sooner; the better.

As someone who (very) occasionally goes to church*, I'd have to admit that there does seem to be something in this. Mind on higher things perhaps? Or maybe the fear of being 'the one who always arrives late' :shock:

*Religoids - nice.

bluehelmet

Kieran_Burns wrote:

I lived : here The shops are behind the houses you can see on the right. My ex-g/f walked to car when we were popping up to the shop to get some food in.

Oooh, brizzie valley.

The chap 2 doors down takes the car to the gym and back every morning before work. It's all of half a mile...

Ben6899

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

rick_chasey

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

spen666 wrote:

ChrisLS wrote:

In my experience the school run, either end of the day, is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Drivers are distracted and under time pressure. I have also been run off the road and cut up by church goers on a Sunday morning, another bunch of distracted drivers so it would seem... :roll:

I've always found driving near any religious establishment is poor- and some of the selfish inconsiderate parking etc is incredible given that their religions teach consideration for others

They're only considerate to other religoids. The rest of us will burn in hell and the sooner; the better.

As someone who (very) occasionally goes to church*, I'd have to admit that there does seem to be something in this. Mind on higher things perhaps? Or maybe the fear of being 'the one who always arrives late' :shock:

*Religoids - nice.

I vaguely remember reading something about hybrid car drivers being more likely to misbehave on the road, than normal car drivers.

Something to do with the mentality that their efforts to be 'good' entitle them to things.

Wouldn't be surprised if it's a similar phenomenon.

Kieran_Burns

bluehelmet wrote:

Kieran_Burns wrote:

I lived : here The shops are behind the houses you can see on the right. My ex-g/f walked to car when we were popping up to the shop to get some food in.

Oooh, brizzie valley.

The chap 2 doors down takes the car to the gym and back every morning before work. It's all of half a mile...

btw - the ex-g/f is one featured in the Girls in Short skirts thread

"Holy Thread combination Batman!"

MonkeyMonster

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

spen666 wrote:

ChrisLS wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

Is there a church on DSK that later on (in the day) gets frequented and some of the attendees park in the FECKING CYCLE LANE.

rjsterry

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

No need for it to be complimentary or derogatory. I've no idea of your particular relationship with religion in its widest sense, and this isn't the place for a long-winded exposition (especially since we've all been told to lay off the serious stuff a bit since Girls...gate), but I find it pretty dispiriting that people are so ready to dismiss something - which is I'd argue pretty fundamental to human culture - on the basis of so little knowledge.

rjsterry

Rick Chasey wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

spen666 wrote:

ChrisLS wrote:

In my experience the school run, either end of the day, is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Drivers are distracted and under time pressure. I have also been run off the road and cut up by church goers on a Sunday morning, another bunch of distracted drivers so it would seem... :roll:

I've always found driving near any religious establishment is poor- and some of the selfish inconsiderate parking etc is incredible given that their religions teach consideration for others

They're only considerate to other religoids. The rest of us will burn in hell and the sooner; the better.

As someone who (very) occasionally goes to church*, I'd have to admit that there does seem to be something in this. Mind on higher things perhaps? Or maybe the fear of being 'the one who always arrives late' :shock:

*Religoids - nice.

I vaguely remember reading something about hybrid car drivers being more likely to misbehave on the road, than normal car drivers.

Something to do with the mentality that their efforts to be 'good' entitle them to things.

Wouldn't be surprised if it's a similar phenomenon.

@Rick Chasey: You will LOVE one of the items on this podcast.

lotuseater

spen666 wrote:

ChrisLS wrote:

In my experience the school run, either end of the day, is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road. Drivers are distracted and under time pressure. I have also been run off the road and cut up by church goers on a Sunday morning, another bunch of distracted drivers so it would seem... :roll:

I've always found driving near any religious establishment is poor- and some of the selfish inconsiderate parking etc is incredible given that their religions teach consideration for others

The only thing they're considering is being first in the queue for a spot in heaven when the grim reaper comes.

Ben6899

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

No need for it to be complimentary or derogatory. I've no idea of your particular relationship with religion in its widest sense, and this isn't the place for a long-winded exposition (especially since we've all been told to lay off the serious stuff a bit since Girls...gate), but I find it pretty dispiriting that people are so ready to dismiss something - which is I'd argue pretty fundamental to human culture - on the basis of so little knowledge.

Knowledge/evidence. Tomayto, tomarto.

rick_chasey

rjsterry wrote:

@Rick Chasey: You will LOVE one of the items on this podcast.

Heard about that one already.

Not sure it's commuter chat material anymore .

Tony-J

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

No need for it to be complimentary or derogatory. I've no idea of your particular relationship with religion in its widest sense, and this isn't the place for a long-winded exposition (especially since we've all been told to lay off the serious stuff a bit since Girls...gate), but I find it pretty dispiriting that people are so ready to dismiss something - which is I'd argue pretty fundamental to human culture - on the basis of so little knowledge.

May I suggest you join Pharyngula sir, and try this gem out there.

rjsterry

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

No need for it to be complimentary or derogatory. I've no idea of your particular relationship with religion in its widest sense, and this isn't the place for a long-winded exposition (especially since we've all been told to lay off the serious stuff a bit since Girls...gate), but I find it pretty dispiriting that people are so ready to dismiss something - which is I'd argue pretty fundamental to human culture - on the basis of so little knowledge.

Knowledge/evidence. Tomayto, tomarto.

Fair enough if you think its primary purpose is to explain physical phenomena. While there are those that take this line, there are plenty who think it's far from that.

pangolin

I go to church. I don't even have a driving licence. Not sure how that fits into the apparently acceptable rule of treating all religious people the same.

It's not like writing off an entire group of people has ever gone badly before.

Anyway this is heading fast for Godwins law. Already. All of you go and read "The state of play here" thread, then be nice to everyone. Just like us Christians are.

mapleflot

bails87 wrote:

I saw two drivers getting out to inspect damage this morning after one had driven into the back of the other while they were in a massive queue of traffic doing about 1mph. How do you crash when you're going so slowly, in a straight line, with no junctions to worry about?!

As msmacunia mentioned:
Texting texting 1-2-3. Hello.
Seems most every 2nd car I see stopped/slowing in a jam now the driver `just happens' to appear to be inspecting his/her crotch.

SimonAH

When you're not setting fire to other slightly different Christians :-D

Joking! (mostly)

Nope - we definitely need to step away from religion here - it's unwinnable for either side (or rather any of the 101+ sides) and only makes people grumpy.

Ben6899

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

No need for it to be complimentary or derogatory. I've no idea of your particular relationship with religion in its widest sense, and this isn't the place for a long-winded exposition (especially since we've all been told to lay off the serious stuff a bit since Girls...gate), but I find it pretty dispiriting that people are so ready to dismiss something - which is I'd argue pretty fundamental to human culture - on the basis of so little knowledge.

Knowledge/evidence. Tomayto, tomarto.

Fair enough if you think its primary purpose is to explain physical phenomena. While there are those that take this line, there are plenty who think it's far from that.

I really do not know what its primary purpose is. I'm still trying to figure that one out.

rick_chasey

mapleflot wrote:

bails87 wrote:

I saw two drivers getting out to inspect damage this morning after one had driven into the back of the other while they were in a massive queue of traffic doing about 1mph. How do you crash when you're going so slowly, in a straight line, with no junctions to worry about?!

As msmacunia mentioned:
Texting texting 1-2-3. Hello.
Seems most every 2nd car I see stopped/slowing in a jam now the driver `just happens' to appear to be inspecting his/her crotch.

Browsing cakestop.

rick_chasey

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

No need for it to be complimentary or derogatory. I've no idea of your particular relationship with religion in its widest sense, and this isn't the place for a long-winded exposition (especially since we've all been told to lay off the serious stuff a bit since Girls...gate), but I find it pretty dispiriting that people are so ready to dismiss something - which is I'd argue pretty fundamental to human culture - on the basis of so little knowledge.

Knowledge/evidence. Tomayto, tomarto.

Fair enough if you think its primary purpose is to explain physical phenomena. While there are those that take this line, there are plenty who think it's far from that.

I really do not know what its primary purpose is. I'm still trying to figure that one out.

Really? Not even from a social / political / civi perspective?

daviesee

SimonAH wrote:

Nope - we definitely need to step away from religion here - it's unwinnable for either side (or rather any of the 101+ sides) and only makes people grumpy.

Probably a misquote but you'll get the idea.

"In polite conversation never discuss politics, religion or money".

Well that's the Chat Forum finished then

rjsterry

Rick Chasey wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

No need for it to be complimentary or derogatory. I've no idea of your particular relationship with religion in its widest sense, and this isn't the place for a long-winded exposition (especially since we've all been told to lay off the serious stuff a bit since Girls...gate), but I find it pretty dispiriting that people are so ready to dismiss something - which is I'd argue pretty fundamental to human culture - on the basis of so little knowledge.

Knowledge/evidence. Tomayto, tomarto.

Fair enough if you think its primary purpose is to explain physical phenomena. While there are those that take this line, there are plenty who think it's far from that.

I really do not know what its primary purpose is. I'm still trying to figure that one out.

Really? Not even from a social / political / civi perspective?

Bleedin'ell, don't you start!

rick_chasey

That was my only planned contribution to that bit.

Honest.

SimonAH

Why do they put lightning conductors on churches though eh? Answer me that?

gently trolling, don't be offended!

Ben6899

Rick Chasey wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

rjsterry wrote:

*Religoids - nice.

I couldn't think of anything more complimentary. Sorry.

No need for it to be complimentary or derogatory. I've no idea of your particular relationship with religion in its widest sense, and this isn't the place for a long-winded exposition (especially since we've all been told to lay off the serious stuff a bit since Girls...gate), but I find it pretty dispiriting that people are so ready to dismiss something - which is I'd argue pretty fundamental to human culture - on the basis of so little knowledge.

Knowledge/evidence. Tomayto, tomarto.

Fair enough if you think its primary purpose is to explain physical phenomena. While there are those that take this line, there are plenty who think it's far from that.

I really do not know what its primary purpose is. I'm still trying to figure that one out.

Really? Not even from a social / political / civi perspective?

Maybe not the purpose in its truest sense, but the outcomes are rather more clear. Obviously.

rick_chasey

Ben6899 wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

I really do not know what its primary purpose is. I'm still trying to figure that one out.

Really? Not even from a social / political / civi perspective?

Maybe not the purpose in its truest sense, but the outcomes are rather more clear. Obviously.

There we go .

You side-stepped my 'someone is wrong on the internet' trigger.

All is well.

Ben6899

Rick Chasey wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

Ben6899 wrote:

I really do not know what its primary purpose is. I'm still trying to figure that one out.

Really? Not even from a social / political / civi perspective?

Maybe not the purpose in its truest sense, but the outcomes are rather more clear. Obviously.

There we go .

You side-stepped my 'someone is wrong on the internet' trigger.

All is well.

Did you expect me to bite?

rick_chasey

Ben6899 wrote:

Rick Chasey wrote:

There we go .

You side-stepped my 'someone is wrong on the internet' trigger.

All is well.

Did you expect me to bite?

I obviously did!

rjsterry

SimonAH wrote:

Why do they put lightning conductors on churches though eh? Answer me that?

gently trolling, don't be offended!

Duh. Churches tend to be tall buildings, and lightning tends to strike tall buildings. Even if you were to take the view that all lightning is divinely targeted, your assuming that only 'good' people go to church.