Lentamentalisk

Lentamentalisk t1_jbma2n0 wrote

I got one of these as a gift when I was ~10 years old. 20 years later with daily use, the plastic coating was starting to crack a little so I got another. I absolutely love this thing. It's just flexible enough to keep keys from stabbing you when they don't sit quite right. https://www.acehardware.com/departments/hardware/keys-and-accessories/key-accessories/5936737

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Lentamentalisk t1_iutqa4p wrote

Look, this is a stupid idea, but it is adjacent to a smart idea. Maybe you should go talk to the mods at some other neighboring cities and ask them what they do to be successful. Ask them about what rules they set for their members, what rules they set for their mods, and how they go about establishing effective leadership. Running a functioning sub isn't a mystical secret - lots of people manage it just fine.

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Lentamentalisk t1_iutggvo wrote

Careful spelling out the "b word" on this sub. It can get you banned.

I'd argue there isn't really a high intensity bcycle argument. There is a high intensity anti-bcycle argument. The conversation generally goes something like this:

  • Hi, I would like to get to work/school/grocery without getting smooshed plz
  • Ha ha lolz I fantasize about running over spandex clad [insert your slur of choice]
  • Can we not do the whole murder thing?
  • Aaaarg why are b*cyclists so mean to me! Help help, I'm being oppressed!

As to how it became a culture war, I'm not really sure. Most people riding their b*kes are just having a good time. I think to people like our beloved moderator, seeing that is an afront to their way of life. They're absolutely miserable in their cars, and angry that some people aren't. But who knows. I ride the forbidden mode of transit, so my opinion doesn't matter here 🙄

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Lentamentalisk t1_iuteqk0 wrote

Wait wait wait. You banned everyone who said the b word because we should be "working together to listen and solve problems." Help me understand the logic there.

For christ sake I'm afraid to type out the b word for fear of retaliation! How is that "working together to listen and solve problems?" How can a community function when one side of a conversation wields ultimate power to silence all opposition?

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