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What do you like on your road-related forum?

Started by interstatefan990, May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM

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interstatefan990

For me personally:

  • Reasonable mods and admins
  • No flame wars
  • Welcoming, courteous members
  • No post count supremacy
  • People being able to tolerate the occasional off-topic discussion in a thread
  • Alanland
  • A very long, wrought-out thread over the fictional road system of someone who is oblivious to reality
  • GSV images of pavement!
  • People who hate Clearview
  • Emojis  :sombrero: :colorful: :confused: :wow: :-/ :cool: :-o :-D :pan:
Multi-lane roundabouts are an abomination to mankind.


SkyPesos

Quote from: interstatefan990 on May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
  • People who hate Clearview
Didn't we get a decrease in people that really hate clearview here? I saw some posts back in 2012, and the clearview hate seemed to be more prominent back than now.

but yea, about the emojis:  :poke: :angry: :sombrero: :colorful: :confused: :wow: :-/ :cool: :-o :rolleyes: :ded: :-D :D :) :-| :love: :no: :pan: :crazy: :-( X-( :sleep: :-P :paranoid: ;-) :nod: :biggrin: :eyebrow: :spin: :clap: :banghead: :coffee: :meh: :hmmm: :bigass: :wave: :awesomeface: :popcorn: :ninja: :camera: :cheers: :evilgrin: :whip: :fight: :verymad: :rofl: :hyper: :thumbdown: :thumbsup: :hmm:

Roadgeekteen

God-emperor of Alanland, king of all the goats and goat-like creatures

Current Interstate map I am making:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1PEDVyNb1skhnkPkgXi8JMaaudM2zI-Y&ll=29.05778059819179%2C-82.48856825&z=5

SkyPesos

Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 12:02:06 PM
Civil discussion about control cities.
You mean talking about our favorite city Baltimore for 6 pages in one thread?
And another of our favorites, Pittsburgh, in another?

Roadgeekteen

Quote from: SkyPesos on May 07, 2021, 12:05:08 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 12:02:06 PM
Civil discussion about control cities.
You mean talking about our favorite city Baltimore for 6 pages in one thread?
And another of our favorites, Pittsburgh, in another?
No. At least they aren't talking about control cities anymore.
God-emperor of Alanland, king of all the goats and goat-like creatures

Current Interstate map I am making:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1PEDVyNb1skhnkPkgXi8JMaaudM2zI-Y&ll=29.05778059819179%2C-82.48856825&z=5

webny99

Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 12:08:54 PM
Quote from: SkyPesos on May 07, 2021, 12:05:08 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 12:02:06 PM
Civil discussion about control cities.
You mean talking about our favorite city Baltimore for 6 pages in one thread?
And another of our favorites, Pittsburgh, in another?
No. At least they aren't talking about control cities anymore.

The Baltimore discussion was pretty civil, even if it went on... and on... and on...

Angelo71

People who hate clearview
People who love Virginia and hate Pittsburgh!
People who appreciate fictional highways!

kphoger

Quote from: interstatefan990 on May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
GSV images of pavement!

Yes, yes, a thousand times YES!  We need a lot more links to GSV pointed straight down at the pavement.
Keep right except to pass.  Yes.  You.
Visit scenic Orleans County, NY!
Male pronouns, please.

Quote from: Philip K. DickIf you can control the meaning of words, you can control the people who must use them.

jmacswimmer

More "What do you like on your [insert topic here]" threads :bigass:

Quote from: webny99 on May 07, 2021, 12:33:04 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 12:08:54 PM
Quote from: SkyPesos on May 07, 2021, 12:05:08 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 12:02:06 PM
Civil discussion about control cities.
You mean talking about our favorite city Baltimore for 6 pages in one thread?
And another of our favorites, Pittsburgh, in another?
No. At least they aren't talking about control cities anymore.

The Baltimore discussion was pretty civil, even if it went on... and on... and on...

Fun fact: every time I drive on I-70 west of Baltimore (Beltway) now, I'm reminded of that thread :spin:

Quote from: SkyPesos on May 07, 2021, 10:54:55 AM
Quote from: interstatefan990 on May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
  • People who hate Clearview
Didn't we get a decrease in people that really hate clearview here? I saw some posts back in 2012, and the clearview hate seemed to be more prominent back than now.

I think I've mentioned this elsewhere, but I find now that I don't mind clearview when it's done properly (i.e. only the control city is in clearview) - but stuff like this, I do still despise :pan:
"Now, what if da Bearss were to enter the Indianapolis 5-hunnert?"
"How would they compete?"
"Let's say they rode together in a big buss."
"Is Ditka driving?"
"Of course!"
"Then I like da Bear buss."
"DA BEARSSS BUSSSS"

Roadgeekteen

God-emperor of Alanland, king of all the goats and goat-like creatures

Current Interstate map I am making:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1PEDVyNb1skhnkPkgXi8JMaaudM2zI-Y&ll=29.05778059819179%2C-82.48856825&z=5

JoePCool14

#10
Quote from: interstatefan990 on May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
No post count supremacy
I have more posts than you. Therefore, I am superior.  :p

Quote from: interstatefan990 on May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
People who hate Clearview
I wholeheartedly agree. I don't like how many people support Clearview now. Very, very, very disturbing trend!

Quote from: interstatefan990 on May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
For me personally:
A very long, wrought-out thread over the fictional road system of someone who is oblivious to reality
Lucky for you, we have more than one of those now.




Here's my picks for now:

  • A lively Off-Topic board
  • A lively Road-Related Illustrations board
  • Native dark mode
  • TheAlan360

:) Needs more... :sombrero: Not quite... :bigass: Perfect.
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Scott5114

Quote from: jmacswimmer on May 07, 2021, 01:32:30 PM
More "What do you like on your [insert topic here]" threads :bigass:

Quote from: webny99 on May 07, 2021, 12:33:04 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 12:08:54 PM
Quote from: SkyPesos on May 07, 2021, 12:05:08 PM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 12:02:06 PM
Civil discussion about control cities.
You mean talking about our favorite city Baltimore for 6 pages in one thread?
And another of our favorites, Pittsburgh, in another?
No. At least they aren't talking about control cities anymore.

The Baltimore discussion was pretty civil, even if it went on... and on... and on...

Fun fact: every time I drive on I-70 west of Baltimore (Beltway) now, I'm reminded of that thread :spin:

Quote from: SkyPesos on May 07, 2021, 10:54:55 AM
Quote from: interstatefan990 on May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
  • People who hate Clearview
Didn't we get a decrease in people that really hate clearview here? I saw some posts back in 2012, and the clearview hate seemed to be more prominent back than now.

I think I've mentioned this elsewhere, but I find now that I don't mind clearview when it's done properly (i.e. only the control city is in clearview) - but stuff like this, I do still despise :pan:

I was expecting "stuff like this" to just link to a map of Oklahoma.
uncontrollable freak sardine salad chef

Rothman

Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position(s) of NYSDOT.

Roadgeekteen

God-emperor of Alanland, king of all the goats and goat-like creatures

Current Interstate map I am making:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1PEDVyNb1skhnkPkgXi8JMaaudM2zI-Y&ll=29.05778059819179%2C-82.48856825&z=5

OCGuy81

I like lively discussion about the proposed speed limit along I-366.

Roadgeekteen

Quote from: OCGuy81 on May 07, 2021, 06:43:09 PM
I like lively discussion about the proposed speed limit along I-366.
Should it be 85 or 90?
God-emperor of Alanland, king of all the goats and goat-like creatures

Current Interstate map I am making:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1PEDVyNb1skhnkPkgXi8JMaaudM2zI-Y&ll=29.05778059819179%2C-82.48856825&z=5

OCGuy81

Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 06:51:47 PM
Quote from: OCGuy81 on May 07, 2021, 06:43:09 PM
I like lively discussion about the proposed speed limit along I-366.
Should it be 85 or 90?

Think that really depends on which segment.  :bigass:

Rothman

Please note: All comments here represent my own personal opinion and do not reflect the official position(s) of NYSDOT.

Roadgeekteen

God-emperor of Alanland, king of all the goats and goat-like creatures

Current Interstate map I am making:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1PEDVyNb1skhnkPkgXi8JMaaudM2zI-Y&ll=29.05778059819179%2C-82.48856825&z=5

JoePCool14

Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 06:27:58 PM
Quote from: Rothman on May 07, 2021, 06:10:12 PM
A woman.
There are woman on AAroads.

Not sure if singular typo was intentional or not there, because it's kind of funny.

Either way, yes. More women.  :cool:

:) Needs more... :sombrero: Not quite... :bigass: Perfect.
JDOT: We make the world a better place to drive.
Travel Mapping | 60+ Clinches | 260+ Traveled | 8000+ Miles Logged

US71

Like Alice I Try To Believe Three Impossible Things Before Breakfast

GCrites


Roadgeekteen

Quote from: JoePCool14 on May 08, 2021, 08:00:25 AM
Quote from: Roadgeekteen on May 07, 2021, 06:27:58 PM
Quote from: Rothman on May 07, 2021, 06:10:12 PM
A woman.
There are woman on AAroads.

Not sure if singular typo was intentional or not there, because it's kind of funny.

Either way, yes. More women.  :cool:
It was unintended but I'm keeping it lol. I know of 3-4 active women on here.
God-emperor of Alanland, king of all the goats and goat-like creatures

Current Interstate map I am making:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=1PEDVyNb1skhnkPkgXi8JMaaudM2zI-Y&ll=29.05778059819179%2C-82.48856825&z=5

renegade

Don’t ask me how I know.  Just understand that I do.

ran4sh

Quote from: SkyPesos on May 07, 2021, 10:54:55 AM
Quote from: interstatefan990 on May 07, 2021, 10:46:07 AM
  • People who hate Clearview
Didn't we get a decrease in people that really hate clearview here? I saw some posts back in 2012, and the clearview hate seemed to be more prominent back than now.


It's interesting that the more research and evidence there is that Clearview is inferior, or at least not superior to the standard fonts, the more members of this forum like it or accept it, for whatever reason.

The evidence has convinced me that Clearview should not be approved for use on road signs.
Control cities CAN be off the route! Control cities make NO sense if signs end before the city is reached!

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