In what situations do you do this/have recently done this?
I've never had to flip anybody off while driving, fortunately (and I've only ever had to honk once in the three and a half years I've been driving), however, as a pedestrian, I have...Plenty of times...
If I'm crossing on a white hand or a countdown and I get almost ran over, or someone chooses to run a pedestrian/HAWK signal, (especially as I'm stepping on to the crosswalk) automatic middle finger. I've had the privilege of being able to do this a few times. I think it's the least I can be compensated, for nearly being turned into a flesh pancake. I am not two tons of metal and I don't have a crumple zone. People ought to watch for pedestrians, especially when they have the right of way.
I try not to. Too many crazy people with guns seemingly unafraid to use them for minor things nowadays.
Chris
I actually find myself a little ashamed of the once or twice I've done so.
That said, my mother was honked at in a Price Chopper parking lot and even she reflexively flipped the guy off, so...could happen to anyone.
Ask Lord Carhorn this. Bet he'll have some interesting stories.
Quote from: jayhawkco on November 01, 2021, 02:27:25 PM
I try not to. Too many crazy people with guns seemingly unafraid to use them for minor things nowadays.
Chris
This. Flipping someone off doesn't really benefit me in any way, makes me take my hand off the wheel (which makes it harder for me to react to whatever shitty thing they did), and risks pissing them off to the point that they intentionally do something dangerous. There was an incident on I-35 up in Edmond not too long ago where a driver of a pickup got pissed at another driver and intentionally ran both of them into the Jersey barrier. I don't want to get involved in that kind of stupidity.
Usually if I'm upset at a driver and I want to vent, I'll just yell, since there's no way they'll hear me.
Quote from: Scott5114 on November 01, 2021, 02:36:00 PM
Quote from: jayhawkco on November 01, 2021, 02:27:25 PM
I try not to. Too many crazy people with guns seemingly unafraid to use them for minor things nowadays.
Chris
This. Flipping someone off doesn't really benefit me in any way, makes me take my hand off the wheel (which makes it harder for me to react to whatever shitty thing they did), and risks pissing them off to the point that they intentionally do something dangerous. There was an incident on I-35 up in Edmond not too long ago where a driver of a pickup got pissed at another driver and intentionally ran both of them into the Jersey barrier. I don't want to get involved in that kind of stupidity.
Usually if I'm upset at a driver and I want to vent, I'll just yell, since there's no way they'll hear me.
I am a fairly passive driver when it comes to mistakes. People have done plenty of stupid things in front of me, as the nature of driving goes, and none of us are perfect, so I'm not the arbiter of good driving. That stuff doesn't get to me and I don't let it.
But I've only ever (edited my original post to say it) used my horn once, and that was for when a lady pulled out like 10 feet in front of me as I was driving on a local road. Plenty of visibility. She glared at me. If she didn't act like it was my fault I wouldn't have even been mad, it's not like I was gonna be killed. I use my horn as a warning device, rather than an anger device (looking at Pennsylvania drivers). It's for "hey, watch out" rather than "you didn't slam the gas as soon as the light went green" or "you're a dick". So I wasn't mad she did that, I was mad she was angry at me for responding to it.
As a pedestrian, though, I don't hold back. I can get killed by dumb mistakes like that, so I will yell if the driver is close enough and/or flip them off. Too many drivers seem to treat pedestrians like targets they can score points by hitting, and not the ones on your license. The amount of times I've nearly been ran over is ridiculous, especially when it's super clear you need to stop, like a red light on a pedestrian signal or HAWK signal. I resort to looking behind myself whenever I use a crosswalk to make sure right turners don't hit me.
Oh, I am all about honking, much to the chagrin of my wife and son.
I have tried very hard to break myself of the bad habit of giving the finger because some people go berserk over it. A guy in a pickup once severely cut me off; he had a big decal on his rear window of a middle-finger gesture, so I returned the gesture as I went around him. He then started chasing me for a while (I lost him quickly enough). Apparently he was the sort of pussy who likes to dish it out but is unwilling to take it when it's directed back at him.
I will refrain from making the other observations I wish to make on this topic because it'll just start trouble.
Ask this guy his thoughts:
https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=13802
I prefer the random brake-checks on tailgaters, but if they then pass after 10-20 miles of riding tailgate, I'll fly the bird in the general direction
Honking is just a normal part of driving
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 01, 2021, 03:34:35 PM
I prefer the random brake-checks on tailgaters, but if they then pass after 10-20 miles of riding tailgate, I'll fly the bird in the general direction
Honking is just a normal part of driving
I don't remember it being so prevalent when I was living in Chicago. I feel like I missed out on something. :confused: :-( :-(
Quote from: ilpt4u on November 01, 2021, 03:34:35 PM
Honking is just a normal part of driving
In Canada, you can get a ticket for honking for anything other than alerting a car to a danger.
Chris
Quote from: jayhawkco on November 01, 2021, 03:39:11 PM
In Canada, you can get a ticket for honking for anything other than altering a car to a danger.
That sounds so Canadian, it has to be true. Like they have an article in their constitution penalizing those who are impolite. :-D
I like to flip off cop cars sitting on their donut-munching asses in median of rural freeways looking for some revenue generating opportunities. But since I'm also a coward, I do it so they can't see me.
I've used hand gestures (not necessarily the bird) to express annoyance with other drivers, though typically in a way that is not visible outside the car--it's just not worth the risk of escalation into a road-rage incident. I also try not to use the horn out of anger, though I've not always been successful. I have never intentionally brake-checked anybody.
I last used my horn on Wednesday, October 20, at one of the tee intersections where my street ends. I had waited at the end of my driveway while backing out to yield to another car, so I ended up following it down the road. The driver then came to a stop at the stem of the tee (which is uncontrolled) and just sat there without moving for close to a full minute--there was no traffic coming in either direction. I eventually pressed the horn pad, at which point the other driver turned right and I turned left.
Instead of using my horn, I could have backed up and done a driveway turn-around, and I would have done so if the road were straight with good visibility. Doing so in this case would have meant reversing toward a blind curve; also, there are only three driveways along this length and they are typically full of parked cars. (One of the houses belongs to a car fancier with a double-depth garage to protect the bona fide classics from the weather.)
I just did it earlier today. I was traveling 45 mph on a street in the left lane and had the right of way and from a side street comes this van that didn't stop for the stop sign and pulls out in front of me. I got in the other lane and flicked the driver off as I was going by.
Quote from: Flint1979 on November 01, 2021, 04:09:34 PM
I just did it earlier today. I was traveling 45 mph on a street in the left lane and had the right of way and from a side street comes this van that didn't stop for the stop sign and pulls out in front of me. I got in the other lane and flicked the driver off as I was going by.
:clap: :clap: :clap:
As you should
Regarding horn usage, I most recently used my horn on Saturday on the way to get my COVID booster shot. I was making the right turn seen in this Street View image (https://goo.gl/maps/bTf197MiZtuPaN8s5) and the woman in front of me braked almost to a complete stop, despite traffic going straight having a green light and there not being anyone coming from the left to whom she needed to yield. I didn't blast the horn at her–I was far enough back that I gave it a bunch of beeps instead, though I still wound up having to shift down to second gear because she was so slow to get moving.
However, since I haven't driven anywhere since Saturday night, not having used my horn since then is not remarkable.
The usual situation in which I do this is when drivers remain in the left lane (except for preparing to turn left or take a left exit) and either aren't passing, or are preventing drivers behind them from passing.
I live near and drive in Chicago. You figure it out.
No, and I'm trying to use my horn far less frequently than I do now.
Quote from: Brandon on November 01, 2021, 06:17:35 PM
I live near and drive in Chicago. You figure it out.
You're either part of the solution or you're part of the problem.
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 01, 2021, 06:32:29 PM
No, and I'm trying to use my horn far less frequently than I do now.
Quote from: Brandon on November 01, 2021, 06:17:35 PM
I live near and drive in Chicago. You figure it out.
You're either part of the solution or you're part of the problem.
By virtue of driving on Chicago freeways he's automatically part of the problem.
Quote from: J N Winkler on November 01, 2021, 03:54:59 PM
I've used hand gestures (not necessarily the bird) to express annoyance with other drivers, though typically in a way that is not visible outside the car--it's just not worth the risk of escalation into a road-rage incident. I also try not to use the horn out of anger, though I've not always been successful. I have never intentionally brake-checked anybody.
I last used my horn on Wednesday, October 20, at one of the tee intersections where my street ends. I had waited at the end of my driveway while backing out to yield to another car, so I ended up following it down the road. The driver then came to a stop at the stem of the tee (which is uncontrolled) and just sat there without moving for close to a full minute--there was no traffic coming in either direction. I eventually pressed the horn pad, at which point the other driver turned right and I turned left.
Instead of using my horn, I could have backed up and done a driveway turn-around, and I would have done so if the road were straight with good visibility. Doing so in this case would have meant reversing toward a blind curve; also, there are only three driveways along this length and they are typically full of parked cars. (One of the houses belongs to a car fancier with a double-depth garage to protect the bona fide classics from the weather.)
given your non kansas location, do you flick them the V?
that is what i do now if i get really aggravated.
Doesn't quite belong in the changing one letter thread, but too good to pass up:
Flipping over other people on the road
Quote from: index on November 01, 2021, 02:23:34 PM
In what situations do you do this/have recently done this?
I've never had to flip anybody off while driving, fortunately (and I've only ever had to honk once in the three and a half years I've been driving), however, as a pedestrian, I have...Plenty of times...
If I'm crossing on a white hand or a countdown and I get almost ran over, or someone chooses to run a pedestrian/HAWK signal, (especially as I'm stepping on to the crosswalk) automatic middle finger. I've had the privilege of being able to do this a few times. I think it's the least I can be compensated, for nearly being turned into a flesh pancake. I am not two tons of metal and I don't have a crumple zone. People ought to watch for pedestrians, especially when they have the right of way.
The best way to deal with every driver that irritates you is make a youtube video out of your dashcam and then post it here.
Quote from: jayhawkco on November 01, 2021, 02:27:25 PM
I try not to. Too many crazy people with guns seemingly unafraid to use them for minor things nowadays.
Chris
Virginia.
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 01, 2021, 06:53:26 PM
Quote from: index on November 01, 2021, 02:23:34 PM
In what situations do you do this/have recently done this?
I've never had to flip anybody off while driving, fortunately (and I've only ever had to honk once in the three and a half years I've been driving), however, as a pedestrian, I have...Plenty of times...
If I'm crossing on a white hand or a countdown and I get almost ran over, or someone chooses to run a pedestrian/HAWK signal, (especially as I'm stepping on to the crosswalk) automatic middle finger. I've had the privilege of being able to do this a few times. I think it's the least I can be compensated, for nearly being turned into a flesh pancake. I am not two tons of metal and I don't have a crumple zone. People ought to watch for pedestrians, especially when they have the right of way.
The best way to deal with every driver that irritates you is make a youtube video out of your dashcam and then post it here.
Should we leave out the parts where we caused the other person to become aggressive?
Quote from: jeffandnicole on November 01, 2021, 07:58:10 PM
Quote from: cabiness42 on November 01, 2021, 06:53:26 PM
Quote from: index on November 01, 2021, 02:23:34 PM
In what situations do you do this/have recently done this?
I've never had to flip anybody off while driving, fortunately (and I've only ever had to honk once in the three and a half years I've been driving), however, as a pedestrian, I have...Plenty of times...
If I'm crossing on a white hand or a countdown and I get almost ran over, or someone chooses to run a pedestrian/HAWK signal, (especially as I'm stepping on to the crosswalk) automatic middle finger. I've had the privilege of being able to do this a few times. I think it's the least I can be compensated, for nearly being turned into a flesh pancake. I am not two tons of metal and I don't have a crumple zone. People ought to watch for pedestrians, especially when they have the right of way.
The best way to deal with every driver that irritates you is make a youtube video out of your dashcam and then post it here.
Should we leave out the parts where we caused the other person to become aggressive?
You aren't doing it right if you accept culpability for your actions.
Quote from: jayhawkco on November 01, 2021, 02:27:25 PM
I try not to. Too many crazy people with guns seemingly unafraid to use them for minor things nowadays.
Chris
This. Too many road rage incidents that don't end well. At worst, I try to limit it to the "Italian Bird", the "Palms Held Upward WTF" gesture, or giving the other driver the "stink-eye" if I pass them. Even those are becoming increasing rare for me these days.
Don't think I ever have done this.
The only car I ever flipped off was one flying an obviously vulgar and gross banner.
I have sometimes given a thumbs up and a smile (super sarcastic, and gets a bird in response) but for a long time the policy has been "do not engage"
I have parents that rush and sometimes try to cut people off and anger them. :ded:
Quote from: tolbs17 on November 02, 2021, 12:49:48 AM
I have parents that rush and sometimes try to cut people off and anger them. :ded:
My father has gone around people at stop signs if he thinks they're "taking too long". No comment needed on that one.
i tend to use the headlight-flick, rather than the finger, unless it's something truly top-level screwery, something that directly would cause a safety issue. but then they get the horn.
pizza drivers have this reputation of being gonzo maniacs behind the wheel (and some of my co-workers are), but i'm pretty laser focused when i drive for work. going home, its a little auto-pilot-y since i live in the sticks.
it doesn't help that the store i work for is in a college-infested area, where random students in various degrees of buzzedness dart out into the street at will, in cars, and on those damnable little scooters.
I'm surprised nobody has cited deploying their windshield wiper fluid for tailgaters in this thread.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
I'm surprised nobody has cited deploying their windshield wiper fluid for tailgaters in this thread.
i've thought about it.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
I'm surprised nobody has cited deploying their windshield wiper fluid for tailgaters in this thread.
The videos I've seen posted here where this tactic was employed did not actually show examples of tailgating.
I've done this by accident before and felt really bad about it. And I always adjusted the sprayers at the first opportunity after it happened so more of the fluid would be directed onto the windshield.
One thing I will do, if someone tailgates me at night and then passes me, is to leave my lights on bright.
If I'm being tailgated, I gradually drop my speed, 1 mph at a time, until they either pass me or back off.
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
I’m surprised nobody has cited deploying their windshield wiper fluid for tailgaters in this thread.
Yeah, this is especially good if the tailgater has a windshield full of juicy dead bugs. :bigass:
I used to flip off people regularly. There's been a large increase in road rage gunfire around heree so I try to behave myself. In my younger daze I was pretty
bold stupid. I've followed people offf the main road into their neighborhood but not to their house. I would turn around b4 going too far into the neighbirhood.
Now that I'm older & wiser(?) I keep my eyes forward & mind my own bizness :nod:
QuoteThe only car I ever flipped off was one flying an obviously vulgar and gross banner.
Trump 2024? :bigass:
I've been punched for flipping someone off as a pedestrian, so I don't recommend it myself. Of course it wasn't taken seriously by the utterly useless police, so I had no chance to press charges (and was willing to waste as much time as I needed to make a point).
Quote from: allniter89 on November 02, 2021, 07:43:07 PM
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
The only car I ever flipped off was one flying an obviously vulgar and gross banner.
Trump 2024? :bigass:
I was thinking "Green Bay Packers flag"
Quote from: Max Rockatansky on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
I'm surprised nobody has cited deploying their windshield wiper fluid for tailgaters in this thread.
Sounds like a lot of work. If I'm being tailgated, I just take my foot off the gas pedal and let the laws of physics take over.
I find a slow sarcastic golf clap to be my cheeky bird.
iPhone
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Not now, but may be monitored given the vulgarity of the title.
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Why? I haven't seen anything over the top, and only one reference to a politician. Everyone appears to be behaving themselves so far.
Quote from: hbelkins on November 03, 2021, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Why? I haven't seen anything over the top, and only one reference to a politician. Everyone appears to be behaving themselves so far.
ok, i stand corrected.
i thought the finger was a vulgar remark. :hmmm:
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 01:12:59 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on November 03, 2021, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Why? I haven't seen anything over the top, and only one reference to a politician. Everyone appears to be behaving themselves so far.
ok, i stand corrected.
i thought the finger was a vulgar remark. :hmmm:
"@whomever" still does not work on this forum, either. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
Quote from: renegade on November 03, 2021, 01:16:53 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 01:12:59 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on November 03, 2021, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Why? I haven't seen anything over the top, and only one reference to a politician. Everyone appears to be behaving themselves so far.
ok, i stand corrected.
i thought the finger was a vulgar remark. :hmmm:
"@whomever" still does not work on this forum, either. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
agree. they should add this! :banghead:
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Not now, but may be monitored given the vulgarity of the title.
How is the title vulgar? If it were titled "Telling people to "f*&! off while driving", okay...
Methinks thou doth protest too much.
Chris
Quote from: jayhawkco on November 03, 2021, 01:20:57 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Not now, but may be monitored given the vulgarity of the title.
How is the title vulgar? If it were titled "Telling people to "f*&! off while driving", okay...
Methinks thou doth protest too much.
Chris
My mother told me never to flip people off on roads, as its considered road rage.
My father flipped the bird when somebody passed him on Red Hill Church Rd on a Double Solid line! :wow:
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Not now, but may be monitored given the vulgarity of the title.
fuck
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 01:19:34 PM
Quote from: renegade on November 03, 2021, 01:16:53 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 01:12:59 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on November 03, 2021, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Why? I haven't seen anything over the top, and only one reference to a politician. Everyone appears to be behaving themselves so far.
ok, i stand corrected.
i thought the finger was a vulgar remark. :hmmm:
"@whomever" still does not work on this forum, either. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
agree. they should add this! :banghead:
You write and debug the code and we'll discuss installing it.
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 10:31:25 AM
Quote from: allniter89 on November 02, 2021, 07:43:07 PM
Quote from: TheHIghwayMan394 on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
The only car I ever flipped off was one flying an obviously vulgar and gross banner.
Trump 2024? :bigass:
I was thinking "Green Bay Packers flag"
Even worse than those things, somehow. :D
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 04:35:52 PM
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on November 03, 2021, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 10:31:25 AM
Quote from: allniter89 on November 02, 2021, 07:43:07 PM
Quote from: TheHIghwayMan394 on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
The only car I ever flipped off was one flying an obviously vulgar and gross banner.
Trump 2024? :bigass:
I was thinking "Green Bay Packers flag"
Even worse than those things, somehow. :D
Really? Confederate flag? Swastika?
Obviously no, but
jokingly to a Minnesotan, darn close.
Chris
Quote from: jayhawkco on November 03, 2021, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 04:35:52 PM
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on November 03, 2021, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 10:31:25 AM
Quote from: allniter89 on November 02, 2021, 07:43:07 PM
Quote from: TheHIghwayMan394 on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
The only car I ever flipped off was one flying an obviously vulgar and gross banner.
Trump 2024? :bigass:
I was thinking "Green Bay Packers flag"
Even worse than those things, somehow. :D
Really? Confederate flag? Swastika?
Obviously no, but jokingly to a Minnesotan, darn close.
Chris
Yeah, I'm out of ideas, then.
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 01:19:34 PM
Quote from: renegade on November 03, 2021, 01:16:53 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 01:12:59 PM
Quote from: hbelkins on November 03, 2021, 01:11:51 PM
Quote from: snowc on November 03, 2021, 11:45:06 AM
@Mods, think its a good time to reconsider this thread? @Alps, if necessary, lock the thread.
Why? I haven't seen anything over the top, and only one reference to a politician. Everyone appears to be behaving themselves so far.
ok, i stand corrected.
i thought the finger was a vulgar remark. :hmmm:
"@whomever" still does not work on this forum, either. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead:
agree. they should add this! :banghead:
No, they shouldn't ... this is NOT fakebook, insta-gram or twitter.
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on November 03, 2021, 05:19:04 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 04:35:52 PM
Really? Confederate flag? Swastika?
You got it in there.
Ah - yeah, that would be an example of a car that I would not flip off, given the likelihood that I would get shot in response.
There used to be a forum rule against the gratuitous use of profanity, but it's been rescinded. Now even the mods drop gratuitous profanity. See Scott's use of the F-word upthread as a single-word sentence.
If you think this thread is vulgar, there's one about how Google Maps fudge-ing (only it doesn't say fudge) sucks.
I mean, the mods have always dropped gratuitous profanity... The person who started "Google Maps FUCKING sucks" was an admin at the time. Removing that rule just made the rule list match reality.
Quote from: hbelkins on November 04, 2021, 01:37:45 PM
There used to be a forum rule against the gratuitous use of profanity, but it's been rescinded. Now even the mods drop gratuitous profanity. See Scott's use of the F-word upthread as a single-word sentence.
If you think this thread is vulgar, there's one about how Google Maps fudge-ing (only it doesn't say fudge) sucks.
So fucking what?
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 05:13:40 PM
Quote from: jayhawkco on November 03, 2021, 04:38:10 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 04:35:52 PM
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on November 03, 2021, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: abefroman329 on November 03, 2021, 10:31:25 AM
Quote from: allniter89 on November 02, 2021, 07:43:07 PM
Quote from: TheHIghwayMan394 on November 02, 2021, 06:01:05 PM
The only car I ever flipped off was one flying an obviously vulgar and gross banner.
Trump 2024? :bigass:
I was thinking "Green Bay Packers flag"
Even worse than those things, somehow. :D
Really? Confederate flag? Swastika?
Obviously no, but jokingly to a Minnesotan, darn close.
Chris
Yeah, I'm out of ideas, then.
Here my wife and I went to a Vikings/Eagles game many years ago, we were walking around in our Eagles gear, and someone honked at us. We turned around. He gave us the thumbs down.
In Philly, someone wearing the opposing teams stuff would've been given the finger by the driver, the passenger, the kids, and then run over, then backed over, then given the finger again, then run over again. Then the kids would've jumped out and taken his beer, since he no longer would be drinking it.
Quote from: hbelkins on November 04, 2021, 01:37:45 PM
There used to be a forum rule against the gratuitous use of profanity, but it's been rescinded. Now even the mods drop gratuitous profanity. See Scott's use of the F-word upthread as a single-word sentence.
If you think this thread is vulgar, there's one about how Google Maps fudge-ing (only it doesn't say fudge) sucks.
It also seems to me that the expression "flipping other people off" (or similar) is itself a bit of a euphemism for what the gesture really means anyway.
Quote from: Scott5114 on November 04, 2021, 02:20:09 PM
I mean, the mods have always dropped gratuitous profanity... The person who started "Google Maps FUCKING sucks" was an admin at the time. Removing that rule just made the rule list match reality.
Then why not change other rules to reflect reality? :-D :-D :-D