The 10,000 Post Thread v2

[Duke87 1,070]

(5431)

You're all Philistines for ignoring my Star Wars reference.

I ignored it because:

1) I had something else to say

2) You can't quote when posting from the mobile site

3) I didn't have a witty response

[nathanthemayor 1,261]

5432

Watching nigahiga's videos right now and LOLing like crazy....

[RipRap 4,400]

5433

Stuck with my brother's computer, again :|

[Duke87 1,070]

(5434)

"LOLing" seems like an odd term. Shouldn't it be "LingOL"?

[Frdm920 50]

5435

Yeah but that just looks weird Duke

[astronelson 339]

5436

If I ruled the world, there would be no such thing as speeding tickets, but cops would routinely pull over and ticket anyone driving under the speed limit.

[sarcasm]

Why yes, I'm sure driving at 250km/h on a road only designed for travel at 100km/h is less dangerous or disruptive than driving at 70km/h on the same road. No, can't see why it taking over six times as much distance to stop would possibly matter.

[/sarcasm]

You're all Philistines for ignoring my Star Wars reference.

I noticed it, I just didn't think comment was necessary.

[Jamesrules90 133]

5437

I like trains.

[Larks2242 251]

5438.

Congrads.

[Duke87 1,070]

(5439)

Why yes, I'm sure driving at 250km/h on a road only designed for travel at 100km/h is less dangerous or disruptive than driving at 70km/h on the same road. No, can't see why it taking over six times as much distance to stop would possibly matter.

Don't compare unequal extremes. Yes, on a 100 kph road, 250 is worse than 70. But whereas 70 is annoying and impedes the flow of traffic, 130 is probably not dangerous and doesn't have that problem.

Besides, if you're driving too fast and you kill yourself hitting a tree, I don't care, that's your problem. But if you are driving too slow in front of me, you are committing the single worst sin possible: getting in my way.

So, okay, let's revise my statement and say that people should only be pulled over for driving too fast if they are driving at a really outlandish speed - I don't care what the limit is, going 90-95 mph (145-153 kph) on a wide open straightaway in perfectly clear weather is not dangerous and should not be cause for getting a ticket just because bureaucracy/politics says you're not supposed to exceed 65, 70, or 75 (depending on the state).

A number on a sign is by no means an accurate indication of how fast it's safe to drive, even if it isn't made artificially low. It varies by driver, by vehicle, by weather, by amount of traffic, by time of day, from one section of the road to the next, etc.

Besides, speed limit enforcement has nothing to do with safety. It's about raising money. If anyone else did it, we'd call it robbery, but here it's "officially sanctioned".

  Edited August 27, 2011 by Duke87  

[RipRap 4,400]

5440

Hurricane on its way to NYC...

[Jamesrules90 133]

5441

[Duke87 1,070]

(5442)

That was weird.

[Larks2242 251]

5443.

Hurricane on its way to NYC...

Time for them to rely on Mayor Bloombust.

[RipRap 4,400]

5444

That was weird, James

Mayor Bloombust shuts off the transit system. Now some people are trapped in the island...

[Duke87 1,070]

(5445)

Actually, the decision to shut down all the trains came from Albany (Governor Cuomo). Wasn't Bloomberg.

But yeah, it's probably overkill. Thing is, the city was blindsided by a blizzard the day after Christmas last year, and so Cuomo and Bloomberg are overpreparing this time around. That, and no one wants to be the next Bush after Katrina.

  Edited August 28, 2011 by Duke87  

[astronelson 339]

5446.

Relatively minor inconvenience is perfectly acceptable to try and reduce the effects of a major disaster.

[Larks2242 251]

5447.

Idk if it is minor, people need to get places on time.

[Frdm920 50]

5448

Except Larks, when you look at it this way: What is more important getting somewhere on time? Or people's lives?

[astronelson 339]

5449.

There's nothing open to get to on time during a hurricane anyway.

[Jamesrules90 133]

5450

Whats the hurricane like?

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

5451

Uhm, would anyone mind telling me how to quote someone else in a thread? I seem to be unable to make it work. It's possible that I'm especially inept. That said, the numbering of reasons for not responding to aforementioned Star Wars quote was eye opening, and I will be sure to remember that the world does not revolve around me and that everyone has a life. That was said without a drop of sarcasm, although I realize that typing on the internet removes tone of voice and body language, allowing you to read something how you wish it to be read (or not wish but do subconsciously, I'm not sure quite how it works). Uh, anyways, we have another typhoon possibly heading towards us. So, let us know how that goes, East Coasters, and I'll be sure to let you know next weekend about ours!

[Larks2242 251]

5452.

Whats the hurricane like?

Well, its up in New Jersey area now.

  Edited August 28, 2011 by Larks2242  

[astronelson 339]

5453.

Uhm, would anyone mind telling me how to quote someone else in a thread?

Press the "Multiquote" button under their post, then press "Reply".

[Jamesrules90 133]

Press the "Multiquote" button under their post, then press "Reply".

5454 I beat you to it by sending him a message but you don't have to press multiquote only reply to quote.

[Duke87 1,070]

(5455)

There is a huge piece of a tree on our roof which has poked a couple small holes into the attic. And I do not expect to have power back at my house until at least later this week - the number of trees down and signals out around town is incredible. But, we're all safe, so, life goes on.

And the trains won't be running again yet tomorrow morning so, I get a spare day off from work out of all this.

[NMUSpidey 3,956]

(5455)

There is a huge piece of a tree on our roof which has poked a couple small holes into the attic. And I do not expect to have power back at my house until at least later this week - the number of trees down and signals out around town is incredible. But, we're all safe, so, life goes on.

And the trains won't be running again yet tomorrow morning so, I get a spare day off from work out of all this.

5456

And thus the cleanup? Glad to hear everyone is safe.

We have a typhoon heading towards us again. Looks like it'll head a little bit farther east than I am and hit Chiba on the other side of Tokyo from me. I wonder if it'll be another rain shower thing instead of a full-blown typhoon.

Also, thanks Jamesrules for showing me that!

[astronelson 339]

5457.

I wouldn't like a repeat of last year up in Queensland. Flooding, flooding everywhere. And every time a cyclone hits banana prices go from about $2 per kg to around $15 per kg.

[Duke87 1,070]

(5458)

Advantages of smartphone: no power at house? Browse internet from phone!

Of course, cell service at my house is always spotty at best, so I'm currently in my car at a local park and ride lot (parked!) where I can get a strong signal.

[Ocram's Razr 963]

5459

I was very happy last week. I had my 20th birthday. I was too happy. Before that, I was angry and resentful. Now I am worried, too worried. That is all I can say now.

[Eʟᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ 273]

5431

Yeah, I saw rise of the planet of the apes too and honestly, I didn't think it was too great. I sort of expected more.

Edit: Oops! 5460

  Edited August 29, 2011 by Eʟᴇᴍᴇɴᴛ