Why no headphones? Metro question

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There’s a dad I see at the playground who will start blasting heavy metal from his phone and sing along whenever a pretty mom is around. Because women find that kind of thing attractive.

This guy is a hero.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no problem pointing out the signs posted all over every train that state listening to music without headphones is prohibited.

And sooner or later, you’re going to give one of them the attention they’re seeking. And then your plans for whatever you were doing that day, will change, and you’ll be in a hospital instead.

So your solution is to just put up with this ridiculous behavior? That is what they are counting on. I have spoken up many times and not ended up in the hospital.

Seriously. When did we become a nation of cowards? What more will you put up with?

Stand up FFS. "Excuse me, can you put on headphones?" Then point to the sign. If the person glares at you, keep staring back. You would have the support of every other person in the car -- except, of course, the scaredy cats who seem to believe everyone is out to get them.

Don't be an idiot. I have way more to lose than the typical person listening to music without headphones. What? Am I supposed to get in a fist fight on the metro to make them turn off their music? At least when he/she pulls a knife on me and now my two kids under 3 are fatherless, they can no that dad wasn't a coward. I'm sure that will make all the difference.

GTFO

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no problem pointing out the signs posted all over every train that state listening to music without headphones is prohibited.

And sooner or later, you’re going to give one of them the attention they’re seeking. And then your plans for whatever you were doing that day, will change, and you’ll be in a hospital instead.

So your solution is to just put up with this ridiculous behavior? That is what they are counting on. I have spoken up many times and not ended up in the hospital.

Seriously. When did we become a nation of cowards? What more will you put up with?

Stand up FFS. "Excuse me, can you put on headphones?" Then point to the sign. If the person glares at you, keep staring back. You would have the support of every other person in the car -- except, of course, the scaredy cats who seem to believe everyone is out to get them.

Do you live in DC? I've seen people abandon entire metro cars to avoid some psycho with no one saying a word or confronting the person. There is a yearly article about how some kids stab/beat an elderly person while the rest of the passengers mind their own business. I'm not sure where you get the idea that you would have any support confronting a person on the metro

There is a difference between abandoning a car when there is clearly a mentally ill, homeless person ranting and someone who is simply being obnoxious by not using headphones.

You aren't the police. What gives you the right to tell them what to do?

I pay to ride the train just like they do. The rules say I am entitled to ride in peace. THAT'S what gives me the right. If they want to be obnoxious and listen to their music without headphones, they should walk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no problem pointing out the signs posted all over every train that state listening to music without headphones is prohibited.

And sooner or later, you’re going to give one of them the attention they’re seeking. And then your plans for whatever you were doing that day, will change, and you’ll be in a hospital instead.

So your solution is to just put up with this ridiculous behavior? That is what they are counting on. I have spoken up many times and not ended up in the hospital.

Seriously. When did we become a nation of cowards? What more will you put up with?

Stand up FFS. "Excuse me, can you put on headphones?" Then point to the sign. If the person glares at you, keep staring back. You would have the support of every other person in the car -- except, of course, the scaredy cats who seem to believe everyone is out to get them.

Don't be an idiot. I have way more to lose than the typical person listening to music without headphones. What? Am I supposed to get in a fist fight on the metro to make them turn off their music? At least when he/she pulls a knife on me and now my two kids under 3 are fatherless, they can no that dad wasn't a coward. I'm sure that will make all the difference.

GTFO

I'll acknowledge that it's probably because I'm a woman of color, but no one has ever NOT turned their music down when I called them out on it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is the deal? Why do folks not use headphones on metro? Are they too expensive? Sensitive ears? Is it a micro aggression? The number of grown *ss adults watching movies on full volume with no headphones is almost comical. Why on earth would you do this?

People do that?
Hmmmm...I guess I never noticed because I'M WEARING HEADPHONES AND I CAN'T HEAR THEM!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the deal? Why do folks not use headphones on metro? Are they too expensive? Sensitive ears? Is it a micro aggression? The number of grown *ss adults watching movies on full volume with no headphones is almost comical. Why on earth would you do this?

People do that?
Hmmmm...I guess I never noticed because I'M WEARING HEADPHONES AND I CAN'T HEAR THEM!!!

That's all nice and good for you, but I can't read my book with my music blaring in my ears.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:What is the deal? Why do folks not use headphones on metro? Are they too expensive? Sensitive ears? Is it a micro aggression? The number of grown *ss adults watching movies on full volume with no headphones is almost comical. Why on earth would you do this?

People do that?
Hmmmm...I guess I never noticed because I'M WEARING HEADPHONES AND I CAN'T HEAR THEM!!!

That's all nice and good for you, but I can't read my book with my music blaring in my ears.

Audiobooks: The happy medium of spoken-word literature
I used to think you could only enjoy a book by reading it. Listening can be just as good
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/audiobooks-the-happy-medium-of-spoken-word-literature-1.3858714

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no problem pointing out the signs posted all over every train that state listening to music without headphones is prohibited.

And sooner or later, you’re going to give one of them the attention they’re seeking. And then your plans for whatever you were doing that day, will change, and you’ll be in a hospital instead.

So your solution is to just put up with this ridiculous behavior? That is what they are counting on. I have spoken up many times and not ended up in the hospital.

Seriously. When did we become a nation of cowards? What more will you put up with?

Stand up FFS. "Excuse me, can you put on headphones?" Then point to the sign. If the person glares at you, keep staring back. You would have the support of every other person in the car -- except, of course, the scaredy cats who seem to believe everyone is out to get them.

Do you live in DC? I've seen people abandon entire metro cars to avoid some psycho with no one saying a word or confronting the person. There is a yearly article about how some kids stab/beat an elderly person while the rest of the passengers mind their own business. I'm not sure where you get the idea that you would have any support confronting a person on the metro

There is a difference between abandoning a car when there is clearly a mentally ill, homeless person ranting and someone who is simply being obnoxious by not using headphones.

"Say sh#t, get hit."
-The DC Motto

Take a look at what happened to this guy, who likely said something to a group of teens that harassed him on the street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lt98V_KyQg4

Wow, right in front of the DC Hilton and apparently not remarkable enough to make the news. Yea I will maintain the usual commuter mentality of not interacting with anyone and stepping over the PP headphone police after their confrontation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no problem pointing out the signs posted all over every train that state listening to music without headphones is prohibited.

And sooner or later, you’re going to give one of them the attention they’re seeking. And then your plans for whatever you were doing that day, will change, and you’ll be in a hospital instead.

So your solution is to just put up with this ridiculous behavior? That is what they are counting on. I have spoken up many times and not ended up in the hospital.

Seriously. When did we become a nation of cowards? What more will you put up with?

Stand up FFS. "Excuse me, can you put on headphones?" Then point to the sign. If the person glares at you, keep staring back. You would have the support of every other person in the car -- except, of course, the scaredy cats who seem to believe everyone is out to get them.

Do you live in DC? I've seen people abandon entire metro cars to avoid some psycho with no one saying a word or confronting the person. There is a yearly article about how some kids stab/beat an elderly person while the rest of the passengers mind their own business. I'm not sure where you get the idea that you would have any support confronting a person on the metro

There is a difference between abandoning a car when there is clearly a mentally ill, homeless person ranting and someone who is simply being obnoxious by not using headphones.

You aren't the police. What gives you the right to tell them what to do?

I pay to ride the train just like they do. The rules say I am entitled to ride in peace. THAT'S what gives me the right. If they want to be obnoxious and listen to their music without headphones, they should walk.

Except there's a good chance they didn't pay, and an even better chance nothing will come of it. https://wamu.org/story/19/01/22/council-overrides-mayoral-veto-fare-evasion-soon-a-50-civil-fine/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I see people FaceTiming w no headphones on. That’s even worse because it usually a woman going off on a friend or man who wronged her. Awkward.

My boss does this. It's so annoying. He does it restaurants, in airports, in hallways, or really anywhere in public where he can get a signal. And he does it loudly. If anyone suggests that he use headphones (and they have), he loses his shit like a screaming big baby.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no problem pointing out the signs posted all over every train that state listening to music without headphones is prohibited.

And sooner or later, you’re going to give one of them the attention they’re seeking. And then your plans for whatever you were doing that day, will change, and you’ll be in a hospital instead.

So your solution is to just put up with this ridiculous behavior? That is what they are counting on. I have spoken up many times and not ended up in the hospital.

Seriously. When did we become a nation of cowards? What more will you put up with?

Stand up FFS. "Excuse me, can you put on headphones?" Then point to the sign. If the person glares at you, keep staring back. You would have the support of every other person in the car -- except, of course, the scaredy cats who seem to believe everyone is out to get them.

Do you live in DC? I've seen people abandon entire metro cars to avoid some psycho with no one saying a word or confronting the person. There is a yearly article about how some kids stab/beat an elderly person while the rest of the passengers mind their own business. I'm not sure where you get the idea that you would have any support confronting a person on the metro

There is a difference between abandoning a car when there is clearly a mentally ill, homeless person ranting and someone who is simply being obnoxious by not using headphones.

You aren't the police. What gives you the right to tell them what to do?

I pay to ride the train just like they do. The rules say I am entitled to ride in peace. THAT'S what gives me the right. If they want to be obnoxious and listen to their music without headphones, they should walk.

So, you have the right to arrest them and issue fines? I suggest you try his sometime, hero. You will quickly find you are a zero.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You learn pretty quickly in DC not to interact with anyone on the metro. People don't wear headphones to get you to talk to them then they either start a confrontation or ask for money. The pp who actually points out the rules is going to end up on social media one day portrayed as a racist.

Ohhh
So you are saying what about the race of the offenders??
Only one race of people engage in this behavior?????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have no problem pointing out the signs posted all over every train that state listening to music without headphones is prohibited.

And sooner or later, you’re going to give one of them the attention they’re seeking. And then your plans for whatever you were doing that day, will change, and you’ll be in a hospital instead.

So your solution is to just put up with this ridiculous behavior? That is what they are counting on. I have spoken up many times and not ended up in the hospital.

You have been lucky. This is DC. You will get hit, or worse, stabbed or shot. It’s not worth the risk. Put on your own earbuds and listen to white noise while you read.

[Anonymous]

I pretend to be really interested in what they are playing, ask them about it, rave about what good music it is, and start playing it on my phone. When a middle aged woman thinks it’s cool, these 20 year old guys suddenly don’t like it anymore.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I pretend to be really interested in what they are playing, ask them about it, rave about what good music it is, and start playing it on my phone. When a middle aged woman thinks it’s cool, these 20 year old guys suddenly don’t like it anymore.

BAHAHA--you are brilliant!