Dear Sir.... A metro note

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Fat people should be forced to ride on the roof

What? How do you even think that stuff up?

Oh wait, were you inspired by watching shows with people doing this on trains and buses in third world countries?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If people here want to get something done (and if Jeff will allow it), people could just start snapping photos of Metro riders who fail to offer seats, and then posting them here. That's pretty hardcore though.

Here's an example of a website in NYC that encourages anonymous posting of pics of police and other government vehicles parking illegally. Maybe something along these lines for Metro?
http://nyc.uncivilservants.org/
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/22/nyregion/22parking.html

Seems a little harsh though since we're talking private citizens on Metro, and not govt employees.

Well what they are doing is illegal. If you snapped a picture of my dad(fit and in his 50s) and posted it o. Here to shame him, he'd probably try to sue you. He has Parkinson's and wouldn't be able to balance while standing
I'm so sick of you judgy people who think they know everything just by looking at someone. Sorry for the vent, just had to deal w an asshole security guard who hassled my parents today even though they had a handicap placard

[Anonymous]

Pp here...sorry for typos. Typing with wet fingernails lol

[Anonymous]

Peeps, I think some of the replies here belong in the health and fitness thread. Also, seems clear to me that many white men are suffering from a chronic, undiagnosed condition - an inability to stand up unless it is to serve themselves. If history is any guide, the treatement success rate for this condition is about 10-15%, if that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Peeps, I think some of the replies here belong in the health and fitness thread. Also, seems clear to me that many white men are suffering from a chronic, undiagnosed condition - an inability to stand up unless it is to serve themselves. If history is any guide, the treatement success rate for this condition is about 10-15%, if that.

You know what, peeps? I usually just say, "Is anyone sitting here?" and then proceed to sit down. It's up to them in that split second to remove their foot, leg, backpack, or whatever other shit they have on the seat next to them. Works every time. As far as anyone ever giving up their seat to someone who needs it more, well, you're right. Young white men are the worst offenders.

[Anonymous]

Dear Sir or Madam,

I understand that after a long day's work, you are not at your peak of olfactory freshness. However, a spare container of deodorant or some anti-bacterial wipes in your desk drawer could do wonders for sprucing you up a bit for the ride home. Your body odor can and should be under control before you get on the Metro. And may I suggest an Altoid, Lifesaver, or other mint to freshen your breath? Those garlic knots or raw onions you had at lunch may have been very delicious at the time, but they are a less delightful experience second-hand several hours later.

Thank you very much for your attention to these matters.

Sincerely,
Your Fellow Rider

[Anonymous]

Dear Sir,

The nose of a pregnant woman is indeed a very special gift, but I would like to give it back. You have forgotten to brush your teeth this morning and I think I may need to retch on your briefcase. You look like you have access to running water, some toothpaste, and perhaps even a nice toothbrush. Please use them so I don't need to blorch in the car, which even non pregnant people will smell.

Signed,
The woman with her hand over her mouth

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Young white men are the worst offenders.

I disagree. IME, worst offenders are middle aged women.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Young white men are the worst offenders.

I disagree. IME, worst offenders are middle aged women.

No, they're WOMEN.. They're ENTITLED to seats! How do you not know that?

[Anonymous]

I don't get the whole "women get to sit, men should give up their seats and stand" thing. I'm a woman, and I don't feel that a guy should give up a seat for me. I would feel kinda stupid if I took his seat away from him. To me, EVERYONE should be giving up seats for people who need them for whatever reason - age, disability, pregnancy, injury, whatever. And you should base giving up your seat on proximity to the person who needs it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just stand, if you're able.

Aren't you going to be sitting most of the rest of the day anyway?

The only thing I hate about this is sometimes people aren't able to stand, but look like they are. I'm 27, fit and thin, but also have a small meniscus tear that causes me to walk with a limp. However, due to circumstances beyond my control, I cannot have surgery until the summer. If the train jerks at all when I'm standing, shots of pain go up and down my leg and my knee buckles. I've received many dirty looks from mostly pregnant women and elderly women and it makes me feel like wearing a sign around my neck that says "knee injury, standing while train is in motion causes severe pain"

And here come all the "here is why I can't stand up" explainations.

I hear you PP but there are plenty of plausible excuses there for this... my younger brother is handicapped (spinal cord injury and resulting nerve damage in his legs) and would not be able to stay standing on a train. You would have no idea by looking at him and he is only 25. I always cringe in public because I see people giving him the evil eye when he uses his handicapped parking.

I know it's not the rule but I feel that you shoudn't sit at the handicap/senior seats unless you have a medical condition. I try not to make assumptions about people sitting there because you can't always tell, but sometimes it is obvious people are abusing it. For example, I've seen three young girls in high heels get on the train together and take up 3/4 of the handicap seats and then not move as the train filled up, ignoring an old lady who really could have used a seat. Did all three of those young girls have a spinal issue? Maybe.

I often speak up on behalf of others, I might bend down and say - that lady has a cane, could one of you spare your seat for her? I assume that out of the six people I address, at least 1 doesn't have a hidden injury.

[Anonymous]

[I hear you PP but there are plenty of plausible excuses there for this... my younger brother is handicapped (spinal cord injury and resulting nerve damage in his legs) and would not be able to stay standing on a train. You would have no idea by looking at him and he is only 25. I always cringe in public because I see people giving him the evil eye when he uses his handicapped parking.

I know it's not the rule but I feel that you shoudn't sit at the handicap/senior seats unless you have a medical condition. I try not to make assumptions about people sitting there because you can't always tell, but sometimes it is obvious people are abusing it. For example, I've seen three young girls in high heels get on the train together and take up 3/4 of the handicap seats and then not move as the train filled up, ignoring an old lady who really could have used a seat. Did all three of those young girls have a spinal issue? Maybe.

I often speak up on behalf of others, I might bend down and say - that lady has a cane, could one of you spare your seat for her? I assume that out of the six people I address, at least 1 doesn't have a hidden injury.

I'm one of the PPs who talked about health issues that may not be obvious. FWIW, I"m talking about seats in general, as the subway I ride does not have designated seats for the handicap or elderly.

[Anonymous]

http://unsuckdcmetro.blogspot.com/2009/04/most-annoying-metro-behavior.html

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:http://unsuckdcmetro.blogspot.com/2009/04/most-annoying-metro-behavior.html

This puts it all in perspective ... everyone is incredibly annoyed by everything anybody else does, or doesn't do, on Metro.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm one of the PPs who talked about health issues that may not be obvious. FWIW, I"m talking about seats in general, as the subway I ride does not have designated seats for the handicap or elderly.

Uh...so why are you on a thread about METRO then?