View Poll Results: Am I a terrible person for this?

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  1. #41
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    General rule of thumb if it's just a cyclist traveling on the right side of the road, probably the car's fault.

    If it's a cyclist at an intersection, red light, stop sign, etc., pretty much the cyclist's fault

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    Is there a reason cyclists are assholes at intersections? If they have to follow all the same rules as cars, what gives them special treatment to roll through stop signs, go through red lights with walking traffic, etc?

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    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_stop

    That's a general summary of the thought process. It's nice to be able to preserve some momentum when there's no traffic around. Of course, if there is traffic around and the cyclist in question is still blowing through stop signs/red lights without so much as slowing down, then yeah they're being an asshole.

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    Because bicycles, unlike cars, generally won't severely injure or kill the people they impact, just the cyclist.
    That is the reason the majority of road rules exist, to prevent dangerous machines from fucking people up.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stromgarde View Post
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_stop

    That's a general summary of the thought process. It's nice to be able to preserve some momentum when there's no traffic around. Of course, if there is traffic around and the cyclist in question is still blowing through stop signs/red lights without so much as slowing down, then yeah they're being an asshole.
    TIL

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    Quote Originally Posted by Stromgarde View Post
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idaho_stop

    That's a general summary of the thought process. It's nice to be able to preserve some momentum when there's no traffic around. Of course, if there is traffic around and the cyclist in question is still blowing through stop signs/red lights without so much as slowing down, then yeah they're being an asshole.
    Mind blown, not going to stop getting pissed off by them doing this, but honestly never new it was a legit thing.

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    That's bullshit, I fucking hate cyclists so much. Driving gets me so angry and they do not help.

    Also I saw an accident today with police, ambulance, and fire engine on 4th past 82nd with a bike on the side of the road and I thought it was you too CS.

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    lol as if CS would call emergency services


    dude would, at worst, catch a bus to the hospital.

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    he wouldnt go to the hospital. no insurance, etc

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    well i'm picturing worst case scenario, with like broken bones and shit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SephYuyX View Post
    Is there a reason cyclists are assholes at intersections? If they have to follow all the same rules as cars, what gives them special treatment to roll through stop signs, go through red lights with walking traffic, etc?
    Come to Asia, such as china or singapore, you will see more asshole cyclists....

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    Quote Originally Posted by BaneTheBrawler View Post
    well i'm picturing worst case scenario, with like broken bones and shit.
    'Tussin

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    Quote Originally Posted by BaneTheBrawler View Post
    well i'm picturing worst case scenario, with like broken bones and shit.
    The only way I'd go is against my will and/or unconscious, lol.

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    jesus. what if your leg were all mangled and shit? aint gonna heal right till someone sets it

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    no money, wont go into debt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BaneTheBrawler View Post
    jesus. what if your leg were all mangled and shit? aint gonna heal right till someone sets it

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    Quote Originally Posted by BaneTheBrawler View Post
    jesus. what if your leg were all mangled and shit? aint gonna heal right till someone sets it
    Then I'd get down there myself. Fuck paying 600+ bucks for a taxi ride to the ER (and I'd make an appointment, fuck the ER)

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    lol well i knew that part. that's why i said bus. figured it would be the best compromise between speed and cost for you.

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    I don't take the bus, lol. I got hit by them, I'm not giving them my money

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    lol

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