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scottt
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ohio 7
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quote: Strangely enough, I'm not offended nor feel slighted by someone being called out of line. I guess because I've been the recipient of this gesture many times years ago. I usually wait about 15-20 minutes daily at Horner Rd. for a ride to 14th and L Sts. and don't see this happen that often. I am very irrate when people walking toward the slugline ask drivers on their way to the line where they're going and hop in if it's to their destination. Now that's rude! [:(!] |
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colossus911
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I pulled a rider out of line last week for the first time. There was a huge line of slugs and a huge line of drivers at L'Enfant and folks at the front couldn't figure anything out. I just wanted to GO so I flagged two folks I knew from teh back of the line got them in my car and ran...I agree that it wouldn't/shouldn't be a normal sort of thing, but I am driving and I can pick who I want to ride in my car.
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jbeiii
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I slug mostly but drive on occassion. I see many people in line that I know and have never thought to pull them out of line. While drivers do ultimately have the final say on who rides, I must agree with Goober! The slug line is not a deli where you pick what you want. If there is a line of people and you want to pull a person out that is not first in line please have the courtesy to do it as a 4th rider. If you are constantly pulling up and picking who you want to ride, then as KCWolfPck said start a car pool.
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scottt
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goober
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KC, My sentiments on feeling slighted as a slug waiting in line. I don't know who or why the will call action is considered acceptable. If a driver intended to pick up only one slug and did a will call, the driver should at least attempt to pickup another slug so those in line don't feel cheated. As a driver, would it be acceptable that I only will call those that are attractive? Of course, I would never do that, but will call is acceptable; shouldn't the tenent be first in line is first served.
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KCWolfPck
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Ohio,
I understand that it's the drivers choice. But is it your opinion that riders toward the front of the line don't feel slighted when people behind them get their ride? FYI - I have never slugged before. However, I do pick-up slugs quite often. |
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ohio 7
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As has been stated many times, the driver has final say as to who rides in his car. I personally see nothing wrong with this. I've slugged over 12 years and have been called out of line many, many times in the past. It doesn't bother me to have others called out either. I haven't seen this happen on a routine basis. It just depends on the timing of driver and slug being there at the same time.
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KCWolfPck
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I can see how this could be very frustrating for the people who are further up in line....to see someone behind them get their ride. IMO, if the driver wants to be selective and pick a buddy out from the line, they should start a carpool or the driver should pick up this buddy from somewhere other than in the line (unless of course he/she happens to be next in line). I think this "Will Call" should be reserved for instances when the driver want to pass on a person that is known to be less than ideal.
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Worstof
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Thanks guys! Just wanted to make sure I understood it correctly.
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