One single thing that makes you think "knob" Vol 3

[TheAllSeeingPie]

mikal83 said:

Go for a drive to Spain, they just pick any lane, don't indicate and just go for it.

Yeah, because that's relevant to a conversation about an incident in the UK?

[Brilad]

yellowjack said:

...whilst you are, presumably, just a stereotypical knob?

Sorry to shatter your illusions, but I don't even own a feckin' helmet cam. And just how do you suppose to "lynch" me from the safety of your own keyboard, no doubt sat in nowt but your underpants in the back bedroom of your mam's house? Sheesh! It's been bliss being away for a week, and not having to feed this particular troll fkwit...

...seriously, dude! You don't like me, or perhaps just the crap I type into t'internet. I get it. But do yourself a favour and take a long hard look at your replies. Every single time I visit this little old thread you're in like Flynn, responding in detail to every post I make, whilst protesting far too strongly that you don't read a word I write. You WILL get bored of this before I do. I guarantee it...

my friend, please leave us alone.

[TheAllSeeingPie]

Aah ok so you didn't have cornflakes. Must have been Weetabix then?

[anonymous-user]

The merge point is where it is for a reason. Be it capacity issues, safety issues, or any of several reasons. You don't know the reasons so stop trying to force the merge point away from the most appropriate location. You are the ignorant driver in this situation.

[PoleDriver]

WD39 said:

Sorry ,It's not 'merging', it is pushing in. See many previous posts concerning this oft annoying habit, all agreeing that it is wrong. Why do you think all your fellow motorists were in the left hand lane? APIS

So, on your planet what is the intended use of the other lane?

[ORD]

WD39 said:

Merging in turn is recommended 'when travelling at a very low speed'.

Both examples given would mean almost 'tortoise' speed and not moving away from lights or similar.

You may not have forced a driver to take avoiding action, but I am sure that other PHers have got plenty of examples of drivers intimidating thier way in.

Do shut up now.

You are either a complete idiot or the most persistent troll on the planet. While there are 2 lanes, you are supposed to use both lanes and then merge at the merge point - just as Opulentbob, who designs fking roads, has explained. It isn't a difficult concept to understand. Imagine a circumstance in which everyone does as they are supposed to - 2 lanes with the same number of cars; no 'pushing in' or gaining an advantage; everyone just using the available road.

As someone has eloquently put it, I don't have to be a moron and queue in an imaginary queue just because you and others ignore the Highway Code, road markings and common sense and decide to all get in 1 of the 2 lanes that you are SUPPOSED to use!

(I have seen quite a few 'merge in turn' signs recently, so maybe even the government has noticed that some idiots really don't get it yet.)

/huff

[jogger1976]

To the two Trafpol in marked V70's who followed me onto the A41 today. Just a couple of questions, if I may?

Was it really a good idea to block my overtake (despite me indicating in good time), then pass at 0.5mph difference, lingering in my blind spot, thus making me have to slow down for the HGV's in lane 1?
When you eventually got past and I pulled out into a decent gap, did your mate following behind suddenly need to speed up, then try to bully me out of the way, even though I was stuck behind you as we passed the HGV?

Extra knob points for the non indicated, last minute exit onto the off slip

[ORD]

WD39 said:

A first! I have never been called a troll before. (should I be concerned?)
There was me thinking that I was on a discussion forum where one could express opinions, sometimes controversial, somtimes left field, but never insulting or dismissive.
It is said that when resorting to insults, the rational argument is lost.

Or, in this case, the sane people won it so long ago that they have become tired of the idiot/troll saying the same obviously wrong nonsense over and over again as though it will become true by repetition.

I very rarely insult people, and I am sorry to do so here. But you are either taking the piss or are very hard of learning. Think about it. Really think about it. 2 lanes. Both available. The rule is 'merge in turn'. Use both fking lanes! It isn't difficult stuff.

Edited by ORD on Thursday 16th July 20:22

[davidc1]

People who dangle their arms out of the car window on a hot day. Trying to look cool? Looking like a Hampton more like.

[Duvuk]

Those people that do 40mph on an NSL road (on a clear day), then continuing to do 40mph in the next 30mph road.

[Speed_Demon]

carreauchompeur said:

The staff in my local Tesco Express. I don't expect it to be a bastion of shining standards, but my lord what a bunch of fking tts they are.

The labelling of the products is designed in such a way that special offers frequently don't apply to what you think they do, and any questioning of it is met with Vicky Pollard-style resignation.

One woman in particular is fking appalling at customer service and does the really annoying 'continue your discussion with other staff whilst serving customer' routine. Then stares at you blankly when it comes to the total. "Oh, what, you'd like me to pay now. Are you going to tell me the total or leave me to look at the screen? Lovely'

I obviously don't speak for Tesco, but I do work for them in Express, so I will say this.

Read the f***ING label. If it's a different offer it's described differently on the shelf edge label. No different from any other chain of the same price point.

I also don't condone the impolite cashier, as personally I want people to have the most pleasant experience possible, but moaning you had to look at the screen?Jesus wept.

[scrubchub]

WD39 said:

Merging in turn is recommended 'when travelling at a very low speed'.

Both examples given would mean almost 'tortoise' speed and not moving away from lights or similar.

Good grief, this is a ridiculous 'debate' you are trying to have here. Sorry, but you are just categorically, emphatically incorrect. Ord has even quoted a road planner for heavens sake (that you have conveniently ignored)!

I cannot for the life of me see how you could think that you are not wrong here. But hey, that's your perogative. Drive however you want, but for pitys sake don't start flashing people for merging infront of you. Only one person looks like the tool in that situation.

Anyway, off to France for a week tomorrow so that's the end of this little discussion for me.

[scrubchub]

WD39 said:

A first! I have never been called a troll before. (should I be concerned?)
There was me thinking that I was on a discussion forum where one could express opinions, sometimes controversial, somtimes left field, but never insulting or dismissive.
It is said that when resorting to insults, the rational argument is lost.

I like your 'debating' style though - say whatever you want, be categorically disproved by an expert opinion (provided by Ord), continue to say the same thing, and when someone calls you an idiot then just say that the argument has been lost (and therefore won by you) because someone resorted to insults!

I might try that myself.

[R2T2]

davidc1 said:

People who dangle their arms out of the car window on a hot day. Trying to look cool? Looking like a Hampton more like.

I know when i've done it, it's cooled my arm down, and directed air flow into the car better. This may be why?

[Blown2CV]

WD39 said:

ORD said:

WD39 said:

Merging in turn is recommended 'when travelling at a very low speed'.

Both examples given would mean almost 'tortoise' speed and not moving away from lights or similar.

You may not have forced a driver to take avoiding action, but I am sure that other PHers have got plenty of examples of drivers intimidating thier way in.

Do shut up now.

You are either a complete idiot or the most persistent troll on the planet. While there are 2 lanes, you are supposed to use both lanes and then merge at the merge point - just as Opulentbob, who designs fking roads, has explained. It isn't a difficult concept to understand. Imagine a circumstance in which everyone does as they are supposed to - 2 lanes with the same number of cars; no 'pushing in' or gaining an advantage; everyone just using the available road.

As someone has eloquently put it, I don't have to be a moron and queue in an imaginary queue just because you and others ignore the Highway Code, road markings and common sense and decide to all get in 1 of the 2 lanes that you are SUPPOSED to use!

(I have seen quite a few 'merge in turn' signs recently, so maybe even the government has noticed that some idiots really don't get it yet.)

/huff

A first! I have never been called a troll before. (should I be concerned?)
There was me thinking that I was on a discussion forum where one could express opinions, sometimes controversial, somtimes left field, but never insulting or dismissive.
It is said that when resorting to insults, the rational argument is lost.

You can't be so wrong that you've somehow come round to being right. Nice idea, but it doesn't work like that. In denying being a troll, you're admitting to being a half-wit by the way.

[masermartin]

R2T2 said:

I know when i've done it, it's cooled my arm down, and directed air flow into the car better. This may be why?

a nice cool breeze up your shirt sleeve can be quite pleasant on a hot sticky day.

[jimmy the hat]

There are newly-installed roundabouts near me as part of a new road layout. Therefore nice fresh tarmac. I've heard periodic and prolonged screeching and witnessed heavy tyre-marking around them, usually most heavy on a Monday morning. I'd previously considered that these virgin roundabouts were irresistible to the drifting community. Without being judgy, I'd reconciled myself with the thought that at least these are tuned, RWD machines with trick suspension set-ups.

Last night I witnessed the truth.

A sub 100BHP, FWD Astra with 135/70/13s* being inexpertly understeered for three or four circuits of one roundabout before bogging heavily when required to overcome the friction involved in driving in a straight-line.

It did, at least, make me laugh.

• possible exaggeration of puniness of tyre.

Cheers, Jim

[loafer123]

Speed_Demon said:

carreauchompeur said:

The staff in my local Tesco Express. I don't expect it to be a bastion of shining standards, but my lord what a bunch of fking tts they are.

The labelling of the products is designed in such a way that special offers frequently don't apply to what you think they do, and any questioning of it is met with Vicky Pollard-style resignation.

One woman in particular is fking appalling at customer service and does the really annoying 'continue your discussion with other staff whilst serving customer' routine. Then stares at you blankly when it comes to the total. "Oh, what, you'd like me to pay now. Are you going to tell me the total or leave me to look at the screen? Lovely'

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I obviously don't speak for Tesco, but I do work for them in Express, so I will say this.

Read the f***ING label. If it's a different offer it's described differently on the shelf edge label. No different from any other chain of the same price point.

I also don't condone the impolite cashier, as personally I want people to have the most pleasant experience possible, but moaning you had to look at the screen?Jesus wept.

No, Tesco's labelling is specifically designed to mislead so that multiple buy offers are more expensive than buying several singles and "Finest" is cheaper than normal products per gram.

Your business is broken and will continue to suffer until you and your staff stop treating your customers with contempt.

[budfox]

People using the expression "Heads Up". Tossers.

[anonymous-user]

Dear Mr fkwit neighbour,

If you don't like me parking on the road in front of your house, here are some options;

1. Pave your garden and turn it into a driveway.

2. Move house

Kind Regards,
Pablo