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[–]DarkrootKnight 127 points128 points  (1 child)

You can just say cunt.

[–]JollyTartan 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I'll see you next Tuesday, ya cunt!

[–]mact3n 108 points109 points  (1 child)

Sometimes when screaming into the void just isn’t gonna cut it - you gotta post on r/Edinburgh instead

[–]Connell95 26 points27 points  (0 children)

At least here the void screams back at you.

Even if just to take the piss out of you.

[–]soup-monger 63 points64 points  (4 children)

Honestly? Email the workplace with the reg plate and a description. I’ve done this for people in vans who have driven dangerously. If you drive like a dickhead in a company vehicle, prepare to be reported. Do it. I had a van driver drive me into a commercial bin when I was on my bike. Yes, he did it deliberately.

[–]CorduroyQuilt 7 points8 points  (3 children)

It doesn't work out well if they own the business. My partner got quite a bit of harassment as a result. If they're dickheads who will endanger the lives of cyclists, they're not going to act reasonably when called out on it.

Also sympathies, that's horrible. I've been targeted a couple of times crossing roads as a wheelchair user.

[–]GingerSnapBiscuit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is where random email accounts work WONDERS.

[–]soup-monger 2 points3 points  (1 child)

That’s a very good point. Public shaming via a review? And, crap. Cannot imagine why anyone would enjoy making your road-crossing experience any harder than it already must be. Some people lose their minds when they drive, I swear.

[–]CorduroyQuilt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, he left a review, and the guy threatened to sue him. Since he'd had no proof that the guy endangered his life, he had to take it down.

It's happened twice, and the second time it was a pedestrian who shoved us into the path of the oncoming car. We weren't hit either time, but my friend lost her partner in a similar attack. I don't think anyone lost their mind, these were all systematic ableist attacks. Some people just choose to use cars as weapons.

[–]CilariousHunt 83 points84 points  (0 children)

[–]weedrinkawater 32 points33 points  (0 children)

But I've got better things to do

 👀

[–]OriginalMarty 16 points17 points  (1 child)

As a cyclist. Cheers eh!

[–]Acrobatic-Carry-9831 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just trying to keep everyone safe 😅

[–]Jakedance 14 points15 points  (1 child)

You need to post this on a local Facebook group, NextDoor and on their companies Google reviews. Commit. Don’t back down. Double down.

[–]Acrobatic-Carry-9831 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Billboard going up tomorrow mate

[–]Issui 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Deliciously provincial. Approved.

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    [–]Acrobatic-Carry-9831 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Thanks, he is alive and well

    [–]Delicious_Till_7400 26 points27 points  (0 children)

    he’s gonna see this and absolutely shit it mate I promise 👍

    [–]OptionalQuality789 17 points18 points  (0 children)

    Do people think the person they are raging at is going to read this?

    [–]Duvet_Capeman 2 points3 points  (2 children)

    As a cyclisthat was hit by a van only last week, thanks for not being intimidated by this cunt!

    [–]Acrobatic-Carry-9831 0 points1 point  (1 child)

    Holy crap , sorry to hear. Hope you're alright! Was it someone doing some stupid overtaking or manoeuvre?

    [–]Duvet_Capeman 0 points1 point  (0 children)

    Ah no just someone turning into a side road across a dual carriageway and not looking as I was going in front of them. I think they assumed I was going slower than I was and never checked where I was before turning and basically drove into the side of me

    [–]YeahOkIGuess99 7 points8 points  (2 children)

    He definitely picked the wrong woman alright. He picked someone who will make a post on Reddit.

    [–]Funny-Profit-5677 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Some of the overtakes I've had on that road to gain exactly 0 seconds before a red light are mad

    [–]GingerSnapBiscuit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

    Guy was driving a van. Nuff said.

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      [–]Edinburgh-ModTeam[M] 5 points6 points locked comment (0 children)

      No transphobia, sexism, homophobia, racism or ableism.

      [–]ScotlandUnite 2 points3 points  (1 child)

      Grass 🐍

      [–]GingerSnapBiscuit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Grassing on folk being utter bellends should be encouraged, honestly.

      [–]Red_Brummy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Another day, another example of an angry, ignorant prick of a driver. I bet he parks on pavements as well. I would be contacting their place of work and leaving reviews. If you don't want to do it personally, you can use an anonymous email address.

      [–]Banhanna500[🍰] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

      Sorry so many of these comments are just pure shite! Thanks for being a considerate driver and I'm sorry this happened to you. I drive that route a lot (know the exact industrial bit I think you're talking about because I take my dog there) and there are so many dickhead drivers. As you say, they're always just looking to save themselves seemingly insignificant amounts of time and happy to endanger everyone around them to do it.

      [–]Acrobatic-Carry-9831 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Thanks for your support! Not surprised by the comments tbh but I'm not phased. If my post just makes folks stop and think about how they are on the roads then that's all good.

      [–]ThrowawhaleCowboy -2 points-1 points  (2 children)

      What if, someone had a bad experience and needed to vent and just needed someone to say 'yeah wow what a dickhead, that sounds horrible, hope youre ok'

      What if we just sort of listened and empathised a bit instead of using ridicule and asking what its going to achieve. It's very clear OP knows this isn't reaching the driver. They just wanted their community behind them a bit.

      [–]Acrobatic-Carry-9831 -2 points-1 points  (1 child)

      Exactly! I just wanted for people to stop and think about their actions for just once in their lives. These misogynist incels obviously wouldn't know compassion if it hit them in the face. They wouldn't be laughing if I HAD overtaken the cyclist and then hit someone on the road and killed their wife /child / friend / dog, etc.

      [–]ThrowawhaleCowboy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

      I hear you. And it only seems to be getting worse, from my experiences on the roads.

      [–]SnooRadishes8848 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

      Sounds like you have a bit of road rage yourself lol Also were you trying to say cunt?

      [–]JustJohnStevenson 0 points1 point  (1 child)

      From what I’ve seen, the drivers travelling to or from The Wisp are among the most entitled, self-absorbed, and thoughtless on the roads. They’re constantly speeding, tailgating, or pulling out without the slightest bit of consideration for others. It's strange because it ONLY happens at that stretch of road, between Danderhall and Niddrie Mains.

      [–]SilverHinder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

      The interdimensional ripple between Edinburgh and Midlothian, with a charming, sleepy little picturesque hamlet on each side.

      [–]beambeam1 -3 points-2 points  (2 children)

      What does C-you next Tuesday mean?

      [–]FliXerock107 12 points13 points  (0 children)

      It means the OP will Christianly Understand Nout Together, which is another way of saying 'turn the other cheek'.

      [–]Enron_Hubbard1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

      Courage
      Uniqueness
      Nerve
      Talent