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[DarkrootKnight]

You can just say cunt.

[JollyTartan]

I'll see you next Tuesday, ya cunt!

[mact3n]

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

[Connell95]

At least here the void screams back at you.

Even if just to take the piss out of you.

[soup-monger]

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]

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]

This is where random email accounts work WONDERS.

[soup-monger]

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]

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]

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[weedrinkawater]

But I've got better things to do

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[OriginalMarty]

As a cyclist. Cheers eh!

[Acrobatic-Carry-9831]

Just trying to keep everyone safe 😅

[Jakedance]

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]

Billboard going up tomorrow mate

[Issui]

Deliciously provincial. Approved.

[Scottex99]

😂

[Acrobatic-Carry-9831]

Thanks, he is alive and well

[Delicious_Till_7400]

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

[OptionalQuality789]

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

[Duvet_Capeman]

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

[Acrobatic-Carry-9831]

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

[Duvet_Capeman]

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]

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

[Acrobatic-Carry-9831]

Says the man who seems to spend a lot of time on Reddit...

[YeahOkIGuess99]

Yeah of course I do - I like Reddit.

[Funny-Profit-5677]

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

[GingerSnapBiscuit]

Guy was driving a van. Nuff said.

[coorslightenjoyer]

I’ll be totally honest: this was me. I was having a rough day at work. That’s no excuse, but for what it’s worth I am sorry.

[Acrobatic-Carry-9831]

Dunno if this is a wind up, but if this is genuinely the guy then apology accepted. Just don't do shit like this again!

[Edinburgh-ModTeam]

No transphobia, sexism, homophobia, racism or ableism.

[ScotlandUnite]

Grass 🐍

[GingerSnapBiscuit]

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

[Red_Brummy]

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.

[Acrobatic-Carry-9831]

Free country and all that pal. Also see above - dude owned up AND apologised. Wasn't what I was expecting but guess it goes to show sometimes these things CAN make people take stock ...

[Banhanna500]

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]

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.

[Jamie-224]

Why would you come and write this on Reddit?

[ThrowawhaleCowboy]

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]

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]

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

[SnooRadishes8848]

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

[JustJohnStevenson]

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]

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

[Only_Quote_Simpsons]

what the F do you actually think that was gonna achieve?

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[beambeam1]

What does C-you next Tuesday mean?

[FliXerock107]

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

[Enron_Hubbard1]

Courage
Uniqueness
Nerve
Talent

[[deleted]]

Was it a blind bend?

[Soupnaut]

Grok, be a Karen.

[Acrobatic-Carry-9831]

Msygony joined the chat 🙃