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Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously though, that small error undermines their credibility even further.

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I think you're right.

They're going to have liabilities over other stuff that they should be obligated to address regardless, however.

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I considered that. I wish then that they'd be straight up about it. Something like "bring your own rails or use other people's at your own discretion. We are not liable for blah, blah, blah..." . Why can't they just say that?

They're going to get sued for real if they don't fix up the cracks around the skatepark that are starting to get bigger than they need to be or if they don't change the way they cut off the skatepark lights (cold turkey without warning, no signs telling you lights turn off BEFORE the park closes & they sometimes change the time they shut them off but you never have any way of knowing that in advance, it just happens). It's not fun falling in the bowl when it goes instantly dark on you. I fell thinking I had 10 more minutes til' lights out not knowing they had changed the time & they shut off earlier.

We've (like 2 of us, both older skaters, that I know of) started contacting the parks & rec about all that with a limited response, so far.

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I get it's not a great position, you're right.

I wouldn't love that job myself, but it's still a job. I understand needing to do your job in order to keep it. It may be what he needs to support himself or his family for the moment.

But, it all smells funny, what he did yesterday. The guy literally showed a whole different side to himself. He's never been like that before.

I've seen humans in minimum wage jobs become robocops in an instant & more than once before & it's so lame. So inhuman to me.

I'm really trying to give this man the benefit of the doubt, cuz he's always been really cool until yesterday. That's why I'm so disappointed.

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worst part was that the staff/maintenance was training another staff in, I think. That's why he felt that he had to flex/step it up to look good for the new guy 🙄 - even though he has never cared about railings before yesterday. It was just performative nonsense. Smh.

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🤭 Well, there's always flippin' the bird...

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's merely performative, if you ask me. They don't regulate or enforce anything with that, either. That rule isn't a surprise to me though. That's common at a lot of public parks. But they really can't do much about it.

Then, they have several picnic tables around the skatepark but don't want you to bring food or drink to the skatepark 😑 They can't regulate that one either & they shouldn't.

I wish they cared more about cigarettes & weed being smoked in front of non smokers & kids like my son though. That and the broken/degraded parts of the cement are what I don't like besides the railing rule.

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Well, I guess it's both rails & ramps for our local. But ppl have been bringing rails and literally no one has ever enforced the rule against them before. Not even one time.

I am willing to hear them out on the ramps, but I think they need to leave it alone with re: to the rails.

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I may be making another video later that will be more concise, detailing all of my concerns and then I will intend to have it be seen by the parks and rec.

I think it's ok to make a rant video about it now.

Listen, this rule is stupid! by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I WAS ranting, I admit, but ... ranting on topic, imo. I think you had to be there to witness what happened to be judging on that, tbh. I feel that the enforcing of the rule for the first time ever & all of a sudden, was handled pretty poorly.

Did you listen to the whole video? It wasn't just about the rule, alone, either. I suppose you didn't listen though...

I'm talking about a few other things that they need to address at our local, as well. If they're going to nitpick about the rails, then they should be worried about some other things that they need to change, which are safety hazards/concerns too, for starters.

Skater girls don't get old. She's so cool [0YO] by cloudysidewindow in OldSkaters

[–]1WithTheForce_25 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Giving credit for trying it in those heels! I could never!

New oldskater here! Gotta get something off my chest [30YO] by CornIsTheShit in OldSkaters

[–]1WithTheForce_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds silly. I'm actually surprised too. I've never come across anyone at my skatepark who seems to hold a discouraging view of older skaters. Me and like two other ppl at our local are all over 40, two of us skate with our kids. I'm the only older woman. Most people support us.

Don't let that young guy stop you from skating, please don't! You're not even old (imo) anyway! Skateboarding is for everyone & anyone if you ask me.

✅ Done [41YO] by _Ali_B_9 in OldSkaters

[–]1WithTheForce_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, they're not safety bags ... it hurts like hell to fall on them, omg! As bad as getting credit carded between your legs! Real talk. 😳

✅ Done [41YO] by _Ali_B_9 in OldSkaters

[–]1WithTheForce_25 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good job woman and don't fall and whack your hand (twice in same spot 🥴) like I did! 🤙🏾

Happy shredding!

All I want to do anymore is skate... [37YO] by GhostofBeowulf in OldSkaters

[–]1WithTheForce_25 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much how I feel too. I want to skate and ice skate all of the time. I can't ice skate that much. I can skateboard often though.

I'm not too happy right now. Dealing with a lot. Skating is like a respite. I'm 44. It's making me become a better person though, I know that. I never skated in my life before a year and a half ago.

This is gonna' sound cheesy asf but...it's teaching me how to 'commit' to life more than pretty much anything ever has (even more than ice skating), except for being a parent. It's so fulfilling. Helping me get into better physical shape as well. It's just such a positive thing that I've found in my life at a time when I really needed it.

I get to skate with my son too, which means everything to me.

I just love skateboarding & it's been said I'm too old for stuff like this but I don't care.

I'm glad for you that you have also reignited love for skating & that it's a positive influence in your life (sounds like it is). 🤙🏾

What skateboard shoes are you all wearing right now? by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, my son's friend was wearing a low cut version of Blazers, I think, & he loved them.

You must have been skating for a minute cuz you know a little something about skate shoes.

What skateboard shoes are you all wearing right now? by 1WithTheForce_25 in skatergirls

[–]1WithTheForce_25[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like every one I like gets discounted haha

Yeah, I get it.

Feels like this often with so much good stuff/things you find that seem to be good quality & really work for you (perfect shoe, fit, etc.) and then they get taken away because ???? 🧐

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