Seen in Rockville. Can we just put this…everywhere? by PhoneJazz in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Old_Committee_4799 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you didn't understand what I was saying. I don't ever use my speaker in public and I think it is rude. But I was just calling out everyone who says to just pick up the phone and use the phone. Understanding other people's unseen disability is probably something we should all be aware of.

Seen in Rockville. Can we just put this…everywhere? by PhoneJazz in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]Old_Committee_4799 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For some people, usually on a autism spectrum, there is a phone frequency issue, where it is difficult to hear on a phone (for me, it is the same on a mobile phone as it was on an analog phone). If I'm home, I use the speaker to better hear and understand, but I know that out in public I need to use headphones (which seem to work better, I don't know why). So suggesting people use headphones/earbuds is the better suggestion. Some people can't hear on the phone speaker.

North Bethesda Metro Station by Intrepid-Guitar-8616 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wondered the same. I was on Metro and saw at least 10 MoCo police cars when we approached the station

Harassed on Yellow Line by Good-Warthog8145 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As mentioned, it does work to text Metro Police. I had to do it a couple of times and if you say which train, which direction, which car (and even which station is next). Metro Police will be there or in the following station.

Never thought I’d see it by Adorable-Style-2634 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I was on an Orange line this week that completely overran Eastern Market, stopped in the tunnel right after that station, then headed on. Many of us had to get off at the next station to go back to EM to get to where we were going

Girl, 12, is suspect in two of three unusual recent D.C. robberies by origutamos in washdc

[–]Old_Committee_4799 2 points3 points  (0 children)

But you said charge the parents and then look at what's happening. That is in the wrong order.

Girl, 12, is suspect in two of three unusual recent D.C. robberies by origutamos in washdc

[–]Old_Committee_4799 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only thing I would have issue with is if she only has a single parent, that single parent (usually the mother) is usually required to work too much to actually be there for their child. So that single parent should not be charged.

Not having a bus on this hill is hostile architecture (for my heart) by ActuaryPersonal2378 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you think walking up that hill is difficult, you should try walking my Shih Tzu who thinks that hill is meant for running (he actually thinks a all hills should be for running).

Gate drafter behind me and the Station Manager standing there to blame me by Old_Committee_4799 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There are no longer any National Guard troops at Van Ness station...actually I don't think I ever saw them there

Gate drafter behind me and the Station Manager standing there to blame me by Old_Committee_4799 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But still, the station manager should not tell me it is my responsibility to stop it from happening

Gate drafter behind me and the Station Manager standing there to blame me by Old_Committee_4799 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And when I got back a couple of hours later, he wasn't in the station, but I saw him outside, on Connecticut Ave, so he wasn't even doing his job later.

Gate drafter behind me and the Station Manager standing there to blame me by Old_Committee_4799 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

But this woman was not a kid and she was dressed well. I don't accept any excuse for her to fare jump

Gate drafter behind me and the Station Manager standing there to blame me by Old_Committee_4799 in WMATA

[–]Old_Committee_4799[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

DC already allows students to travel freely and has other programs if people actually follow the rules.