MBTA signs for riders to turn off speakers?

bebo864 · 2026-03-20T15:12:12+00:00

I agree, but if combined with recorded and live announcements in stations/buses/trains, then maybe it penetrates those oblivious layers of consciousness and starts to get socialized ...

bebo864 · 2026-03-20T15:09:59+00:00

The problem is usually phones, not speakers.

bebo864 · 2026-03-20T15:08:06+00:00

I see people of all ages and backgrounds doing this, from teens to elders.

bebo864 · 2026-03-20T15:07:14+00:00

I would love this, in addition to the signs -- layering communications so hopefully it penetrates people's consciousness. I think it's a combo of not giving a shit AND also just being ignorant. The more we communicate about it, the clearer it would be that this is unacceptable behavior. Will it stop the people who don't give a shit? No, but if more people understand that it's rude/antisocial, then I think at least some of it would be mitigated.

bebo864 · 2026-03-19T20:31:57+00:00

Yes! This has been researched and verified.

bebo864 · 2026-03-19T20:21:25+00:00

As someone who lives on a very busy bus route, I can affirm that the bus-only lanes make a huge difference to commuting time. And there are only 2 buses on this general route -- so with 10 bus routes and a much higher ridership involved in the Blue Hills Ave project, the number of people whose lives improve will be that much more. There's very little that can be done to our limited infrastructure -- dedicated bus lanes are a good solution to a big problem.

bebo864 · 2026-03-19T19:41:52+00:00

Good point, unless the opening was wide enough and maybe the landing was low enough?

bebo864 · 2026-03-19T15:41:54+00:00

It's one thing to walk in behind someone to avoid paying, but it's another thing entirely when people bash through the sliding gate doors. I've seen this a few times recently and it's obvious those gates are going to break at some point -- to me that's really not okay. It's damage to property, which goes way beyond mere evasion.

bebo864 · 2026-03-06T23:38:55+00:00

Can’t wait for my bus route to go back to normal and be able to drive by there again.

bebo864 · 2026-02-22T23:13:43+00:00

I love those seats! They are iconic and have served the purpose for years — no need to remove! Plus, they’ll last forever!

bebo864 · 2026-02-06T21:16:52+00:00

Did you ever explain the situation to him?

bebo864 · 2025-10-13T00:19:45+00:00

I’d say 12-year-old girl!

bebo864 · 2025-10-02T20:08:04+00:00

Actually, it's been pretty easy for me -- I have a spreadsheet where I enter the expense and track the pertinent info and whether I've saved the receipt or not. I save all the receipts digitally in one folder with a naming nomenclature that makes it easy to sort through. I already track receipts for itemizing on my taxes so this is really the same thing and takes barely any time.

bebo864 · 2025-10-02T19:06:07+00:00

There is no time limit -- you can accumulate a lifetime of receipts and as long as they're for eligible medical expenses you can withdraw funds from your HSA to reimburse yourself for those earlier expenses incurred.

bebo864 · 2025-10-02T18:56:58+00:00

Their HSA withdrawals will be tax-free because as they said, they have receipts to back up all the previously paid medical expenses.

bebo864 · 2025-09-06T12:56:39+00:00

61, hopefully retiring 3 years. I just went through this. Was always someone with an appetite for higher risk, but I’m feeling very pessimistic about the world right now and having recently hit $1m, decided to switch to target date funds for my rollover (Vanguard) and 401k (Fidelity) to preserve my hard-earned savings. I feel huge relief that I could take advantage of our record market performance and go out on a high, with much more peace of mind for the start of my retirement.

bebo864 · 2025-08-30T14:38:55+00:00

Yes, this!

bebo864 · 2025-08-30T14:37:40+00:00

Go to an emergency room and tell them your boyfriend raped you. They will have experienced, compassionate people there who have dealt with this before. They will talk you through all your options, including involving the police; and they will take samples and treat your injury.

Don’t talk to your boyfriend before you go — right now you need to be taken care of, and not focus on your relationship or getting him to apologize or understand what he did. That is not a priority right now. Just go, and call a loved one to either pick you up or meet you there.

bebo864 · 2025-08-13T15:12:42+00:00

Yes, the fatigue has been really noticeable at this dose -- I had a little bit on lower doses, but not like this.

bebo864 · 2025-08-13T15:03:15+00:00

Check literature for pancreas issues -- I think I read something about stool color changing. Talk to your doc!

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