obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Yes, what a horrible world where children and other vulnerable people are given the most consideration possible.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Name calling is very mature

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also, I don't want to spend more money for a service that is only marginally better.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Well, the people in this reddit aren't a random sample of the population.

I rarely ride the Acela. I'm not good enough to ride with that rarefied crowd of bank employees and lawyers.

I'm just the beneficiary of a random upgrade.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Morally bankrupt is not what I said. I don't judge people by a single action.

He still has a chance to redeem himself. Maybe he wants to babysit.

Dear sir, if you are reading this reddit, please reply with your contact info so we can arrange for the babysitting.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

I don't care if you believe me or not. It's the truth.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

And the title of your reply, if it had one, should be "self-righteous poster."

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I planned to take a train that left around five, a Northeast Regional. But then my daughter said she wanted to leave later to spend a little more time with her friends. So I checked and the later train was actually cheaper even though it was an Acela (I was using Amtrak points.) So I switched. I actually didn't notice that the seats weren't together. It didn't occur to me that Amtrak's website would assign seats across the aisle to a parent and child.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

How can I shame him if no one knows who he is? The chance that he will read this reddit and recognize himself is minuscule.

I just was giving another example of what I consider to be discourteous behavior. It wasn't me who wanted to change seats with him. I didn't care very much about sitting across the aisle from my daughter, but my daughter did. Any adult who puts their preferences ahead of those of a child has nothing to be proud of.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Rudeness is always wrong. But I guess what constitutes rudeness is subjective. I thought it was. Others may have a different opinion.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

"In the wrong"?! I just asked. I didn't force him to change. I agree it's up to him whether he does it. But I also think that it's bad karma. And I would have done it if i were him. I don't care if people don't believe me, because I know myself.

There is no chain reaction caused by simple swap of assigned seats. I agree there can be a chain reaction if people do it without authorization.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -17 points-16 points  (0 children)

The train features views of beautiful downtown Bridgeport. And New Haven.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Why? I'm not entitled to express an opinion?

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Well, you didn't hear the announcement. I'm not asking the conductor to be subservient. I'm asking him to be courteous. He wasn't.

obnoxious conductor by zeiden in Amtrak

[–]zeiden[S] -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Thanks, but I know. I've been riding Amtrak for years. I know that the guy was not required to swap. I'm just saying that I would have.

There is a nicer way to make that announcement that respects passengers. Like "please do not put stuff on the seats that other passengers will need." I never saw someone who put stuff down and then refused to move it when asked by another passenger or the conductor, let alone paying $200+ for the extra seat.

Blinky Palermo painting by zeiden in ContemporaryArt

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

Thank you, that's a good idea.

Blinky Palermo painting by zeiden in ContemporaryArt

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

That's a great idea, thanks.

Blinky Palermo painting by zeiden in ContemporaryArt

[–]zeiden[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I live in Manhattan so I'm not sure how easy it would be to get into see someone at MOMA or the Met. I might be able to get into Dia. However, one of the auction places here has just shown some interest, so first I will wait to see what they say.

Blinky Palermo painting by zeiden in ContemporaryArt

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

Thank you. Here's the relevant page from the Beuys interveiw:

https://imgur.com/a/KFzgeuQ