JimL2
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Static-X wrote >>
I want to let everyone in on a little common sense, since some of you have zero of it. If it weren't for the ticket writers enforcing parking violations, the city would be in gridlock. People would be double and triple parking, parking in intersections, parking in crosswalks and sidewalks.
1. Did you crib that lazy slippery slope tactic from the "why religion is necessary for ethical behavior" playbook?
2. Does Static-X know that you're using their name to lick boots online?
Paul
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I would like to hear more of their thoughts on how writing tickets for cars parked at malfunctioning meters prevents people from, "double and triple parking, parking in intersections, parking in crosswalks and sidewalks."
Every time I read one of these ridiculous shill posts I honestly wonder, "Is this person an adult? Did an adult really write this? An educated person? Are they serious?"
drew
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Paul wrote >>
Every time I read one of these ridiculous shill posts I honestly wonder, "Is this person an adult? Did an adult really write this? An educated person? Are they serious?"
Exactly.
And then I wonder if the person might actually be employed by Coleman in some capacity, either appointed by him directly or hired by someone he appointed.
StowCbusCleveland
Jackson Township, Canton, OH
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Looks like I'm late to the party, but count me among those who had a non-working new meter experience. Tried to use my card at a meter on Goodale, it would give me 20 minutes and no more. Had to find a business that could make change for me so I could pay the old-fashioned way.
misskitty
Columbus
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So they are not writing tickets with minutes still on the meters. Nor are they hiding behind lamp posts, walls, other cars and etc., waiting for your meter to expire to give you a ticket. They are simply writing tickets when the meter is zero'ed out.
I'm on Gay st. and I have seen officer dick of the bicycle parking army hiding in wait a lot of times. In addition he constantly tickets contractors, food delivery trucks that have to drop their stuff somewhere.
gk
columbus, ohio
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KSquared wrote >>
Obvious poster is obvious.
People are making up bad experiences wtih meter enforcement because they are bored and just want something to complain about, right?
No. People don't like getting tickets, period - whether it is for speeding, j-walking, expired parking meters, making illegal turns, etc.
KSquared
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gk wrote >>
KSquared wrote >>
Obvious poster is obvious.
People are making up bad experiences wtih meter enforcement because they are bored and just want something to complain about, right?No. People don't like getting tickets, period - whether it is for speeding, j-walking, expired parking meters, making illegal turns, etc.
Obviously the sarcasm was lost. Of course people don't like getting tickets, but people REALLY don't like getting tickets when they have not committed an infraction. I was referring to the poster stating that people should take responsibility and refuting the notion that anyone had actually received a ticket when time was left on the meter.
"They are simply writing tickets when the meter is zero'ed out. TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR ACTIONS AND STOP BLAMING OTHERS"
So are you also saying that this hasn't happened?
Static-X
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Paul, First I want to thank you for posting that pic of Wayne (It looks like my picture that was published for Guitar Mag). I didn't have enough time to dig through my portfolios of Static-X. Secondly, how was my post "shill"? I'm not promoting anything nor am I a spokesperson for anyone. I'm just stating facts and the truth. If I'm shill for telling the truth and or the facts, then I'm guilty of all charges. You also asked if I was an educated adult. I know what shill means, unlike yourself. I don't believe I said anything about tickets being written at malfunctioning parking meters would prevent double parking, triple parking and etc. You need to re-read the post. The point I was making, Paul the Educated, is that in general, irresponsible people hate ticket writers and the ticket writers are blamed for writing bad tickets on any and all parking infractions they issue. So if you were to take ticket writers out of the equation all together, your thriving city would be gridlocked. After reading these absurd posts, I bet most of you would say to eliminate Parking Vioaltions. One last thing. None of you have to park at a meter. You can park in a garage or a lot, your choice. Ain't convenience a bitch!
Static-X
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FYI Walker, If you're saying that the Parking Violations Bureau is responsible for broken/downed meters, you are absolutely incorrect. There is a division in the city of Columbus called Meter Repair that is located off of 17th ave. They are responsible for broken/downed meters. Next time, before you place blame on the P.V.B. again, do your homework. Your out of your league when it comes to this.
Walker wrote >>Snarf wrote >>
Way to go, City of Columbus!The whole "City" isn't responsible for parking meters. It's the Department of Public Service - Parking Violations Bureau:
http://publicservice.columbus.gov/parking/
lizless
Columbus/Hocking Hills
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Static-X wrote >>
FYI Walker, If you're saying that the Parking Violations Bureau is responsible for broken/downed meters, you are absolutely incorrect. There is a division in the city of Columbus called Meter Repair that is located off of 17th ave. They are responsible for broken/downed meters. Next time, before you place blame on the P.V.B. again, do your homework. Your out of your league when it comes to this.Walker wrote >>
Snarf wrote >>
Way to go, City of Columbus!The whole "City" isn't responsible for parking meters. It's the Department of Public Service - Parking Violations Bureau:
http://publicservice.columbus.gov/parking/
You must work for the department. I swear you sound just as reasonable, intelligent, informed and logical as everyone I've ever spoken to there. You are in denial about the same issues even...Director Kelsey, is this you? I'm delighted the department has decided to speak up on this issue... at last!
Walker
The KLD / Downtown / Gay Street
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Static-X wrote >>
FYI Walker, If you're saying that the Parking Violations Bureau is responsible for broken/downed meters, you are absolutely incorrect.
I was referring to meters in general, and not specifically broken meters, but thanks for the clarification.
Let's keep personal insults out of the conversation here though and try to keep this civil and productive. There's no need for anyone to be insulting anyone else.
Static-X
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Lizzy, You're kidding, right? You want to talk reasonable? How about selling .50 cent crap dogs for $3. As far as intelligent, informed and logical on this situation, it's common sense. You dial 645-3111 (mayor's action hot line), your call is taken and it is then transferred to meter repair. I think what's so funny, is the fact that you said, in a previous posting, that you go to these parking meter meetings all the time, and you still know nothing. I'm just waiting for you to break out your guitar and start singing, "I am woman hear me roar..."
lizless wrote >>Static-X wrote >>
FYI Walker, If you're saying that the Parking Violations Bureau is responsible for broken/downed meters, you are absolutely incorrect. There is a division in the city of Columbus called Meter Repair that is located off of 17th ave. They are responsible for broken/downed meters. Next time, before you place blame on the P.V.B. again, do your homework. Your out of your league when it comes to this.Walker wrote >>
Snarf wrote >>
Way to go, City of Columbus!The whole "City" isn't responsible for parking meters. It's the Department of Public Service - Parking Violations Bureau:
http://publicservice.columbus.gov/parking/You must work for the department. I swear you sound just as reasonable, intelligent, informed and logical as everyone I've ever spoken to there. You are in denial about the same issues even...Director Kelsey, is this you? I'm delighted the department has decided to speak up on this issue... at last! Thanks so much!
Static-X
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Where was the personal insult? Telling you to do your homework before placing blame? I thought you were talking about broken meters being the responsibility of the PVB, since the 50 posts before yours were talking about malfunctioning meters.
Walker wrote >>
Static-X wrote >>
FYI Walker, If you're saying that the Parking Violations Bureau is responsible for broken/downed meters, you are absolutely incorrect.I was referring to meters in general, and not specifically broken meters, but thanks for the clarification.
Let's keep personal insults out of the conversation here though and try to keep this civil and productive. There's no need for anyone to be insulting anyone else.
lizless
Columbus/Hocking Hills
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Static-X wrote >>
Lizzy, You're kidding, right? You want to talk reasonable? How about selling .50 cent crap dogs for $3. As far as intelligent, informed and logical on this situation, it's common sense. You dial 645-3111 (mayor's action hot line), your call is taken and it is then transferred to meter repair. I think what's so funny, is the fact that you said, in a previous posting, that you go to these parking meter meetings all the time, and you still know nothing. I'm just waiting for you to break out your guitar and start singing, "I am woman hear me roar..."lizless wrote >>
Static-X wrote >>
FYI Walker, If you're saying that the Parking Violations Bureau is responsible for broken/downed meters, you are absolutely incorrect. There is a division in the city of Columbus called Meter Repair that is located off of 17th ave. They are responsible for broken/downed meters. Next time, before you place blame on the P.V.B. again, do your homework. Your out of your league when it comes to this.Walker wrote >>
Snarf wrote >>
Way to go, City of Columbus!The whole "City" isn't responsible for parking meters. It's the Department of Public Service - Parking Violations Bureau:
http://publicservice.columbus.gov/parking/You must work for the department. I swear you sound just as reasonable, intelligent, informed and logical as everyone I've ever spoken to there. You are in denial about the same issues even...Director Kelsey, is this you? I'm delighted the department has decided to speak up on this issue... at last! Thanks so much!
I'm not kidding at all. Your replies mirror the exact responses I've received from the department. It's uncanny and impressive.
I'd be happy to talk to you about food cost in another thread or privately. Food cost involves a number of variables but it is based on a set formula I'd be happy to share with you. I'm a total nerd for restaurant metrics.
Luce Cannon Mims
Columbus
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"Your out of your league when it comes to this."
Does Director Kelsey also misspell "you're" as "your"? That might be another clue!
xxo,
The Grammar Police
Tenzo
Chicago Lakeshore
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I have to say, these new meters are going up at an amazing rate. I never see them being installed but I see 100's of new ones every day.
It's a shame that there seems to be a flaw in all the new meters going up. Putting in all new meters does not seem to make sense anyway.
It's not like the new meters are nice. To me they are a fricken eye sore. Before the meters blended in with the streets so you didn't really see them. Now the meters are like someone put shiny tin foil on each one. I think Columbus should have done what cities do by putting in placing a common box on every block. Less eyesore, more natural and and less parts that can break and not work right. Plus if one breaks, you use another.
(Sorry for the interruption, feel free to go back to the sniping)
drew
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Static-X wrote >>
The point I was making, Paul the Educated, is that in general, irresponsible people hate ticket writers and the ticket writers are blamed for writing bad tickets on any and all parking infractions they issue. So if you were to take ticket writers out of the equation all together, your thriving city would be gridlocked. After reading these absurd posts, I bet most of you would say to eliminate Parking Vioaltions.
What a bunch of paranoid absurdity! We're talking about instances where the ticket writers aren't playing by the rules that the Parking Violations established, and you're responding by saying that ticket writers are never wrong and that we clearly therefore want the PVB abolished?
Seriously? This is so far from logical that it's comical. You were right to refer to Paul as 'Paul the Educated' - you really need to learn from someone, and you could do much worse than to sit at his feet for a while.
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