When Are Folks Going To Learn...

Scorp · 10-14-2010, 06:48 AM

This is a bit graphic, but everyone needs to see this.

Folks out there are STILL doing this and I'm witness to this mostly everyday while I'm doing my long ass commute to/from work. Several times I was almost taken out from some idiot swerving into me...I know what they're doing because they're mostly looking down when I glance over at them. I'm going to put it mildly and say, I literally want to pull them out of their car and knock some sense into them.

This shit also applies to those who are on their cell phones and not paying attention. If you want/need to make a call, pull the fuck over and don't put innocent people like me and others at risk...C'mon people when are you gonna smarten up, when it's too late?

IrishGrrl · 10-14-2010, 07:17 AM

Thanks for posting this. I wasnt doing this , but lately I have been. It's not easy to text and drive when you are going 85 miles an hour.

Why the hell am I doing that??!

katsarecool · 10-14-2010, 07:21 AM

Texting and talking on the phone while driving is stupid, dangerous, selfish and can get ugly! I would have loved to kick that lady's ass back then; the one that caused the accident. It changed my life forever. I lost who I was for a long time. I lost my ability to live a single moment without pain. I lost my ability to work, I lost many friends, I lost my home and for a time my independence. All because she had something she had to say that could not wait.

I am lucky I lived through it. So many do not. So please hang up and drive!

betenoire · 10-14-2010, 08:37 AM

People need to pay attention in general. The above video gave me nightmares.

Scorp · 10-14-2010, 09:43 AM

Those of you posting comments and other videos, maybe it will open everyones eyes. People aren't invincible and it could happen to you or someone you love. Whether you're at the wheel or not.

I'm not trying to shove anything down anyone's throat, but again, it's all about awareness.

Irish, thanks for being brave enough to say you do this openly. I'm glad you will have second thoughts now.

Kats, I'm sorry you had to be subjected to something like this. Thankfully you're still here to share your story and I thank you for that.

I just want my family, b-f family, friends and loved ones safe.

princessbelle · 10-14-2010, 09:47 AM

Thank you for this.

That's all i can say right now.

signed,

girl who won't text and drive...anymore.

katsarecool · 10-14-2010, 11:44 AM

Scorp, I thank YOU for putting this out there. If it can convince just one person to hang up and drive then it will be worth it. Did anyone sign the NoTextZone Oprah started? I signed it.

Gemme · 10-14-2010, 03:31 PM

I have a simple policy...if the car is in motion, the buttons on my cell are not.

Soon · 10-14-2010, 03:36 PM

I've never been one to text while driving (I don't ever text) but I have -- very occasionally -- used my cell to phone while driving.

However, now we have a law against using any hand held electronic devices while driving; one can be fined up to $500 if caught. I haven't seen anyone driving and texting in ages...doesn't mean it still isn't happening.

Good topic, Scorp.

suebee · 10-14-2010, 04:51 PM

I've posted both of those videos on my facebook page with the comment: "Everyone who drives should have to watch this at least once a year."

Okay, it's graphic, but we seem to have a sense of invulnerability when we're behind the wheel. It can all change so fast - everything.

sylvie · 10-15-2010, 06:32 AM

i can't even text and walk (i'm serious, lol).. my children laugh at me, because when i text someone i stop.. text, then start walking again.. i couldn't imagine texting and driving.. mind you i don't drive anyway but if i did, i couldn't imagine me trying to do that..

thanks for sharing that video, my son is turning 18 soon, and has his driver's permit, soon going for his license.. it's something i continually stress cuz so many of his friends are doing it.. so scary!

Scorp · 10-15-2010, 06:48 AM

Hi Sylvie,

Thanks for posting your response. Have you thought about showing this video to your son and his friends?

It may be worth a shot. I know kids make light of a lot of things and "yes" their parents to death, and make a joke out of things we (adults) take seriously, but, you never know, this may open his eyes (and his buddies) a little more.

Best,

-Scorp-

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Originally Posted by sylvie

i can't even text and walk (i'm serious, lol).. my children laugh at me, because when i text someone i stop.. text, then start walking again.. i couldn't imagine texting and driving.. mind you i don't drive anyway but if i did, i couldn't imagine me trying to do that..

thanks for sharing that video, my son is turning 18 soon, and has his driver's permit, soon going for his license.. it's something i continually stress cuz so many of his friends are doing it.. so scary!

sylvie · 10-15-2010, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scorp

Hi Sylvie,

Thanks for posting your response. Have you thought about showing this video to your son and his friends?

It may be worth a shot. I know kids make light of a lot of things and "yes" their parents to death, and make a joke out of things we (adults) take seriously, but, you never know, this may open his eyes (and his buddies) a little more.

Best,

-Scorp-

ohh yes, Scorp, i actually meant to say that in my post..
i will definitely be showing the video to him, i hope it helps set in his mind how dangerous it is.. though he promises he wouldn't do it, but scares me to think he might just be saying that to set my mind at ease lol.. again, thanks so much!

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Scorp Italian Stallion How Do You Identify?: DNA Usually... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river.. Posts: 2,702 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,557 Thanked 4,713 Times in 1,263 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	When Are Folks Going To Learn... This is a bit graphic, but everyone needs to see this. Folks out there are STILL doing this and I'm witness to this mostly everyday while I'm doing my long ass commute to/from work. Several times I was almost taken out from some idiot swerving into me...I know what they're doing because they're mostly looking down when I glance over at them. I'm going to put it mildly and say, I literally want to pull them out of their car and knock some sense into them. This shit also applies to those who are on their cell phones and not paying attention. If you want/need to make a call, pull the fuck over and don't put innocent people like me and others at risk...C'mon people when are you gonna smarten up, when it's too late?

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IrishGrrl Member How Do You Identify?: Queer Femme Leatherdyke Preferred Pronoun?: She/her Relationship Status: In a relationship/non-monogamous Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 877 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 276 Thanked 1,209 Times in 366 Posts Rep Power: 2427288	Thanks for posting this. I wasnt doing this , but lately I have been. It's not easy to text and drive when you are going 85 miles an hour. Why the hell am I doing that??!

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katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323366	Texting and talking on the phone while driving is stupid, dangerous, selfish and can get ugly! I would have loved to kick that lady's ass back then; the one that caused the accident. It changed my life forever. I lost who I was for a long time. I lost my ability to live a single moment without pain. I lost my ability to work, I lost many friends, I lost my home and for a time my independence. All because she had something she had to say that could not wait. I am lucky I lived through it. So many do not. So please hang up and drive!

10-14-2010, 09:43 AM	#5
Scorp Italian Stallion How Do You Identify?: DNA Usually... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: In a van, down by the river.. Posts: 2,702 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,557 Thanked 4,713 Times in 1,263 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Those of you posting comments and other videos, maybe it will open everyones eyes. People aren't invincible and it could happen to you or someone you love. Whether you're at the wheel or not. I'm not trying to shove anything down anyone's throat, but again, it's all about awareness. Irish, thanks for being brave enough to say you do this openly. I'm glad you will have second thoughts now. Kats, I'm sorry you had to be subjected to something like this. Thankfully you're still here to share your story and I thank you for that. I just want my family, b-f family, friends and loved ones safe.

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katsarecool Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, Her, Woman Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Between Athens and Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,236 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,849 Thanked 1,765 Times in 734 Posts Rep Power: 323366	Scorp, I thank YOU for putting this out there. If it can convince just one person to hang up and drive then it will be worth it. Did anyone sign the NoTextZone Oprah started? I signed it.

10-14-2010, 03:36 PM	#9
Soon Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: femme Relationship Status: attached Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,896 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 29,046 Thanked 13,095 Times in 3,386 Posts Rep Power: 21474858	I've never been one to text while driving (I don't ever text) but I have -- very occasionally -- used my cell to phone while driving. However, now we have a law against using any hand held electronic devices while driving; one can be fined up to $500 if caught. I haven't seen anyone driving and texting in ages...doesn't mean it still isn't happening. Good topic, Scorp.

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suebee Member How Do You Identify?: TOWANDA! Preferred Pronoun?: Queen Bee Relationship Status: Good 'n married. Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Eastern Canada. But if I make a wrong turn at the lights I get stopped by a border guard. Posts: 1,499 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,355 Thanked 2,759 Times in 820 Posts Rep Power: 16450092	I've posted both of those videos on my facebook page with the comment: "Everyone who drives should have to watch this at least once a year." Okay, it's graphic, but we seem to have a sense of invulnerability when we're behind the wheel. It can all change so fast - everything.