Typical Gizmodick attitude of talking trash about vehicles they don't understand

"El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!" (lightningzone)
02/16/2016 at 21:24 • Filed to: None

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I could go and talk about why streetcars are, in many ways, superior to a damn bus. But I’m just gonna say that, unless it’s used to transport a band, taking the bus is as depressing as shopping at dollar stores.

DISCUSSION (19)

HammerheadFistpunch > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 21:29

Alissa walker is a paid transportation contrarian, thats her shtick. Just assume anytng written by her will anger you, as it was calculated to do just that.

not for canada - australian in disguise > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 21:31

Next week in Alissa Walker articles: Fuck Buses, after that, Ban Trains, and then the thrilling conclusion, Why Planes Are Probably The Worst.

CAcoalminer > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 21:32

Just wait until Jalopnik shares it on their front page.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > not for canada - australian in disguise
02/16/2016 at 21:34

I think they already told us how much the 6th generation fighter will suck, a few years ago.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > CAcoalminer
02/16/2016 at 21:36

Already did.

CAcoalminer > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 21:38

I just noticed that.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > HammerheadFistpunch
02/16/2016 at 21:39

So they got an official troll?

Tekamul > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 21:39

That particular author is intentionally ignorant when it comes to powered transportation. Anger gets clicks.

DrJohannVegas > not for canada - australian in disguise
02/16/2016 at 21:40

“Have You Considered Just Walking the 20 Miles to Work, You Fucking Monster?”

HammerheadFistpunch > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 21:41

More or less. Your two choices are copitulate and let the anger flow through you, or ignor and use the kinja blocker plugin (chrome) to block her and chill here on oppo

Berang > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 21:45

Oops, brought some logic:

http://gizmodo.com/funny-they-loo…

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > HammerheadFistpunch
02/16/2016 at 21:49

So she’s working for the dark side!

Anyways, I bet that next, she will say that having a Hyperloop through Manhattan is way better than upgrading the subway.

Xyl0c41n3 > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 22:01

What’s wrong with buses? They’re pretty cool, and nifty, to boot. Plus, they’ve got bike racks on the front so you can load up your bicycle for the ride. One town nearby recently got some electric-powered buses that charge wirelessly every time they pull into a station, via power nodes installed in the ground.

As for long haul buses like Greyhound? Those are pretty awesome, too. They’re a helluva lot cheaper than a flight, they come with built-in wifi, they’re always kept ridiculously cold, and you meet the most interesting people. Plus, for whatever reason, if you need to get on or off a stop early/late, or get on an earlier or later bus, they usually let you for no extra charge. And even better? No baggage fees. And again, you meet the most interesting people.

Dollar stores are great, too. For simple things where name brands don’t matter, they’re great! Party supplies like disposable table cloths, brightly colored paper plates, streamers and cheap goodie bag fillers? They’re great! Even some small home decor items, too. I’ve gotten a few picture frames, a really nice waste basket, and a really awesome fabric shower curtain (for only $10!) at the dollar store.

I mean, I agree that Alissa Walker’s posts can generally be of the sort specifically written to incite anger, but her post on streetcars isn’t anywhere near as bad as her “ban cars” post. This one brings up some pretty valid criticisms about cost effectiveness.

EmbraceTheRasp > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 22:05

Do they need one that’s official? Seems like having a posting account on a Gawker Media site requires a license obtained while being photographed with a troll under a bridge under compromising conditions.

wafflesnfalafel > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 22:23

uh.. I’m kinda siding with her on this one. Typically the highest cost per rider mile, often take up a lane of traffic, and frequently having shorter, less than useful routes. I’m sure they have their place and some communities have implemented them better than others but they really just take the place of local buses, but for a lot more money and much less flexibility.

Agrajag > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 22:37

Reading your title I was like,”Whats Lightning Zone got against Gizmo Duck?”

Under_Score > Xyl0c41n3
02/16/2016 at 22:59

Charter buses have like four power outlets per pair of seats to plug in phone chargers and what not. This was in 2013 on a bus that was who knows how old. I didn’t know they had wi-fi and stuff in them now; that’s pretty cool.

Under_Score > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/16/2016 at 23:05

They’re cool, but the Atlanta Streetcar has already had a lot of issues. I can’t speak for the other ones, but there were always stories on the local news about bad things happening with the Atlanta one.

pjhusa > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
02/22/2016 at 20:24

Typical *Alissa Walker* attitude...

Fixed that for ya.