tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post2757225168239749489..comments2024-03-11T12:46:28.806-04:00Comments on You. Me. Ride This Crazy Train - Adventures and Observations on The GO: The door donkeys hit a new lowC.J. Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-48309712545620729482014-02-03T20:17:24.606-05:002014-02-03T20:17:24.606-05:00I am very shyly coming out of hiding. And praying ...I am very shyly coming out of hiding. And praying I don't get my face eaten off for being here.<br /><br />Hi! I'm the red headed door donkey from the (now edited) photo!<br /><br />I just wanted to 1) thank J. Not all of us are douches. We do try to stand out of the way. I have never had anyone get upset with me, as I stand in the corner out of the way, I am move for people, exit the train at the stops. Not all of us are bad. But I wanted to clear up the assumptions..<br /><br />No one was disabled. There was a mid 40s gentleman (a professor from a college) and a young university student on reading week. Both very able walking. Both carrying insane amounts of luggage. The young lad got on and my friends and I crowded into the corner to allow him room. A few more got on. Then the professor with all his bags. He sees there isn't a lot of room and opens the bathroom door and announces "good enough!" And pulls out this stool thing attached to his back pack (you know those little foldy seats?) And got comfy. We asked him if he was sure cause we could shove over more. And he said no, he was fine and to let him know if anyone had to use it. Twice he got out to let it be used. <br /><br />I'm hoping that I won't get attacked here, but were not all bad. We aren't all assholes and it definitely did not happen like dipicted here in the comments. I don't know who dd#1 is but he ain't one of us. Were loud but wed never be that nasty.<br /><br />Thank you CJ for the picture edit. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-75038863569606345602014-02-03T15:06:30.601-05:002014-02-03T15:06:30.601-05:00I can vouch that the regulars are nice people. The...I can vouch that the regulars are nice people. The fact that they actually make room for you C.J. means they respect that you need room to board (no attempt at a fat joke here). It's truth. It's the ones who stand right of the doors that are open for boarding that deserve a kick in the teeth. Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-58334086960197244822014-02-03T14:57:31.453-05:002014-02-03T14:57:31.453-05:00And the rest of the week?!
You're trying to ju...And the rest of the week?!<br />You're trying to justify bad behaviour ---- that's not cool!!!<br /><br />Those people could move and give him all the space he needs rather than pushing him into the bathroom and be surrounded by bacteria. Are you high?!!!<br /><br />You're missing the point.<br /><br />Who even thinks it's ok for a disabled person to have to stand in a gross bathroom? It's not. The people who stand near the opposing doors should have given him PRIORITY. I don't care what you say... I am not JUDGING a disabled person.mike f.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-46438874004028070242014-02-03T14:54:17.217-05:002014-02-03T14:54:17.217-05:00Still amazed anyone is reading this far... Still amazed anyone is reading this far... C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-69797352907618844912014-02-03T14:53:33.607-05:002014-02-03T14:53:33.607-05:00There are too many assumptions being made. Assumi...There are too many assumptions being made. Assuming the man with the walker didn't choose to be in the washroom - was he interviewed to find out? Maybe that was an ideal spot for him - he clearly didn't move as quickly as most people! I think this websie invokes people to say the worst and to jump to conclusions. I don't worry about people standing inside the door of the washroom, but I do care if they don't move. The person who took the picture said he had wheelie bags, it also had a seat for resting. That is a walker. Too many negative and jumping-to-conclusion assumptions. It was a peaceful ride that day - keep it peaceful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-10362598999835857462014-02-03T14:41:23.489-05:002014-02-03T14:41:23.489-05:00I think the issue isn't the nice, regular door...I think the issue isn't the nice, regular door donkeys (the name isn't meant to be mean, it's attributed to behaviour which how I see it). I think the issue was people standing in the bathroom and I was the one who sent in the picture. I did not see a man with a walker. I saw a guy with wheelie bags who parked them in the bathroom. Then at one point, the door was purposedly opened and a vey abled bodied man in a blue coat stood in there while the other person stood with his back holding the door open.<br /><br />Look, it's not cool when you're able bodied to use a space that designated for urinating and managing fecal matter. <br /><br />I was grossed out by it and found it bothersome. If there was a man who needed to use it as a place for his walker and to rest, that's why GO created the accessibility cars. If he was running late for the train then the door donkeys should have moved into the aisle and made room for him.mike f.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-68603307872414524302014-02-03T14:32:45.836-05:002014-02-03T14:32:45.836-05:00I'm sure they are lovely people. Some of them ...I'm sure they are lovely people. Some of them are LOUD. Some of them are obnoxious. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-74603739709153894862014-02-03T14:32:38.448-05:002014-02-03T14:32:38.448-05:00I did not see at any point anyone with a walker us...I did not see at any point anyone with a walker using the bathroom last week as a means to ride the train when I witnessed the bathroom being used as additional floor space Friday, Wednesday and Tuesday.<br /><br />I should clarify I did not take the photo. Someone who rides this train and knows I ride the same train took it and sent it as a picture via text message. I only have a number. No name.<br /><br />I know this crowd only to know them as people I have to navigate through at boarding and they irritate me by how they always stand right near the stairwell lined up against the wall and door like they are in front of a firing squad.<br /><br />I don't like having to slide my body parts across people. Maybe they don't mind. Maybe they don't care I have to make contact with them, but I do, so maybe the problem lies only with me and I guess I'll just have to deal.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-17933166595167052912014-02-03T14:03:39.972-05:002014-02-03T14:03:39.972-05:00The regular people standing at the door are very n...The regular people standing at the door are very nice people, I can attest to that. There are few of them and they get out of everyone's way. There were many non-regulars who got on this day, and it was towards the end of boarding time. I did witness the washroom being used, but that person (a non-regular) quickly left the washroom to let others use it. The regulars always get off the train at all the stops to give way to others. I don't know why a picture is take of nice regular people and why a nasty name was given to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-35189203901223320342014-02-03T14:02:43.198-05:002014-02-03T14:02:43.198-05:00The gentleman that was using the washroom, was a n...The gentleman that was using the washroom, was a non-regular. He was an older gentleman with a walker with wheels. I couldn't see him past the crowd, but my guess is he was sitting on it. Two people used the washroom that trip, he got out of the way instantly. It is not nice to pick on the disabled.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-17680537475100320612014-02-03T12:29:14.910-05:002014-02-03T12:29:14.910-05:00How childish - stooping so low to take jabs at som...How childish - stooping so low to take jabs at someones physical appearance...SHAME. You're in a public space - not your house; be considerate and aware of your surroundings....GEEEZZZZ it's not rocket science :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-73620150141220045052014-02-03T11:51:54.430-05:002014-02-03T11:51:54.430-05:00While it's fun to read them once in a while, I...While it's fun to read them once in a while, I wouldn't want to read them all the time. Besides, they don't deserve their 15 minutes Andy Warhol promised.Bickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-47408388909717573062014-02-03T11:17:32.409-05:002014-02-03T11:17:32.409-05:00I'm impressed anyone made it this far into the...I'm impressed anyone made it this far into the comments but yes, if I were to publish all the comments I get, this is what we'd be dealing with and who wants to read this every day? I know you don't.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-28841994447760614112014-02-03T11:00:12.831-05:002014-02-03T11:00:12.831-05:00Wow not only are they discourteous they are belige...Wow not only are they discourteous they are beligerant, violent and rude! <br />Bet ya its one of the visible people in the photo making the nasty comments. It shows a lot about someones personality who makes personal attacks when they are caught for bad behaviour.<br />I think you touched a nerve and she realized how many people actually DO read your blog, probably embarrassed for being suck a douche.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-80889596887909099552014-02-03T10:41:34.226-05:002014-02-03T10:41:34.226-05:00Wow - interesting for you to publish the comments ...Wow - interesting for you to publish the comments so we get s glimpse into what you face. AND it lets more of us respond to let them know that plenty of people (a vast majority) agree with you about their selfish behaviour. All their commenting (full of swearing and threats) does is prove their utter stupidity.Kellyhttp://www.crueltyfreecanada.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-53322274591786756232014-02-03T06:56:04.063-05:002014-02-03T06:56:04.063-05:00@Anonymous With Anger Issues:
Pictures of unaccept...@Anonymous With Anger Issues:<br />Pictures of unacceptable behaviour in a public place = evidence.<br /><br />Your anger is exceeded only by your ignorance. Here's some reading material for you:<br /><br />http://bit.ly/LleZkt<br />http://bit.ly/1dUpvGi<br />http://bit.ly/1eou0gEFrank E. Futornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-73151876103806695432014-02-02T20:59:38.231-05:002014-02-02T20:59:38.231-05:00It's hilarious how anonydouche was telling peo...It's hilarious how anonydouche was telling people here to get lives while he has all day to throw juvenile insults and generally act like a spoiled asshole living on mom's allowance.<br /><br />I'll bet if his mom knew how he acts he's lose his Xbox rights.Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-48133702731311727782014-02-02T20:38:19.912-05:002014-02-02T20:38:19.912-05:00If anonydouche doesn't care or give an eff wha...If anonydouche doesn't care or give an eff what was it doing here? <br />Keep up the good work C.J. - add me to the six or seven!Marynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-89411412277435454602014-02-02T16:18:53.146-05:002014-02-02T16:18:53.146-05:00George, I agree.
This is why I typically do not e...George, I agree. <br />This is why I typically do not engage.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-66651880085735768712014-02-02T15:13:57.534-05:002014-02-02T15:13:57.534-05:00Anonydouche! Love it. Completely made working on...Anonydouche! Love it. Completely made working on a Sunday worth it.<br /><br />Obviously the pic touched a nerve. I bet Anonydouche is in it and is unhappy about being called out of his/her bad behaviour.<br /><br />Anyhoodles, depending on which cars this is happening in, I am thinking they are my fellow Ajax people. Trying to beat everyone else to the garage and the exit. The sad part is, they still get caught in the bottle neck at both the tunnel and then again at the elevators to the garage and then on the way out. So not worth it. But it will be that bad because I doubt the construction will ever end. It was supposed to be done by this Spring, but well, no. Not gonna happen.Squigglesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-14586571696260871332014-02-02T10:23:34.358-05:002014-02-02T10:23:34.358-05:00CJ you just have to stop publishing comments by th...CJ you just have to stop publishing comments by the anon troll (who really should get a life, any life would do) and idiots like Sharon. Wonder why the troll is so fixated on you anyways? You think he looks for blogs where he can act like that because of mommy issues or what?<br /><br />It causes the collective IQ of the commenters to drop below the acceptable level.<br /><br />I may take that train one day just to bulldoze through that herd. I've even stopped saying excuse me to them because the a-holes should know better than to block doors for other passengers.<br /><br />Georgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-77525978887726285132014-02-01T20:59:12.618-05:002014-02-01T20:59:12.618-05:00I am a real person anon, my name is Lori. I don...I am a real person anon, my name is Lori. I don't like DD's because it makes it impossible to get onto trains, see if seats are available, and climb stairs. If more people didn't care like you, the world would be a hell hole. If more people cared like CJ, myself, and a few others it'd be a beautiful, courteous place. It's not asking too much that the DD's sit down in those available seats especially if they got on at a stop so far from their own. It'd make it a lot easier for people to board and exit. Lorinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-72219595455155599422014-02-01T19:33:56.058-05:002014-02-01T19:33:56.058-05:00It has been a very interesting day. I've battl...It has been a very interesting day. I've battled the door donkeys before. In person and in email. I think there's even been a showdown in the comments before. <br />Typically I don't allow for this kind of feedback but then I'm accused of censorship but I have to ask, are these the kind of comments people want to read here day in and day out?<br />I don't think so. <br />Also, the door donkeys add nothing of value. Not one bit.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-41069648380253177122014-02-01T19:27:31.343-05:002014-02-01T19:27:31.343-05:00Wow! I wasn't expecting all of that! So this a...Wow! I wasn't expecting all of that! So this anonymous obviously hasn't read the rest of your site where you repeatedly tell people that you don't need their permission to put their picture up.<br /><br />Pretty sure she has more than 6 or 7 readers... And has the metrics to prove it! KMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6441168213084499367.post-6576498138268514562014-02-01T19:27:12.141-05:002014-02-01T19:27:12.141-05:00Wow. The amount of butthurt over this photo is ama...Wow. The amount of butthurt over this photo is amazing. How about y'all just stop being toilet door donkeys and belligerent mouthpieces which is giving most of us a reason to really, really despise you.<br /><br />Plus you guys really need some counseling for all that rage. It's not healthy.C.J. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325979176373626807noreply@blogger.com