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• DigitalNirvana@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

  Perhaps you have heard of people stepping out from behind a bush, unaware that there was an approaching cyclist because that cyclist didn’t realize that there was a need to ring the bell? Have you ever noticed when you phrase a question with a negative assumption it tends to affect how the person responds to that question? Communication takes practice, and with practice can improve over time. I believe in you, and think you have the ability to improve.

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  • Darkenfolk@dormi.zone ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Well it would hardly be the cyclist fault if pedestrians and others don’t pay attention to their surroundings?

    I don’t see that as a legitimate reason to be a noise complaint.

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    • DigitalNirvana@lemm.ee ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      A noise complaint before 10pm? I’m more concerned with not harming people in the first place, than I am with placing blame. Have you ever been on a bike path, see a pedestrian, rung your bell. No response. Getting closer, start ringing bell more rapidly. Finally decide to call out, , “ on your left”. While slowing down to minimize consequences. Finally seeing a response from the pedestrian, as they turn and step to the left. As you notice the earbuds in their ears. That’s a common experience for me.

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