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I'll stop ignoring no dogs in parks signs when drivers stop ignoring speed limit signs

pakitan 1y ago
Demand free Palestine, while you're there, just to make sure you don't suddenly run out of reasons to continue being obnoxious.
hollywood_court 1y ago
I wouldn’t recommend that kind of behavior around Auburn. My son attended a forest school for three years, located in the middle of a protected nature preserve. The preserve has clear signage posted throughout stating that dogs are not allowed on the trails. Despite that, there were many mornings when I’d be walking back to my car after drop-off and would see someone heading toward the trails with a dog. I always made a point to politely let them know about the rule and that a staff member would likely ask them to leave once spotted. This happened at least 70 times over the three years my son was enrolled. Out of all those instances, only one person actually turned around and left with their dog. The issue became so frequent that preserve staff had to involve law enforcement and began issuing trespass notices. While I only personally witnessed this once, the director told me it became a regular occurrence. The one time I did see it unfold was honestly kind of entertaining. I gave my usual friendly heads-up to a couple with a small dog. The woman scoffed and said something like, “It’s just a small dog,” and continue into the forest. I went back to my car to send some work emails and Slack messages — and a few minutes later, watched as she was led out of the preserve in handcuffs. Apparently, she gave the same attitude to the responding officer.
- BeetleB 1y ago
  I believe you're missing the GP's point. Just as some people are enraged by folks violating "no dogs" signs, there are people enraged by folks not following traffic regulations (including the speed limit). Just as someone may think it's weird that someone goes on a very, very angry rant about people driving 63 mph on a 60 mph zone, lots of people find it weird when people go on a rant about dogs. This is exacerbated by the fact that one of these is much deadlier than the other. So when you go on a rant about dogs, just keep in mind a lot of people are viewing you in a way people view those who complain about people going above the speed limit (regardless of the lane you're in). Anti-disclaimer: I hate dogs. Would never date someone who had one because I don't want to be around one, and also because I wouldn't want to deprive someone of one.
  - hollywood_court 1y ago
    I don’t think it’s fair to assume that people who are frustrated by others ignoring “no dog” policies somehow dislike dogs. That’s a false equivalence. I love dogs. I’ve had one by my side since the day I came home from the hospital as a newborn. These days, I often bring my dog with me to the office. But I’ve never once taken my dog somewhere dogs weren’t allowed. Respecting posted rules doesn’t mean you love dogs any less.
    - BeetleB 1y ago
      > I don’t think it’s fair to assume that people who are frustrated by others ignoring “no dog” policies somehow dislike dogs. That’s a false equivalence. An equivalence I didn't make. Whether someone hates or likes dogs has no bearing on my point.

Demand free Palestine, while you're there, just to make sure you don't suddenly run out of reasons to continue being obnoxious.

hollywood_court 1y ago

I wouldn’t recommend that kind of behavior around Auburn. My son attended a forest school for three years, located in the middle of a protected nature preserve. The preserve has clear signage posted throughout stating that dogs are not allowed on the trails. Despite that, there were many mornings when I’d be walking back to my car after drop-off and would see someone heading toward the trails with a dog. I always made a point to politely let them know about the rule and that a staff member would likely ask them to leave once spotted. This happened at least 70 times over the three years my son was enrolled. Out of all those instances, only one person actually turned around and left with their dog. The issue became so frequent that preserve staff had to involve law enforcement and began issuing trespass notices. While I only personally witnessed this once, the director told me it became a regular occurrence. The one time I did see it unfold was honestly kind of entertaining. I gave my usual friendly heads-up to a couple with a small dog. The woman scoffed and said something like, “It’s just a small dog,” and continue into the forest. I went back to my car to send some work emails and Slack messages — and a few minutes later, watched as she was led out of the preserve in handcuffs. Apparently, she gave the same attitude to the responding officer.

BeetleB 1y ago
I believe you're missing the GP's point. Just as some people are enraged by folks violating "no dogs" signs, there are people enraged by folks not following traffic regulations (including the speed limit). Just as someone may think it's weird that someone goes on a very, very angry rant about people driving 63 mph on a 60 mph zone, lots of people find it weird when people go on a rant about dogs. This is exacerbated by the fact that one of these is much deadlier than the other. So when you go on a rant about dogs, just keep in mind a lot of people are viewing you in a way people view those who complain about people going above the speed limit (regardless of the lane you're in). Anti-disclaimer: I hate dogs. Would never date someone who had one because I don't want to be around one, and also because I wouldn't want to deprive someone of one.
- hollywood_court 1y ago
  I don’t think it’s fair to assume that people who are frustrated by others ignoring “no dog” policies somehow dislike dogs. That’s a false equivalence. I love dogs. I’ve had one by my side since the day I came home from the hospital as a newborn. These days, I often bring my dog with me to the office. But I’ve never once taken my dog somewhere dogs weren’t allowed. Respecting posted rules doesn’t mean you love dogs any less.
  - BeetleB 1y ago
    > I don’t think it’s fair to assume that people who are frustrated by others ignoring “no dog” policies somehow dislike dogs. That’s a false equivalence. An equivalence I didn't make. Whether someone hates or likes dogs has no bearing on my point.