art cars are stupid

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:58 am

I'm with ya Shaman.
I hope Badger's right about having effective plans in place against these things, because they seem tailor made for teh yahoo "I don't have to obey those stinking rules" bm element. And air pollution is another concern. Those engines are not clean burning and efficient--and we're talking about a mountain basin, so the pollutants will linger. And the prices are low enough that a really determined twit with extra money could walk away from the damn thing say "I'll get two next year."

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:03 am

And air pollution is another concern. Those engines are not clean burning and efficient--and we're talking about a mountain basin, so the pollutants will linger.

<Here comes the clue bus>

Um, hello.

Given the amount of carbona released from all the um, BURNING of things during the event cycle pollution is was NOT one of the driving factors for the rule changes.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:08 am

Um cluebus be damned. I just think of those things as gratuitiuos extra pollution. Finething if Burning Man was Man Standing There Doing Nothing.

Of course, there are those who consider the whole event gratuitious.

Simply Joel · Post by **Simply Joel** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 11:57 am

Did i just notice a blinding glimpse of the obvious?

theshaman · Post by **theshaman** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 12:04 pm

I was actually more concerned about

sound pollution

and asshole pollution (of the yahoo variety)

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:29 pm

Isotopia wrote:
Hey, maybe I'll buy one just to see where that rebar ends up immediately after you try that.
Take a break. Put your dick back in your pants.

Why do you have a problem with what I said, scooters are within the rules, shoving rebar in them is not.

Go read the DMV pages on YOUR break.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:48 pm

<PLONK!>

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 4:50 pm

I was actually more concerned about

sound pollution

and asshole pollution (of the yahoo variety)

Hopefully the new policy for mutant vehicle registration will help to abate the problem. If not, look for BRC becoming eligible for Superfund status as far as yahoo/asshats are concerned.

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:06 pm

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 5:13 pm

<MONDO PLONK>

So, what's the message? I'm thinking if distilled down to its essence it's your special 'grown up' way of saying "I know you are, but what am I?"

<snore>

Captain Goddammit · Post by **Captain Goddammit** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 6:19 pm

Jeeesus, dude...
I know you hate scooters, but the current rules say you get to ride them, so wrecking someone on a scooter for "fun" is a pretty crappy plan.
Pro-scooter is an unpopular stance on this thread, so be it.

Plonk right back at ya'.
You seem to be looking hard for a fight... we need a "Fight with the Capt." thread. Since I have the unpopular, un-PC take on things so often, there'd be no shortage of material.
Rob (the Wop) is enjoying his!

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Fri Jun 25, 2004 10:00 pm

Scooters
Scooters (stand-up, one-person “go-peds”) are allowed at Black Rock City.

It isn't clear to me that the type of scooter being dicussed (argued about?) is within the rules. The pictures I have seen are not the stand up kind. Then again, I am not clear on what a "go-ped'" is. Are mopeds and motor scooters allowed under the rules? These types of vehicles are the closest to what is being discussed.

Isotopia · Post by **Isotopia** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:30 am

Jeeesus, dude...
I know you hate scooters, but the current rules say you get to ride them, so wrecking someone on a scooter for "fun" is a pretty crappy plan.

Final Fucking Clue: It was a joke. A JOKE (i.e. pulling your fucking leg).

Joshing.

Acerbic wit misinterpreted.

DO YOU GET IT NOW?

naken · Post by **naken** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 6:41 am

Isotopia is great donot anger her,de captain playa cruiser one of our favorites last year i must have a ride this year ,will bring takillya to share.

KellY · Post by **KellY** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 2:23 pm

I'm just hoping that serious enforcement of the 5 MPH rule will discourage the scooters and similar things this year.

Now here's a hypothetical question: If someone's coming down the road on a scooter and is moving at like ten or fifteen mph and I just happen to stretch my arms out because my shoulders feel a little tight and they get clotheslined, it's their fault, right? I mean, if they'd been going the speed limit, they wouldn't have run into my arm with their neck.

Badger · Post by **Badger** » Sat Jun 26, 2004 4:22 pm

Now here's a hypothetical question: If someone's coming down the road on a scooter and is moving at like ten or fifteen mph and I just happen to stretch my arms out because my shoulders feel a little tight and they get clotheslined, it's their fault, right? I mean, if they'd been going the speed limit, they wouldn't have run into my arm with their neck.

Nowwwww Kelly.

Bad thought. Bad. BAD.

Passive aggressive behavior is... not the best way to handle these situations.

I will say that the perogative is yours to chide the person in a shrill, condescending manner until they shrivle up into a semi-gelatinous puddle of sputtering guilrt.

Spontaneous, spoken word performance is always a fave art form for me.

dragonfly Jafe · Post by **dragonfly Jafe** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 3:50 pm

And remember to educate! I like to intercept them with a wide grin, ask them technical questions (that a 2-stroke engine? sure sounds like it!), then remind them of the 5 mph speed limit for motorized vehicles. Altough one year I built a jump in front of our camp - lot's of entertainment. Scooters do not jump very well, it seems.

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 4:30 pm

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Sun Jun 27, 2004 9:03 pm

...is that a jump into a burning platform...?!

(I kind of like that idea...

I mean, if anyone is foolish enough to actually jump their scooter into a fire....

)

Bob · Post by **Bob** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:54 am

Smileys make you look like a dumb swede. As in rutabaga.

That's a velodrome, btw.

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:10 pm

am I allowed to ride my bike faster than 5mph?

theshaman · Post by **theshaman** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:39 pm

This is a good question Stuart. I have a recumbent that can hit nearly 38 mph if I really push it. Is there a speed limit for bikes?

I always wondered about this. I never push my bike that fast unless I am doing a tour of the art way the hell out on the playa....or running from an approacing duststorm.

Obviously, not many people have a speedometer on thier bike like I do...I always just figured it was the "don't be an asshole" rule of bike speed...I am also not petitioning for a new rule....just wondering

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 1:48 pm

Somene please corect me if I am mistaken, but I believe the speed limit on the playa is 5mph, regardless of what vehicle (car, bike, windbaord, etc.) you are employing.

Tancorix · Post by **Tancorix** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:39 pm

Since most bikes don't have speedometers you have 2 "rules" to fall back on. 1: Don't contribute to the dust problem. 2: Ride at a reasonable and safe speed.

You won't see Rangers out there with radar guns waiting to write you a ticket. Use your head and you'll don't have to worry about it. You'll know what's reasonable for the space / conditions you find yourself in.

bushonk · Post by **bushonk** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 4:13 pm

*note to self - purchase cop uniform sans pants, radar gun, and trailer for bike to carry power for said radar gun*

stuart · Post by **stuart** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 6:15 pm

I have seen folks jogging the esplanade after sunrise. I think they are probably doing just over 5.

BAS · Post by **BAS** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 7:33 pm

Bob wrote:Smileys make you look like a dumb swede. As in rutabaga.

That's a velodrome, btw.

In other words: Too many pictures, not enough words

Rutabaga is a store, BTW.

unjonharley · Post by **unjonharley** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:22 pm

stuart wrote:I have seen folks jogging the esplanade after sunrise. I think they are probably doing just over 5.

/\
You were up at sunrise???

You could "see"???

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:34 pm

BAS wrote:
Bob wrote:Smileys make you look like a dumb swede. As in rutabaga.

That's a velodrome, btw.
In other words: Too many pictures, not enough words

Rutabaga is a store, BTW.

careful, too many smilies means too many pictures which means too much thinking for a select few. Stand back and watch out for exploding heads.

Tancorix · Post by **Tancorix** » Tue Jun 29, 2004 7:31 am

Use more smilies! It really annoys certain people who seriously need to lighten up!

art cars are stupid

pollution

scooter sex

good question