[Mykeru]

@Dirt 1198 wrote:

Exposure Joystick.

A little more money than you’re talking about, but it is truly an amazing light.

http://exposurelightsusa.com/?gclid=CIGEqY7Gl6UCFQo65Qod2A2rJg

I wonder, if I bought an “exposure joystick” what that would appear as on my billing statement…

[Mykeru]

I agree, in principle, with the call for decorum. However, whereas I think “cursing” is pretty well defined, “offensive” isn’t.

In fact, what’s offensive is completely subjective.

Problem is, the people who get to ban anything offensive also tend to reserve the right to define what is offensive and from there, decide not to have discussions, but to simple remove subjects of discussion from the table by fiat.

I’ll bet some of the things people think is pure apple pie and mother’s milk I might find offensive. What if someone posts and mentions that they’re gay and someone else finds that offensive due to their special relationship with Jesus? What if a third person is a homophobic anti-theist? Can he get double coupons on being offended?

Maybe we need a list of things that are “Potentially offensive but too bad for you, they get an exemption”.

So, in that spirit, I would also call on people not to curse, not to be offensive and, more importantly, not to post anything stupid.

Mild stupidity is forgivable, in moderation, but please use your best judgement not to post anything that’s actually head-banging stupid as a courtesy to other posters.

I hope, by dropping the hammer on stupidity, we can then have vigorous and fruitful discussions.

[Mykeru]

I realize this post is 6 months old, but I currently live on Columbia Pike and Courthouse. The route taken can get a little sketchy and maybe someone will find this useful.

Please note:

1. When going down Columbia Pike towards the S. Washington Blvd, the police insist you stay to the left. That is: In the left lane. It’s really easy to get whacked by cars turning onto 395 otherwise.

2. The best way to get to the bridges is to cling to Washington Blvd to the West of the Pentagon. Going towards Pentagon City or on down Columbia Pike will get you nowhere but to an impenetrable wall of highway.

3. Washington Blvd you need to keep your wits about you. You know all those pedestrian crosswalks? Well, apparently cars think actually stopping is optional. To be fair,
Washington Blvd and Geo. Washington Memorial Parkway are confusing as hell and drivers are generally too concerned not getting lost or shoe-horned into a wrong exit to actually see you.

Here’s my typical route on Google Maps as traced by the Android Application “My Tracks”

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