Backpack Impounded
09-03-10 | 06:56 AM
#201
Bike addict, dreamer
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Queens, New York
09-03-10 | 07:00 AM
#202
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 612
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From: Silver Spring, MD, USA
I agree. Not sure why there is this notion that necroposting is a bad thing, unless of course it's done purely to choke up a forum. But it's possible to do that with new posts too. To me, the 'law' about necroposting is one of the two stupidest internet rules. The other one being the law against too frequent posts in a discussion, LOL.
09-04-10 | 07:55 PM
#203
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,045
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From: Ville des Lumières
Bikes: Surly SteamRoller
Let's get real here......
We're in the middle of a terrorist war with a new set of rules in play.
Since backpacks , or other bags, are often used to carry bombs every
store in the nation should demand that they be checked at the door to
protect both business and customers. The freedom to walk in a store
with a bag is now gone.
These are the rules of war today.
Quit your whinning and get used to it as the old days are gone forever.
We're in the middle of a terrorist war with a new set of rules in play.
Since backpacks , or other bags, are often used to carry bombs every
store in the nation should demand that they be checked at the door to
protect both business and customers. The freedom to walk in a store
with a bag is now gone.
These are the rules of war today.
Quit your whinning and get used to it as the old days are gone forever.
09-05-10 | 08:18 AM
#204
xtrajack
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,058
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From: Maine
Bikes: Kona fire mountain/xtracycle,Univega landrover fs,Nishiki custom sport Ross professional super gran tour Schwinn Mesa (future Xtracycle donor bike)
Let's get real here......
We're in the middle of a terrorist war with a new set of rules in play.
Since backpacks , or other bags, are often used to carry bombs every
store in the nation should demand that they be checked at the door to
protect both business and customers. The freedom to walk in a store
with a bag is now gone.
These are the rules of war today.
Quit your whinning and get used to it as the old days are gone forever.
We're in the middle of a terrorist war with a new set of rules in play.
Since backpacks , or other bags, are often used to carry bombs every
store in the nation should demand that they be checked at the door to
protect both business and customers. The freedom to walk in a store
with a bag is now gone.
These are the rules of war today.
Quit your whinning and get used to it as the old days are gone forever.
09-05-10 | 04:36 PM
#205
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,118
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I was surprised to find that you're right about men shoplifting more than women. i always thought it was the other way around. I was also surprised to find that middle aged people are more likely to shoplift than students--so shopkeepers would be smart to allow stdents into their stores with backpacks.
https://news.ufl.edu/2005/08/10/shoplifters/
https://news.ufl.edu/2005/08/10/shoplifters/
Holy freakin' cow! 8%?
09-13-10 | 10:01 PM
#207
Junior Member
Joined: Aug 2010
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i never tell cyclist to drop the bag at front cause i find it Hypocritical that i bike to work and bring a back pack through the store to the back. and i often open and close the store i work at. sure theft is 95% of the reason why packs are not allowed in but they usually stay on the back. those recycled reusable bags! now that is another story!
10-04-10 | 11:41 PM
#208
Junior Member
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 17
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From: Philadelphia PA
Bikes: Schwinn Tourist (Target "Hybrid").
I cant recall being targeted specifically when I bring a bag in to a store (I usually have a large bag within a book bag when grocery shopping. Most stores in my area dont have bag checks specifically. Those that do I obviously comply.
I've been stared down by security guards once or twice but I don't really thing Im suspicious looking.
Mostly, I stick with one or two stores and most of the checkout area people recognize me.
I've been stared down by security guards once or twice but I don't really thing Im suspicious looking.
Mostly, I stick with one or two stores and most of the checkout area people recognize me.
