Anyone else experiencing "haters"?

[F8L]

Originally Posted by jamboo

That behavior was so out of character for him that I can only surmise that he feels threatened by the technology.

I think you are right. It is very typical for someone who has built up a very stout "mental frame" or worldview that has been buttressed by talk radio, co-workers, family etc.. Anything that does not fit within their frame is either ignored or worse, provokes a negative reaction regardless of the validity of their argument. Are they stupid? Not likely but they do seem more likely to be ignorant in particular subjects so it is better assume they just don't understand the subject material OR you don't fully understand it so it is best to leave emotions aside and talk in a civil manner, ask questions and see what you can learn. With enough dialog it will become apparent who knows more about the subject and if you are lucky you might learn something. This is not directed towards you in particular. I'm just rambling.

[kjconrad]

I've only had my Prius since for 5 days but I've already had an incident where someone wouldn't let me on to the freeway. It might have just been a random incident, but I swear it seemed like it was because I was driving a Prius. I guess more time will tell.

[Soylent]

No, this is how people treat other drivers with smaller cars. It's like that with every car Prius-sized or smaller.

[Froley1]

Originally Posted by F8L

I think you are right. It is very typical for someone who has built up a very stout "mental frame" or worldview that has been buttressed by talk radio, co-workers, family etc.. Anything that does not fit within their frame is either ignored or worse, provokes a negative reaction regardless of the validity of their argument.

very well put
Froley

[mingoglia]

Originally Posted by Soylent

No, this is how people treat other drivers with smaller cars. It's like that with every car Prius-sized or smaller.

A good point I initially didn't consider. Perhaps I don't really notice it because I drive my Prius the same way I'd drive my 7,910lb (I weighed it) dually.... with zero hesitation. I'm not in a car mindset, and I really don't notice anyone trying to muscle me around on the road.

I agree with another poster about AZ drivers. They're among the worst in the country. However there was a bit of irony seeing that poster is from Southern Cali as I believe the very worst drivers are from Cali, and the second worst are from AZ.... Half our population is probably from CA which explains it.