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I’m not taking up for the idiot drivers, I’m just saying that in this situation you were both wrong to varying degrees. Would it really have inconvenienced you to let them over? No. Especially considering you needed to get in the left turn lane. They probably ended up getting over behind you after the fact anyway.

I guess what it boils down to is it never hurts to be a defensive driver.

Dude there was a line of cars sitting at the Fremont/Republic light. Basically backed up near the exit of the HH parking lot that they pulled out of (close to Georgia Mac’s).

Are you really trying to tell me that I’m supposed to inconvenience myself to let them in front of me? When they could have just fucking stopped and waited for me to pass?

Did you even read that I said no one was behind me?

I really only posted this here because it kind of ruined my day getting flipped off for no reason. Didn’t expect to come here and hear people take up for the other person 😂

I wasn’t letting that happen because you’re supposed to yield to oncoming traffic, not ride the turning lane and expect to squeeze in front of me.

… and then when I wouldn’t let them cut in…

That’s exactly what happened, based on your post. If you weren’t trying to prove a point, then what were you doing?

I’m not saying the other people were right (they’re not, you’re supposed to pull across and directly into the travel lanes), but intentionally not letting someone in and speed-matching is only escalating the situation. That doesn’t make people learn to be better drivers, and it only increases the likelihood of a confrontation.

That’s not what happened

And all they had to do was hit their breaks and wait to merge in. What?

Driving to “prove a point” is never a great idea.

There is not enough space to speed up to cut them off lol. The exit to that parking lot basically forces you into the turning lane if you choose to be a dickhead and try to cut in front of me

Irony is that you say that, yet mustered up a reply.

Go worry about things that matter.

Well, you were being a dick, so you deserved to get flipped off. It’s not your job to police drivers in Springfield. It literally wouldn’t have cost you anything to let them merge.

That’s just Springfield driving, baby.

So you sped up to make a point and missed your turn? Not defending driving in the turning lane. It's infuriating... but missing your turn is on you.

I don’t think any of the local trivia nights are on Mondays.

100% of my family is still in Springfield and are miserable but do to low wages, they can’t afford to move.

Same boat for me, also to add: my family that does still live there, at least 80% of them want to leave too.

Yeah you’re right, this isn’t accurate at all! Totally forgot to mention the horrible violent crime and property crime rates, insane drug use, insane driving and backwards ass mega-Church-cults based in the area!

Used to be this way, but crime is becoming more random and heat of the moment type things. Less "beef" crime.

Born and raised in Springfield- family still lives there. Don’t do it. I moved and don’t miss it at all. Anytime I go back, it gets worse. My sister 28f lives alone in Springfield (east side aka “safe side”) and has had so many sketchy experiences while I’ve lived in 5 other states - and have never felt unsafe like I do when I visit home. Also the rent to wages is horrible and not sustainable. Healthcare is also backwards there and my family has to go to St. Louis for better care. I can’t think of a single reason to move there.

I forgot to mention that my sister is single and has difficulties dating people who don’t have children already/divorced in Springfield vs more modern cities wait longer to get married/have kids so the dating pool is better.

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I work at the Dream Center and we love having volunteers! Crosslines, Ozarks Food Harvest, and Convoy of Hope are some of are biggest partners and would all also be great places. Another great option is getting involved with your neighborhood association (association not HOA!), because they usually work hard to improve the area you live.

I’m pretty familiar with several of the orgs in town, feel free to DM me if you want more info!

Alright I was on girls club and another one but I haven’t seen anything in months. Did they make a new page? It was such good entertainment seeing the douches on blast.

I have volunteered with several organizations on that list. I’ve always sent an email saying “I want to volunteer” in the subject line with my basic information and skills in the body. I always call right away as well. Big Brothers Big Sisters was my most recent experience, I boxed up clean clothes for a few hours. I’ve found all sorts of wild adventures just by calling, everything between changing a lightbulb at their office to putting a roof on a house in Ensenada, Mexico. You’re an asset to the community, thank you for considering this!

Here’s a pretty big list of SPRINGFIELD 501 c-3s

I didn't say Springfield traffic is the worst in the country, did I?There's always going to be somewhere worse, it doesn't make Springfield less bad.