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Headbandallday t1_j6nvkiv wrote

Reply to Globe Spotlight: better use of time by IslandinTime

It was a great story and worthy of our time. It seemed the woman making the accusations was upset that the professor didn't want something more serious with her and took him down because of that, which is wildly unfair. I also think it's a lesson to not sleep with people related to your work environment. (Unless you plan to seriously date them.)

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djohnstonb t1_j6nuuwp wrote

Reply to 521-523 CAMBRIDGE STREET RESIDENTIAL PROJECT by drtywater

This project is too big. Ideally we should move this project to a different location. I'm all for more housing, but this isn't the way. What about the shadows this will cast? This type of construction ruins the character of the neighborhood. Not in my backyard!

/s (so much sarcasm)

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zaahc t1_j6nudab wrote

Reply to comment by brufleth in Wu wants to cut fares at Boston’s commuter rail stations. Is that really a good idea? (NO PAYWALL) by GlobeOpinion

Yeah, the monthly pass costs really need a refresh. The train from Salem to North Station is $16/rt. The monthly pass is $261. There were 20 non-holiday weekdays in January, so the $261 monthly pass saved a nice bit over paying $320 for individual rides. But most people I know are only going in three days per week AT MOST. So for them, thirteen pay-per-rides this month is $208 v. $261 for the monthly pass. Plus, the savings grows every time a conductor doesn't check tickets.

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QueenOfBrews t1_j6nu2o5 wrote

Reply to comment by karter0 in Extremly Unrealistic Fantasy MBTA Subway map. The Silver Line is converted into light rail. Let me know what your favorite part of the map is and what I missed. by Wide_right_yes

You do realize Southie has two red line stops as it is, right? Admittedly, they aren’t conveniently placed depending on where in Southie you are going, but saying “still no train to Southie” is a bit much.

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Wilforks t1_j6nt0rh wrote

Reply to comment by --A3-- in High Density Housing Development Near South Shore Plaza Receives Pushback by amos106

The thing about the traffic is, it’s like 8 lanes all the way to the highway from there. They could build 2000 units of new housing and it wouldn’t overwhelm the roads. The only exception is during the month around Christmas, but then the traffic is already a mess to the point that you’d hardly notice the added volume.

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2old4badbeer t1_j6nsyxo wrote

Reply to comment by Particular_Ad_7831 in Boston's latest murder victim was just 13 by rabblebowser

I don’t have kids so that argument is invalid. What if your kid takes your keys and runs someone over? What if he took your keys instead of your gun? Should another parent have their car taken away for your it responsibility and your kids actions? You can’t blame other people for someone else’s actions. That’s not how it works. Maybe some people aren’t good parents and that’s the deeper problem.

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Ruleseventysix t1_j6nrn2r wrote

Reply to comment by DeBurgo in Extremly Unrealistic Fantasy MBTA Subway map. The Silver Line is converted into light rail. Let me know what your favorite part of the map is and what I missed. by Wide_right_yes

Now now, we can build the tracks, stations, or trains. You can only pick one. Trains have a delivery date of 2060 at the earliest, stations are a no go, and the tracks are easy we just have no place to put them..

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--A3-- t1_j6nrgxk wrote

Reply to comment by Wilforks in High Density Housing Development Near South Shore Plaza Receives Pushback by amos106

You'd be surprised what a NIMBY can come up with if you give them an outlet. In this case, I've mostly seen complaints regarding traffic implications. Not unfounded, since while it is right next to the mall and decently close to the red line, the surrounding area doesn't look all that walkable. But we can't keep accomodating the every whim of car drivers, the cost of housing is just getting too high.

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