r/Hamilton • u/teanailpolish North End • 6h ago
Rant Weekly /r/Hamilton Rant Thread
A midweek post to rant and complain about things in the city.
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u/covert81 Chinatown 5h ago
FUCK THE IGNORANT PARENTS DROPPING THEIR KIDS OFF AT WESTMOUNT SECONDARY EVERY MORNING.
I AM TIRED OF NEAR-MISSES BECAUSE YOU DON'T WANT TO SIGNAL YOUR TURN, WAIT FOR ME TO CROSS THE STREET OR ARE LATE. I AM TIRED OF BEING HONKED AT FOR CROSSING THE STREET IN A CROSSWALK. I AM TIRED OF ALL THE NEAR-COLLISIONS, AND ACTUAL COLLISIONS, BECAUSE YOU DON'T LOOK BEFORE PULLING OUT FROM WHERE YOU AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE PARKED.
FUCK THE RED HONDA CR-V THAT CONSTANTLY PARKS ON THE SIDEWALK OR WHERE IT CLEARLY SAYS NO PARKING BECAUSE YOU ARE LAZY. SAME FOR THE BLACK HYUNDAI SUV WHERE MOMMY SMOKES IN FRONT OF THE CAR, THEN LEAVES THE BUTTS ON THE STREET WHILE WAITING FOR HER CHILD, WHILE PARKED IN A NO PARKING SPACE. FUCK THE BLACK MERCEDES THAT CONSTANTLY BLOCKS DRIVEWAYS BECAUSE IT'S EASIER TO DO THAT THAN TO PARK HALF A BLOCK AWAY WHERE LEGIT PARKING EXISTS. FUCK ALL THESE DRIVERS PUTTING EVERYONE'S SAFETY AT RISK. ESPECIALLY THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS WALKING TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
FUCK BYLAW FOR NOT ENFORCING THE RULES, FUCK THE SCHOOL FOR TAKING 0 RESPONSIBILITY OR ACCOUNTABILITY, FUCK THE COUNCILLOR FOR IGNORING THE ISSUE, FUCK HPS FOR SAYING THEY DON'T HAVE A ROLE IN STREET SAFETY.
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u/S99B88 4h ago edited 1h ago
As a Westmount parent who tries to get their kid to bus as much as possible, I see you, and people are jerks. It seems much worse this year both for amount of cars and for people parking in the street rather than using the designated lot.
There was one bright yellow Mustang that used to be tearing around traffic in the 40 zone on Mohawk in the morning, and turned into that area. But was surprised to then see same vehicle go into the staff parking lot. Just an occasional presence so maybe a supply teacher or something. Haven’t seen that loser yet this year, so if that means they got a permanent somewhere then I pity the neighborhood around that school.
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u/stnapstnap 1h ago
If I get any honking when I’m crossing a crosswalk, I suddenly seem to walk a lot slower.
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u/Hi_Her Corktown 5h ago
IT WOULD BE SWELL IF OUR PROPERTY BYLAWS HAD ANY ACTUAL TEETH TO GET REITS TO DO ANY ACTUAL TANGIBLE THINGS THAT BEING A LANDLORD ENTAILS... LIKE TAKING CARE OF YOUR BUILDING THAT HUNDREDS OF TENANTS ARE PAYING THOUSANDS OF MONTH TO LIVE IN. OR HANDLING PROBLEM TENANTS. GOD FORBID RENTERS FEEL GOOD ABOUT LIVING WHERE THEY ARE AT!
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u/fabalaupland 4h ago
I THINK PEOPLE NEED TO BE SENT BACK TO REMEDIAL KINDERGARTEN SO THEY CAN LEARN WHAT COLOURING INSIDE THE LINES MEANS. THAT LINE AT THE INTERSECTION MEANS SOMETHING. WHY ARE YOU ALL SITTING ON TOP OF THE CROSSWALK ALL THE TIME, YOU’RE LIKE 6-8 FEET TOO FAR, YOU DINGUSES.
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u/artee_lemon 3h ago
There's this one intersection near me, with a building that more or less blocks the view of the traffic going across, but it still doesn't stop drivers from slowly inching out to try and turn on red. I've seen only one person actually make it. I'll intentionally walk slower and make eye contact with drivers who block the crosswalk or attempt to cut me off, but it doesn't bring me a lot of joy.
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u/mrjanitor639 6h ago
I ONLY KNOW WHO I AM NOT VOTING FOR ON OCTOBER 26, I DON'T KNOW WHO I ACTUALLY WANT FOR MAYOR OR COUNCILLOR
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u/ArtDecoModerne 2h ago
This might be the first ever election where I go in and spoil my ballot. I never miss a vote, but I can't in good conscience choose any of these dingbats. Horwath has lost my support, and I was gonna hold my nose and vote for Loomis, but he's looking way too pro-AI for my liking.
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u/assuredlyanxious 4h ago
If you're in ward 7 please vote Beale.
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u/Aggressive-Secret655 4h ago
For the love of god anyone but pauls right! She is the corruption she voted to replace
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u/slownightsolong88 2h ago
Hey at least you're voting. Voter turnout at the municipal level is so low it's a bit tragic.
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u/OutsideTheDogMuseum 5h ago
Scarlett! Aren't you sick of slick politicians and CEOs? I already went and voted.
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u/Ok_Click2031 5h ago
I LIVE IN A LOW-RISE RIGHT NEAR A SOMEWHAT BUSY INTERSECTION AND I'M SO SO TIRED OF HEARING SCREECHING CAR TIRES AND BRAKES FOLLOWED BY CRASHING SOUNDS WHEN I'M HOME. I'M HARDLY EVER EVEN HOME. IT'S SO UPSETTING!!! IT HAPPENS AND THEN I CAN SOMETIMES SEE CONFUSED PEOPLE GET OUT OF THIER BUSTED UP CARS FROM MY WINDOW AND I WANT TO CRY.
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u/silk_garand North End 1h ago
IF YOU CAN'T WAIT FOR ME AND MY STROLLER AND/OR DOGS TO GET THROUGH THE INTERSECTION BEFORE YOU START EDGING AROUND ME WITH YOUR CAR, I'M GOING TO CHOOSE VIOLENCE.
YOU CAN WAIT THE SIX MORE SECONDS FOR ME TO CROSS.
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u/qu1ckbeam 38m ago
THEY'RE FUCKING SITTING DOWN IN A COMFY, CLIMATE-CONTROLLED VEHICLE, THEY CAN STAND TO WAIT A FEW SECONDS!
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u/RoyallyOakie 27m ago
And LOOK before you commit to a turn you can't make. I hate some half-turned asshole everyone has to walk around.
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u/OutsideTheDogMuseum 5h ago
YESTERDAY I SAW TWO PIT BULLS TIED UP OUTSIDE OF A PAYDAY LOAN PLACE NEXT TO A CANNABIS STORE. THAT'S JUST SO HAMILTON.
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u/Ksmithy711 4h ago
That's almost as Hamilton as the time I saw a guy riding a mobility scooter towing a small trailer loaded with empties picking through people's recycling
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u/OutsideTheDogMuseum 4h ago
I am convinced that the mascot of Hamilton would be a girl riding to Lake Timmicaca Tim Hortons on a mobility scooter in pyjama bottoms.
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u/stnapstnap 52m ago
There is a store at King and James that advertises they deliver, “faster than a Hamilton Harley.” So trashy.
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u/rainonatent 4h ago
This week I saw a guy on a dirtbike towing a woman smoking a dart on a mobility scooter.
Once I saw a guy in high vis riding a motorized piece of plywood in the Melvin bike lane.
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u/stnapstnap 44m ago
I have seen multiple older people on mobility scooters with what appears to be multiple grandchildren holding onto the sides and riding along.
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u/saucertosser85 3h ago
HOW IS IT SO HARD TO FOLLOW THE SIGNS AND LINES ON THE ROAD?? PEOPLE DRIVING THE WRONG WAY DOWN ONE-WAY STREETS, DRIVING IN THE INCORRECT LANE ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE YELLOW LINE! STOPPING WHEREVER THE HELL THEY FEEL LIKE. YOUR 4-WAYS ARE NOT SO YOU CAN PARK ANYWHERE YOU FUCKING WANT
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u/ArtDecoModerne 1h ago
Honestly the psychology behind some of it is fascinating. My windows look down on James/King and people always have trouble with the no left on to king from going northbound on James. Its a single lane, so usually the honkers behind them quickly deter anyone from trying, but at least once a day I see somebody come up to the intersection and swoop into the non existent left turn lane to wait. Its crazy. The brain goes "this is a busy intersection with a single lane, clearly there must be a turning lane here for me to make my turn smoothly" without even paying attention to how its actually set up.
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u/Humillionaire 15m ago
I SAW NOT ONE BUT TWO CARS DRIVE THE WRONG WAY DOWN MY ONE WAY STREET IN THE PAST WEEK
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u/curlyredhead43 5h ago
I HATE DRIVING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION OF JAMES AND KING AT JACKSON SQAURE GOING SOUTH. IT IS NOT EVEN AND RATTLES MY CAR.
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u/Exciting-Direction69 1h ago
Just James and King? Easier to list the smooth streets
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u/puzzlearms 57m ago
There's that section of Sherman that is rather nice at the moment. Aaaaand that's about all I've got.
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u/Additional_Role_2099 6h ago
THE CONSTRUCTION AT NASH AND QUEENSTON !!! THE WHOLE INTERSECTION HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE USABLE LANE AT ANY GIVEN TIME .. AND IT CHANGES !!!
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u/Humillionaire 4h ago
PEOPLE GO WHEN THE LIGHT IS RED AND WHEN IT'S GREEN NOBODY MOVES
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u/RoyallyOakie 16m ago
Apparently, a green light means GO ahead and finish your text while everyone behind you waits.
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u/ComprehensiveCar6723 6h ago
HOW IS EVERYONE AFFORDING BASIC FOOD RIGHT NOW !?! AND YES, I ALREADY EAT RICE AND BEANS FFS
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u/assuredlyanxious 6h ago
EVERYONE NEEDS TO FUCK RIGHT OFF!
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u/lylelanley- 5h ago
IF YOU LIVE UP THE MOUNTAIN AND WANT YOUR BRAKES TO LAST, PULSE THEM INTERMITTENTLY RATHER THAN HOLDING THE WHOLE WAY DOWN THE ACCESS!
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u/QuesadillaFrisbee 5h ago
WHY ARE WE REPLACING PERFECTLY FINE SIDEWALKS…. PAVE ANY FUCKING ROAD IM BEGGING AT THIS POINT
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u/Ksmithy711 5h ago
SINCE WHEN DID GAS STATIONS START USING WATER INSTEAD OF WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID FOR THE WINDOW WASHER SQUEEGEE?! IM GETTING SICK OF JUST WIPING MY WINDSHIELD WITH JUST WATER
LAST WINTER I SAW MANY SQUEEGEES FROZEN IN PLACE WHILE MY WINDSHIELD WAS COVERED IN SALT
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u/stnapstnap 39m ago
I knew someone whose very cheap dad used water and dish soap instead of wiper fluid once. In the winter. I was in the car when they borrowed it from their dad and they had to pull over to clean the windshield so they could see.
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u/yibbit1965 3h ago
I've seen footage of unhoused individuals using it as a wash station. Maybe that's why, not sure.
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u/knittingmycat2 4h ago
WHY ARE SCAMMERS SPOOFING MY LANDLINE NUMBER TO OTHERS. AND I GET OTHER PEOPLE'S LOCAL NUMBERS CALLING ME AND HANGING UP AFTER 2 RINGS. F THE SCAMMERS!!!! ESPECIALLY BECAUSE THEY PRETEND TO BE BELL OR ROGERS.
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u/broccoli_toots St. Clair 3h ago
WHY DO YOU STILL HAVE A LANDLINE?
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u/Independent-Willow-9 3h ago
What's wrong with having a landline?
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u/Ksmithy711 1h ago
Nothing wrong with it. It's just surprising to hear about in the year of our lord 2026
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u/fabalaupland 3h ago
The only problem I’m aware of lately is the push to switch landlines to fibre, which is routed through your router and therefore requires power and an internet connection.
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u/knittingmycat2 1h ago
waiting til contract ends, then will discontinue. but they they willl call my mobile!!
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u/stnapstnap 37m ago
I get spoof calls on my cell. I don’t have a landline.
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u/broccoli_toots St. Clair 34m ago
I mean same, I just don't answer calls from anyone. Especially not spoofed ones.
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u/RoyallyOakie 29m ago
Landlines are awesome! When networks go down you can still use a phone--unfortunately everyone else is on the network.
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u/Exciting-Direction69 1h ago
HOW WAS MAIN UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR SO LONG AND SOMEHOW NOT EVEN A SMIDGE OF IT WAS REPAVED
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u/LadyLeo88 4h ago
STOP BRINGING YOUR DOG INTO SHOPS!!! UNLESS ITS A SERVICE ANIMAL, KEEP YOUR PET AT HOME!!!
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u/fabalaupland 3h ago
I SHOULD BE ABLE TO GO TO A STORE AND NOT ENCOUNTER SEVERAL DOGS. WHY DOES YOUR DOG NEED TO BE IN AN ANTIQUE STORE. AND NO, THEY’RE NOT AS WELL BEHAVED AS YOU THINK THEY ARE. I DO NOT WANT TO PET YOUR STINKY DOG.
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u/stnapstnap 54m ago
There is this absolute trash human who keeps bringing his fake service dog into a supermarket I go to. The dog approaches and boops into and sniffs other people in the checkout area. I ignore the dog and the human, but, wtf, actual service dogs don’t do that. They also aren’t usually unneutered pit bull mixes.
I’ve seen the same guy out with the dog while walking my dog and the guy is so horrible and abusive to that dog that MY dog gets visibly upset and whines when they see that.
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u/differing 6h ago edited 6h ago
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF THE PEOPLE IN HYSTERICS ABOUT THE TRENDY E-SCOOTER MORAL PANIC AT LEAST PRETENDED TO CARE ABOUT THE THOUSANDS OF TERRIBLE DRIVERS IN OUR REGION OR THE MANY YEARLY MOTOR VEHICLE FATALITIES. THE HYPOCRISY IS HILARIOUS: “WE’VE GOTTA DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE E-BIKES” MY BROTHER IN CHRIST THE LAST TIME YOU’VE OBEYED A STOP SIGN WAS YOUR G2 ROAD TEST.
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u/curlyredhead43 5h ago
Seriously. I saw 3 kids on a scooter fly by the other day....but I also see people consistently roll through a stop sign on my street ...where kids and seniors walk. 🤦♀️
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u/stnapstnap 1h ago
Doesn’t help when cop cruisers are among the vehicles not stopping at stop signs.
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u/Key-Expression6563 4h ago
More people are killed by cars and trucks than electric scooters and bikes
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u/spurgelaurels Crown Point West 3h ago
The problem is people getting killed on scooters because they appear out of nowhere in front of drivers.
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u/CZINV 4h ago
The problem is everyone. Cars blowing through stop signs. Scooters and cyclists as well. People walking across intersections on a red. I see it all as a driver and pedestrian walking around. Lets ALL be better.
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u/differing 4h ago edited 3h ago
The more capacity you have to cause harm, the more responsibility you have to keep everyone else safe around you. I'm not suggesting you personally think this way, but I've always felt that most people that make a "it's everyone's fault" argument for road safety are making a lazy defensive cop-out to avoid facing reality: it's drivers killing people. If you put a million retards on a bike, you won't result in many serious injuries, but if you put a million retards behind the wheel, you end up with...Southern Ontario! The idea that pedestrians have some legal obligation to restrain the human behaviour of walking on par with a driver is absurd and is largely conditioning from a society totally captured by the automobile industry (ex how many people in Hamilton believe "jaywalking" is a crime).
Na, the problem isn't even close to everyone. Lets do some basic traffic enforcement before we waste a single breath on pointless micromobility hysteria.
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u/RoyallyOakie 20m ago
It's because of those drivers I don't want to see eleven year old kids without helmets going full speed on an e-scooter.
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u/canuck1975 Durand 5h ago
I have a scooter and some lady yelled at me for not coming to a full stop at a stop sign. I got down to about 9km/hr, which is my jogging speed, and was able to see pedestrians and all. The woman yelled wt me because apparently her friends have almost been hit by scooters or something. Anyway, same stop-sign, just earlier this week, I watched a cyclist go through it, no slow down at all, and they were probably going about 30km/hr.
I wonder if that woman would yell at the cyclist who could hurt someone significantly more than I would have because I would have stopped had there been pedestrians. I also wonder if this woman's friends are paying attention to where they're walking if they are regularly jumping out of harm's way.
Pedestrians, please, be smarter when you're walking. Forget the scooters - drivers in this city arent paying attention to you, you need to pay attention to them!!
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u/IfThisWasReal21 27m ago
I've never seen a cyclist stop at a stop sign even when I'm walking through. Have almost been hit several times with a pathetic "sorry!!" As they fly by. I scream at every single one of them now but they don't care. Cyclists in this city are SO dangerous.
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u/broccoli_toots St. Clair 6m ago
You are part of the problem. Everyone is supposed to follow the rules of the road regardless of your mode of transportation.
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u/Greedy-Vanilla-2957 6h ago
Please find the solutions for homeless and drug addicted people... Winter is coming...
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u/RoyallyOakie 35m ago
SO I RANT EVERY THIRD WEEK OR SO ABOUT PEOPLE WHO STAND IN THE BACK DOOR OF THE BUS. I HAD A FIRST LAST WEEK-SOMEONE SITTING ON THE FLOOR CROSS-LEGGED. SOME YOUNG GUY THOUGHT IT WAS A STELLAR PLACE TO GAME. IT'S NOT.
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u/broccoli_toots St. Clair 12m ago
DID ANYONE EVER FIGURE OUT WHAT THOSE WHITE CHEVRONS PAINTED ON THE SIDEWALKS ARE FOR? THEY ARE EVERYWHERE
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u/Humillionaire 12m ago
OH AND ANOTHER THING! IF YOU SIT IN THE AISLE SEAT ON THE BUS WHEN THE WINDOW SEAT IS EMPTY YOU'RE SCUM
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u/Nofoofro 6h ago
I’M TOO EARLY TO THE RANT THREAD AND THERE’S NOTHING TO READ!