TengrainApr 17, 2025

Seattle Joins Hacked Cross-Walks

This is so good: “Hi, I’m Jeff Bezos,” AI Jeff said. “This crosswalk is sponsored by Amazon Prime, with an important message—please, don’t tax the rich, otherwise all the other billionaires will move to Florida, too. Wouldn’t it be terrible if all the rich people left Seattle or got Luigi’d? And then normal people could afford to live here again.”

http://mockpaperscissors.com/2025/04/17/seattle-joins-hacked-cross-walks/

Seattle Joins Hacked Cross-Walks

This is so good: “Hi, I’m Jeff Bezos,” AI Jeff said. “This crosswalk is sponsored by Amazon Prime, with an important message—please, don’t tax the rich, otherwise all the other billionaires will mo…

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Show threadKevin LaRose,aka Grumpasaurus
@Tengrain I wonder if people even remember why there are audible crosswalks ignals in the first place. They are to assist #blind people such as myself in actually getting across the street without becoming roadkill. So, while everyone is getting their jollies with these hacked crosswalks, try and spare a little consideration to the person who is trying to listen for when it is safe to cross. I’m sorry, in this instance, I can’t just take the joke.
Apr 17, 2025 at 6:51pmWeb
Show threadTengrainApr 17, 2025

@Thumper1964

It’s a good point. The cross walk signal was restored almost immediately. #StreetTheater

Show threadTengrainApr 17, 2025

@Thumper1964

I’ll do you one better: I would like all cross walks to automatically give a cross signal—including audible— and no “Beg Buttons” at all. It’s maddening that pedestrians are second-class in our #urban areas.