Well, now that I've read the whole thing, I don't think you can win this one.
You did hijack the thread. It devolved into name calling. The issue has been lost.
So for future reference, here's what I might suggest.
Get all your statistics together ahead of time.
Don't push. Stay friendly. Arguments like I saw there never convince other people. They just tend to push them further into their corners. It's entertainment in the road forum, but it won't persuade them at Snopes.
It's okay to suggest a bicycle. Do it over and over. Make it fun and don't press more unless they respond favorably. Bit by bit, a few people may start to include it in their thinking. Some like bthyb have good comments. #96 seemed to sum up how they were reacting. Once you get a negative emotional reaction like you are seeing there, it's hard to get back to a level ground for discussion.
Good luck.
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Originally Posted by
Bjforrestal
I don't care if you are on a unicycle, as long as you're not using a motor to get places you get props from me. We're here to support each other. Share ideas, and motivate one another to actually keep doing it.
Last edited by Artkansas; 04-15-08 at 11:22 AM.