Originally Posted by
Retro Grouch
I think so too. I just reread the tubular thread. Frankly, while there were some repeated misconceptions, I didn't find it to be particularly adversarial.
I think that sometimes over the internet it's easy to argue a little too long or little too hard because you miss the non verbal clues that you get in a face to face conversation and can't tell when somebody is starting to get upset.
Recently on the Road Forum I had a set to with a fellow lasting 3 pages or so about the difference between the definitions of "normal" and "common". It got a little chippy at times but it was all in good fun - I think. I know I wasn't offended and I kind of think the other guy was OK too.
I agree with Retro Grouch. Not that anyone cares, but my reaction after checking out the Tubular thread (after the fact) was to wonder what all of the fuss was about. Nothing seemed to get anywhere near the stage of "them's fightin' words"...
To some extent I suppose the OP of the tubular thread was probably playing devil's advocate, and wanting to stir up a bit of a debate. But on the other hand, is sew-ups versus clinchers really worth any sort of strong feelings? I mean, really - it's not like a Trek versus Cannondale debate... (I'm kidding, I'm kidding!)
Perhaps I am jaded from participation in a couple of car forums, where things get much more heated and confrontational.
Then there is this (Monty Python Dirty Fork sketch), to lighten the mood (especially the punch line):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iSKCRcAwX8