Ah.... totally different situation. Sorry.
Yes, the front rim is more likely to bend than the rear if the bike tips or is knocked because the fork can steer there. For as strong as a wheel is in the plane of the spokes, it is much weaker if you attempt to bend it out of that plane (i.e., like a potato chip). Still, you shouldn't get yelled at for getting it out of the road.
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