Well, it's a true pet peeve. At least it is in the way that I define "pet" peeve. Something that makes you mad even though it really doesn't matter at all. For that matter, 'mad' is a bit too strong a word. It's not like it really makes me all that angry. Maybe 'annoyed' is closer.

I'm annoyed with manufacturers for marketing and selling something that adds complexity without giving any benefit. (always excepting rough off road conditions. though I'm not convinced that suspension is absolutely necessary even there. and, yes, I've ridden off road. quite a bit.)

I'm not so fanatical that I'd throw 'em in prison for it or outlaw suspension. Nothing like that. I'm just calling a foul on them.

Maybe this describes the way I'm thinking; I love my bike the way men used to love their horses. I just know that most of the folks who'll be reading this feel the same way. I'm capable of absorbing those road shocks in my arms and legs. I'm happy to do it. It enhances the symbiosis (if that's the right term) between us. When I've tolerated a front shock on my bike I've found myself actually neglecting to be very careful about moderate chuck-holes and other such stuff. It's made me just a little bit lazy about really riding my bike. Less caring toward my bike.

When I'm riding my bike I feel something like a competent Centaur would have felt like had they been real. Suspension interferes with this. Does it matter if others share this view with me? No, it doesn't. Hence, it's a pet peeve. As opposed to a justified peeve.