Originally Posted by prathmann

My comment was not directed at your OP which was pretty neutral. But like minded when it comes to choices in bikes doesn't imply like minded on a host of other issues, some of which are known to result in rather contentious discussions. That's why there are separate sub-forums to discuss things like the desirability of carrying firearms while riding, whether we should support 'ObamneyCare' (or whatever one wants to call it), and whether we should all wear a helmet every time we're near a bike but almost never at other times.

None of these topics is related to whether a person has an interest in older bicycles and therefore they shouldn't be the focus of a thread in C&V.