Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
I'm just tired of explaining it to people who are too lazy, unresourceful, incurious, ham-fisted, stubborn, or cheap to consult any of the online sources (Park Tools, Sheldon Brown, YouTube, the Bike Forums FAQ and search engine, etc.), consult a book (Zinn or Park Tools Blue Book), or simply take the bike to a shop where a good mechanic could finish the job in ten minutes.
But you're not too tired to post this rant. You must be in a cranky mood.
I agree that most people (or everybody) should take the time toreview any of the dozens of tutorials available for FREE. But sometimes, they may miss a detail, or may have done the tutorials but still had a question. Or maybe they don't want to learn the whole job, and just want to confirm that their's in normal (whatever that is).
In any case, there's a big difference between what people should do and what they actually do, and rather than get worked up over it, you could simply ignore the thread. You've posted twice here to say nothing except that the thread bothers you, and people should behave differently.
IMO, and for what's it's worth (nothing) there are only two rational responses to a thread. Respond constructively (i count humor as constructive) or ignore it and don't respond at all.
BTW- please accept this in the positive spirit intended, and also you have my best wishes that the Colorado fires haven't affected you, your family, or friends too severely.