In all fairness, and based on 50+ years bicycling and in the industry, one reason that folks feel the need to "s**t" (your word) over it is that we've seen small things like this spill out beyond proportion, and become an issue where and when it shouldn't be.

So, while I have no objection to anyone doing ANYTHING they think helps them, I do sometimes feel the need to add some measure of reason, or sense of proportion to the debate, when things get overblown.