The article definetely isn't mean spirited, and I don't think anyone here claims that it is. My argument is that it is polarizing and divisive. The guy was a crappy pissed off roadie and I worry that others will view us like how he was.

But again, I'm jaded, and most people (at least around here) have enough expeirence as to not be so easily influeunceable. I would argue that articles like that are bad to read for new cyclists - of any camp.