There is a lot of self-righteousness in riding fixed. FG riders all too often think that having more than one gear or a freewheel is some sort of moral abomination or at least somethnig to be pitied. The best of those folks eventually learn that people should ride a bike they enjoy. If that means a fixed gear for them, a 27 speed derailleur for another, and a 5-speed planetary for a third, so be it.

As for getting static from the spandex crowd. No. Many roadies are very serious about their training and would rather not be distracted at all. If I was getting heat from them I might wonder what I'm doing to attract their attention.