Originally Posted by cuda2k

I know recreational road cyclists, I know racers, I know ex-racers. The racers bust each other's balls and call each other names. But if there's a new guy in the group they either point them in the right direction (perhaps to a ride better suited to their ability) or give them some solid advise.

Guess you and pcad roll with a different sort of roadie group than some of the others here. Scaring off squirrly riders is one thing when you're in a group about to do a tight paceline at 25mph. Quite another when an obviously new rider (or a troll appearing as one) posts on an internet forum. They are not equal. If you want to bust someone's balls, choose the guy who's been on the forum for a few months. Not the guy who's post count is less than the number of spokes in your front wheel.