Anybody dislike sponsors and logos on bikes, clothing?
11-09-16, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Gweedo1
Sorry, but you come across as a snob who thinks his taste is better than others. 
11-12-16, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Gweedo1
Hmmm...seems to me this...
. . . (Snip)
Sorry, but you come across as a snob who thinks his taste is better than others.
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Sorry, but you come across as a snob who thinks his taste is better than others.
11-12-16, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Gweedo1
Hmmm...seems to me this...
"but I'm reminded of this whenever I visit a shop and see logos plastered on everything. Upon seeing this, part of me thinks:
"Let me get this straight -- you want me to pay for your stuff and advertise your company?"
...means you are bothered by what other people are using/riding/wearing, because you are "reminded" of zealous logo use that's not to your liking, and... that you also feel people who ride/wear/use logo festooned products, are suckers/fools, unlike you, who will no be "used" by the manufacturers for free advertising because, oh, I don't know, you're too smart?
Sorry, but you come across as a snob who thinks his taste is better than others.
"but I'm reminded of this whenever I visit a shop and see logos plastered on everything. Upon seeing this, part of me thinks:
"Let me get this straight -- you want me to pay for your stuff and advertise your company?"
...means you are bothered by what other people are using/riding/wearing, because you are "reminded" of zealous logo use that's not to your liking, and... that you also feel people who ride/wear/use logo festooned products, are suckers/fools, unlike you, who will no be "used" by the manufacturers for free advertising because, oh, I don't know, you're too smart?
Sorry, but you come across as a snob who thinks his taste is better than others.
Man. Lots of insecurity in your "translation" of what he actually wrote.
OP never mentioned other riders and their choices. His irritation lies with the manufacturers. You imagined the rest of it.
11-12-16, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
Man. Lots of insecurity in your "translation" of what he actually wrote.
OP never mentioned other riders and their choices. His irritation lies with the manufacturers. You imagined the rest of it.
OP never mentioned other riders and their choices. His irritation lies with the manufacturers. You imagined the rest of it.
Some people are better at reading between the lines, at hearing what the message is, not what the words are.
Guess you're not one of them.
11-12-16, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bargeon
I don't know about the OP, but yeah, that's me. I am a snob, my taste is better than most others. Well, some others anyway.
Most people are snobs when it comes to their "preferences". No shortage of snobs in the wonderful world of cycling that's for sure, where the ability to purchase expensive gear is confused with ability and talent too many times.
I'm a snob too. Hate mountain bikes. Never bought one. Refuse. Too ugly.
11-12-16, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Gweedo1
LOL...I'm not the one trying to find like minded thinkers to feel more secure about my preferences am I?
Some people are better at reading between the lines, at hearing what the message is, not what the words are.
Guess you're not one of them.
Some people are better at reading between the lines, at hearing what the message is, not what the words are.
Guess you're not one of them.
So you can read his words, ignore them, and read his mind?
Some people take a literal statement, then fabricate the "Message" that suits their agenda. Well done.
11-12-16, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
So you can read his words, ignore them, and read his mind?
Some people take a literal statement, then fabricate the "Message" that suits their agenda. Well done.
Some people take a literal statement, then fabricate the "Message" that suits their agenda. Well done.
11-13-16, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Gweedo1
Yes, exactly, just like you do.
Originally Posted by Gweedo1
Sorry, but you come across as a snob who thinks his taste is better than others.
Originally Posted by Gweedo1
Some people are better at reading between the lines, at hearing what the message is, not what the words are.
Guess you're not one of them.
Guess you're not one of them.
11-13-16, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
I do! I hate that stuff. Model numbers or names. Engine displacement or layout. Lame. I won't run a license plate frame that advertises for the dealer either....
So you run them until they disintegrate. No resale value whatsoever?
I hope you save them. Some buyers prefer them on the car. Especially if it was a hot mill and a classic car.
And everyone knows it's a 1980 Citation...
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11-14-16, 10:14 AM
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Sometimes I like a logo or a design. Back in the mid 1980s I bought my first brand new decent bicycle. It was a MIELE BETA. Later I bought the MIELE EQUIPE PRO with full Dura Ace groupset ( the first year it had the aero brake levers) and loved the bike. I also bought a pair of MIELE shorts and a MIELE jersey that I still have and wear once in a while. Thanks to another member on these forums I also now have a pair of MIELE logo shoes. ALl I need now are MIELE logo gloves and bicycling cap although i don't know if MIELE ever had those.
Jersey, shorts and shoes.
IMG_3685 by Miele Man, on Flickr
Cheers
Jersey, shorts and shoes.
IMG_3685 by Miele Man, on FlickrCheers
11-14-16, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by exmechanic89
Personally, I dont think I'm better than people who love logos - I KNOW I am!!!!!!
I am better than anyone who keeps their helmet on when off the bike for an extended period of time.
