Life before BikeForums?
02-24-08 | 01:06 PM
#26
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Well, there's a lot more available at a much quicker and easier effort than before, but the same rules for learning should apply and it's always been a good thing to use more than one type of information gathering method when researching something. Maybe some of us aren't doing that as much?
The passing of time and reflection on findings from various points of view are very valuable tools in learning. That's something that seems to be overlooked these fast paced days (but don't I sound like a luddite for mentioning it?)
It's not all negative either. There is information here that would have taken me forever to access before. The interaction with people here who have experience in the areas of interest is invaluable too. I never would have thought I could exchange ideas and thoughts with authors so easily. These boards are a great way to bring many people of like mind together and it's good to be challenged on different views but one shouldn't underestimate the power of contemplation and the view from distance.
The passing of time and reflection on findings from various points of view are very valuable tools in learning. That's something that seems to be overlooked these fast paced days (but don't I sound like a luddite for mentioning it?)
It's not all negative either. There is information here that would have taken me forever to access before. The interaction with people here who have experience in the areas of interest is invaluable too. I never would have thought I could exchange ideas and thoughts with authors so easily. These boards are a great way to bring many people of like mind together and it's good to be challenged on different views but one shouldn't underestimate the power of contemplation and the view from distance.
Last edited by closetbiker; 02-25-08 at 08:53 AM.
02-24-08 | 09:23 PM
#27
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02-24-08 | 10:24 PM
#28
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
02-24-08 | 10:25 PM
#29
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From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
02-25-08 | 04:36 AM
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Bikes: Giant Excursion, Raleigh Sports, Raleigh R.S.W. Compact, Motobecane? and about 20 more! OMG
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Webshots is bailing out, if you find any of my posts with corrupt picture files and want to see them corrected please let me know. :(
ISO: A late 1980's Giant Iguana MTB frameset (or complete bike) 23" Red with yellow graphics.
"Cycling should be a way of life, not a hobby.
RIDE, YOU FOOL, RIDE!"_Nicodemus
"Steel: nearly a thousand years of metallurgical development
Aluminum: barely a hundred
Which one would you rather have under your butt at 30mph?"_krazygluon
