Originally Posted by Psimet2001 (Post 7947009)

I think you read into that a little too far. I didn't read the other thread and was not a part of anything that happened.

In general I tend to welcome everyone on two wheels. Check the regional forum and the number of rides I've put on as proof.

....I still bust balls though. I just do it with a wink. ;)

Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 7947724)

Jorge used to hate me, now he wants to ride with me.

Originally Posted by roadiejorge (Post 7947748)

Well that bouquet of flowers and a new set of Keo Sprints were a nice touch...

Originally Posted by otismedina (Post 7947845)

The guys being referred to. Although it was funny. But seriously, have some ****ing empathy., or at least some ****ing internet empathy.

Originally Posted by aqua4her (Post 7949034)

I've never felt truly welcomed here. You've all always been too nice to me.

Originally Posted by ravenmore (Post 7949036)

I didn't know their names were Richard. Really, all of them? Who'd have thunk it. ;)

Originally Posted by patentcad (Post 7947393)

I'm only buying the Cervelo to prop up the economy. That's my Big Sacrifice for The Cause.

Originally Posted by Siu Blue Wind (Post 7947507)

Are we done yet? Can this be closed now?

Originally Posted by gsteinb (Post 7949220)

I'm hooking up with internet broads to bolster the airline industry.

Originally Posted by cuda2k (Post 7947407)

This isn't the racing forum. Not all of us race. We shouldn't expect to have to be race hardened before posting here. My local cycling club, we have over 300 members, from people who just bought a road bike and can barely do 25mi at a 15mph average. We also have guys who are Cat 2 / Cat 3 and probably higher. The language out on the road with one group is going to be different than the other. And there are plenty of shades between the two. But at the end of the rides, when we all get done and chat and have lunch afterwards, there isn't a Cat 2 telling the guy who just did 25mi and is ready to collapse that they need to HTFU or leave.

And personally I don't care if you think that a discouraging work from someone isn't going to make or break them as a future cyclist. Why do you feel compelled to say those discouraging words to someone you've never interacted with before in your life? Seriously, why?

Originally Posted by Grumpy McTrumpy (Post 7949313)

I would think this a rather basic thing.