Stupid Questions
08-21-05 | 10:59 PM
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As of late there have been so many stupid questions on here that i cannot resist anymore. I know that everyone starts somewhere, as did i, but some of the recent threads have been ridiculous. I hereby call for a stupid question contest. Let's see what you guys can come up with.
Here's mine:
I need to work on my spin, do you guys think 53x11 is a good gear? I live in a really hilly area and i have no brakes. Oh, and i don't know how to skid or skip either, you think this gearing will make it easier for me to stop?
Here's mine:
I need to work on my spin, do you guys think 53x11 is a good gear? I live in a really hilly area and i have no brakes. Oh, and i don't know how to skid or skip either, you think this gearing will make it easier for me to stop?
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Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
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08-21-05 | 11:04 PM
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Locusts ate the tires on my Pista, so I was looking for some 700X8 tires to decrease my rolling resistance on my commute. Do you know where I could order a White Power spoke card? THX
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08-21-05 | 11:36 PM
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She's right though. I may have asked some stupid questions in the beginning (which wasn't very long ago), but I tried my hardest to find out the answers to my questions on my own, and 99% of them were answerable if I just searched, and googled, and read past threads.
I don't think the stupid questions are the problem, as everyone has those at some point. It's how much effort people put into answering the questions for themselves, instead of leaning and "pestering" people who know all this stuff.
And to add to the "Should I buy a Pista?", my thread would be entitled:
"n00b looking for a sweet Fixie! What should I buy?! Help now! Pista, Langster, or IRO?"
EDIT: Oh, and feel free to dig up old threads that I've written, asking stupid and annoying questions...
I don't think the stupid questions are the problem, as everyone has those at some point. It's how much effort people put into answering the questions for themselves, instead of leaning and "pestering" people who know all this stuff.
And to add to the "Should I buy a Pista?", my thread would be entitled:
"n00b looking for a sweet Fixie! What should I buy?! Help now! Pista, Langster, or IRO?"
EDIT: Oh, and feel free to dig up old threads that I've written, asking stupid and annoying questions...
08-21-05 | 11:52 PM
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Can I pour rubber cement in my Rohloff hub to make a budget fixie? Thx.
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08-22-05 | 12:27 AM
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Originally Posted by teadoggg
what's with all the anger, TIP?
if you're sick of the questions, don't answer them. ignore it. let someone else answer them.
if you're sick of the questions, don't answer them. ignore it. let someone else answer them.
I don't think it's so much "anger" as just poking a little fun mostly in jest.
By the way, I'm 6'2" and mostly ankles and I ride a 55cm frame, how high should I have my saddle?
08-22-05 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by teadoggg
what's with all the anger, TIP?
if you're sick of the questions, don't answer them. ignore it. let someone else answer them.
if you're sick of the questions, don't answer them. ignore it. let someone else answer them.
that's a good one!
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Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
Ode to the after work nap ( ride your bike instead)
Ode to the nap
The evil, evil nap
It lures
you succumb
But only with good intent
Shortly I will rise
But you do not.
Do not succumb
To the evil, evil nap
08-22-05 | 01:26 AM
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Why are we combating stupid questions with more stupid questions?
Oh wait, thats a stupid question, isn't it?
What is going on here?
Should I go for a bike ride? Even though I've had a few beers?
peace,
sam
Oh wait, thats a stupid question, isn't it?
What is going on here?
Should I go for a bike ride? Even though I've had a few beers?
peace,
sam
08-22-05 | 07:38 AM
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i got this old conversion on craigslist and the chainbroke so i calld the guy i got it from and said he should fix it but hes all 'no u' and now i need a new chain was it my fault to brake it
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08-22-05 | 07:52 AM
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I moderate two forums and have done so for several years.
The same questions come around again and again, and they only become stupid as one becomes more sophisticated.
In My Humble Opinion, the questions don't seem as stupid to the person who doesn't know anything as they do to the person who knows everything.
Generally, the more experienced folk leave the stupid questions alone, allowing those halfway between Newbie and Old Salt to answer them and thus gain more expertise.
Personally, I learn something new every time I answer a stupid question.
Every time.
I think I remember going through a phase where I made fun of people who asked stupid questions.
I mean, I've done every other rude, self-centered and inconsiderate thing imaginable, so why not make fun of newbies?
After all, it makes me feel bigger and stronger when other people look smaller.
Human nature, eh?
How ironic.
By the act of addressing behavior I have engaged in the same behavior.
Hm.
A pattern?
The same questions come around again and again, and they only become stupid as one becomes more sophisticated.
In My Humble Opinion, the questions don't seem as stupid to the person who doesn't know anything as they do to the person who knows everything.
Generally, the more experienced folk leave the stupid questions alone, allowing those halfway between Newbie and Old Salt to answer them and thus gain more expertise.
Personally, I learn something new every time I answer a stupid question.
Every time.
I think I remember going through a phase where I made fun of people who asked stupid questions.
I mean, I've done every other rude, self-centered and inconsiderate thing imaginable, so why not make fun of newbies?
After all, it makes me feel bigger and stronger when other people look smaller.
Human nature, eh?
How ironic.
By the act of addressing behavior I have engaged in the same behavior.
Hm.
A pattern?
08-22-05 | 08:52 AM
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What is pie? Where can i find a stashpocket? Do chickens have butts? ...sheesh 
08-22-05 | 09:21 AM
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yeah, i probably fit into the annoying questions catigory asking about levers, but i just want some quick advise. its easy for a thread to just quickly disappear into the forums so all you have to do is ingore them.
'i bought a 3/32 chain and have 1/8 chainring, can i still run the two compontents?'
'i bought a 3/32 chain and have 1/8 chainring, can i still run the two compontents?'