This thread is an amusing example of an OP understandably venting frustration (at having been splatted by a motor vehicle on this occasion), and then being monumentally surprised, not only at
not receiving overwhelming sympathy, but also at how swiftly their own actions (cycling technique on this occasion) were mercilessly critiqued by the gang they felt sure would be on their side.
FWIW I have as much sympathy with the OP as I have understanding of the posts that followed. Of course it's natural to want to shout your frustrations when you've had a scary incident. However, it generally seems to be felt on here that if it's got to the stage of there being an actual collision, there must have been prior opportunities for the cyclist to mitigate their risk. And, as the more vulnerable road user if not their 'responsibility', it's certainly in the cyclist's best interests to do so.
I was hit by cars on two consecutive days of my commute a couple of years back, and even have the
GoPro footage for reassessment purposes and for when I want to see my own legs flying through the air.
I'd be uncomfortable posting them here (or anywhere) however. My blinkers have me firmly 'in the right' on both occasions, and I guarantee that there would be a raft of differing opinions, mostly telling me what a terrible cyclist I am. I wouldn't enjoy blame being apportioned to me, regardless of whether any was deserved. Hindsight is wonderful.
(I have shown them to family and friends for 'gasp' value, and most seem to be on my side 😉)
We all manage our own risk, and make reasonable adjustments to our riding styles to safeguard us from harm... while not getting so cautious (in what is a very dangerous world) that we don't end up walking on the pavement, wheeling our bikes alongside us because it's too scary to climb on board, or even sat in bed with our crash helmets on (for those that own them).
This isn't a criticism or defence of any posts on here by the way. I just find it interesting, except when similar happens on Jeremy Vine's twitter feed. All the shouting of polar opposite opinions about cars v bikes just makes me want to curl up into a ball.