Is cyclechat bad for your health?

[Randomnerd]

No, this forum isn't bad for your health. I'd point out that you're setting out with a rather negative proposition in your thread title, and stirring up ground that would be fertile for the Usual Suspects to plant their macho seed therein. This baiting is, in my humble opinion, a rather naive use of the internet, and does continue this reliance on victim-worship that's round every effing corner.
Fora are damaging to mental health, just like everything else can be if you have a mental health problem. Enforcing this tip-toeing, Trappist monk, nice-nicey love fest is just surreal
Post some good news, a success you've had with a cycling endeavour, or some chat about a cycling hero, and we'll call that positive.
Otherwise, move on.

 

[Tin Pot]

Q: Is socialising with other humans bad for your health?

A: Only if they disagree with you.

 

[confusedcyclist]

I came here thinking that someone was addicted to cyclechat. When the fun stops, stop!

In all seriousness though, it's a darker side of the interwebs and an otherwise hidden side of human nature that allows sociopaths to hide behind the mask of anonymity and abuse others unfortunately. The internet is great, but outside self-selecting forums with strict rules on admission and continued participation, you'll always get the vocal minority ruining it for everyone. Best not to let personal jibes get the better of you, or get dragged into debates about value judgements. Politics gets banned in online forums everywhere for very good reason. Otherwise seemingly rational people become wild and froth at the mouth!

 

[davidphilips]

Is cyclechat bad for your health?

Asked recienty by some one whats cyclechat like , I replied was what was the last chat forum you visited like?
Answer It was horrible with lots of rude comments and back stabbing.
I replied sorry to tell you but you may find that cyclechat is very much the same.

Asked again by some one whats cyclechat like , I replied was what was the last chat forum you visited like?
Answer It was great lovely helpful members that really go out of there way to give there time and advice free and feel like they are real friends.
I replied you may find that cycle chat is very much the same only a lot better.

There have been times when a few sarky comments have cut me a bit but my view is everyone is human (at least i hope so unless skynet has taken over) and if cyclists can deal/live with bad car drivers then its easy to get over a comment or three on a forum that may well be taken out of context.