Is cyclechat becoming a home for the 'care in the community' element?

[I like Skol]

Is it just me or does the forum seem to be attracting more than it's fair share of 'characters' in recent months?

I won't name names but there does seem to have been a recent upsurge in posts from the type of members that you just wouldn't trust to make rapid progress along a corridor while carrying a pair of safety scissors?

I consider myself to be a fairly 'normal' person in that I live in a nice 1930's suburban semi-detached cul-de-sac, have a wife and 2.1 children and have worked my way up to an upper blue-collar job but, more and more frequently I find myself reading threads and posts where I just simply think 'WTF' and I am glad I do not come across the poster in a pub or have to work with the forum member on a day-to-day basis!

Discuss.

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Ohhh, get YOU!!



DISCLAIMER: I have brain damage, so I at least have an excuse. I can't speak for anyone else though....

 

[vernon]

Discuss.

I would if I knew what you were talking about.

Name names then we might get somewhere.

 

[I like Skol]

I would if I knew what you were talking about.

Name names then we might get somewhere.

I don't think that's necessary really, do you?

 

[vernon]

I don't think that's necessary really, do you?

Screw your courage to the sticking place - where there's blame there's a name.

 

[I like Skol]

Just for clarity, I obviously exclude myself from the original description. The very fact that I am here posting at..... 01:49 in the morning is just a by-product of working silly continental shifts and just finishing nights!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Just for clarity, I obviously exclude myself from the original description. The very fact that I am here posting at..... 01:49 in the morning is just a by-product of working silly continental shifts and just finishing nights!

Yeah right!!

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

So, what have I done now, come on, spit it out

 

[classic33]

Is it just me or does the forum seem to be attracting more than it's fair share of 'characters' in recent months?

I won't name names but there does seem to have been a recent upsurge in posts from the type of members that you just wouldn't trust to make rapid progress along a corridor while carrying a pair of safety scissors?

I consider myself to be a fairly 'normal' person in that I live in a nice 1930's suburban semi-detached cul-de-sac, have a wife and 2.1 children and have worked my way up to an upper blue-collar job but, more and more frequently I find myself reading threads and posts where I just simply think 'WTF' and I am glad I do not come across the poster in a pub or have to work with the forum member on a day-to-day basis!

Discuss.

Define normal and explain how you managed to have only 10% of a child!

 

[Enis Baysal]

Is it just me or does the forum seem to be attracting more than it's fair share of 'characters' in recent months?

I won't name names but there does seem to have been a recent upsurge in posts from the type of members that you just wouldn't trust to make rapid progress along a corridor while carrying a pair of safety scissors?

I consider myself to be a fairly 'normal' person in that I live in a nice 1930's suburban semi-detached cul-de-sac, have a wife and 2.1 children and have worked my way up to an upper blue-collar job but, more and more frequently I find myself reading threads and posts where I just simply think 'WTF' and I am glad I do not come across the poster in a pub or have to work with the forum member on a day-to-day basis!

Discuss.

Im probably 1 of these people constantly asking for advice?
I'll be honest in saying I have not come across any posts that are more 'air headed' than mine xD
Ill apologise for that. If I am mistaken in thinking I am 1 of these idiots that are annoying you then good I guess xD
Either way, wouldnt it be more appropriate to just skip those threads and keep the frustration to yourself?
Personally there are a a lot of things I still do not know...things my cycling buddies laugh at.. I only learn how to change an inner tube myself the other day!
I still dont understand gearing ratios properly, what parts fit what, whats compatible with what...what can be changed...

My point is everyone starts somewhere which is why they join a forum, To learn? Isnt it at least appreciated that people show an interest in the sport regardless of the reason?

 

[SimonJKH]

Im probably 1 of these people constantly asking for advice?

No don't worry. Those aren't the posts he's talking about.

 

[Beebo]

You can block members and threads. It is a very useful tool.

 

[yello]

I seriously have no idea who or what you are talking about.

Is it a joke I'm not getting?

 

[vernon]

I seriously have no idea who or what you are talking about.

Is it a joke I'm not getting?

You are not alone.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

I think people go through phases when some posters or just forums as a whole get on your nerves more than usual.