Too much OP bashing?

[Pat "5mph"]

What I got - among the genuine replies - was criticism of my diet, working practice, use of a motor car and conduct in general.

really?
I'd abandoned the thread after the first page, found the subject dull.
Must return to it

 

[vickster]

Crangoggler can be pretty abrupt and insulting himself, so I've zero sympathy.

But yes, it's definitely getting a bit snarky on here of late.

Yeah and there's 6 months of winter to come yet, cold, wet, dark mornings and evenings...all good for the mood!

 

[ClichéGuevara]

WIT ? WHERE ? (Smiley availabe should the need arise.)

I think I'm half way there.

 

[bonsaibilly]

Seems to me those who start threads have been subject to rather too much criticism recently.

My parking ticket thread is a good example.

In an attempt to head off the inevitable, I deliberately asked for the 'experience of others' in relation to private parking tickets.

What I got - among the genuine replies - was criticism of my diet, working practice, use of a motor car and conduct in general.

Nor am I alone, I've noticed @Crandoggler and @Accy cyclist get similar treatment.

The author of a thread should expect to be questioned, and occasionally criticised.

But the questions and criticism need to be relevant, reasonable, and constructive, not just personal sniping.

New threads and subsequent posts are what makes this forum - it hasn't got a lot else to offer.

It would be a pity if potential thread starters were put off by the thought of too many negative replies.

Feel free to agree or disagree.

Even when the replies are relevant, reasonable and constructive you can get shoot for them!
BB

 

[Lonestar]

My latest was about roadworks to which the latest stuck up reply was the obvious to go another route although I don't think it's just that easy.That's not the only one either.Well done.

 

[ianrauk]

My latest was about roadworks to which the latest stuck up reply was the obvious to go another route although I don't think it's just that easy.That's not the only one either.Well done.

Far from stuck up. Was a serious suggestion. Why do you think it was stuck up?

 

[welsh dragon]

I think I'm half way there.

If you say so. (A smiley is definitely required to denote amusement and not seriousness).

 

[Levo-Lon]

Ignore is your friend.

I dont get any replies .....

 

[mybike]

Leave Vern out of this

You're not suggesting Vern is a troublemaker I hope.

 

[nickyboy]

I've never understood what casual sexism is. Whenever I've had sex, I always try my hardest!

I think it's when you start off wearing chinos and a polo shirt rather than a suit. A bit like dress down Fridays I guess

 

[Brandane]

I dont get any replies .....

 

[Brandane]

Yeah and there's 6 months of winter to come yet, cold, wet, dark mornings and evenings...all good for the mood!

Much like the last 6 months have been then? You have a point though; maybe some cyclists get a bit more cranky at this time of year. I know I do, but it isn't as noticeable since I'm a grumpy old bassa all year round .

 

[SD1]

Depends though. Some op are full of crap and need it pointing it out.

No they are not. you can ignore them and that's your opinion. I thought I would get that in before the site goes off line!!

 

[SD1]

Far from stuck up. Was a serious suggestion. Why do you think it was stuck up?

Because you posted it!!

 

[SD1]

Example
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/i-have-got-a-new-puppy.187743/