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*For instance, see the nasty tide of abuse at
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/rec.bicycles.tech/LqY0UpZTIP0/KW_fz6H3sbQJ
when I explained why I consider a Waterford ludicrously overpriced. That's much more typical of cycle groups when someone tweaks the nose of the collective consciousness; this Thorn forum is a shining example of how most other fora can better themselves.
I have been biting my figurative tongue throughout the latter part of this thread, and had actually composed a post which the computer gods decided I shouldn't send and crashed out my iPad just before I hit "Post". As the situation appears to be resolving, I will keep my opinions to myself.
Quite unlike your adversaries on the RBT forum, Andre! I found that repartee most entertaining, particularly the Neanderthal that decided foul-mouthed belligerence trumped reasoned debate any day.
Although I'm an American, my having lived for thirty years in Oz, Land of the Irreverent has given me an arm's length view of some of my countrymen's occasionally brittle temperament. I myself learned the hard way that it's really easy to wind up a Yank sometimes, as is currently tragically happening in certain parts of the world.
But Andre, from where I sit you played them with aplomb!
Finally, and once again, I want to thank the netizens of this forum for their technical knowledge, passionate level headedness and good humour. It truly is a joy corresponding with you all.
Sam
