snobs or not?

[Veronica]

I tend to redirect when it's something specific, like Spinervals videos or Kurt Kinetic trainers. Things I think it should be easy to do a search on.

But even a word like snob in the search, not even doing an advanced search, brings up relevant past discussions to this thread.

Frankly I go through phases where I just don't respond to some "newbie" questions. It's not that I'm mean, don't care or don't want to help... but answering the same questions over and over becomes tiresome, especially when I know I've put the info out there before and that it's not that hard to find.

Again, I'm talking about specific types of things, that should be easy to search on.

It's never that I want to shut down a conversation. But my time is precious and posting the same things over and over is not always how I want to spend it. Heck I've just spent 13 minutes on this post. I know it's 13 because I'm baking cookies.

V.

[DDH]

LOL, Sorry, I don't mean to laugh. The way you put the time thing was just funny. So do we all get to come to your house now for cookies and milk?


I understand what you mean about spending time on answering and then having to re-answer for another. I can see how that would be very frustrating. I think it's our human nature thing coming out where we tend to take things like other peoples time and effort for granted.
I'm sorry if I have ever done that.

As far as people being friendly or not, I think we as humans take that for granted too. I don't think others are being snobs if they don't wave. I really don't think much of it except for maybe a quick thought of "how rude".
I am only speaking of those that look directly at you when you smile and wave and they choose to ignore you. Shoot, I had co-workers do that where I use to work. Walk by, say hi and smile and they look right at you and keep going.
As I hear other people respond I can see now that maybe they had something on their minds and were spaced out for a moment and really didn't see or hear me.
So, I guess we shouldn't make judgements on others unless we know for sure they are just being rude. That would be the lesson of the day.

Now lets all go to V's house for cookies.

[Cassandra_Cain]

I do not mind in the least, revisiting topics that have been discussed. Unlike say, changing the brakes on your bike, a subject like waving or camraderie among cyclists isn't so objective or cut and dry.

People bring different perspectives and in addition, some of our opinions can and do evolve. I know mine have and I like to give others the same flexibility, if they have undergone some change of mind/heart.

If I do not have something to add or feel like discussing a subject (like the one that inspired this thread), then I simply don't contribute - knowing others will add their thoughts on the matter.

[Veronica]

LOL, Sorry, I don't mean to laugh. The way you put the time thing was just funny. So do we all get to come to your house now for cookies and milk?

Sure! It's a REALLY good batch. They are always good, but sometimes they just turn out primo. Today is one of those days.

V.

[maillotpois]

Today is one of those days.

V.

Yeah. Veteran's Day - no school!! Lucky you! I wanna cookie.

[Veronica]

Come on over. But I'm leaving now... of to do MT and pick the car at the shop.

V.

[velogirl]

Frankly I go through phases where I just don't respond to some "newbie" questions. It's not that I'm mean, don't care or don't want to help... but answering the same questions over and over becomes tiresome, especially when I know I've put the info out there before and that it's not that hard to find. V.

And that's one of the coolest things about a forum like TE. Veronica doesn't have to personally answer every single post because there are 3,000 other women here who might be interested in answering as well. Okay, maybe not 3,000, but a bunch anyways.

[li10up]

Keep in mind that new women to this site are trying to join in and become part of the group. Also, they may only have a few minutes to access the web and searching for topics can be time consuming. Plus, reading old topics doesn't make you feel like you are part of the ongoing conversations.

Those that have been around for a long time don't need to answer the questions over and over...you can let the more recent but experienced people answer them...which allows them to share what they have learned from you. This forum is not just your forum with your "faithful readers." Maybe the experienced people can come up with "fresh" topics instead of chastising newbies for repeating topics. Heck, if we only discussed things that haven't been discussed before this place would likely not exist.

As far as greeting riders I meet. I do feel a kinship with anyone on a bike. But usually I just nod as a greeting. To be truthful though, I feel like I have more in common with someone dressed like me on a bike close to what I'm riding...it's like we have more of the same goals. Someone on a comfort bike doesn't likely share the same goals as someone on a $5000 bike in full kit. Well, they may have the same goals but they are probably a lot further apart along the timeline of achieving those goals. Anyhow, just be yourself and let others be who they are. It's all good.

[Veronica]

I guess I need a tongue in cheek icon.

Oh and thanks for implying that my time is not as valuable as that of new to the forum folks who can't be bothered with using a search.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

V-
Send cookies my way. I seriously cannot make cookies that are edible.

[Veronica]

I put my recipe up somewhere. It really is easy if you follow the directions about mixing. An advanced search with my name and double chocolate chip cookies should bring it up.

Oh wait... maybe I should take the time to post it again.

V.

[Bikingmomof3]

Sigh, if I must search and then print and then make my own cookies. SIGH
Some concern for the brain damaged would be nice.
FYI-I am only teasing V and all others. I need a sarcastic smilie.