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.