Please respect my individuality.

[tulip]

Whiteowl said everything that I would have if I had really given it alot of thought, which I didn't. Why? I guess it's really because Whiteowl is alot nicer than I am and that I don't give a flying rat's whisker about it.

In a word, Whatever.

[Cataboo]

Madkate,

I looked up all your threads the other day whenever you posted whatever you posted the other day and I think there was 3 or 4 of them that you had started and they all started off with you really like to chase your partner.

and I kinda shrugged and said, okay, she really really wants us to know that she wants to chase her partner whose driving a car.

I didn't notice anyone saying anything deragatory about it other than maybe you should be careful because it was risky...

I also didn't notice anyone APPLAUDING you for it. Now, if not applauding you for it is what's counting as not respecting your individuality... maybe you need to examine what you want from us.

You also need to realize that you've not been contributing to this forum other than the thread that you've started... which is normally how you get to know people, contributing when you know an answer to a question that someone has or give advice.

So if you post 3-4 threads on your motorpacing, and then post 1 thread about how we're not respecting you... and contribute nothing else... what do you want or expect out of us?

Right now, I just think you're odd and you want attention. If you like to chase your partner... that's great, that's nice you love riding.

[kenyonchris]

I agree that this thread is odd. I read the original thread when it was posted and didn't understand exactly why it was posted, or what MadKate needed or wanted us to contribute. And I didn't see anything particularly derogatory or offensive about what anyone posted, it seemed to be people were (like me) confused on what, if anything, should be said in response.

Personally, I don't see the point of chasing someone who is driving, any more than I would see the point of a runner trying to chase a bike. But whatever.
To each his own. Don't break any traffic laws, don't endanger anyone else with your actions, and pretty much I could care less. The only reason I bother to respond this time is because it seems that other posters are being maligned for their responses to a confusing and befuddling original post.

This forum is very handy for getting support, information, or sharing an experience. Not so much for tossing out a topic and expecting one reaction, but getting another.

[tctrek]

In a word, Whatever.

+1 to Whatever

[Zen]

In a word, Whatever.

Or in another word, "meh".
I sure didn't take the time to search any threads.

[witeowl]

Or in another word, "meh".
I sure didn't take the time to search any threads.

Well, I didn't have any tea to offer, so I had to show an effort in some other way.

[Zen]

I just can't help it, the title of this thread reminds me of this

[pinkbikes]

Hmmm... in my world respect needs to be earned. Not sure this performance has earned you any.

I'd say at this point all we've seen is a bunch of you rubbing our faces in your individuality, which has done little to earn you any respect.

I think it's fair to say that I'm pretty indifferent to your individuality.

[lph]

this really isn't any of my business, and I'm not an admin, but still... I'm feeling a bit uneasy about this. Yeah, I'm a wimp.

If I were to receive the messages Mad Kate has on this thread - and earlier - I'm not sure I would feel taunted, but I certainly wouldn't feel very welcome.

Please, can we just leave it now? I think the opposite point has been made.

[beccaB]

I think someone should yell at me. I tried to race a tractor. I'm 48, and should know better. It won eventually. probably made him mad, and not a good way to foster acceptance of bicyclists in my community. So, I won't be offended if someone chastises me.