In case you weren't already thankful for the TE forum...

[marni]

all I can say is thank you TE. I hate snarky forums of any kind and will drop out as soon as snarkiness appears.

[Melalvai]

I was on Bike Forums briefly and I'd only posted a couple times when I was invited to join the women's forum (which I did). I guess they try to keep it women only by making it invitation-only, and invite people who claim to be women in their posts. I hadn't specified gender in my profile.

I didn't stay on Bike Forums very long. TE is way cooler.

[PamNY]

"Metorsexual" is funny.

And the dead chickens, too -- but then I shop in a neighborhood where things like that are common.

I do love TE, but internet snark can be hilarious.

[abejita]

I thought it was funny too...not necessary a place that I would post, but funny to read. Every once in awhile they are serious, but the snark is the norm. Its funny, because my husband likes TE too. He searches it when he is researching stuff and will have me ask stuff.

I thought the chicks pic was funny...but I have that kind of sense of humor. We should all go over there and discuss diva cups and the chaffing of girly bits :-)

[jessmarimba]

It is kind of sad that you have to post 50 points until you get to ask the one to women that you probably came to the forum to ask to begin with. Not to say that I don't believe in the screening process, but it's sad that it has to be that extended to "keep the crazies out."

And as someone who has spent the last 12 or so years in male dominated activities/professions...I wouldn't put up with those guys for two seconds, much less 50 posts. It gets old. Thank goodness for TE!! (and thank goodness my SO and his friends aren't like that)

[KnottedYet]

Did anyone with a Bikeforum acct post up a suggestion that the OP should come over and check out TE?

[abejita]

I think someone did...kind of...

If you feel you need female input, head on over to the Estrogen Cycle Forum. The ladies there can give you insights we guys can't.