Who are these odd people...

[Irulan]

I'm offended by this whole discussion. To me it reads of complaints that people are not posting to some imaginary standard... what a great welcoming way to treat new users. Re the whole spammer thing... that's why there are moderators and administrators, to track questionable stuff, and that's why we have a "report spam" button.

Honestly, picking apart this person's posts is so condescending... especially when I go back and read the posting history. Other "get well soon" posts and innocuous commentary from the regulars is ok, but not from a newbie? I'm sure if they are still here, they are feeling pretty unwelcomed by now. the way I read it, the poster was just following the status quo for replies.

from a thread with 30 other "get well soon" replies,

sorry to hear that. Hope you has already get well

from a thread with 29 other posts about eating lots of potatoes...

so many. unbelievable

from a thread with half a dozen other "sounds nice" type responses..

Maybe this is a good experience. So good photos. Don't think it too bad

and yes, even some bike content,

I don't think cycling shoes can washed by washing machine. I just wash it by my hand. Most of time I think needn't clean the inside of the shoes, for a long term wearing.

You shouldn't take too many tools for there is a long riding distance for you. Just take the basic repair tool is ok.