Wankers Need Not Read - 07/18/07

I am amazed at the number of wankers who read my blog. My definition of a “wanker” is someone who reads a post and then leaves an anonymous note taking exception to how I presented my version of the race.

If you call me out about something, then kindly tell me who you are and how to contact you to discuss further. But don’t be a bold-faced coward by anonymously posting something, puffing out your chest and then hide behind your anonymity. It’s like giving another motorist the finger when you are within the safety of your own vehicle because you know there will be no face-to-face confrontation.

As one example, here is something I wrote in my Mike Horgan HC race report: "While forced to the inside and, thus, to traverse the steepest part of the switchback, . . ."

The anonymous post I received – which prompted this follow-on post – was: “Didn't look to me like you were "forced"...it only looked to me like you were on the outside, then dove to the inside almost taking out two front wheels, and then faded back to the middle/outside.”

Hey, fair enough for someone to see things differently. However, my use of the word “forced” is not indicative of someone forcing me to take the line I did. Given where I was within the group – on the inside of the switchback – my placement forced me to take that steep line. Had I been on the outside as contended, I would have stayed on the outside – the shallowest part of the switchback! Why the hell would I voluntarily make it more difficult on myself – and more dangerous for others – by diving across the switchback to the inside line? Makes no sense. But, if I am to respect this person’s opinion, then lose the passive-aggressive anonymous crap.

Don’t get me wrong here. If I missed something or you do take exception with something I say, let me know. That’s fine. I’m not looking for a fight or for an argument. Discourse is cool.

But don’t be a coward. If you're a cowardly wanker, stay the fuck off this blog.

Nuff said.