What's the prognosis doc?

[Cormanus]

Honestly, i didn't mean for this conversation to look like this at all either, I just meant to explain why i choose not to wear anything like that, and that I stick by it. really, the whole concept of my bodily injuries in this case is blown way out of proportion. it was a super minor bruising/laceration injury with a few stitches that i've already removed myself. i've been hurt worse than this tripping and falling down a hill. the bodily injury here is really a non-issue. I was more worried about what the outlook was for my bike and whether the mechanically minded folks on the forum had an opinion on whether or not the bike would survive. In that regard, the whole situation turned out really favorable, and i'm thankful for everybody's insight.

misterprofessionality, I hope this comes across as gently as it's intended, but I'm afraid one of the problems of contributing to any forum, particularly one populated by a lot of opinionated geezers, is that you'll very often be given the benefit of their opinion whether you want it or not.

It may not seem it, but your post and the various responses are, as 2017EX said, an important part of the forum's culture and appeal: you've provoked a conversation and an exchange of ideas which may provide a moment for some or all of us to pause for thought. That's a good thing in all our lives.

It may seem very personal—after all it's your opinion that's being disagreed with—but it's one of the risks of having and expressing an opinion: others will take it upon themselves to disagree.

I'm glad you're OK and the injuries were minor. I'm also pleased for you that the bike's come through in good shape. Don't be deterred by this curious and curmudgeonly corner of the internet. People may disagree, but they generally do it respectfully. Stick around; I, for one, value your views and enthusiasms.