In a message dated 8/24/2002 2:01:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, unreceived_dogma@mindspring.com writes:
<< ........... I am also tired of what strikes me as the elitist, narrow-minded and nihilistic flow of this discussion. >>
Although I think I agree with Michael's basic proposition, that "classic" bicycle craft is a continuum rather than a dead art, I am hard put to describe any CR member's attitudes so severely.
With a very few exceptions, I have found CR list folk to be very generous and inclusive of bike forms that we all seem to love.
I DO think that the personalization of each member through face to face meetings at such events as the upcoming Velo Rendezvous, my Cirque du Cyclisme, the Larz Anderson, etc,. has helped me grow more fond of all you (and conversely less inclined to read negative inferences into e-mails!)
There seems currently to be an on-going long run of good behavior on the CR list; a new record of civility! Fantastic! My thanks to all who "bit their tongue" and showed good judgement before firing off that controversial message that you were tempted to send!
Dale
Dale Brown Greensboro, North Carolina <A HREF="http://www.classicrendezvous.com/main.htm">Classic Rendezvous</A>