Jim, you couldn't _possibly_ be that stupid and I don't think you are.

You are simply defending your position with a ignorant argument:. It is
netiquette to first lurk in a group to see what it is all about. If you
did that, you would have noticed that this group is about Hondas and
Accuras - they are the same cars! You would have also noticed that we
discuss repair procedures and address problems on these cars. Btw, a
Honda Civic is a Honda, as is an Accord. An Accura Integra is also a
Honda civic, etc.
In other words, you would have known this if you lurked. So say that
Civics post should be OT is disingenuous - stop the insanity, please!

Some may be ecominded, but the two are mutually exclusive.

You come across as smug, in both your original post and subsequent
posts. If you knew anything about newsgroups, you know your behavior is
considered "trolling" -- google it, as I think you are an internet
newbie.
If you had started your post with "OT: Who prefers riding bicycles to
work instead of cars?", we would have happily chimed in (I certainly
would have).

If you say you want us to expand our horizons with your message, learn
netiquette or be flamed and ignored. You will not be taken serious with
your behavior.

Remco

The description of the group is "Honda Acura".  I saw posts about
Civics in here, without "OT", but
I could care less about that.  I'll defend my position instead.

Honda owners are usually pretty Eco-Minded.  I was simply trying to
offer an even broader way to expand
that thought process.  Cycling offers that, while at the same time, it
is great exercise.
Jim Gagnepain

Flaming is a proud internet tradition, so expect it if you go off topic
without stating "OT:" in the subject line.

Thank you - usually I try and other times I do not. This morning I did
not. :)

Seriously, why did you post this powderkeg in a news group dedicated to
the repair and maintenance of Hondas?
It is like posting recipes of how to cook meat in a vegetarian group -
that would make no sense either.

I don't think it is a bad idea to take the bike to work, walk more, use
the car less, etc. My reply was not a reflection of how I feel about
that subject, more on the what and how you posted.
Flaming is a proud internet tradition, so expect it if you go off topic
without stating "OT:" in the subject line.
Also, the way you come across in your original message reminds me of
the "south park" hybrid vehicle episode - watch it and see if you can
find yourself.

Remco

Profound statement, Remco.  I'll leave it at that, and refrain from any
other reply.
Jim Gagnepain
http://home.comcast.net/~oil_free_and_happy/

hippy!! :)

See?? Dont' you guys feel better getting this random rambling off your
chest?

As for the guy that started the thread: get a haircut, you stinkfoot
hippy!! :)

If governments weren't obsessed with outlawing private companies from
offering mass transit, and weren't so obsessed with legislating transit
monopolies for themselves, we might see more mass transit so you wouldn't
spill your drink.

A couple of years ago we had an example of this bizarre government mindset
at work in my community. As a result, we still have no mass transit of any
kind.

HUH? Ok here goes my random babbling:

In my family we have three coffee drinkers. When the kids were younger
I was the only one but they started as they got older (one is a Junior
in HS and one is just out of college). I pick up a cup of coffee on my
way home and drink it with a straw because the roads have many potholes
in them and don't like to get coffee on my clothes. My commute is 7
miles.

If I lived in a large city with mass transit, I might bring a thermos
with me so I can refill my cup while commuting.
Remco

(I always wanted to get that off my chest and since we're telling
random stories, this seemed like a good time to do it :)

In my family, we have one car for 4 licensed drivers.  We brought up our
children cycling, and now that they're older (one is a Junior in
High School and the other is a Freshman in college), they have continued
the good habit.  I commute by bicycle to work year round, regardless of
weather, unless the roads are treacherous.  My commute is 8 miles.

Nowadays, if I lived in a large city with mass transit, I would combine
mass transit with a nice folding bicycle.
Jim Gagnepain
http://home.comcast.net/~oil_free_and_happy/