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On Apr 8, 9:44=A0am, Geoff Berrow  wrote: > On Thu, 07 Apr 2011 20:34:48 +0100, Matt B > >  wrote: > >ticularly is a comfort zone for trolls and a hostile > >> environment for moderators. > > >No, ITYF they left URC because they felt uncomfortable in the company of > >the extremist, militant and intolerant few who chose, rather than to > >discuss cycling interest topics openly and in good faith with > >all-comers, to instead attack, misrepresent, abuse and otherwise harass > >and bully them if they dared to doubt, criticise or otherwise undermine > >their holy truths and prejudices. > > I can't comment on which view has most credence and I suspect that > there is truth in both viewpoints.

I suspect that you also suspect that there is rather more truth on one side than the other, but I admire your efforts to remain tactful towards everyone (despite that sadly not always being reciprocated...).