FG = The New Skateboarding (this time it's true)

why is the notion of 'fixed gear is the new BMX' is dismissed? no one dismissed it yet, but seeing how other respond in this topic, it didn't look like BMX is considered at all.

That would be some sort of validation. It's too close to home. If you're going to go that route, just flat out call it BMX. Just as there's different styles; flatland, ramp, dirt, jump, etc. and different bikes for those disciplines. A fixedgear 700/650c could really just be lumped into the same group. I personally don't think it's proven it's worth yet and don't really think it will. i.e. rollerblading.