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@inkymitts
You're right, let's take it outside and settle it like men :P
Seriously though, many women might find the tone of some of the written content of the forum offputting. That's very similar for a lot of bike related sites sadly. If I wanted to do a bit of research or ask some questions relating to a new interest in bikes, I'd be looking to a forum like this one. I'd ask my partner questions, do a bit of research etc.
It would sadden me to think that any potential new rider or someone picking cycling back up might be put off by that, and I think it occurs to the degree that over-sensitivity cannot be used as a get out clause.
Tone of humour is often lost on the internet of course. Do be assured that I am not upset, angry or personally offended.
Or pre-menstrual before you get that one in.