Protecting the dropouts

To be concerned about the look of something that is rarely appreciated, even by its owner (imo at least), then covered up by axle bolts, would be silly.

Why the fucking interest ?

To realise that you were concerned about the integrity of the frame makes more sense, but like BMMF said, it really isn't a problem

Dreadful low level idiotic non-sequiter and online classic straw man argument.

Gold.

Also, for some kind of bender related reason (im looking at you help!) i cant quote a single post without quoting every post ¬,¬

You dirty dirty.