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[–] SARGE@startrek.website 82 points 3 months ago (30 children)

I've had so many conversations come to a grinding halt while doing RC stuff, because I realize the person is not only veering the conversation to intentionally toward certain topics, they're expressing right-wing opinions or shoving religion in my face. I've left RC events because they opened with a prayer, or because I've seen too many red hats in the crowd.

I'm sure it's also because of the state I live in, but it's a little disheartening to see so many people in my hobby who would gladly stone me to death in the street once the government allows it.

Also weirdly mountain biking has me fucking confused. So many magats on my trails, and it was my impression that cycling in general wasn't as popular amongst the "anti-woke" crowd. Along with other things they view as a threat to their big metal death boxes that run on dead Dino and plant juices.

Lastly, blacksmithing. I do mostly bladesmithing, but like to try all aspects of it. This hobby is rampant with right-wing nut jobs and I've stopped watching MANY content creators over the years because they started making personal vlog style videos when Biden got elected bitching about how awful and hard it is to be a straight white male in America.

also target shooting but that's a hot topic no matter which way you look, but here's a reminder that armed minorities are harder to oppress

never partake of inebriating substances no matter what type while handling a firearm in any capacity. I've seen too many people at an outdoor range with a beer can beside them. This should get you banned from the premesis.

[–] Soapbox1858@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'm a road biker who occasionally dabbles in gravel and mountain biking.

I think the right wing hatred of cyclists comes down to two primary things:

  1. They have road rage over being behind bikes on the road, so they "hate cyclists."

  2. They equate lycra/spandex as being feminine or at least "non masculine" if not outright "gay."

They are usually cool with mountain bikers because they aren't "in their way" on the road, and usually are wearing baggy "manly" clothing.

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Ah, insecurity and overcompensation, what would we do without you...

Fellas, is it gay to be comfortable while cycling? My wife will be devastated.

[–] Soapbox1858@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago

For real. Riding in 100F temps in anything but lycra is out of the question for me. The only time I don't wear my cycling clothes on a bike is when I am pulling my kid in the trailer and we will be stopping at all the playgrounds.

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