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[RC] AERC ride feedback forms - Deanna GermanI got my notification recently about this from Mike Maul and my first reaction was "uh-oh". I haven't gotten a chance to look at the form yet, so I can't comment on specifics. I don't like that it's anonymous. If a rider feels compelled to lodge a complaint, I think they should also be required to sign it. If for no other reason than people tend to be more kind when their name goes on something. Why did AERC feel that we needed something like this? If I have something to say to an RM or to a group that puts on a ride, I'm a direct enough person that I'll say it, positive or negative, I don't need to hide behind a comment form! BUT, I also don't think it's good enough to simply point out faults -- I think it's important to be part of the solution. And I think it's important to be supportive of distance riding sports and to not undermine ride management. They need to be given the benefit of the doubt, not criticized! RM'ing is a labor of love, that's the bottom line. RM's put themselves out there as a prime target for critique. Let's give 'em a break and focus on the positive and the fact that we even have rides to attend!! If anyone thinks they can do better, rather than complain, they should RM their own ride! Deanna in Ohio ============================================================ At the end of the day maybe the definition of endurance isn't the length of the ride but rather the spirit in which it is ridden. ~ Maryanne Stroud Gabani ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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