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The thread was getting multiple pages long. I read most of it and I guess I'm in a small minority.
I'm of the "To each his own" mentality. If someone likes something which harms nobody else, they have every right to enjoy it. However:
I've been on the receiving end of some bad stuff in motorcycle accidents. Months in hospitals, permanent damage, close to death. Twice.
Still I choose to ride motorcycles. I do however try to do it to my best advantage. I follow every sensory input closely while I'm riding and I want no distraction. Sound, sight, smell and feel. I've so sorely been shown what happens when you loose any of them. Music is a distraction I just can't afford to have. Part of that is because of the damage from the wrecks, but I really think part of it is the preservation instinct. Guys, if you're comfortable riding with music playing and you're sure it isn't distracting, then enjoy. I just think that for that instant you have to be alert and ready to react to some abrupt change, you shouldn't be waiting for that really cool guitar solo.
I'm of the "To each his own" mentality. If someone likes something which harms nobody else, they have every right to enjoy it. However:
I've been on the receiving end of some bad stuff in motorcycle accidents. Months in hospitals, permanent damage, close to death. Twice.
Still I choose to ride motorcycles. I do however try to do it to my best advantage. I follow every sensory input closely while I'm riding and I want no distraction. Sound, sight, smell and feel. I've so sorely been shown what happens when you loose any of them. Music is a distraction I just can't afford to have. Part of that is because of the damage from the wrecks, but I really think part of it is the preservation instinct. Guys, if you're comfortable riding with music playing and you're sure it isn't distracting, then enjoy. I just think that for that instant you have to be alert and ready to react to some abrupt change, you shouldn't be waiting for that really cool guitar solo.