…They feel threatened by things they don’t understand like immigrants or people who park where they normally park, they make sweeping assumptions and generalisation to reassure them that the other people are just awful and have 2 heads.
I’m not really sure being a bit down on Strava make someone a Biggot, Just a bit Focussed on negatives of a particualr business (and it is a business)…
I’m certainly “Pro-Strava” it’s not perfect, but I often suggest to people they might like using it to track riding and running as a training tool, and to see what mates are up to, that social element is a good thing IMO.
But the Special Jersey’s thing is a bit annoying, Obviously you don’t have to buy them, but rather than your graft “Unlocking” the chance to throw more money at branded Tat like some sort of consumer level boss, I’d much prefer it, if they partnered with companies (Especially ones local to users) to offer discounts or vouchers for those who complete challengs…
It seems like they are a bit focussed on building the Strava: Culture / lifestyle / Brand as a bit of an aspirational thing (much like Apple), this will always rub a good number of people up the wrong way, they do run the risk of being seen as a bit separate from the sports they track, just looking for a commercial angle, rather than part of them…
TBH I’d not buy the jersey, you could use the money for something else you really need, but it’s your choice and if you are proud of the achievement and want the world (or other Stravaists) to know then fair enough…