I agree 100% with almost everything you said, @
NeilGunton , except with the not touring part, Yes it is touring, it's not "bicycle touring" it's "E-Bike touring", see the difference?
Instantly one can/should be able to see the difference and the similarities... JMO So Maybe there should be a sub forum for E-Bike touring in the touring forum? Maybe that would be acceptable to all...
EDIT; Nowhere in your post did you say stuff like, you need to get off your fat butt, you just need to try harder, you are a cheater,...