I don't agree with GP that naysayers might be "rabid" but I certainly know someone who was bitten by a bat(coin). "Rabid" is bang-on for at least some people.

I don't agree with GP that naysayers might be "rabid" but I certainly know someone who was bitten by a bat(coin). "Rabid" is bang-on for at least some people. It's relevant and non-hypocritical. It may not be the best comment, but neither was yours.