Never had any Pickled Ginger. Are you just munching on it, or using it in a particular recipe. I know, I've lived a sheltered life.

I can spend some time with some pickled Onion though. I do that a lot. There I use straight White Vinegar, otherwise very similar recipe. I add Jalapeno, and red pepper flakes, or Aleppo if I have it. Gives em some zing. I pass on the peppercorns, and just put in 1/2 teaspoon of ground blk pepper. This is the recipe I mostly use. 

About triggering. I'm not sure anything "you" do wouldn't. For some reason they view you as evil. Not sure what it is, all I see is a guy who likes to have fun, shrugging shoulders... Just don't let them run ya off. RESIST!!!