Clive Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, XTreme said: No......there's no nasty or vindictive people on here. All in all it's a decent bunch. It's just that this place can only survive with new members coming in........that literally is what the future depends on. No......I'm simply addressing concerns that members (both current and former) have spoken to me about. Of course there's a place for humour and banter.......but there has to be a balance between that and quality content. That's why Ride Reports are so important.......look at ours compared to other places! As an example, Bob is a Mod here......and look at what he does on his bikes. He gets respect not cos he's a Mod but because of his motorcycling! Now look at the Mods on some other forums! See the difference? Be like Bob! Well iam stuffed, i can't take a decent photo, and hardly ride, anyway who wants to hear about travels on a "Gay Ped" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Also not everyone gets the time to just go out for a ride due to other commitments, I'd love to be able to get out on the bike every weekend but I can't, so ride reports aren't really factoring too much in my posts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Just now, BusaBullshitterbeast said: Also not everyone gets the time to just go out for a ride due to other commitments, I'd love to be able to get out on the bike every weekend but I can't, so ride reports aren't really factoring too much in my posts I have unlimited time on my hands for rides, one downside though. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 11 minutes ago, XTreme said: No......there's no nasty or vindictive people on here. All in all it's a decent bunch. It's just that this place can only survive with new members coming in........that literally is what the future depends on. No......I'm simply addressing concerns that members (both current and former) have spoken to me about. Of course there's a place for humour and banter.......but there has to be a balance between that and quality content. That's why Ride Reports are so important.......look at ours compared to other places! As an example, Bob is a Mod here......and look at what he does on his bikes. He gets respect not cos he's a Mod but because of his motorcycling! Now look at the Mods on some other forums! See the difference? Be like Bob! Thanks Pete but I think I’ll stick with being myself. What happened to your previous missive that everyone’s welcome even if they don’t ride a bike? All a bit judgy for my tastes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Clive said: I have unlimited time on my hands for rides, one downside though. You mean 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Thanks Pete but I think I’ll stick with being myself. What happened to your previous missive that everyone’s welcome even if they don’t ride a bike? All a bit judgy for my tastes. Don't be making it a complete sausage fest here Caroline 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 8 minutes ago, BusaBullshitterbeast said: You mean My chain is shorter than that one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 12 minutes ago, Clive said: I have unlimited time on my hands for rides, one downside though. The wife ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, BusaBullshitterbeast said: Don't be making it a complete sausage fest here Caroline 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 minute ago, Six30 said: The wife ? Yep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, BusaBullshitterbeast said: Don't be making it a complete sausage fest here Caroline 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 16 minutes ago, Slowlycatchymonkey said: Thanks Pete but I think I’ll stick with being myself. What happened to your previous missive that everyone’s welcome even if they don’t ride a bike? All a bit judgy for my tastes. That's still true! But I'd like to see the people who do have bikes make a positive contribution in terms of ride reports and other bike related stuff! Considering the forum is a free resource that anybody can use (probably the only non-subscription one out there) I don't think it's asking too much for people to give something back by getting involved and helping it grow and develop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 32 minutes ago, XTreme said: No......there's no nasty or vindictive people on here. All in all it's a decent bunch. It's just that this place can only survive with new members coming in........that literally is what the future depends on. No......I'm simply addressing concerns that members (both current and former) have spoken to me about. Of course there's a place for humour and banter.......but there has to be a balance between that and quality content. That's why Ride Reports are so important.......look at ours compared to other places! As an example, Bob is a Mod here......and look at what he does on his bikes. He gets respect not cos he's a Mod but because of his motorcycling! Now look at the Mods on some other forums! See the difference? Be like Bob! Too much nitpicking and criticising and judging from people that post absolutely nothing at all about bikes or riding bikes or whatever. If it’s not to someone’s tastes then move on, but negativity and sucking the life and joy out of the place isn’t cool. By not making the slight effort to even post outside of the usual diatribe that’s what one does, makes it less alive. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedro Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 minute ago, XTreme said: Considering the forum is a free resource that anybody can use (probably the only non-subscription one out there) I don't think it's asking too much for people to give something back by getting involved and helping it grow and develop. Easily done by taking a few pictures when out on the bike, that most people take anyway, and then post them around with three words. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Oof theres some real bitchy stuff in this thread. I’d guess theres been some behind the scenes bitching going on and now it’s spilling out in a less than joyous way. Any new person you’d hope to draw in is gonna read this shit and run a mile. Take a chill pill. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 @Saul.......I'd really like your input on this as a newer member. You came into this a year ago so you will probably more objective than most of us. Where are we getting it wrong and where are we getting it right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 13 minutes ago, XTreme said: That's still true! But I'd like to see the people who do have bikes make a positive contribution in terms of ride reports and other bike related stuff! Considering the forum is a free resource that anybody can use (probably the only non-subscription one out there) I don't think it's asking too much for people to give something back by getting involved and helping it grow and develop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 Just now, Six30 said: WE need a Van Action thread! Strangely enough they get a lot of views......I think people are drawn to them by the suspense of seeing whether the bike actually comes out of the van! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 18 minutes ago, Pedro said: Too much nitpicking and criticising and judging from people that post absolutely nothing at all about bikes or riding bikes or whatever. If it’s not to someone’s tastes then move on, but negativity and sucking the life and joy out of the place isn’t cool. By not making the slight effort to even post outside of the usual diatribe that’s what one does, makes it less alive. Nail on the head there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Send out warning letters to the lazy gits who don't add much content to the forum. A short.......oh just mo, postman is at the door. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six30 Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 30 minutes ago, XTreme said: WE need a Van Action thread! Strangely enough they get a lot of views......I think people are drawn to them by the suspense of seeing whether the bike actually comes out of the van! coming soon ... trial run to see if i can easily get two bikes in it, booked to go away may next year with nephew , full report when doing trial run . 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 17 minutes ago, Six30 said: trial run to see if i can easily get two bikes in it, I would have thought so.......after all his bike is relatively small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTreme Posted November 10, 2023 Author Share Posted November 10, 2023 1 hour ago, Saul said: Nail on the head there. Thanks for your feedback Saul......as a newer member it gives us an insight into how others might see us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabeast Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 This fucking cough can do one.... now everytime I cough im unable to see for a few seconds, what the fuck is going on with me? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Cobwebs truly blown away. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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