Friendly Reminder

[RickJ]

If I may, I'd like to offer a friendly reminder to all of us regarding keeping our board "friendly". I say all of "us" because I, too, can border on being unfriendly at times It's normal to be passionate about some things and I suppose it's part of human nature to think we're right. With that in mind, may I say it's OK to state our personal opinions on any subject and, if fact, it's encouraged. What is NOT OK is to cite other's opinions as being wrong or stupid. That doesn't mean we can't disagree but we need to respect others and refrain from making personal attacks. I have seen more than one member withdraw from this board because they felt personally attacked or insulted. To be honest, I may have run off one or two myself. I, too, have a limit on what I can handle and may finally feel justified to respond. Sometimes, that is warranted and many of you can think of examples of that. Maybe you even asked...why did it take you so long? Most importantly, we have gathered here to learn from each other and the membership we have is a tremendous resource. So, let's make a renewed effort to keep it friendly (where we can) and respect each other as much as possible. Finally, some are more "thin-skinned" than others. To those I would say, try not to take things quite so personally. Believe it or not, it's not always meant that way.

Just shut up and get working on that Brakeaway.

BTW civility took me longer than some things. I finally learned that I can disagree without being disagreeable. On the other hand, I'm at the age where I also feel the freedom to be direct (rerad blunt) if the situation warrents- if offense is taken, it wasn't always meant.

[F6B1911]

We need to get TerryDJ invited back here, he brought so much fun, something's missing since he left.
There was that "excitement" just waiting for his next rant.

[BIGLRY]

We need to get TerryDJ invited back here, he brought so much fun, something's missing since he left.
There was that "excitement" just waiting for his next rant.

[RickJ]

I just looked at a thread here that was kinda rough on each other. I'm on another forum where there is a politics sub-forum and it is VICIOUS. I have to admit I kinda like the wild west atmosphere- BUT the interesting thing is that everyone who is at each others throats on the politics forum is civil, even kind, and helpful on the other forums. To tell the truth, I'll go out of my way to be helpful on other places to the same people I've been brutal to on the politics sub-forum. Those who don't want to mix it up, stay off the mean sub forum and everyone seems brotherly on the "common interest" (cars) forums. I'm not trying to justify anything, just making an observation.

My other observation is that I am impressed by everyones civility and knowledge , and willingness to help around here.

Oh- and if my "humor" on the earlier post missed the mark, I apologize.

[Steve 0080]

I think everyone here can attest to the fact the we/the moderators do not get involved in most if not all threads and certainly do not chastise nor want anyone to leave. We/us have had a disagreement or two, we have had some heated PM"S and one or two folks leave or stop posting... there is an ebb and flow to most things and on most motorcycle forums you will have folks that occasionally bump heads. Not really anything wrong with that, it is normal. We/us strive to have a place where we can come and share thoughts about our bike, lives and loves lost...it's life and a conversation can start with "A" and end with "Z"...that is normal as well.... Life is good, we are very fortunate to be able to ride a great bike and have fellowship with like minded/riding people.... and to top that we have 84 more days till the WORLDS LARGEST GATHERING OF F6B's...

[Steve 0080]

The greatest thing about the rally is being able to put a face to a name...this adds a personal touch to threads and the more of that we have the better we will be for it.....

[Hornblower]

My other observation is that I am impressed by everyones civility and knowledge , and willingness to help around here.
Oh- and if my "humor" on the earlier post missed the mark, I apologize.

I assume you're referring to where you told me to shut up and just report on my upcoming BrakeAway installation, right? If that's the case, I took it as I assumed you meant it...a feeble attempt at humor . No worries, we're all good That was MY feeble attempt at humor .

And, BTW, I will be installing the BrakeAway this weekend and report will follow.

[RickJ]

I assume you're referring to where you told me to shut up and just report on my upcoming BrakeAway installation, right? If that's the case, I took it as I assumed you meant it...a feeble attempt at humor . No worries, we're all good That was MY feeble attempt at humor .

And, BTW, I will be installing the BrakeAway this weekend and report will follow.

cool. Maybe we'll pick up a throttle--lock thread later- but I've been observing my throttle and emergency braking habits and FOR ME the meister MIGHT make more sense. My point though is that logic speak posts are one thing but our individual habits are another- I'm sometimes too easily swayed by other peoples experience and logic...ahh life is something else...what's that saying that I never understood when it was up on a local German deli...“We grow too soon old and too late smart”

anyway...la dee da.

[grendl]

I hate to see a member leave for any reason. Even the guy that was banned (I assume) because he was always negative and a lot of times ignorant of what he was saying. I liked his post for comic relief but I'm a Monty Python fan .
A lot of people use the anonymity of forums to be brash and insulting,but hey it's just words on a page. I have many more things to concern myself with than a perceived insult on the web.
I love this forum,there is a lot of expertise,great ideas and advice here from the members.
In some ways I feel like I do know some of you ,your sense of humor,attitudes on stuff. I don't have to agree,my experiences may be different and again,how can I take something seriously about what somebody SAID !?!
All in all ,we are grown men. Should ,by now have a sense of humor,know that we are a diverse group with different ways of talking but have a common interest in this wonderful bike and how to improve it,make it our own and RIDING !
I hope the member comes back-this is one of the most informative, fun forums I visit.
I could have a beer with any of you. Well a soda since I rarely ride and drink.
The last thing I would want is a strictly PC motorcycle forum.Wheres the fun in that ?

[dickiedeals]

If I may, I'd like to offer a friendly reminder to all of us regarding keeping our board "friendly". I say all of "us" because I, too, can border on being unfriendly at times It's normal to be passionate about some things and I suppose it's part of human nature to think we're right. With that in mind, may I say it's OK to state our personal opinions on any subject and, if fact, it's encouraged. What is NOT OK is to cite other's opinions as being wrong or stupid. That doesn't mean we can't disagree but we need to respect others and refrain from making personal attacks. I have seen more than one member withdraw from this board because they felt personally attacked or insulted. To be honest, I may have run off one or two myself. I, too, have a limit on what I can handle and may finally feel justified to respond. Sometimes, that is warranted and many of you can think of examples of that. Maybe you even asked...why did it take you so long? Most importantly, we have gathered here to learn from each other and the membership we have is a tremendous resource. So, let's make a renewed effort to keep it friendly (where we can) and respect each other as much as possible. Finally, some are more "thin-skinned" than others. To those I would say, try not to take things quite so personally. Believe it or not, it's not always meant that way.

Yes Dear I been missing you guys...................Dickie