As awesome as this forum is, it would get pretty dammed boring pretty dammed fast if not for the "noise" that some of the members, me included, add to stuff.
There are times when I read this forum and roll laughing. There are also times when I need to know something and know I will find it here. The knowledge here is beyond compare. Some members here seem to know more about the mechanical aspects of this bike than the guys that designed and built them.
FWIW, I'm a member of a forum that freaks out if the word "shit" is used, and 80% of the jokes posted here would get a person banned. That forum is different because part of its mission is to mold young shooters, sometimes under ten years old, into better shooters...So, obviously, asshole jokes, anus shaving comments, Don nekkid on a pie, alcohol threads and the like are not acceptable. Because of that, I go there maybe once every 8 months. It bores me to tears.
However, this is a MOTORCYCLE forum, and not just any motorcycle, but one mostly owned by older men, going through some mid life bullshit that can afford it. Young studs like me are few and far between, and under 18 is almost unheard of.
Any old guy that will put himself on a 160mph rocket ship and try to cross the country on a it obviously has issues, and those present as "vulgar" and off color.
So, it seems like it's time to pull up the big boy panties and make a decision. Ignore certain people if you want, but sometimes, the most vulgar guys have very good knowledge. On the other hand, I've seen sedate Ray post some vulgar, funny shit. You just never know.
What I do know is that some people come here, simply to whine, because there's not enough bullshit drama in their sucky home life. They think since they cry at home and get their way, the same will happen here. Who knows, maybe the admins will change the rules and we will all have to straighten up...it'll definitely be more boring as there's only so many times the same stuff can be talked about. It will still be the place to go for FJR info though.
Oh...And some rules that were not mentioned by the OP...for what I think are obvious reasons:
[bold]3. No politically-correct fucktards.
4. No ass-clowns in general. [/bold]
5. No personal attacks. [bold]However, when some asshat desperately needs it for violating Rules 1-4, group dog-piles are perfectly acceptable.
6. Those who are easily offended should proceed with caution. Posts in this forum may or may not contain adult language/themes. No whiney-gash crying about them allowed. Deal with it.[/bold]
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