really endeared me to the ppI joined this forum when I bought my '06. For years I both kidded around, ran a group buy, did some research for folks when they had questions back when I understood the original forum software, did a couple "how to" threads with photos, went to rallies, and generally tried to be a productive member. I also enjoyed hearing about bust's nuts being in a box due to Mrs. Bust being annoyed, Howie having a manatee crush (which I learned in the thread detailing his engine swap facilitated by forum members), and other interesting tidbits. I even discovered goats -- hubba hubba.
Growing up Roman Catholic never really endeared me to a politically correct view of how life and how it somehow "should" be. Who decides that anyway? Hell I disagree with members all the time, and they disagree with me. But two major bonds I have seen work to smooth things over are humor (even attempted humor from the seriously dull) and the cmmonality of motorcycling. One without the other is less in my opinion. Using IGNORE is lessening the whole experience, and if you want to do that -- go ahead. Laissez faire -- which is my point.
I don't visit as often in part because I personally have seen the mods as ever more heavy handed over the years at times (PURELY my perception and opinion and not to be a troll). And also, My '06 FJR is pretty much set up the way I want it, with ignition relay harness from a forum member installed, Garauld bits installed, etc. So not much new for me and my FJR.
One reason I do come back is for the camaraderie of the old timers and some of the new timer's insights. I enjoy Old Michael's ride reports and Mad Mike II's common sense. Sometimes I still try to look up old informative threads or FAQ sections. And I enjoy dull threads spiced by humor, even vulgar humor.
Personally I enjoy seeing old men in thongs.
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