What is it with this place?
06-05-04, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by ions
If you find a forum that has a fair sized community and does not have this affliction let me know. I've never seen one. I agree people should take it upon themselves to search and far too many want answers handed to them. Unless you're happy with a small clique forum this is going to be the way the new people come to a site. FWIW this forum is nowhere near as bad with this as a PC based forum or a car based forum. One reason I liked it and decided to hang around.
06-05-04, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by KleinMp99
Shut up you fu♂king guy! People like you are the worst on forums......people that dont put anything in their profile.....what are you trying to do??
06-05-04, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
On ridemonkey, excluding the lounge. Most of the threads are legit and don't fall into the fluff category.
IONS STOP HITTING THE REPORT BUTTON. YOU HAVE JUST SENT 5 EMAILS TO EVERY MODERATORS BOX. ONE IS ENOUGH.. THANK YOU.
06-05-04, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by WorldIRC
I'm so tempted to close this stupid thread.
IONS STOP HITTING THE REPORT BUTTON. YOU HAVE JUST SENT 5 EMAILS TO EVERY MODERATORS BOX. ONE IS ENOUGH.. THANK YOU.
IONS STOP HITTING THE REPORT BUTTON. YOU HAVE JUST SENT 5 EMAILS TO EVERY MODERATORS BOX. ONE IS ENOUGH.. THANK YOU.
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Originally Posted by BurlySurly
dont close the thread. us MTBers are hashing stuff out. we'll have a positive result in the end....i swear.
06-05-04, 08:54 PM
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I think this is getting out of hand. Simply put all of this stuff means is use the search. Sub-500$ bikes for EXAMPLE are asked often (other topics as well but that is a big one). There is no need to ask again, unless there are mitigating circumstances (extra large or super little riders for example)
And PC based forums suck. I belonged to many over the years and always find them too elite for me.
ALSO one thing this forum lacks is postings of riding and rides. Its ironic that we all ride but never mention it. We never talk about the rides or what we do ourselves.
And PC based forums suck. I belonged to many over the years and always find them too elite for me.
ALSO one thing this forum lacks is postings of riding and rides. Its ironic that we all ride but never mention it. We never talk about the rides or what we do ourselves.
06-05-04, 08:55 PM
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My apologies for the inconvenience. I thought moderation may want to get rid of this in a hurry.
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Originally Posted by KleinMp99
Hahahaah I found out why BQuicksilver is so angry......he is a big part of the problem!
Look at my date registered.Yes, I can say that I came to ask for first bike recs. Most here were very helpful and guided me in the right direction. The forum is a great resource. Unfortunately there are some crybabies here (you) that can't handle a legit qustion from a new biker.
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That is true -- but our members being morons is not helping the situation. And abusing the report key..come on. I have better things to do on a Saturday night then see my box go. You have mail, you have mail, you have mail (I am not on AOL).
06-05-04, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by WorldIRC
That is true -- but our members being morons is not helping the situation. And abusing the report key..come on. I have better things to do on a Saturday night then see my box go. You have mail, you have mail, you have mail (I am not on AOL).
I dont see anything here worth reporting to a mod. Sorry about the inconvenience. Thought it was good fun and problem hashing but apparently some people are a little thin skinned.
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WorldIRC I haven't seen you around (especially in here) in ages ...Welcome to the riffraff
...Welcome to the riffraff
06-05-04, 08:58 PM
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Close it, it has no purpose. No legit question was asked, just some guy complaining.
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Now, enough is enough. If you have a problem with another user, deal with it privately. This is a public forum and not everyone in the public needs to see whatever it is you guys are talking about.
Use the search button. It is there and it is VERY useful. No need to repeat topics. Stop flaming each other. Who cares if he's a newbie-- we were once all newbies and we all got the same lecture that I am giving now.
Grow up and act your ages. Understood?
Use the search button. It is there and it is VERY useful. No need to repeat topics. Stop flaming each other. Who cares if he's a newbie-- we were once all newbies and we all got the same lecture that I am giving now.
Grow up and act your ages. Understood?
06-05-04, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ions
My apologies for the inconvenience. I thought moderation may want to get rid of this in a hurry.
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Unbelievable....
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Originally Posted by BQuicksilver
Close it, it has no purpose. No legit question was asked, just some guy complaining.
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06-05-04, 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by WorldIRC
Maelstrom, I been getting myself into the best university in Ontario, that's all.
hehehe (hometown)
06-05-04, 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by WorldIRC
Good.. is everyone calm now?
06-05-04, 09:03 PM
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I believe there is something in the works for a sticky. I think a good beginners ARTICLE would be awesome covering some good basics to go by...then the beginners can get there bikes and post about rides. I love hearing about other peoples experiences from different parts of north america. ...
06-05-04, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by ions
Did anybody notice I am a l337 HaxX0r? This makes me pretty cool!
06-05-04, 09:05 PM
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Agreed, but as discussed you can't really stop newbie questions. You may slow them down with a separate forum (will not have helpful members/just ignored/would you need one for each bike type?) or sticky (ignored/too many stickies), but I'd say some guys should just relax and realize it's early summer and people are bike shopping.