A call for civility
07-31-07, 04:32 PM
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A call for civility
I know, to some of you that sounds funny coming from me. But The VC subforum is for VC discussions, not just another place to argue. So let's get back on track, and back on topic. And to those of you that post here just to get other members riled up, please don't.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
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07-31-07, 05:42 PM
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I know, to some of you that sounds funny coming from me. But The VC subforum is for VC discussions, not just another place to argue. So let's get back on track, and back on topic. And to those of you that post here just to get other members riled up, please don't.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
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07-31-07, 05:53 PM
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what? I think it's been darn civil recently.
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Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
07-31-07, 07:25 PM
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Actually, the VC forum has really been quite civil when compared to some knock down dragout forums I've been involved with in the past. Comparing this forum to others I've been on, is like comparing a lit matchstick to a jet afterburner.
08-02-07, 10:07 AM
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I know, to some of you that sounds funny coming from me. But The VC subforum is for VC discussions, not just another place to argue. So let's get back on track, and back on topic. And to those of you that post here just to get other members riled up, please don't.
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
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08-03-07, 06:23 PM
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And yet the anti-VC rolls on.
Freaks of the VC Label
Apologies to Doctor Seuss...
under disguise of fun.
Freaks of the VC Label
Apologies to Doctor Seuss...
under disguise of fun.
08-03-07, 07:18 PM
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Again, the VC forum, IMO, is fairly civil. Just about the worst one can expect is a long winded intellectual highbrow beating, and nowhere close to resembling some other forums I've been involved in, with their unmoderated taunts, slurs and slander that was being spewed out on a daily basis.
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Again, the VC forum, IMO, is fairly civil. Just about the worst one can expect is a long winded intellectual highbrow beating, and nowhere close to resembling some other forums I've been involved in, with their unmoderated taunts, slurs and slander that was being spewed out on a daily basis.
But I have to say, I really appreciate the job the moderators do here, it is a relatively civil place. Brian's call for civility is in that vein, and worth supporting.
12-04-07, 09:42 AM
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awww but without the advocacy forum and its sub forums where would people go to prove they are smarter than everybody else buy broken record repeating the same opinions over and over again. without being able to come here and fight you might actually force some people to go ride a bicycle.
I think your just asking too much from these people
I think your just asking too much from these people
12-06-07, 10:12 PM
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You might have noticed our lowered expectations, Tony.
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awww but without the advocacy forum and its sub forums where would people go to prove they are smarter than everybody else buy broken record repeating the same opinions over and over again. without being able to come here and fight you might actually force some people to go ride a bicycle.
I think your just asking too much from these people
I think your just asking too much from these people
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I imagine that's probably because the thing that he normally contributes to is the real world, by being out there in it instead of here.
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sorry I spend more time actually doing things I care about more than spending time talking about it online. IE: cycling, painting, drawing.
I guess after all that I just don't have the time to get on here and post 24/7 to try to impress people I have never met and will likely never meet.
but by all means keep your title of "king of the internet/bicycling forums" cause I've got stuff to do in the real world
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This call for civility is months old, thereby rendering it invalid. thread over.
and Toni, yeah you're so much better than all of us. **** you. why don't you draw or paint a big "I suck ass" on your enlarged head and go for a nice ride to one of your many friends' houses.
jeezus, being on here doesnt mean you don't do anything else, ****wad. I have the life, the family, the job, the friends and the daily commute AND a I find time to fight in here too, so that makes me teh awesomest and you teh pitifulest. loozer
and Toni, yeah you're so much better than all of us. **** you. why don't you draw or paint a big "I suck ass" on your enlarged head and go for a nice ride to one of your many friends' houses.
jeezus, being on here doesnt mean you don't do anything else, ****wad. I have the life, the family, the job, the friends and the daily commute AND a I find time to fight in here too, so that makes me teh awesomest and you teh pitifulest. loozer
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Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
"Think of bicycles as rideable art that can just about save the world". ~Grant Petersen
Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
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Hey Rando, going for a ride this afternoon?
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12-07-07, 04:13 PM
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mebbe. should be fun in the rain.
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Cyclists fare best when they recognize that there are times when acting vehicularly is not the best practice, and are flexible enough to do what is necessary as the situation warrants.--Me
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This call for civility is months old, thereby rendering it invalid. thread over.
and Toni, yeah you're so much better than all of us. **** you. why don't you draw or paint a big "I suck ass" on your enlarged head and go for a nice ride to one of your many friends' houses.
jeezus, being on here doesnt mean you don't do anything else, ****wad. I have the life, the family, the job, the friends and the daily commute AND a I find time to fight in here too, so that makes me teh awesomest and you teh pitifulest. loozer
and Toni, yeah you're so much better than all of us. **** you. why don't you draw or paint a big "I suck ass" on your enlarged head and go for a nice ride to one of your many friends' houses.
jeezus, being on here doesnt mean you don't do anything else, ****wad. I have the life, the family, the job, the friends and the daily commute AND a I find time to fight in here too, so that makes me teh awesomest and you teh pitifulest. loozer
bet all your friends are like "sweet profanity man you sure showed him by getting all emotional over the internet."
lol