Originally Posted by cuda2k
Personally, I hope it does not come down to the SoCal community splitting off from BikeForums.net. But it is a free country and no one forces you to use these boards as your only point of contact and community. What I will say is that as long as you keep your replies respectful, hearing your thoughts on this issue is welcome.
Cuda,
My intentions in this thread are not to criticize the Mods in any way. I'm directing this to the members as I believe it is within a minority of members here that the proverbial "clash" lies. These issues are neither unusual nor unexpected in a large public group such as this forum where tight-knit communities can form. My desire is not to leave, but after yesterday, I felt the suggestion should be made, reviewed by all members of Bike Forums (any of the 1,000+ BF members can vote and the poll will close in 30 days), and ultimately, what the members decide, I'll follow. I realize that if I don't like it, I can have the door hit my arse on the way out (as Stacey so eloquently suggested) and I may end up with a 10 person group on a separate forum. But a 10 person group of relaxed, fun, dedicated riders/peers/friends is more valuable to me than a forum of 1,000+ on which I have distracters merely because of who I am (i.e. my personality).
I am hopeful that this thread and discussion will be beneficial and respectful.
Thanks,
Mary