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Old 09-07-08, 08:26 PM
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In my estimation, the percentage of postings worth reading here far exceeds the Internet average and the atmosphere is such that content of high value does not get lost in the background noise. Any of us who want superior threads or postings can provide them.
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Originally Posted by Jet Travis
The 50+ forum is like a lion that is dozing in the sunshine. It seems to be in a deep sleep. But if you mention something controversial, like chain lube, it will come roaring back to life.
< jolts awake >

Wha' huh? Chain lube?

I'm a Tri-Flow man, myself.

< dozes off >
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Originally Posted by Louis
DG is missing, Catweasel is missing, and lord knows how we miss Big Paulie.

Need I say more?
How long do you need to post until people miss you when your gone??
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i've always gotten good answers to my questions. and a little good natured ribbing as well, at times. i guess it comes with the territory. this forum is friendlier than most. more informative than most. more welcoming than most. and that's more than enough for me.

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Originally Posted by tsl
< jolts awake >

Wha' huh? Chain lube?

I'm a Tri-Flow man, myself.

< dozes off >
Ick.

After experimenting with several over the past year, I'm now 100% devoted to White Lightning.
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Old 09-07-08, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by lbear
How long do you need to post until people miss you when your gone??
I don't think it has much to do with seniority. It's mostly about charisma and quality of posts. Catweasel, for instance, has been a member only a few short months, but go back and check out some of his posts. He's one of those blokes who lights up the room with his presence.

There are many, many others who were not mentioned that keep this place hoppin' for those same reasons.

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Old 09-07-08, 11:43 PM
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I guess I need to work on my charisma and room lighting ability.
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Old 09-08-08, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Yen
And Dnvr -- I think you're as funny as the rest of them, in your own witty way.
I guess if there is anything I have really learned about forums, is to NOT take anything seriously. apologize easily, and back off quickly.

I have actually lost sleep in years way back over forum posts and responses.

Now, talk about being stupid.

No more.
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Originally Posted by lbear
I guess I need to work on my charisma and room lighting ability.
Ha! Maybe I do too. The same thing happens to me here as happens in "real time" gatherings. People are polite, but eventually ignore me in favor of those they feel they know better. That's OK. I still enjoy following the discussions, and have learned a lot from just listening. If I have the urge to contribute (or, god forbid, give advice), it is usually me that needs to hear it most.
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Old 09-08-08, 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Digital Gee
Where should I post if I have a question about which WHITE bike to buy?
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Old 09-08-08, 06:30 PM
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Ya I am a real thread killer myself. It always seems after I post it dies.
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Old 09-08-08, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by lbear
Ya I am a real thread killer myself. It always seems after I post it dies.
Not this time.
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Old 09-08-08, 07:23 PM
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Oh yea!
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This forum has changed a bit recently, and I'm sure it will change again. Each forum has its own personality. I read in a forum once, maybe this one, that there's only about 50,000 original words that can be said about bicycling (in the context of how Bicycling magazine must keep recycling the same articles). That's a bit severe, but basically true, so the same topics come up over and over (but that's true about life too). Not something to worry about.
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Originally Posted by Retro Grouch
I guess that Harley's are OK if you're not man enough to make it go by yourself.
lol I started riding harleys in 1971 I rode hondas and triumphs before that.In those years sometimes I had to make it go by myself.I still own a 1969 sprint I tell people its the only motorcycle I have owned that I pushed it more than I rode it.
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Old 09-09-08, 09:36 AM
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If you have ever been a school teacher or a job supervisor in charge of training, then you know that sharing experiences and knowledge is a good thing. Coaching too, in sports, etc.

How many times have you experienced burned out teachers, or simply bad teaching or coaching or self centered supervisors?

The bike forum could be a place for all lurkers, newbies, and old riders with new issues to gather and get support.
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Old 09-09-08, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Kerlenbach
I read in a forum once, maybe this one, that there's only about 50,000 original words that can be said about bicycling (in the context of how Bicycling magazine must keep recycling the same articles). That's a bit severe, but basically true, so the same topics come up over and over (but that's true about life too). Not something to worry about.
Uh oh. I've probably used up my 50,000 already! (Right, Dnvr???)
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Old 09-09-08, 10:22 AM
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Uh oh. I've probably used up my 50,000 already! (Right, Dnvr???)
Just because of you..........new words had to be invented.
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I like this forum because everyone is near my age and has had the same kinds of life experiance. Once we mature (according to my wife, I've recently matured) our take on life's events is tempered. I like to ride fast so I will also visit and post on the Road Forum and expect to be challenged and over ruled by those with far less experiance and intellect due in part because they may be Cat 4 riders with some upgrade points. On this forum no question is so dumb that it wont be answered by someone, it just needs a couple "snark" comments to set up the real answer.
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We can take more time with dumb questions because we have more dumb answers...
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