Disgusted
02-08-16 | 11:44 AM
#76
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 9,102
Likes: 6,009
From: Zang's Spur, CO
Under ancient Jewish law, if a suspect on trial was unanimously found guilty by all judges, then the suspect was acquitted. This reasoning sounds counterintuitive, but the legislators of the time had noticed that unanimous agreement often indicates the presence of systemic error in the judicial process, even if the exact nature of the error is yet to be discovered. They intuitively reasoned that when something seems too good to be true, most likely a mistake was made.
Source: Why too much evidence can be a bad thing
02-08-16 | 11:56 AM
#77
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,726
Likes: 169
From: Pinehurst, NC, US
Bikes: 2020 Trek Emonda SL6, 90's Vintage EL-OS Steel Bianchi with 2014 Campy Chorus Upgrade
dave
02-08-16 | 12:01 PM
#78
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,552
Likes: 135
People suck. People post to BF. Therefore BF sucks, too.
02-08-16 | 12:02 PM
#79
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 15,917
Likes: 3,944
Bikes: 2015 Workswell 066, 2017 Workswell 093, 2014 Dawes Sheila, 1983 Cannondale 500, 1984 Raleigh Olympian, 2007 Cannondale Rize 4, 2017 Fuji Sportif 1 LE
Sunshine causes skin cancer, lollipops rot teeth and my lead to diabetes and the rainbow has been usurped by the LGBT community so that now it cannot be used for other purposes. Only Internet fora are still pure.
02-08-16 | 12:20 PM
#80
It's the little things
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 977
Likes: 523
From: Chicagoland
Bikes: Too many, yet not enough
BF is basically like any other forum I have been a part of. I do though find that if the forum is specific to niche/topic (specific car model, etc) the forum tends to be a little more close knit.
that being said its the Internet. People say things through the forum that they wouldn't say in everyday life, face to face. That, to me, is the biggest negative of the internet. People forget themselves and gain 1000% douchiness points.
I personally lurked on BF for years for info before recently creating an account. I see people with so many posts and wonder when they actually ride. I check the forum a couple times a day for a few minutes each.
Not very familiar with the rules, but how are personal attacks dealt with? If there are individuals who are repeat offenders, they should be banned. I haven't noticed it personally, but this is also not my main forum. Is it an issue here?
that being said its the Internet. People say things through the forum that they wouldn't say in everyday life, face to face. That, to me, is the biggest negative of the internet. People forget themselves and gain 1000% douchiness points.
I personally lurked on BF for years for info before recently creating an account. I see people with so many posts and wonder when they actually ride. I check the forum a couple times a day for a few minutes each.
Not very familiar with the rules, but how are personal attacks dealt with? If there are individuals who are repeat offenders, they should be banned. I haven't noticed it personally, but this is also not my main forum. Is it an issue here?
02-08-16 | 12:51 PM
#81
Old Fart
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 3,348
Likes: 3
From: Bumpkinsville
Bikes: '97 Klein Quantum '16 Gravity Knockout
Thank the leprechauns for ruining the rainbow..... Guarding the pot of gold, my ass! I never saw a leprechaun who was straight!
02-08-16 | 01:43 PM
#82
Twitching Dead Elephant
Joined: Jan 2016
Posts: 205
Likes: 1
From: Mississippi
Bikes: Kona Zone Two, Giant Contend, Polygon Path 3, Specialized Enduro 29
Always sneaking up behind you asking if you want to see their "lucky charms"! Now that's disgusting and not worth the gold. Trust me!
02-08-16 | 01:55 PM
#83
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,354
Likes: 8,500
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Bad behavior such as insults, name-calling, personal attacks and bullying are NOT tolerated on this forum. So to you as a new member, or anyone else not aware, there is no need to tolerate that kind of stuff. Simply click on the black triangle at the lower left of the offending post and report it. Someone on the moderation staff will review the report, take a look at the situation, and handle it appropriately. There is no need to endure or look past bad behavior on Bike Forums . . . it's not that kind of party. Some people become model citizens after just one infraction.
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02-08-16 | 01:56 PM
#84
Been Around Awhile
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 30,668
Likes: 1,981
From: Burlington Iowa
Bikes: Vaterland and Ragazzi
02-08-16 | 02:04 PM
#85
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,840
Likes: 11,031
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
I haven't long been in this forum and already have seen enough to make me quit. One man who is extremely arrogant and rude, and makes nasty remarks that had nothing to do with my post, is now on 'Ignore'. If he was the only problem, that would be okay, but I saw something, last night, that made me wonder if it was worth staying here.
Somebody asked if they should use grease or anti-seize compound on a square crank axle. The answers went both ways: Yes and No. It turned into a battle for mechanical knowledge supremacy, boasting about their involvement with manufacturers, some saying the axles must be greased, and some saying they mustn't. One man, in disagreement with another, said: "100% wrong!" Is it possible to be 89% wrong or any other degree of wrong?
My point is, the member who wrote the OP now doesn't know whether to grease or not grease the crank axle. He settled for not greasing it.
Somebody asked if they should use grease or anti-seize compound on a square crank axle. The answers went both ways: Yes and No. It turned into a battle for mechanical knowledge supremacy, boasting about their involvement with manufacturers, some saying the axles must be greased, and some saying they mustn't. One man, in disagreement with another, said: "100% wrong!" Is it possible to be 89% wrong or any other degree of wrong?
My point is, the member who wrote the OP now doesn't know whether to grease or not grease the crank axle. He settled for not greasing it.
02-08-16 | 03:25 PM
#86
Me duelen las nalgas
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 13,519
Likes: 2,832
From: Texas
Bikes: Centurion Ironman, Trek 5900, Univega Via Carisma, Globe Carmel
On the plus side, a public tally of suspensions and bans reduces the need for "What ever happened to ol' so-and-so, he was a good ol' feller" threads, with endless speculation about mods conspiring against good ol' fellers who were actually gigantic PITAs.
02-08-16 | 04:07 PM
#87
Banned
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 1,245
Likes: 1
From: North Jersey
Bikes: 1975 Motobecane Le Champion lilac, 2015 Specialized Secteur Elite
I haven't long been in this forum and already have seen enough to make me quit. One man who is extremely arrogant and rude, and makes nasty remarks that had nothing to do with my post, is now on 'Ignore'. If he was the only problem, that would be okay, but I saw something, last night, that made me wonder if it was worth staying here.
Somebody asked if they should use grease or anti-seize compound on a square crank axle. The answers went both ways: Yes and No. It turned into a battle for mechanical knowledge supremacy, boasting about their involvement with manufacturers, some saying the axles must be greased, and some saying they mustn't. One man, in disagreement with another, said: "100% wrong!" Is it possible to be 89% wrong or any other degree of wrong?
My point is, the member who wrote the OP now doesn't know whether to grease or not grease the crank axle. He settled for not greasing it. It seems to me that every post soon turns into an argument. Nothing is gained. So it becomes pointless seeking help.
So I'm out of here. And, yes, I know... don't let the door hit me in the ass on the way out.
Somebody asked if they should use grease or anti-seize compound on a square crank axle. The answers went both ways: Yes and No. It turned into a battle for mechanical knowledge supremacy, boasting about their involvement with manufacturers, some saying the axles must be greased, and some saying they mustn't. One man, in disagreement with another, said: "100% wrong!" Is it possible to be 89% wrong or any other degree of wrong?
My point is, the member who wrote the OP now doesn't know whether to grease or not grease the crank axle. He settled for not greasing it. It seems to me that every post soon turns into an argument. Nothing is gained. So it becomes pointless seeking help.
So I'm out of here. And, yes, I know... don't let the door hit me in the ass on the way out.
02-08-16 | 05:46 PM
#88
Clark W. Griswold
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 18,375
Likes: 6,701
From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
I guess the OP here didn't get welcomed to the internet! By the powers vested in me by Mr. Yahoogle, I now welcome you to the internet. Here are the rules:
1. There is no rule one
2. There is no rule two
3. There actually aren't any rules
4. Relax, don't take anything personally.
1. There is no rule one
2. There is no rule two
3. There actually aren't any rules
4. Relax, don't take anything personally.
02-08-16 | 06:00 PM
#89
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 9,102
Likes: 6,009
From: Zang's Spur, CO
If only Botto and Pcad were still here to make the OP feel welcome.
02-08-16 | 06:15 PM
#90
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 30,225
Likes: 649
From: St Peters, Missouri
Bikes: Catrike 559 I own some others but they don't get ridden very much.
My personal all time favorite is that opera singer guy who does the Chicago Blackhawks home games.
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My greatest fear is all of my kids standing around my coffin and talking about "how sensible" dad was.
My greatest fear is all of my kids standing around my coffin and talking about "how sensible" dad was.
02-08-16 | 06:48 PM
#91
Half way there
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 2,967
Likes: 895
From: North Carolina
Bikes: Many, and the list changes frequently
I agree half the time with at least a third of all the folks here. The others do have good points, but one has to wonder how they get a helmet to fit.
02-08-16 | 06:54 PM
#92
Senior Member
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 1,003
Likes: 13
When it comes to shear guts and determination this kid wins:
02-08-16 | 07:10 PM
#93
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 13,358
Likes: 665
From: northern michigan
Bikes: '77 Colnago Super, '76 Fuji The Finest, '88 Cannondale Criterium, '86 Trek 760, '87 Miyata 712
02-08-16 | 11:40 PM
#94
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2015
Posts: 15,917
Likes: 3,944
Bikes: 2015 Workswell 066, 2017 Workswell 093, 2014 Dawes Sheila, 1983 Cannondale 500, 1984 Raleigh Olympian, 2007 Cannondale Rize 4, 2017 Fuji Sportif 1 LE
02-08-16 | 11:47 PM
#95
Tractorlegs
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 3,185
Likes: 60
From: El Paso, TX
Bikes: Schwinn Meridian Single-Speed Tricycle
02-08-16 | 11:52 PM
#96
Old Fart
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 3,348
Likes: 3
From: Bumpkinsville
Bikes: '97 Klein Quantum '16 Gravity Knockout
Good segue into what I wanted to say. Bad behavior such as insults, name-calling, personal attacks and bullying are NOT tolerated on this forum. So to you as a new member, or anyone else not aware, there is no need to tolerate that kind of stuff. Simply click on the black triangle at the lower left of the offending post and report it. Someone on the moderation staff will review the report, take a look at the situation, and handle it appropriately.
There is no need to endure or look past bad behavior on Bike Forums . . . it's not that kind of party. Some people become model citizens after just one infraction.
Bad behavior such as insults, name-calling, personal attacks and bullying are NOT tolerated on this forum. So to you as a new member, or anyone else not aware, there is no need to tolerate that kind of stuff. Simply click on the black triangle at the lower left of the offending post and report it. Someone on the moderation staff will review the report, take a look at the situation, and handle it appropriately. There is no need to endure or look past bad behavior on Bike Forums . . . it's not that kind of party. Some people become model citizens after just one infraction.
I had 2 rules on a forum I used to own:
1. No outright spam or pornography.
2. You're an adult now. Don't come *****ing to me because someone called you a name or was impolite or said something you find offensive. Ignore it, or respond in kind.
It worked great- didn't need any mods.
02-09-16 | 07:52 AM
#97
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,354
Likes: 8,500
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Thank you. We're all refreshed and challenged by your unique point of view. Suffice it to say we'll run this forum our way.
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See, this is why we can't have nice things. - - smarkinson
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