I'm sorry...i can't let this go unnoticed
04-21-09, 05:26 PM
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"Favorite pro’s - Robert Gesink and Andy Schleck. past - Jan Ullrich and Marco Pantani
My name is Ryan and I am a cyclist from Northwest Michigan. I’m 19 years old. I now live at fort Sam Houston, Texas and have not rode a bike in almost 7 months."
Does not compute.
My name is Ryan and I am a cyclist from Northwest Michigan. I’m 19 years old. I now live at fort Sam Houston, Texas and have not rode a bike in almost 7 months."
Does not compute.
04-21-09, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by APKjuniorFL
"Favorite pro’s - Robert Gesink and Andy Schleck. past - Jan Ullrich and Marco Pantani
My name is Ryan and I am a cyclist from Northwest Michigan. I’m 19 years old. I now live at fort Sam Houston, Texas and have not rode a bike in almost 7 months."
Does not compute.
My name is Ryan and I am a cyclist from Northwest Michigan. I’m 19 years old. I now live at fort Sam Houston, Texas and have not rode a bike in almost 7 months."
Does not compute.
AIT (Advanced Individual Training) = 8 to 20+ weeks (depending on the training)
I doubt that the Drill Sergeants give people too much extra time to go cycling.
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04-21-09, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by timmyquest
So he was banned for being a doofus?
How have i lasted so long?
How have i lasted so long?
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deleted in my own interest
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04-21-09, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ISOtuxraceINC
hrm, you guys make him sound bad. I read his blog, he sounds like a really nice guy. I actually feel bad for him. He isn't having the best life in the whole world, what would it hurt to unban him. He obviously loves cycling and he seems to dream a lot about you guys and the forum. I vote for him to be un g-lined.
g-line = permi-ban on IRC
g-line = permi-ban on IRC
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04-21-09, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ih8lucky13
We were told asking for RyanF to be unbanned could subject you for a ban.
Anyways, the water is long over the dam. I hope his Army career is successful.
I still do wonder how decisions are made to ban people. Surely, it's not completely arbitrary (ab)uses of power by some Mods?
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04-21-09, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Walter
I fought that fight for awhile and decided to let it go when Mods explained that Ryan was just on the wrong side of the "personality gap" which is kinda amusing given what passes for personality around here.
04-21-09, 06:36 PM
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I'm a tad surprised that this thread isn't locked (yet).
Perhaps this is the beginning of the unbanning of he who can not be mentioned?
Perhaps this is the beginning of the unbanning of he who can not be mentioned?
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04-21-09, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
There was early suspicion that you were his replacement
04-21-09, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by celticfrost
I'm a tad surprised that this thread isn't locked (yet).
Perhaps this is the beginning of the unbanning of he who can not be mentioned?
Perhaps this is the beginning of the unbanning of he who can not be mentioned?
Gay marriage is on the up and up too. I think you're onto something.
Free Ryan!
04-21-09, 07:54 PM
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Long live RyanF! That boy provided endless amounts of laughter. He is truely one of a kind.
04-21-09, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by timmyquest
I predate Ryanf. He was suppose to be mine i think. I slipped through the cracks.
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Originally Posted by Homebrew01
And your spelling's not quite as bad
Originally Posted by blindvelcro
He has served his time, now he is protecting our country, I say lift the ban.
04-21-09, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by blindvelcro
He has served his time, now he is protecting our country, I say lift the ban.
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Thanks Tim.
Lets hope the "bunghole racer" parents miss his blog entry today.
"how you gonna keep em down on the farm now that the,ve been to the nudie bar"
Lets hope the "bunghole racer" parents miss his blog entry today.
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Originally Posted by blindvelcro
He has served his time, now he is protecting our country, I say lift the ban.
04-21-09, 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by timmyquest
04-21-09, 10:45 PM
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I've long thought it was rediculous that he was banned. There are just as many people today that clog the forums with useless banter as there was then. The banning solved nothing, and still believe that it should never of happened. At the very least, it's been more than long enough to remove said ban.
And banning people for asking him to be unbanned? Wow...how extreme can you take it? Lighten up folks, this is the internet.
And banning people for asking him to be unbanned? Wow...how extreme can you take it? Lighten up folks, this is the internet.
04-21-09, 10:51 PM
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As a reply to someone else talking about why he hasn't ridden in quite awhile. Being in the military myself (Marine Corps for 8 years, Army National Guard for 3), I completely understand it.
He would have zero chance at riding his bike during basic. During his AIT (where he is training now) he would have a chance to ride, but it would be very little and most likely would come with stipulations.....such as not being able to be away for longer than 30 minutes, 1 mile, ect from his barracks.
It can vary depending on his drill sergeants, but until he gets to his first duty station he'll very likely have little free time.
Time will tell as to whether he really loves the sport or not.
If you are reading this, Ryanf, I'd reccomend putting half your paycheck into an untouchable savings account or the Thrift Savings plan. Use 1/4 to save for something you really like, such as a top of the line bike. Use the remaining 1/4 for your cost of living expences and play cash. You'll appreciate this greatly when you get out and have a hefty savings to fall back on.
He would have zero chance at riding his bike during basic. During his AIT (where he is training now) he would have a chance to ride, but it would be very little and most likely would come with stipulations.....such as not being able to be away for longer than 30 minutes, 1 mile, ect from his barracks.
It can vary depending on his drill sergeants, but until he gets to his first duty station he'll very likely have little free time.
Time will tell as to whether he really loves the sport or not.
If you are reading this, Ryanf, I'd reccomend putting half your paycheck into an untouchable savings account or the Thrift Savings plan. Use 1/4 to save for something you really like, such as a top of the line bike. Use the remaining 1/4 for your cost of living expences and play cash. You'll appreciate this greatly when you get out and have a hefty savings to fall back on.
