View Full Version : A call for Admin to expand pd
As the title suggest's, can I suggest that any *obvious* Rant & Rave threads be included into PD sub forum? This site has lost it's value over the past few years and the amount of motorcycle related threads, seems to have been overawed by a copious amount of inane threads on non-motorcycle related threads.
The Activity Stream is 70% bollocks 100% of the time.
I would like to hear the Admins/Mods view on this suggestion.
*That add no value what so ever to the site.
bogan
29th May 2015, 15:41
Then what would be in the Rant and Rave forum?
Perhaps if you deem Rant and Rave to be pointless drivel you should just not click on them :scratch:
PD isn't even pink anymore ffs.
Then what would be in the Rant and Rave forum?
Perhaps if you deem Rant and Rave to be pointless drivel you should just not click on them :scratch:
PD isn't even pink anymore ffs.
It could be put directly beneath Points Drivel Posts as a Sticky?
bogan
29th May 2015, 15:48
It could be put directly beneath Points Drivel Posts as a Sticky?
Firstly, you should have added a poll.
Secondly, nah, there is still things not bike related which are worth yarning about; fucking heaps which aren't too, but no reason to throw them all down there. Just the ones that are pointless, possibly determined by age/post count/adherence to the original topic.
Of course it all much of a muchness unless spank bring the fairys back anyway...
AllanB
29th May 2015, 17:19
But I like the movie review thread.
And it was -5 or something in Christchurch this morning so little thought of motorcycling other than I need to clean the dust off it ..... must ride this weekend.
No need to change a good thing. Just read the threads that interest you.
Is there any reason to do anything that might save time at Lake Maraetai?
caspernz
29th May 2015, 17:27
I still think we need more cowbell :devil2:
nzspokes
29th May 2015, 17:47
This site has lost it's value over the past few years
This I agree with.
Slack moderating.
I doubt many come here for real talk about motorcycles.
eldog
29th May 2015, 18:00
As the title suggest's, can I suggest that ALL Rant & Rave threads be included into PD sub forum? This site has lost it's value over the past few years and the amount of motorcycle related threads, seems to have been overawed by a copious amount of inane threads on non-motorcycle related threads.
The Activity Stream is 70% bollocks 100% of the time.
I would like to hear the Admins/Mods view on this suggestion.
become a Mod so you can make changes:yes:
eldog
29th May 2015, 18:02
This I agree with.
Slack moderating.
I doubt many come here for real talk about motorcycles.
i come here to also read about other riders - experiences, rides, gear
there are some excellent riding blogs and pictures for me to think about
nodrog
29th May 2015, 18:47
The whole site should just be PD.
FJRider
29th May 2015, 18:51
As the title suggest's, can I suggest that[I] ...
When you own the site ... you can.
PM greater minds than our's and suggest/ask politely ... The decision/choice is not ours ... or your's ...
Some years ago, there was quite a bit of objectionable stuff being posted on the site, it was decided to form a sub forum (LOA) where you had to subscribe to view. Whilst a large percentage of R&R threads are not objectionable, the subject matter being discussed belies the pure essence of what this site should be about. All I am suggesting is that, there should be section away from the Activity Stream for, out and out non bike threads.
Akzle
29th May 2015, 19:19
we should turn KB into survivor style.
i vote maha off.
because he's a fucken douche.
FJRider
29th May 2015, 19:41
we should turn KB into survivor style.
i vote maha off.
because he's a fucken douche.
We voted YOU off last year. Why are you still here .. ???? :rolleyes:
Madness
29th May 2015, 19:45
I vote we ban maha and all motorcycle-related threads. That and you're all cunts.
become a Mod so you can make changes:yes:
:facepalm:
Akzle
29th May 2015, 19:49
We voted YOU off last year. Why are you still here .. ???? :rolleyes:
i never received the cheque.
FJRider
29th May 2015, 19:51
i never received the cheque.
It's in the mail ... <_<
Akzle
29th May 2015, 19:52
It's in the mail ... <_<
we've been over this.
i have no letterbox and am not obliged to hold an address for service.
FJRider
29th May 2015, 19:54
we've been over this.
i have no letterbox and am not obliged to hold an address for service.
Don't worry ... I'll hold the Cheque in my account ...
Smifffy
29th May 2015, 21:45
At least if that happened, PD might get proper threads and some context....
Latte
29th May 2015, 22:00
When you're at the pub do you whine if every conversation isn't about beer?
It's a site "for motorcyclists" - doesn't mean all we want to talk about is bikes.
Smifffy
29th May 2015, 22:07
When you're at the pub do you whine if every conversation isn't about beer?
It's a site "for motorcyclists" - doesn't mean all we want to talk about is bikes.
I struggle if the conversation is not "enhanced" by the presence of beer, or some equally intoxicating libation...
Else I stay home and agree with mrs while posting on KB on the eve of a long weekend...
At least if that happened, PD might get proper threads and some context....
I agree with this, in whatever context you mean.
When you're at the pub do you whine if every conversation isn't about beer?
It's a site "for motorcyclists" - doesn't mean all we want to talk about is bikes.
Making a suggestion is far from whining, what I said was that this site has lost it's value, and that is a direct result of the content of what is being chewed over in most R & R threads that flood the Activity Stream... daily.
TVs one thing but dogs taken things a bit far...
This cunt got what he deserved!
More stupidity in NZ self entitled customer-ship and shit
Stretchies declared Not Safe
FIFA corruption
Stupid World
Cancer and the drug companies
Driverless Cars.
British Leyland
Reasons to be cheerful
Poll Poll: Do KBers think Hondas are gay?
The Movie Review Thread
When is capital punishment ever justifiable?
You better f..kin run you mother...
Akzle
30th May 2015, 08:27
TVs one thing but dogs taken things a bit far...
lest we forget:
A call for Admin to expand pd
GPS (the importance thereof)
Money lots of money
Five Dollars and a Bag of Chips
Glenfiddich
On the first day of Christmas Akzle gave to me
and more.
Fuckwit.
On the first day of Christmas Akzle gave to me
and more.
Fuckwit.
:nya: okay that one was really good. But the rest can be dumped into a PD Sticky where only those who want to view such bullshit...can.
Like I said earlier, LOA was introduced for that very reason.
:The GPS thread one is bike related so has a place on the Activity Stream, as does this thread, please keep up.
Madness
30th May 2015, 09:29
Life in Mango without a sister to root must be a tad boring, huh?
Your sister was here last weekend, eight locals will testify to that... iykwim.
Laava
30th May 2015, 11:14
We voted YOU off last year. Why are you still here .. ???? :rolleyes:
Because being a KB troll is the only good thing in his life?
bogan
30th May 2015, 11:26
Like I said earlier, LOA was introduced for that very reason.
:The GPS thread one is bike related so has a place on the Activity Stream, as does this thread, please keep up.
LOA is for NWS stuff, it even says it on the subforum description.
The GPS and this one are about as bike related as the gay honda poll poll...
This is another fantastic pot, kettle, black thread. Don't take the internet so seriously.
lest we forget:
A call for Admin to expand pd
GPS (the importance thereof)
Money lots of money
Five Dollars and a Bag of Chips
Glenfiddich
On the first day of Christmas Akzle gave to me
and more.
Fuckwit.
Must spread...
FJRider
30th May 2015, 12:03
Because being a KB troll is the only good thing in his life?
And an unpaid one at that ... sad eh ... :pinch:
LOA is for NWS stuff, it even says it on the subforum description.
The GPS and this one are about as bike related as the 18 gay honda poll poll...
Fixed it for you.
Katman
30th May 2015, 12:56
.....seems to have been overawed by a copious amount of inane threads on non-motorcycle related threads.
<img src="http://therealrevo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/th_irony.gif"/>
Iykwim
bogan
30th May 2015, 13:00
Fixed it for you.
What is the relevance of 18? I do not consider that fixed at all.
:corn:
Where did I say that what I post at times was exempt?
What is the relevance of 18? I do not consider that fixed at all.
Just a number that first came to mind of the never ending Gay Honda threads.
Madness
30th May 2015, 19:20
Your sister was here last weekend, eight locals will testify to that... iykwim.
Anne isn't even a relation, let alone my sister :bleh:
oldrider
30th May 2015, 21:58
What is the relevance of 18? I do not consider that fixed at all.
18 = 666 - the sign of the Antichrist! - :eek:
R650R
5th June 2015, 08:44
we should turn KB into survivor style.
i vote maha off.
because he's a fucken douche.
And anyone could win immunity for exposing any hypocracy, slipping in subtle sarcasm or admitting you were wrong at anytime :)
So pissed about rants and raves and starts a poinmtless thread about it classic.
Meanwhile in other non bike related stuff... cause you cant talk about bikes 100% of the time
https://medium.com/war-is-boring/the-u-s-navy-s-big-mistake-building-tons-of-supercarriers-79cb42029b8?mc_cid=b5de11f0a9&mc_eid=e6abc0251e
MisterD
5th June 2015, 09:53
that is a direct result of the content of what is being chewed over in most R & R threads that flood the Activity Stream... daily.
So rather than "expand pd", why not just remove R&R from the activity stream? :confused:
Because not all RnR threads are totally worthless.
Shaun Harris
5th June 2015, 10:22
This I agree with.
Slack moderating.
I doubt many come here for real talk about motorcycles.
The moderation work done on this site is Total Shit, has been for a few years now Yes. I have been trying to contact Spankme for ages now, but get no where with that approach as yet
TheDemonLord
5th June 2015, 11:07
The moderation work done on this site is Total Shit, has been for a few years now Yes. I have been trying to contact Spankme for ages now, but get no where with that approach as yet
I actually think the Moderation on this site is pretty good - and I am a veteran of multiple forums. The Mods here go with the light touch approach which IMO is the best Mod stratergy (having been a Mod on other forums and seeing the various strategies - heavy handed, medium, light, non existent etc.)
Katman
5th June 2015, 11:34
I have been trying to contact Spankme for ages now, but get no where with that approach as yet
Has it ever occurred to you that he might also think you're a fuckwit?
mashman
5th June 2015, 11:53
And still no whambulance. OMG this place has changed so much it should be shut down <_<
And still no whambulance. OMG this place has changed so much it should be shut down <_<
Only three threads started by you, out of your last 50, have NOT been bullshit RnR threads. I could have looked further but it got tiresome. Yes it has changed (shit loads figured that out way before now) and it's all down to threads created similar to ones listed earlier in post #25.
Swoop
5th June 2015, 12:09
I actually think the Moderation on this site is pretty good...
Mainly because there are bugger-all mods active on the site nowadays. Look at the list of mods and look at the last time they logged in. In essence "letting the loonies run the asylum" approach.
PrincessBandit
5th June 2015, 12:16
Mainly because there are bugger-all mods active on the site nowadays. Look at the list of mods and look at the last time they logged in. In essence "letting the loonies run the asylum" approach.
We're still around. Softly softly catchee monkey. Plenty of monkeys here.
Many mods move on to bigger and brighter things in their lives but they remain, in title, moderators here. If it bothers you that much ask for that to be changed. Good luck. with your efforts.
Akzle
5th June 2015, 12:31
jeeeeesusss fffuuuuckkinnngggg FUCK.
Fuck away. The lottaya.
Anyone would think you didnt have motorbikes to ride...
Anyone would think you didnt have motorbikes to ride...
You don't. :confused:
Mainly because there are bugger-all mods active on the site nowadays. Look at the list of mods and look at the last time they logged in. In essence "letting the loonies run the asylum" approach.
100% agree with ya, and as Dawn says ''we're still around'' but not as active as they once were, a lot goes on unattended, posting of rep comments, quoting with embedded images etc. Mods of old may have received a ton a grief from time to time but a least they dumped shit off the main feed that needn't/shouldn't be there.
14 Mods listed and only 8 active.
Swoop
5th June 2015, 12:53
We're still around. Softly softly catchee monkey. Plenty of monkeys here.
Many mods move on to bigger and brighter things in their lives but they remain, in title, moderators here. If it bothers you that much ask for that to be changed. Good luck. with your efforts.
Knew I'd get a response!
Personally I'd require that category to be broken down, quite somewhat.
Chimps,
Monkeys,
Baboons &,
Gorillas.
:shifty:
mashman
5th June 2015, 13:17
Only three threads started by you, out of your last 50, have NOT been bullshit RnR threads. I could have looked further but it got tiresome. Yes it has changed (shit loads figured that out way before now) and it's all down to threads created similar to ones listed earlier in post #25.
Thanks Statto.
Statto, Statto, Statto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFtpdDhXwCU
Site admin and mods should definitely step their game up and bring back tags.
TheDemonLord
5th June 2015, 13:31
I've seen Mods active in other threads - but I will re-state that in Off-Topic, a lighter mod touch is IMO best. There is always a balance to be maintained - not enough Mod action and Spam bots get through, users have unhealthy flame wars etc. but too much mod action results in accusations of Censorship, decrease in forum activity and generally makes a forum boring (IMO).
From most of the Flame Wars I have see on here - most of the regular users know each other and have a very 'up front' manner (Mashman, Myself, Bogan, Katman, Edbear, Cassina etc.) also it seems unlike most forums - there is a higher percentage of people who have met IRL/know a persons identity - which sometimes can make the flame wars a bit more personal than other forums - but generally I find that it is par for the course - occassionally there are a couple of times when I have thought that some Mod-ship could have been warranted, but this is rather rare.
Gremlin
5th June 2015, 13:42
100% agree with ya, and as Dawn says ''we're still around'' but not as active as they once were, a lot goes on unattended, posting of rep comments, quoting with embedded images etc.
As always, anyone is welcome to report a post they think has breached site rules. However, just because something is reported doesn't mean action is automatically taken. ie: "Because I didn't like it" isn't grounds for action (not pointed at anyone in particular).
Further, there is often stuff happening in the background which is dealt with quietly, and only those involved would be aware. Spammers for example are a daily action but the amount of spam seen by members is less than that.
TheDemonLord
5th June 2015, 13:50
Further, there is often stuff happening in the background which is dealt with quietly, and only those involved would be aware. Spammers for example are a daily action but the amount of spam seen by members is less than that.
As it should be - one of the signs of good modding is when you barely know they are there.
Akzle
5th June 2015, 13:55
You don't. :confused:
christ on a fucking crutch.
You really are too daft to live.
christ on a fucking crutch.
You really are too daft to live.
:killingme Feeling left out Ackerman?
Akzle
5th June 2015, 15:50
:killingme Feeling left out Ackerman?
thats susan to you.
Penis cancer.
bogan
5th June 2015, 18:56
I actually think the Moderation on this site is pretty good - and I am a veteran of multiple forums. The Mods here go with the light touch approach which IMO is the best Mod stratergy (having been a Mod on other forums and seeing the various strategies - heavy handed, medium, light, non existent etc.)
I've been a mod on a community with toxic members.
Somehow we lost all the toxic members... and despite a community of around 100 members I made about as much mates who I keep in touch with there as I have here.
Long story short, the mods here are fucking abysmal. I'd disagree with maha about the hows though, RnR is fine, it is letting that shit spill over into all over sections (especially the mech ones) that I think put people off.
Katman
5th June 2015, 19:23
I've been a mod on a community with toxic members.
Somehow we lost all the toxic members... and despite a community of around 100 members I made about as much mates who I keep in touch with there as I have here.
Long story short, the mods here are fucking abysmal. I'd disagree with maha about the hows though, RnR is fine, it is letting that shit spill over into all over sections (especially the mech ones) that I think put people off.
Wow, you take this place seriously, don't you?
bogan
5th June 2015, 19:26
Wow, you take this place seriously, don't you?
Not this part of it, obviously.
But the mech section, we should do. Or do you have something against riders doing their own maintenance?
Why does the whole site have to descend into a steaming pile of juvenile shit, can't it just be confined to RnR?
Katman
5th June 2015, 19:36
But the mech section, we should do. Or do you have something against riders doing their own maintenance?
What's the fuck with the irrationality?
When have I discouraged talk in the mechanics section?
Why does the whole site have to descend into a steaming pile of juvenile shit, can't it just be confined to RnR?
Would you like me to be a moderator in the mechanics section?
I'd trim it by 80%.
(And that's being generous).
Kickaha
5th June 2015, 19:44
But the mech section, we should do. Or do you have something against riders doing their own maintenance?
Mech section used to be a drivel free zone and was much better for it
Would you like me to be a moderator in the mechanics section?
I'd trim it by 80%.
(And that's being generous).
That's probably back to what it would have used to be
bogan
5th June 2015, 21:46
What the fuck with the irrationality?
When have I discouraged talk in the mechanics section?
Would you like me to be a moderator in the mechanics section?
I'd trim it by 80%.
(And that's being generous).
The impression you gave was that you did not agree with my post suggesting mech section should be drivel free.
If you think it should be drivel free, then by all means I support your application to moderate such a section.
Mech section used to be a drivel free zone and was much better for it
That's probably back to what it would have used to be
That's how I remember it too.
Voltaire
5th June 2015, 22:03
Not this part of it, obviously.
But the mech section, we should do. Or do you have something against riders doing their own maintenance?
Why does the whole site have to descend into a steaming pile of juvenile shit, can't it just be confined to RnR?
http://albert.tips/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/014.png
Drivalization has taken over really.....but post a non motorcycle item in the general section and woe betide you Molly Woppy.:lol:
Non motorcycle owning types should not be able to post in the main forum until they post a picture of themselves with todays paper by said bike :killingme
https://therealdarenjorgenson.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/ray.jpg?w=960
Shaun Harris
5th June 2015, 22:24
[QUOTE=Kickaha;1130870914]Mech section used to be a drivel free zone and was much better for it
Bollox, you regually posted in it
Kickaha
5th June 2015, 22:29
That's how I remember it too.
That's because the Technical forum rules used to be enforced
This is a technical forum only so no drivel will be tolerated.
Do not complain if you find your posts deleted unless you believe it had technical value.
Berries
5th June 2015, 23:26
Non motorcycle owning types should not be able to post in the main forum until they post a picture of themselves with todays paper by said bike :killingme
https://therealdarenjorgenson.files.wordpress.com/2013/07/ray.jpg?w=960
Is that Taupo?
Is that Taupo?
To busy for Miro street, more like Tamamutu street.
nodrog
6th June 2015, 09:25
Is that Taupo?
looks like Pluto to me.
TheDemonLord
6th June 2015, 11:30
Long story short, the mods here are fucking abysmal. I'd disagree with maha about the hows though, RnR is fine, it is letting that shit spill over into all over sections (especially the mech ones) that I think put people off.
Fair enough - I don't post much in the other sections, so wouldn't notice....
T.W.R
6th June 2015, 11:53
Long story short, the mods here are fucking abysmal. I'd disagree with maha about the hows though, RnR is fine, it is letting that shit spill over into all over sections (especially the mech ones) that I think put people off.
Once upon a time they (mods) kept a lid on most of the ego driven pissing comps & curbed most of the hissy fits that boiled up; the wee tantrums that ensued probably weren't worth the headache..... why try dealing with egomaniacs that act like spoilt little brats....most loud mouths who jump on the soapbox eventually fall off
SpankMe
6th June 2015, 12:14
That's because the Technical forum rules used to be enforced
This is a technical forum only so no drivel will be tolerated.
Do not complain if you find your posts deleted unless you believe it had technical value.
That quote is very old and I can't even find it. This is more recent.
Also know that Kiwi Biker is not a site about motorcycles, but is a site for motorcyclists, and what ever they want to talk about. It is the social networking site for Kiwi Bikers.
Voltaire
6th June 2015, 12:31
That's because the Technical forum rules used to be enforced
Perhaps a rebrand to move with the times.
" FaceBike"
" Twitbiker"
The Technical sections attract the R and R garden ornament and 10 000 post :yawn: bike types :laugh::baby:
Kickaha
6th June 2015, 12:57
That quote is very old and I can't even find it. This is more recent.
It isn't really a quote, it is the mechanics forum rules at the top of each of the subforums in there
That quote is very old and I can't even find it. This is more recent.
So you're quiet happy to leave things how they are?
Also, why is that pointless drivel posts can be seen on the active feed?
SpankMe
6th June 2015, 15:03
Guess I should read everything before I post. Yep, technical forum, technical discussion.
awa355
6th June 2015, 15:16
Perhaps a rebrand to move with the times.
" FaceBike"
" Twitbiker"
:laugh::baby:
Not "Twitbiker" :no::no: Imagine all the idiots that would invade the forum oops! :shutup::shutup::shutup::shutup:
Katman
6th June 2015, 16:48
The impression you gave was that you did not agree with my post suggesting mech section should be drivel free.
I have read so much shit in there from people who think that having a motorcycle license is pretty much the same as having a Trade Certificate in Forum Diagnosis.
The place has as much value for it's lulz as it does for it's info.
Finding out the valve clearance specs for an RGV250 isn't likely to add years to your life.
Laughing might though.
Kickaha
6th June 2015, 16:56
Guess I should read everything before I post.
Rookie....
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