What's up with KB members all of a sudden??? [Archive]

madboy

20th February 2006, 21:29

20th February 2006, 21:32

:scratch: That's the norm.

cowpoos

20th February 2006, 21:41

Yes. Blame it on a hacker.

you are too cute....[just like odie]

Lazy7

20th February 2006, 21:44

even though i am new to KB - i am not new to internet forums... and i tell you i felt it straight away... its just somethings not quite... "right"

maybe a victim of its sucess?

DirtMad

20th February 2006, 21:44

Ive been a member of many performance car type forums etc for many years... I have come to the conclusion of *** read below *** :laugh:

Two Smoker

20th February 2006, 21:46

I've never yet understood how many people can get so worked up over nothing.

Circle of influence, if it's inside the circle you can control it. Those are the things you worry about. If it's outside of your circle, you can't control it. That is the shit you don't worry about.

I can't control what people type, what people say and what people think. So why should I worry about it? I'm with you TS, I can't understand it.

Im trying not to get worked up about some comments that have been typed, as i have been known to get riled up on here. But im not going to do it anymore. I want to know if there is a hacker... or if its people being fucktards.

madboy

20th February 2006, 21:50

Sorry, wasn't saying you were biting TS. I thought you were making a valid point. It's the other dropkicks who go off the deep end trying to prove who's got the smallest knob.

20th February 2006, 21:52

even though i am new to KB - i am not new to internet forums... and i tell you i felt it straight away... its just somethings not quite... "right"....

I think I feel it too.

http://www.metaphysicalradionics.com/

Gremlin

20th February 2006, 21:53

I don't know. When I joined, I was eagerly looking through every thread, seeking to gain knowledge from every post.

But with 5 pages created every day, a good portion of it solved by running a search on the topic (newbies, that means you too), and another good portion solved by not reading it at all, and then reading the other 20 ish threads....

I think people are suddenly taking things personally, maybe just heaps of people all having the same go at someone, who then wants to get their own back?? :spudwhat:

skidMark

20th February 2006, 21:53

DirtMad

20th February 2006, 21:58

haha. the great irony of that post markauckland :laugh:

Two Smoker

20th February 2006, 22:02

Sorry, wasn't saying you were biting TS. I thought you were making a valid point. It's the other dropkicks who go off the deep end trying to prove who's got the smallest knob.

Nah, was agreeing with your first post sorry mate :niceone:

Big Dave

20th February 2006, 22:03

hmmm. Familiarity breeding maybe.

Theres probably a time line of forum participation phases you could draw - Flame Warrior style. Interest-participation-irritation-hiatus-equilibrium.

Come up with a name for the point when someones niggly little things in posts cause you to emit a flame outburst?

i guess try not to take it too seriously too.

madboy

20th February 2006, 22:04

Well why not. Til this hacker shows their face. May as well keep ourselves occupied. :mellow:Wahoo... break out the webcams...

And on that note, I'm off to bed to gain a better understanding of the group tug concept :tugger:

skidMark

20th February 2006, 22:10

haha. the great irony of that post markauckland :laugh:

this is my purpose for existance you see

FROSTY

20th February 2006, 22:17

wazzup with me is a person I concider a freind is in intensive care in hospital.

Deviant Esq

20th February 2006, 22:49

Behind a computer screen, anyone can be a big intimidating biker 10 feet tall and not worry about being shown up. So many people have far bigger and ruder mouths than they would otherwise have in person. I for one don't like it - why be someone you are not?

What someone said earlier about KB being a victim of it's own success is exactly right though. So many people join, it's not just the purists, the motorcycling enthusiasts any more, but people who just have a passing interest. But it's so easy to join and start stirring up a web forum.

There could be a small joining fee. Helps keep it in the purists, and weed out those who just want to have a bit of a whore and a bit of a stir, not to mention help the website run - increased bandwidth has it's cost. Not saying whether or not KB should be "pay to play" so to speak, but the notion has worked elsewhere.

metric

20th February 2006, 22:59

There could be a small joining fee. Helps keep it in the purists, and weed out those who just want to have a bit of a whore and a bit of a stir, not to mention help the website run - increased bandwidth has it's cost. Not saying whether or not KB should be "pay to play" so to speak, but the notion has worked elsewhere.

...at the risk of becoming elitist instead of purist.

I dunno eh - I found the site a while ago, I don't post all that often, and it's been a wealth of knowledge for me.. and I thought that's what the site prided itself on being - a website about bikes for all kiwi's

sure, you'll get a few who get their kicks stirring the pot but they'll get ignored/booted/banned/whatever...

growing pains is what this is all about

incidentally - how much do you think is acceptable to 'pay to play'?

Deviant Esq

20th February 2006, 23:24

Good points metric, and true ones too. There are plenty of members like you who do just as you do, and there's nothing wrong with that at all. I agree, charging people to use a forum does often discourage the guys who won't be on a great deal but still find it useful. In the ideal world it should be two-teired: Free to join and use, but you can become a member by making a one off (35 easy payments of just $44999.99!!) payment and gaining extra benefits maybe? I don't know. $20 or something.

I don't go for the whole shit slinging thing myself, but as I said before, the internet makes it easy to spout whatever your opinion is about whoever, without getting smacked in the gob for it. "If you have nothing nice to say, don't say anything all" is long gone, as is another one: "respect your fellow man." Bit of a shame, but you'll always be able to tell who the spouters are and who's a genuine good one. Met a few great guys from KB and yet to meet a real plonker, but they sure make themselves obvious online.

:Playnice:

Karma

20th February 2006, 23:29

trying to prove who's got the smallest knob.

If popular opinion holds true then apparently it's me... Where do I claim my prize?

Motoracer

21st February 2006, 05:09

it aint a hacker it's just people i think many people are leaving because they came to talk about bikes and there isn't much bike talk anymore and many topics go off on a tangent from the origional post...

(YAY 1000th POST)

I am not leaving but you are right.

I come here to talk about bikes and talk with my mates. One more person is added to my ignore list and now life goes on as normal.

If anything further becomes of what has been said online and it becomes a more serious matter in person. The police will be involved.

buellbabe

21st February 2006, 06:38

Jeez I have obviously missed some mud slinging... (thankfully). I agree with what someone said about there sometimes being buggerall threads actually ABOUT bikes and riding... some days I have a squiz when I first get into work and theres 100's of new posts and yet only 1or2 are interesting to me cos they are about a ride or at least a bike related issue... Some people seem to spend alot of time sitting in front of their computers talking the talk instead of being out on their bikes... I am in no way pointing the finger at anyone , just adding my opinion for what its worth. Generally speaking I am really enjoying this site, its got alot going for it. I joined up to meet new riding buddies and I definately have succeeded there! Have made some cool new friends! I guess its what you make it... or what you want to get out of it...

Sniper

21st February 2006, 07:15

There are a few bad aplles in every bunch, unfortunatly the infection is spreading at the moment and there are a few of us laying personal attacks or just taking a comment too personally.

When loosebruce made a comment about my bike being in the KB POS club (see sig) I laughed for a god 5 minutes. Only cause I knew that he was just taking the piss. There are a few on here who don't know when to distinguish taking of the piss and a genuine insults. As DE said, anyone is 10 feet tall behind a screen. People are going to shit themselves when they meet in person one day.

Shit, won't somebody think of the Kalahari Bushman. They don't have internet or phones or electricity and they are the friendlist people on earth. Why can't we all be Bushmen?

Lou Girardin

21st February 2006, 07:22

It's a, mostly, anonymous forum. Who cares what someone you've never met thinks?

FROSTY

21st February 2006, 07:28

nope--theres the problem--Mostly it isn't --Mostly it's groups of real people who do actually know one another.
thats the difference from other forums-we live and ride together.

idb

21st February 2006, 07:45

Alright, stop beating around the bush you bastards.
As I've always suspected it's all about me isn't it?!

You're all talking about me aren't you?
Me
Me
Me!!!!

I hate you all, I'm going to hold my breath now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paaaaahhhh!!!!!!
I was turning blue then.

Colapop

21st February 2006, 07:50

When loosebruce made a comment about my bike being in the KB POS club (see sig) I laughed for a god 5 minutes..... Why can't we all be Bushmen?
POS club? First time I read it I thought it said Poos club and I was trying to work out who'd want to be in Cowpoos club?

We can't all be bushmen coz we don't all live in the bush. And if we did it'd be a bush city then we'd have the same problems we have now and then we'd all want to be other bushmen. And what about the girls - do they want to be bushmen?

I've never been abused on here and any comments where people have abused I don't care about coz that's their view. I just go "Meh.." and move on...

tracyprier

21st February 2006, 07:54

Interesting point Frosty. So on the forums where people don't personally know each other people tend to be a little more restrained with regards personal comments?? maybe it is the "familiarity breeding comtempt" thing then on KB??

Either way I'm a firm believer in not saying anything online that you wouldn't say in person.

nope--theres the problem--Mostly it isn't --Mostly it's groups of real people who do actually know one another.
thats the difference from other forums-we live and ride together.

Hitcher

21st February 2006, 07:57

Full moon. Werebikers. Raving insanity. Hackers? Pah!

DMNTD

21st February 2006, 07:59

I've never been abused on here and any comments where people have abused I don't care about coz that's their view. I just go "Meh.." and move on...

I'm with the Welly-bloke on this. I mean who really cares what y'all think?
You're intitled not to like anything that's typed on the forum,viewed on TV or for that matter said to you in person. Why allow others that "power" over you? And if ya don't like it change the chanel or go sit in the corner and have a wee time out. :spudbn: :spudbn:
Yep it would be lovely if we could all get along and only talk about bikes etc but that would be....well,monotinous(sp) :sleep:

idb

21st February 2006, 08:00

I don't know. When I joined, I was eagerly looking through every thread, seeking to gain knowledge from every post.

But with 5 pages created every day, a good portion of it solved by running a search on the topic (newbies, that means you too), and another good portion solved by not reading it at all, and then reading the other 20 ish threads....

How can you say that!
Take, for example the "To Pee Or Not To Pee" thread.
There is a wealth of useful information in there.

FROSTY

21st February 2006, 08:03

dunno TP --maybee Im just bein thin skinned this morning.
I guess maybee its a situation where some folk feel comfortable slinging off because theres a sorta "family" feel and they think its all fun
I very much have your attitude--If I wouldn't say it to ya face I wouldn't say it on here.

idb

21st February 2006, 08:03

Full moon. Werebikers. Raving insanity. Hackers? Pah!
ME! ME! ME! ME!

Colapop

21st February 2006, 08:15

What? oh ok then...

Um... it's all ibd's ummm ... fault. ... he's er.... very .... bad and...... stuff

(who's idb again?)

MSTRS

21st February 2006, 08:16

This is a timely thread for me (was thinking of doing it myself). Having been on the receiving end of some gratuitous shit-slinging, I'm tempted to name those responsible - but instead, I'll just say to them "Know me before you judge me".

Big Dave

21st February 2006, 08:18

I very much have your attitude--If I wouldn't say it to ya face I wouldn't say it on here.

Trouble is I'm lippy, occasionally obnoxious and Australian in real life too.

Colapop

21st February 2006, 08:21

Are ya supposed to be someone else in here? Shit, I make stupid jokes in real life too....

bugjuice

21st February 2006, 08:22

am i the only one who hasn't got a clue what the fuck we're talking about..??

and who got deleted off the middle of the second page?

idb

21st February 2006, 08:23

Are ya supposed to be someone else in here? Shit, I make stupid jokes in real life too....
Aaha!!!
So it's you too!!!

idb

21st February 2006, 08:23

and who got deleted off the middle of the second page?
Probably ME

Colapop

21st February 2006, 08:24

It always has been me. I'm so clever I confound even myself sometimes....

crashe

21st February 2006, 08:30

am i the only one who hasn't got a clue what the fuck we're talking about..?

Well Buggy, that should teach you a huge lesson, in why you should stay on KB website 24/7 so that you dont miss out on a thing........

Buggy you mustn't have a life or even sleep... you know that isnt acceptable at all.:nya: :nya: :nya:

Big Dave

21st February 2006, 08:31

am i the only one who hasn't got a clue what the fuck we're talking about..??

at least you're consistent.

idb

21st February 2006, 08:32

It always has been me.....
How could I have been so wrong?!

bugjuice

21st February 2006, 08:36

Well Buggy, that should teach you a huge lesson, in why you should stay on KB website 24/7 so that you dont miss out on a thing........

Buggy you mustn't have a life or even sleep... you know that isnt acceptable at all.:nya: :nya: :nya:
but but but.... i didn't.... may be I'm just too innocent for all this..

blah blah blah..
funny bugger

Sniper

21st February 2006, 08:39

Well Buggy, that should teach you a huge lesson, in why you should stay on KB website 24/7 so that you dont miss out on a thing........

Buggy you mustn't have a life or even sleep... you know that isnt acceptable at all.:nya: :nya: :nya:

Yea buggy, be like me............. :niceone: :rofl:

justsomeguy

21st February 2006, 08:46

Must be that time of the month.
I have never seriously have a go at someone.
Today that changed.

Huh? What did I miss? Someone been misbehaving today?? How bout some background info so we know what's been going on?

Colapop

21st February 2006, 08:53

"Feck Feck Feck Arse feck" Is anyone offended?

Firefight

21st February 2006, 09:05

You guys sort it out, I am off for a ride.

F/F

justsomeguy

21st February 2006, 09:06

Hey Chris, no matter what anyone says you come from a great home, have the love of a great girl, have many friends and admirers, can do things on a bike most of us only see on TV and have a great future as an individual and a professional bike racer. Nothing's going to change those facts; forget all the pointless drivel. :niceone:

Deviant Esq

21st February 2006, 09:22

Huh? What did I miss? Someone been misbehaving today?? How bout some background info so we know what's been going on?

It [was] in General Discussion, if it hasn't been deleted; it had already been altered by admin for displaying inaccurate and sensitive material.

It hasn't been deleted, found it. But all of the slinging match between two prominent members has been erased. I read it last night before it was erased but after the sensitive material was edited out.

That's all I'm going to say on that one.

Kendog

21st February 2006, 09:39

I agree with the "if you haven't anything nice to say, don't say anything at all'. I don't mind a bit of teasing from people, but... People I know! It's people who get on here and comment about things you've said or done etc, and don't even know you! :no: Also in written form, sarcasim and humour can often be confused as someone having a dig, unlike in face-to-face convos, it's easy to tell by facial expressions, body language, tone of voice etc. So, with that bit of psychoanalysing, screw you all!! lol, JK. :bleh:

Finn

21st February 2006, 09:52

I came to KB with the best of intentions but you guys have turned me into an angry monster. I don't like who I have become. My wife has noticed a change in me for the worse and is threatning me with divorce. I spend so much time in front of my computer that my dog is now the alpha male at home. Just to make matters worse, my business is close to bankrupcy . All this just because I bought a Honda.

You bastards.

Grahameeboy

21st February 2006, 09:59

I came to KB with the best of intentions but you guys have turned me into an angry monster. I don't like who I have become. My wife has noticed a change in me for the worse and is threatning me with devorce. I spend so much time in front of my computer that my dog is now the alpha male at home. Just to make matters worse, my business is close to bankrupcy . All this just because I bought a Honda.

You bastards.

Yep, good to let it all out and share matey.........:violin:

Sniper

21st February 2006, 10:08

Nicely said F/F

oldrider

21st February 2006, 10:46

Ive been a member of many performance car type forums etc for many years... I have come to the conclusion of *** read below *** :laugh:
I defend your right to say what you like but as the father of a handicapped person I find your signature unedited as offensive.
If we were standing side by side you would find my reaction as offensive. I assure you. John.

skidMark

21st February 2006, 10:51

You guys sort it out, I am off for a ride.

F/F

i would go for a ride.....but my bikes stripped down to every last nut and bolt right now.....

what else can i say i got bored ....:sweatdrop

MSTRS

21st February 2006, 10:56

Are those cracks around the headstock normal??:dodge: :killingme

skidMark

21st February 2006, 11:00

Are those cracks around the headstock normal??:dodge: :killingme

lol bit a bog it's all good....lol there arn't any cracks

MSTRS

21st February 2006, 11:02

Must be my 'puter screen then........:innocent:
I am having you on

skidMark

21st February 2006, 11:06

Must be my 'puter screen then........:innocent:
I am having you on

lol i knew you were.....now wheres that super glue from the $2 shop

2_SL0

21st February 2006, 11:31

You guys sort it out, I am off for a ride.

F/F

The wisest comment so far.

N4CR

21st February 2006, 11:54

NotaGoth

21st February 2006, 11:56

If anything further becomes of what has been said online and it becomes a more serious matter in person. The police will be involved.

bahahahahahahahaha reminds me of what was gonna be done if you had of turned up here that time LMAO :blip:

madboy

21st February 2006, 12:28

Well if it's time for another tangent - Kitie, what's up with the avatar? It's just showing enough to be enticing, but yet just not quite showing enough to be...

Colapop

21st February 2006, 12:36

That may be the point? I mean isn't that what lingerie is about - titillation?

bugjuice

21st February 2006, 12:39

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha colapop said tit...

madboy

21st February 2006, 12:39

Yeah, but there's just not quite enough tit showing to illate me. I vote for Kitie showing more tit. Kitie, PM me your yahoo or msn, and we'll organise a special viewing for a select few of us, when I'm not on the work computer.

Hitcher

21st February 2006, 14:17

You guys have got overactive imingeinations...

MSTRS

21st February 2006, 14:25

Oh let them have their fun....they're just waxing lyrical

Colapop

21st February 2006, 14:31

It's not fun and I'm not imagining anything.... :mellow:

I just think that all people are people and as dear old Abe Lincoln once said "You can please some of the people some of the time, but not all of the people all of the time."
(As near as I've been able to find out he said it first and has been plagurised ever since.)

Actually that applies to both the thread and the lingerie.

Grahameeboy

21st February 2006, 14:35

You guys have got overactive imingeinations...

and by the sounds of it an underactive simulation!!!

Grahameeboy

21st February 2006, 14:36

hahahahahahahahahahahahaha colapop said tit...

yeah....but he doesn't know what it means poor chap......

Firefight

21st February 2006, 14:37

Colapop

21st February 2006, 15:00

yeah....but he doesn't know what it means poor chap......
Titillation, tit or poor? I am well versed in all of those terms both the colloquial and the vernacular, thank-you.

Once in 8 months doesn't make you a stud, muffin!

mattt

21st February 2006, 15:01

see your still sorting it, well done,

guna have some dinner, then off for another ride

meeting a kb dude up on rideg rd, you guys keeping working on the problem

we'll do some ridin and get back to ya

F/F:ride:

Yeh best you go up to rideg rd and check the sign - must be some silly council guys making signs these days. I'm glad they got the numbers on SH 22 round the right way, or we'd never get home.
Me - I'd love to join you but this is just getting interesting - you see this guy once said something about me a few years ago, I can't remember what his name was or what he said, but he might post again. :scratch:

skidMark

21st February 2006, 15:17

Yeh best you go up to rideg rd and check the sign - must be some silly council guys making signs these days. I'm glad they got the numbers on SH 22 round the right way, or we'd never get home.
Me - I'd love to join you but this is just getting interesting - you see this guy once said something about me a few years ago, I can't remember what his name was or what he said, but he might post again. :scratch:

LOL ignorance is bliss aint it

madboy

21st February 2006, 17:08

You guys have got overactive imingeinations...The picture didn't leave any minge to the nation - there's the whole problem!
Oh let them have their fun....they're just waxing lyricalI think this problem definitely needs to be smoothed out immediately.

Here Kitie...

SixPackBack

21st February 2006, 17:46

3 pages of utter shite and still no idea of whats going on..no juicy details bugger all.....what F/F said time for a ride.

DMNTD

21st February 2006, 17:49

3 pages of utter shite and still no idea of whats going on..no juicy details bugger all.....what F/F said time for a ride.

OMG...there's others that actually ride too? :gob: :blip:
Must be getting close to another Northern blast soon too mate. :yes:

inlinefour

21st February 2006, 20:06

3 pages of utter shite and still no idea of whats going on..no juicy details bugger all.....what F/F said time for a ride.

I have been on the recieving end awhile ago. But I reckon Ive dished it out in the past so that I can recieve quite happily also. I think its a case of a piss take usually becoming personal. That and/or a difference of opinion. At the end of the day I reckon you have to ask yourself, does it really matter? I mean if someone is having a shit slinging match, do you want to also take it personally and lower your standard also. Like I said, I've reciently been on the recieving end and know a few others who have also by the same individual. If it bothers you that much then you need to PM Wari or Spankme or have a look at http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=22790

Edit: some of the best barmeys that I've had with other KBers in the past have turned out into people that I would consider a friend now. Is the cup half empty or is it half full?

oldrider

21st February 2006, 21:03

I defend your right to say what you like but as the father of a handicapped person I find your signature unedited as offensive.
If we were standing side by side you would find my reaction as offensive. I assure you. John.
DirtMad:I have been away for a 200km ride on my bike and thought about your signature and now that I have cooled off I can give you the benefit of the doubt!
You probably mean no offence by it but it sure got me pissed off when I read it.
I see the point you are trying to make but "ask" you if you could use some other way to express it, not so much for me but more for those who can not defend themselves. Cheers John.

inlinefour

21st February 2006, 21:47

DirtMad:I have been away for a 200km ride on my bike and thought about your signature and now that I have cooled off I can give you the benefit of the doubt!
You probably mean no offence by it but it sure got me pissed off when I read it.
I see the point you are trying to make but "ask" you if you could use some other way to express it, not so much for me but more for those who can not defend themselves. Cheers John.

This above thread displays how people can be offended due to the sad PC world that we subject ourselves to. Gone are the days of freedom of speach, no, there will probably be someone out there who will get offended. Then take it to who ever it is in charge and complain. We get to see it on a daily basis and maybe that accustomed to it that it might go amissed. But never the less its there and IMO one of the biggest problems in society. Gone are the days of responsibility and the concept of making a fuck up. No, theses days its a non-achieve rather than a failure. I find the signature in question quite funny and yes, I can see how it might offend. However I do not believe that one person has the right to tell another how to live their life, in any way. Just like the South Park cartoon that the religious groups are upset or the cartoons that offended muslims. Mate, if you don't like it, don't watch or read it. I know I won't be watching the South Park program, but thats just because I think its shit full stop. heck, my swearing no doubt has offended some allready and they feel the need to do something about it. The sooner we wisen up regarding political correctness the better. Because at this rate, we will all be fucked soon enough.:beer:

Edit: oh yea I know that my shit grammor & spelling allready offends some :moon:

Karma

21st February 2006, 21:54

I didn't see anyone telling anyone to do anything... simply a statement of fact and a request.

Free speach is one thing, but what happened to understanding? Goes both ways eh.

scumdog

21st February 2006, 21:59

Yeah, too many slack-jawed, mouth-breathing, improvident lack-witted oxygen thieves on this site get too easilly offended by my postings eh!!

And the dumb bastards are even worse. Touchy buggers.

Ixion

21st February 2006, 22:01

A little tactfulness often goes a long way.

NotaGoth

21st February 2006, 22:06

:shake: :shake: :shake:

inlinefour

21st February 2006, 22:22

A little tactfulness often goes a long way.

Im as tactfull as a brick when it comes to the subject of political correctness:Oops:

oldrider

21st February 2006, 23:15

Hey inlinefour, I have the right to be offended just as you have the right to offend me. I also have the right to ask for an offensive act to be reconsidered.
I did "ask" I did not demand!
You have the right to refuse to reconsider.
I also have the right to make a decision to knock your block off and take the consequences.
Doesn't make it right though, or much sense either.
In 66 years I have found being right isn't always payday.
At the end of the day we have to try to coexist or ??? :eek: I'm over it. Cheers John.

inlinefour

22nd February 2006, 00:00