sin bin ????

[Drunken Monkey]

...my point is this, should people get binned for speaking their mind on a forum ?....

It really depends on whether speak their mind is just a euphemism for being rude.

...Freedom of speech is a myth, there is no such thing...

Freedom of speech is not a myth. You are well within your rights to publicly speak out against the government or government policies in a peaceful manner.
Freedom of speech does not, despite popular beleif, mean you have the right to say whatever the f**k you want to however the f**k you want.

[GIXser]

It really depends on whether speak their mind is just a euphemism for being rude.



Freedom of speech is not a myth. You are well within your rights to publicly speak out against the government or government policies in a peaceful manner.
Freedom of speech does not, despite popular beleif, mean you have the right to say whatever the f**k you want to however the f**k you want.

valid point!!!however people are rude in daily life" you have the choice (usually)to ignore it or take offence to it.

[Drunken Monkey]

Indeed, there is no "do not feed the trolls" policy enforcement.

Lots of trolls.

*strike*

Lots of bites.

Hell, I can't talk, I crack every now and again - can't always take the high road...

[NotaGoth]

you never see the people that dont have a bike

Thats untrue.

[Hitcher]

yeah but "its freedom of speech" his choice, no one is asking for anyone to agree,

There is a big different between speaking freely and being an arsehole. Unfortunately there are some amongst us who can't make this distinction.

[Ixion]

..
My point above, (some people dont even have a bike) relates to the fact, that we all get together at the end of the day and go for a ride as friends you put a face to the name, you get to see the "true person"
you never see the people that dont have a bike , yet they may be the cause of the binning!!!
..

Even if a person has a bike, that's no guarantee that you'll be able to "put a face to the name"

Firstly, and obviously, they may be at the other end of the country. Even in another country. Even if they're not, there are a good many of us who deliberately eschew KB rides. For various reasons. So you never see us , either. Nor does that imply any personal objection. Just KB rides aren't to the liking of everybody.

End of the day, sinbinning comes down to the sort of bahaviour that would get you banned in a decent pub. And the nature of the other party is relevant too. Some people can be expected to stand up for themselves and take some rough treatment. Others need a bit more considerate treatment. Nothing wrong with that.

[Hitcher]

Freedom of speech is a myth, there is no such thing

Yes there is. But exercising it carries significant responsibilities. And consequences.

[Smorg]

Sin Bin is in place for a raisin, probably a reason as well & for all intents and purposes Im sure it does its job.

But I wouldnt take offense to anything that was said on here unless it was a threat against me, my familys or my bikes well being.


Whats a bit of red rep between bikers anyway................

[Hitcher]

valid point!!!however people are rude in daily life" you have the choice (usually)to ignore it or take offence to it.

But that shouldn't be used as an excuse or rationale to dish shit out.

The only thing of any value that any of us has, is our reputation. Some people are extremely protective of theirs and will not easily take personal abuse or ridicule. Despite how thick-skinned some of us may be, there is always a tipping point. And also in a "family", people shouldn't stand quietly by and tolerate another family member copping unnecessary or excessive abuse. Well, not in my family anyway.

[Finn]

Sin Bin is in place for a raisin,

Mate, they're not raisins. Poos took his lammey in there for company.

[GIXser]

There is a big different between speaking freely and being an arsehole. Unfortunately there are some amongst us who can't make this distinction.

i agree, but, no one is forcing you to read the threads" you can, should you choose, to simply not read particular responses,or comments.

But that shouldn't be used as an excuse or rationale to dish shit out.

The only thing of any value that any of us has, is our reputation. Some people are extremely protective of theirs and will not easily take personal abuse or ridicule. Despite how thick-skinned some of us may be, there is always a tipping point. And also in a "family", people shouldn't stand quietly by and tolerate another family member copping unnecessary or excessive abuse. Well, not in my family anyway.

fair enough,but you must remember it is only a forum!

[inlinefour]

ITS CAUSE YOUR NOT IN THE IN CROWD TUBBY

Knew one of is would figure it out eventually.

[WINJA]

Knew one of is would figure it out eventually.

YOU SHOULDA JUST LOOKED IN THE MIRROR DOUGH BOY

[inlinefour]

YOU SHOULDA JUST LOOKED IN THE MIRROR DOUGH BOY

Thats how you figured it out. Never would have thought of doing that.

[Hitcher]

i agree, but, no one is forcing you to read the threads" you can, should you choose, to simply not read particular responses, or comments.

Yeah, right.

fair enough,but you must remember it is only a forum!

That's where you are wrong. Kiwi Biker is more than a forum. Unlike many other Internet forums, many Kiwi Bikers meet and know each other well in the off-line world. And even if it wasn't, that's still no excuse for being an arsehole.