Ya big meanies!!

[Colapop]

Maybe it's time for a new target.... ????

I got a fluro-pink torque wrench.

But then I already knew I'm not normal

Nah!! You've been courteous and not a dick!! (so far) - You'll have the chance (one day) to meet ol' Punchinthefacer...

[The Pastor]

Are we too hard on newbies..? In the last little while there have been a couple of newbies here that have been given a bit of a roasting. Ok so I'm one of the ones giving the shit. Is it just the manner in which they're introducing themselves? Grisdale is one recently that springs to mind...
From a KBer, but come on, I mean the posts weren't world class...
this and this as examples of the kinda stuff posted. Both incidentally ended up in PD. bernardf was an interesting character - he may still be around...?
Maybe it's a pack mentality thing - If you're new and you turn up here and post something that a couple of people may think isn't that good should you expect to get crucified for it? Should you just expect to take your licks and harden up?

Your as gay as this guy

[NotaGoth]

Don't think "get a cup of harden up" applies to this. Newbies have the right to feel as welcome as everyone else, obviously its not going to happen.

If they are newbies does this mean that the 'abuse of fellow members' thing doesn't apply?

[Jantar]

I feel that my intelligence has been abused when I have to decode TXT. So yes, the abuse of fellow members thing does apply.

[terbang]

We reap what we sow and one good turn deserves another sounds kinda fitting.

[Insanity_rules]

Don't think "get a cup of harden up" applies to this. Newbies have the right to feel as welcome as everyone else, obviously its not going to happen.

If they are newbies does this mean that the 'abuse of fellow members' thing doesn't apply?

True that, maybe that was a little harsh. Takes all kinds to make a community.

[Colapop]

Your as gay as this guy

Well, no he doesn't look as happy as what you're implying. Me on the other hand - I'm very happy, prancing with gay abadon almost!




And I've got less hair...

[Madness]

Your as gay as this guy

Just wondering...How do you know how gay that guy is?? Been there, done that??

[NotaGoth]

I feel that my intelligence has been abused when I have to decode TXT. So yes, the abuse of fellow members thing does apply.

So go PM SpankMe and ask him to make a rule that all users must type all words correctly and out in full then if you feel your intelligence is being abused.

[scumdog]

Fuckemall, I was a newbie once, did anybody care?? NOOOOH! not once!

So let 'em undergo the trial by fire eh??

[Colapop]

*sidenote*

1 more for a flashing x Kittie!!

[mstriumph]

So go PM SpankMe and ask him to make a rule that all users must type all words correctly and out in full then if you feel your intelligence is being abused.

hey - lighten up kittie ---- that means i'd get banned 'cause i can't spell????

[NotaGoth]

hey - lighten up kittie ---- that means i'd get banned 'cause i can't spell????

Sorry but someone felt their intelligence was being abused because of how someone types..

[Jantar]

Sorry but someone felt their intelligence was being abused because of how someone types..

That someone was me.

I have no issues with genuine mistakes, but I feel that deliberate misuse of language without purpose is an insult to the reader. And NO I am not going to advocate for any rule that would restrict any possible freedom of expression. That would bring my intelligence down to the level of those who simply don't know any better.

So feel free to type away in what ever manner you chose, but allow me the freedom to judge one's post based on what I read.

[APPLE]

i remember wen i was a ''newbie,as you put it?8 years ago,i to rode with the big boys on my rgv 250,i was treated pretty much fairly,but they were always egging me on to get a bigger bike.