"Biker down" threads. Yes or no?

**u4ea** · 13th November 2006, 20:35

Originally Posted by Shadmeister

I do think any discussion surrounding the particular circumstances, or causes, of a bin should be initiated by the "binner", but that doesn't necessarily preclude somebody from starting a thread about a bin in an effort to find out what happened.

And now, for my next thread...

yes....from the horses mouth is always better than assumption.......

**Lou Girardin** · 13th November 2006, 20:49

Post the fact that it's happened, but ban the maudlin shit.

**mikey** · 13th November 2006, 20:55

do you want people takign advantage of you/your death, claiming bereavement leave so they can go out for a ride?
all you have in common is two wheels.........

**BAD DAD** · 13th November 2006, 21:20

I vote yes, and hope I don't feature on that thread at any stage soon.

**Maha** · 13th November 2006, 21:29

Originally Posted by marty

i would suggest most of the insurance issues have come from the riders themselves being loudmouthed about their off. hearsay holds no weight.

You are onto it Marty....nothing said on here would influence an insurance claim, unless it is said by the claimaint...

**Quasievil** · 13th November 2006, 21:40

I think that what is posted about an incident and how it is presented is the main issue.
Who remembers the incident with Jono, who had insurance issues because of what was posted on KB
Who remembers what a certain member posted about a crash which never happened, and that persons partner found out about the crash (how did she feel)
Im sorry if some of you disagree with me, however in general I find history shows this is not a good idea, if youre not involved or you dont have permission , its not your business, and your best cause of action would be to leave it alone (thats my advise)
Infact I can recall a few more situations which have caused issues.

If I crash and someone posts about details without my permission I wont be happy about it you can take that as a fact.

**Mom** · 13th November 2006, 21:41

Originally Posted by Hitcher

There has been some interesting discussion in other threads about the pluses and minuses associated with "biker down" threads.

Issues around privacy of natural persons, concern about fellow bikers, bikers being declared seriously injured or worse when they aren't (misrepresentation of facts), general nosiness, opportunities to lend support to bikers and their significant others (especially when they're KBers), immediate family members getting upset, etc.

So what do you guys think about this? Should such threads be allowed or not?

You know one of the nicest things about belonging to the KB community is the noseyness of the place.......One thing that I really love about KB is the certain knowledge that if Maha man and I ever get stuck, broken down or heaven help us have an off, one txt will be enough to get us some help....

After that I really dont care what is said about how it happened, what happened or anything else. There is nothing wrong with a bit of speculation/gossip call it what you will, the bottom line is the majority here come from a OMG! perspective not a shit stirring one.

Someone here mentioned Inline 4 and the support shown to him, what a fantastic place to be a member of! I really dont think there is any malice in any of the "biker down" threads, i see it coming from a hope they are ok, and a did anyone see what happened perspective.....for me I dont have a problem with them at all

**Motu** · 13th November 2006, 22:07

I think there is too much hand wringing and angst amoungst members on crash and RIP threads,I seldom read them,just page after page of one liners,I'm not reading that crap.I read the facts and don't come back to the thread.Keep them,but don't go all maudlin over them.

**scumdog** · 13th November 2006, 22:24

This biker is going down - and CB is about to find out.

But ya can't beat just cruising around Phoenix at this tme of year!!

Oh, in case ya haven't moticed. we have a bucket of Margarita.

**Mr. Peanut** · 14th November 2006, 05:28

Because of threads like this, I've changed my attitude towards riding. Sooner or later everyone becomes more responsible; I'd rather not wait for a tragedy of my own.

**SixPackBack** · 14th November 2006, 06:26

Originally Posted by justsomeguy

A lot worse than the trouble I caused with my intended pisstake prank that went utterly wrong..

Thats a matter of opinion, hundreds of people where convinced a freind, father and husband with serious spinal injuries was in hospital. [Over it now!!]
What many fail to realise is the combined effect "rider down" posts have with a wide ranging group of people.
I would not be sure that moderator intervention would be effective due to the time lapse between posting and the thread being pulled.

**Squeak the Rat** · 14th November 2006, 07:43

Originally Posted by Quasievil

If I crash and someone posts about details without my permission I wont be happy about it you can take that as a fact.

Understand your viewpoint, but equally if any one on here was lying in a coma for 10 weeks most people wouldn't be happy about not knowing.....

IMHO, banning biker down threads and RIP threads is like not talking about suicide. It makes us all feel more secure by burying our heads in the sand, but may actually do more good to understand why it's happening.

But that requires all posters to discuss things in a mature and considerate manner......