Kiwi Biker censored?

**cowboyz** · 2nd February 2007, 19:07

Now I am wondering. Does Kiwibiker employ a sensor scheme where it becomes inappropriate to post negative experiences with various aspects of owning a bike except if it involves a "cage"?

I have been a member of Kiwibiker since August 2005 and generally speak my mind. Some threads I read and think "what a dumbarse" and move on. Some I think "what a dumbarse" and add something to the thread and move on. And of course, there is a world of helpful knowledge and the facility to organize enjoyable rides very quickly. All in all, I think of posting on kiwibiker the equivilent of as if the others posters/readers of the thread were sitting across the table sharing a beer.

Recently there seems to be an increase of "unhappy with bike shop" threads.
Personally I don't see anything wrong with an "unhappy with bike shop" thread as it simply comes into the same fashion as if a person brought a chocolate bar and didn't think it tasted nice they could be sitting down enjoying a beer and the conversation popping up "hey, I brought this chocolate bar the other day and it tasted like shit. " Someone else might say "You dumbarse, I love those bars, eat them all the time" If more people thought the chocolate bar tasted like shit than tasted good then the chocolate bar in question would be deemed crapTM. If the opposite happened to be true then the guy who didn't particularly like the chocolate bar would have to accept that that bar was just not for him.

Is it my imagination or is there a stigma attached to posting negative experiences with bike shops?

Doesn't seem to be alot of complaints about the threads that rave about certain bike shops or recommend a certain bike shop or brand?

Now I have a story to tell. Of course it would be told as I experienced it. I think I am good at putting facts together but without doubt that my experiences and recollection of events will be as I saw it. I also have, what I thought to be quite a shocking, MP3 of a voicemail that was left on my phone by the other party in question. Should the story be told? or buried amongst the "Please do not upset the bike shops" banner?

**The Stranger:Me** · 2nd February 2007, 19:15

Originally Posted by cowboyz

Now I have a story to tell. Of course it would be told as I experienced it. I think I am good at putting facts together but without doubt that my experiences and recollection of events will be as I saw it. I also have, what I thought to be quite a shocking, MP3 of a voicemail that was left on my phone by the other party in question. Should the story be told? or buried amongst the "Please do not upset the bike shops" banner?

Do tell, do tell.

**sunhuntin** · 2nd February 2007, 19:21

i wanna hear it too!

**Pumba** · 2nd February 2007, 19:25

Originally Posted by Speedie

Yeah go on tell us all man, we need to be warned of these dodgy bike shops..

Bets on who it is?

3:2 Red Baron
3:1 The Honda shop on Barrys point
4:1 AMPS
5:2 Haldanes
5:1 Holeshot
5:1 Colemans
6:1 Mt Eden

Bets start at $10

I bet none of the above for $10, as hes not in Auckland

**Mr. Peanut** · 2nd February 2007, 19:27

Originally Posted by Speedie

Oh and the word is Censored.

Censored.. to suppress or control something that may offend or harm others.

Sensor (Sensored is not a word) ..a device capable of detecting and responding to physical stimuli such as movement, light, or heat

I sensored a disturbance in the force.

**Storm** · 2nd February 2007, 19:27

As they say in interrogation rooms everywhere:

Spill ya guts

**Motu** · 2nd February 2007, 19:28

Hershey bars are shit....Mars Bars are ok,but I like Kit Kats.

**Storm** · 2nd February 2007, 19:28

Your not the only KB'er in Palmy, so other might want a heads up

**tl_tub** · 2nd February 2007, 19:32

Baycity motorcycles and MotoGB in Tauranga. Awesome shops!!!!

**Chisanga** · 2nd February 2007, 19:37

I love the smell of controversy in the evening

**doc** · 2nd February 2007, 19:50

Originally Posted by Pumba

I bet none of the above for $10, as hes not in Auckland

Your one of those clever that pricks is able comprehend what they are reading not jump to conclussions before they have got to the end of the story types aren't you. I was trying to think of another Auck bike shop to add to the list.

**chanceyy** · 2nd February 2007, 19:52

well i am not quite in palmy north .. but i sure wanna know who to avoid

**Pumba** · 2nd February 2007, 19:59

Originally Posted by doc

Your one of those clever that pricks is able comprehend what they are reading not jump to conclussions before they have got to the end of the story types aren't you. I was trying to think of another Auck bike shop to add to the list.

Not sure if that is a compliment but im not a picky man so im goin to take what I can get.

**_Gina_** · 2nd February 2007, 20:01

It is funny really, your analogy with the chocolate bar sums it up quite nicely.

Unfortunately, some of these threads can be viewed by others as a reason why not to use a business or service, when in fact they may have 'loved those bars' even though yours 'tasted like shit'.

In saying that;
I think you should have the ability to speak your mind and air your perception and experiences both good and bad.

Haven't seen where these sort of threads are being censored on KB though.....please enlighten me.....?

G