Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish.

[Conquiztador]

I just got here and ppl are leaving.

Sheit. This always happens to me. What did I say this time??

[cowpoos]

Well, well. KB recently acquired a new set of Lords and Masters. A Quadrumvirate, forsooth .An "elite" they call themselves (well, Mr Hitcher does , anyway) to "take command" and provide "leadership" for the site. And ensure that the proletariat touch their forelock in approved fashion. A few weeks ago the newly Heaven Born (indeed, for now they are Augusti, and thus gods) indicated that they did not think that my opinions on matters would sit well with this Brave New World. And Dear Leader has now suggested (tactly, but they who rune may rede) that I would be more "comfortable" if I were to quietly remove myself.

Well, I'll wish them well of it. Uneasy lies the head and so on. I'm not sure that I see anyone of the stature of Diocletian here. And *he* had the legions to back him up. Kiwis generally dislike elites (unless they're rugby elites). Goes against our egalitarian, Jack's as good as master history. And bikers' don't much like being commanded. Have a tendency to poke those who try to command them with the proverbial sharp stick.

I dare say that I'd be permitted to hang around, provided I minded my Ps and Qs . And didn't use any naughty words, unsuitable for the kiddywinkies ears. And kept my unpolitically correct and unfashionably working class opinions to myself. Abided by the "consensus" as the phrase was. And followed the Rules.

But y'see, I don't really think I WANT to be Leadered. Be the Dear Leaders ever so elite. I've always ridden my own road. And my opinions have been honed and tempered over more years than many of you have been alive .Not everyone agrees with me of course. And that's not been a problem. 'Tis what debate is about. Gog has his opinion, Magog his. Both get stated and both parties can argue their case. But I'm not about to change them now (well, not unless someone persuades me by logic and debate) , and I wouldn't be "comfortable" (to use Dear Leader's term) in an environment where they would be likely to become victims of the Mysteriously Disappearing Post Disease.(been a bit of that about lately. Must be the weather).

'Twould only be a matter of time before I fell foul of a breach of most of those Rules.Never been very keen on Rules, m'self. We've not actually had many rules (Mr Spankme being a wise man) . I rather think that lamentable lack is going to rectified very soon. Amply rectified. Can't have a "chain of command" without Rules, really. Not logical. And the Heaven Born always need Rules to keep the proles up to the mark.

So, we're going to have a lot more Rules, I guess. And I note the innocuous little phrase in Mr Spankme's announcement "forum layout and content". I don't think then that I'd be too far wide of the mark if I reckoned that some of the new "List of Rules" will relate to site content. Like those Yank sites so approvingly eyed by the Heaven Born. Or, our own dear Snapd. With a Rule to define the site position on every social , political or cultural issue. Purely in the interest of leading the ignorant proles into correct and Heavenly sanctioned understanding , of course. That being the natural function of a Dear Leader .

Me, I nailed the tenets of my belief to the mast many years ago. That Red Flag flying there. I wonder how many of those tenets will be proscribed under the new "List of Rules" . Well, in a Dear Leadership , rules necessarily reflect the personal opinions of the Dear Leader .Hard to how they could be anything else. In this case one would expect to see the "List of Rules" endorse the right wing, the bourgeois, the politically correct. Supportive of the authoritarian and hostile of dissent. And, of course, proscription of the reverse of those. The ones nailed to that mast. The nails are deep driven. With the BLOODY BIG HAMMER. And there's nowhere near enough pottage here to change that.

I'm not sure if the "List of Rules and Permitted Opinions" is written yet. But I am sure that the "List of Members to be Purged" IS written. 'Tis a lengthy list, I understand. And I'm sure that the name "Ixion" is not too far down it. "Guilty of seeing four fingers".

So, I'll save them the trouble of the purge. I shan’t be too fussed. The site has changed.The communality is fading day by day. Its great quality was an extraordinary understanding of and support for free speech. And, my personal interest, encouraging the new riders. The former is quietly closing the door on its way out. And none of the Heaven Born have shown much interest in the latter so I doubt it will be high up that list of Approved Things to Post About. 'Twill be no sorrow to quit the outward shadow of things that only seem.

Though I may still pop up from time to time, like that *censored* elusive Pimpernel. Not to Break The Rules. Heaven forbid. Just a wee dart here or there, at the dicatorial and pompous . And remind folk of what used to be.

And I imagine I'll see a few of you from time to time on the road . Ride fast, ride safe. It's been a privilege to meet you (cybernautically speaking)

Les.

hell dude...either you know some uber big strange words or your a worse speller than me!!!

This thread seems to be almost a semi heads up of something we all don't know about yet...hmmmmmm

[MD]

I always thought that if I lost interest in KB and was going to say farewell I would use that most famous of lines - Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish.
Now Ixion has stolen my thunder. Mind you if I wait long enough I can recycle it unnoticed by the members of the future.
I pay little attention to the politicking on here and shit slinging between members. For no other reason than it just bores me and doesn't warrant a second thought. Maybe I'm running short of brain space like the MacDonalds ads and had to clear out the bitching dept?
But you can't help notice that the site has lost it's appeal of late with bugger all topics catching my, and I guess others, interest. I wonder if the deaths of so many good people who were quite active on KB contributed to the decline? Or is it that some funny-ha-ha-cheeky folks have left for other reasons of late. Who hadn't had a shit fight with winja but still came away liking the prick? Or been annoyed by sk8rboi and Wiked1 (so long now since they left the building I can't remember how their names were spelt?

Ixion, AND Motu thanks for so many very amusing and worthwhile posts. I wish I had met you both in person. Meeting KBers for the first time is never what you expected that person to be. Yes yes it's true I do look just like Brad Pitt, but younger and with more hair. Maybe we agreed on some things and disagreed on others. It's the having the discussion that counts and sharing our thoughts.
Well written farewell by the way Ixion. I'd give you some bling but what's the point now hey.
Possibly the site is just cyclical experiencing ups and downs like any relationship. Take care Guys and pop in once and awhile.
Cheers Mark

[oldrider]

Still a little bit of free country left, free to come, free to go.

Free to decide how you want your own little organisation to run, free to appoint, free to dissapoint!

He who pays the piper calls the tune and Spankme paid for this site.

I don't personally like rules but like you I am free to stay or free to go, if I don't like the way he runs it.

We are only here at his invitation after all.

Like for all of the other participants on this forum, I would like to have met you personally.

One day, hopefully that may still happen, who knows! Cheers and all the best, John..

[rainman]

Now that has spoiled my day. Bummer. I'm a relatively recent member but even I can see a decline in the site of late. Not going to be helped by the departure of luminaries such as yourselves, of course.

Best of luck Ixion, and Motu, and all of the other departees. You will be missed. Ride safe, and thanks.

[howdamnhard]

Wow talk about a wordy epilogue,did you rob a dictionary.Your right people should have freedom of speech.Sorry to see you go o wise one.Keep well.

[Gremlin]

well, as much as I hate these threads, Ixion, you will be missed. All posts have either been humour, or extremely helpful to someone... (well from what I read anyway).

Don't be a stranger

[Dadpole]

"Bugger" was the word that sprang to mind when I read the first post. Every watering hole (physical or virtual) needs an elder statesman (or two), and you fitted the job description to a "T". I and many others have valued your contributions here and will miss them. In truth, watching you slowly losing your sanity has helped me keep mine a little longer.
You have your reasons for withdrawing from KB, and I respect them, but you leave a chair in the corner that cannot be taken by another.

I feel I owe you many a beer, so any northern GT750 riding madman I find will be dragged to the nearest hostelry post haste.

[Disco Dan]

This is the Hotel California... "you can check out, but you can never leave"

Your wise words of wisdom and your witty 'directions' involving 'wiggle to the right' will be missed

[candor]

Not two Goodies atop the disappearing baddie boys. If you don't rub the sticks together you get no fire. Maybe any "issues" can still get resolved.... ?

[Deviant Esq]

"Bugger" was the word that sprang to mind when I read the first post.

Evening Dadpole, good to see you on again.

'Twas pretty much the first thing that sprang to mind when I read the first post too. It's still bloody springing to mind. This caps off a shitty ol' evening just nicely. *Sigh*

[gijoe1313]

I am bereft of ebullient words to effect my state of discombobulation. In reply to your stage exit, I shall only reply "Don't Panic".

[Karma]

Hey,

We're all just words on a screen for most people...

We'll all be forgotten quicker than you think.

[insane1]

he will be missed his words of wisdom you can"t replace the same goes for motu.

[Mrs Busa Pete]

Sorry to read this ixion and it is a real shame you feel you need to leave as others before me have said your expetize and guidance will be sorly missed. Hope to me up with you on the road sometime. Look after your self and take care.

Pete & Wendy