Goodbye, and thanks for all the fish.

**Babelfish** · 31st May 2007, 09:32

Ego is a terrible thing, moreso when it tears down quality conversation. Sorry to see you take a break Ixion, I look forward to your rebirth.

**MSTRS:Me** · 31st May 2007, 09:34

Sad indeed that one of the most esteemed members feels it necessary to collect his cards. As others have said, there must be more to this than is immediately apparent. If what Ixion hinted at IS the reason, then I fear that we are all on a road to a hiding if we think that KB will be around in the form we know and love for much longer. The Snapd reference was a telling one.
I have enjoyed bantering and helpful exchanges with you, Ixion. Keep well, friend.

**The Stranger:Me** · 31st May 2007, 09:38

Originally Posted by Crisis management

So whats the other side of this story?

When people like Ixion leave I have to reasses my interest in this site, I've put up with the banning of others here, accepting that they probably went too far but when the likes of Ixion infer they are being asked to leave then there is something awfully smelly in the kingdom of Denmark.

So, how about an explanation? I am always ready to hear both sides and now seems like a bloody good time.

Sounds to me like he didn't like something and was told if he didn't like it (whatever he was objecting to) he could take a hike. No big scandle in that, like it or lump it, the site does belong to Spankme.

You don't leave this site, you leave several thousand friends. That is a hard bridge to burn.

Motorcycling runs in his veins, my bet is he'll be back or at least be a lurker once he has pulled his head in and collected up his toys.

**Ocean1** · 31st May 2007, 09:45

Originally Posted by Ixion

And remind folk of what used to be.

Les.

Be nice, certainly the lesser of two weevils.

Maybe you can never step in the same river twice, but the water is as sweet dude.

All the best.

**WRT** · 31st May 2007, 09:46

To Ixion and Motu both - I shall miss your input. I had noticed that both of you were not online so much of late. While I haven't always agreed with your posts, you both contributed so much to the site and your knowledge and opinions were amongst ones that I most respected and commonly sought.

Ixion - you have been a champion of bikers rights, and of the mighty two stroke. Long may your work continue.

Motu - your knowledge of all things mechanical and your clever wit have provided great value to this site. How I miss your reign as Evil Clown - do we even still have that flame warrior or has he too fallen foul of the powers that be?

Gentlemen, may the Biker Gods smile fondly on all your adventures. Respect, and peace out.

**Lias** · 31st May 2007, 09:53

Originally Posted by terbang

Take note Uberfuhrer Hitcher, a very, very well respected and wise member (Ixion) has moved on as a result of the direction you are heading.

Egad's we agree on something!

Originally Posted by yungatart

Ixion and Motu....we are the richer for having "met" you......it is our loss as you leave.
May the biker gods smile on you.

Couldn't have put it better myself. Only managed to meat Motu and Ixion once each, but they both seemed top blokes in person and I always enjoyed their posts online.

**Paul in NZ** · 31st May 2007, 09:56

Well this is sad - especially at a time when I thought the site was actually improving.

Like us all - I've had times when I've walked away from KB. Last time it was because of an element I disapproved of but didn't understand. Eventually I realised that this was simply life teaching me yet another lesson about humanity and since then I have tried not to place my own happiness in the hands of others. It was a worthwhile experience eventually.

Ixion and Motu are a valuable asset to the site but are free to come and go - I suspect like all of us they have led multiple lives and we have not seen the back of them yet as events change us and force us into different roles. Motu i have met in real life, I've spent time under his roof and consider him a friend - please don't be a stranger.

KB has given me a lot - friendships and recently more tangible help. This is a community and I have a feeling it's becoming a better one but perhaps we should all model our ideal behaviours instead of worring too much what others may think of them.

**terbang** · 31st May 2007, 09:59

An absolutely resounding silence from the mods here..!

**iwilde** · 31st May 2007, 10:02

Why leave and let them win? Stick around and be a pimple on their arse!

**Lissa** · 31st May 2007, 10:06

I cant bling atm but thought your post was awesome.

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Eventually I realised that this was simply life teaching me yet another lesson about humanity and since then I have tried not to place my own happiness in the hands of others.

I think a few of us need to learn that lesson... well written

I dont know Ixion or motu in person, but I have meet alot of Kbers while I have been on line, and every single one of them has been helpful and kind..even the mods (ok some give me shit, but I can handle the jandle). Just hope they come back at some stage.