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[ManDownUnder]

<3 you too ya dirty commie *grin*

LOL piss off - we're meant to be at each others throats (somewhere other than here though).

Re Joni's comment - walking in the shoes of another is the only way you'll ever understand them. The abuse of the mods is like the abuse of the Police and judiciary. They're following the rules, setting the tone of the place - but just doing a job.

If you don't like it... leave! Honestly... leave. If the cons outweight the pros then it's costing you too much. This ain't the hotel california believe it or not. That all being said - there's a good reason MSTRS started this thread.

Read post 1 again if you're in doubt.

[Maha]

. And we never forget our fallen friends.
Does anyone think that the level of support and camaraderie here be found anywhere else but amongst bikers?

There are so many on here that i would like to say what they mean to me. If the day comes that any of them are no longer with us...well its to bloody late then isnt it? I never knew the KBers that died last year, not even as an online persona, and that is why i chose not attend the funerals. When someone dies, then things are said that should have been said while that person is living. Anne and i have made some pretty awesome friendships happen both on and off KB, and we treasure those friendships.

[007XX]

Even as a newcomer, I have been able to experience the awesome feel of this place.
I haven't met anyone yet, but soon hope to remedy to this, as so many of you are just bloody awesome people.
Most have made me laugh, some I have cried for sharing in their stories of tough times, and some I just enjoy talking to about all sorts of things.
I have tried to "give back" as much as possible, be it by advice (if requested) or encouragements...or just being there for someone who needs it.

And hell, yeah, I'd like to give more and make sure I preserve what I get from this site.

Litle does it matter to me what anyone looks like, lives like... I've got a pretty sick sense of humour and like to push the envelope but so far, everyone has been pretty accepting, so THANK YOU all!

I just really love this place...Long Live KB

[janno]

MSTRS asked to hear about nice things KBers have done.

I am coming back to New Plymouth mid August after over 16 years away, the last three years being in Aus.

My marriage of eight years is ending, my kidney transplant of 12 years is ending, I have to go back to a place I couldn't wait to leave because I am now too sick to earn a full time wage and support myself, so at the age of 36 my family are having to help me to survive. This is not good for one's equilibrium!

But it took just one post on KB to get a truely fantastic offer of help from a certain someone in shipping - which has saved me over $1k in getting the bike and gear back home. Plus said someone has made the whole process so much easier.

And I've been slowly but surely getting in contact with the local KBers via PM, so when I get back to NP I'll have people to visit and ride out with.

Also getting lots of help and inside info on how to survive the Cold Kiwi, including the offer of a tent being supplied for me.

Which already is making a potential nightmare much more bearable, and might even be fun!

If I didn't have access to this ready made support network, the next few months would be pretty bleak indeed.

If you've ever had to call on the support of others here, sometimes people you haven't even met, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about.

[Maha]

And heres me thinking you are talking about MAHA

My Baldness is way past being a spot....

Haha MAHA... No, I like MAHA's nipple!!

No need to squeeze so tight tho'...juice will not come out....

[terbang]

You could liken it to a business. You have a CEO, a board, workers and customers. Yup the CEO and board are steering the show but frustrated customers do tend to talk with their feet. Managers need to realise that without the customers they will have nothing to manage. Market forces will depict.

I too have met and continue to socialise with some awesome people here and enjoy my time online, however I have noticed/felt a lot of tension online of which I plant squarely on the recent online leadership changes. I'm almost scared to post now as I may be criticised for my spelling and Grammar and feel that the current leadership is being a bit over zealous with some of the moderation issues. The offline (meat space) is just fine, it's the online bit (the meeting point) that seems to be changing.

[terbang]

My Baldness is way past being a spot....

I've got a spot of hair you can have.

[Nutter34]

Well, I'm not biased either way.

I do think that being on here is supposed to be for fun. But the fun may have been taken out for those that have had to start 'working' here.

Like most things, when the emphasis of the activity changes from fun, to something more responsible, it becomes less appealing... So, where I can totally disregard anything anyone says, the mods actually have to action them, in one form or another.

So, like a duck on a pond, everything on the surface seems peaceful and quiet but underneath, it's all activity and chaos...

Thanks to all the mods for their effort.

Me, I'll just carry on in ignorant bliss, help if/where I can on some occasions and stir on others...

[Lissa]

I think everyone should try and make it to the Rapa Rumble in March that me and Colapop are organising....... Plugging plugging Notification of date and place will be up shortly... and we can all meet over a beer or two... people can meet face to face, no internet for the whole weekend! Whoot (thats a word right) !?!?!

But yea I agree McJim... shame this thread has disintergrated, but a great idea to start it anyway MSTRS

[chanceyy]

good idea lissa .. if it was anything like the Turangi weekend which was fab .. great to put faces to names & an awesome time was had by one & all



getting the thread back on topic .. I always like to tell ppl that bikers are another breed of person all together .. I have met some real genuine fantastic ppl who have become great freinds .. On & off bikes/website etc ..

ppl have willingly given up there time to help me get a bike on the road, passed on their advice & wisdom while i have been out riding, Helped move house, given advise on gear etc

the comardarie & friendships on the rides is great .. all ppl of all ages, & walks of life getting together & the common bond of bikes binding everyone together ..

blardy fantastic ..

[kro]

I do think this is a powerful medium we use daily, and one that does have the petty inconsequential facade, but deeper down, where it matters, are strong friendships, and motorbikes, 2 of lifes "must haves".

Good on you people.

[janno]

I think everyone should try and make it to the Rapa Rumble in March that me and Colapop are organising.......

I'll be there!! with bells on too if requested . . .

I agree that people should make the effort to meet each other. Perhaps that will cut down a lot of the petty squabbling.

Like others have said before, you don't have to look at the site if you really can't stomach the moderation that goes on. Vote with your feet. Or fingers, as the case maybe . . .

I'm just really looking forward to meeting people and putting faces to names.