Is there really such a thing as a repost?

**Virago** · 2nd January 2008, 14:40

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

...Before 1/1 -07 4530 members joined (that is in 5 years)
After 1/1 -07 (as at now) 4410 members joined.

So close to 50% of the joined members are less then one year old on here...

Your logic is fundamentally flawed.

Okay. Plucking figures out of the air here, approximately one million NZers watched One News at 6pm yesterday. So that means three million didn't. Using your logic, TVNZ should re-play last night's news at 6pm tonight, for the benefit of the three million...? And the same again tomorrow night?

The exponential growth of the site is all the more reason to control tedious reposts, if the site is to be kept readable for all.

**Conquiztador** · 2nd January 2008, 14:45

Originally Posted by boomer

I thought the Maori's stopped eating people a few decades ago ...

"it's not a fookin chat room you muppet!" He says and then goes totally off track. Perhaps time, honki boy, that you had a re-read of the site rules and in particular re posting etiquette (You seem to be familiar with the search feature so I am sure you can sort that out)

And see, I am sure that in your search of the "repost" threads you would not have come across this delightful excange of chat before.

I therefore hereby conclude that there is no reposts!!

**Ixion** · 2nd January 2008, 14:51

Your logic is fundamentally flawed.

Okay. Plucking figures out of the air here, approximately one million NZers watched One News at 6pm yesterday. So that means three million didn't. Using your logic, TVNZ should re-play last night's news at 6pm tonight, for the benefit of the three million...? And the same again tomorrow night?

The exponential growth of the site is all the more reason to control tedious reposts, if the site is to be kept readable for all.

Your logic is fundamentally flawed

"News" by definition is news. By tomorrow, it is 'stale', no longer news. Matters propounded here are seldom "news" . Except of course, to new riders who have not heard it before. And may obtain great benefit from some matter being explained to them.

It will come as a shock to you, I know, but the purpose of the site is not, and should not, be restricted to what YOU, personally, consider interesting.

A discussion on braking or countersteering, I have no doubt, you will consider as a "tedious repost". To the newbie , wondering how he is expected to get round a corner, or how he should stop in an emergency, that "tedious repost" may well be a (literally) life saving revelation. And as said newbie has probably never heard of "counter steering" it is scarcely fair to condemn him for not searching for it.

Your argument would mean that no new member was permitted to ask any question or make any observation until he had read every post ever made (and followed every link therein) . By your own observation, this is no longer practical.

And, sometimes, a question or observation may make even the most experienced reconsider matters. Unlike you, I do not think that I know it all, and I am always happy to consider the input of the newer rider (and assist if I can) .

The arrogant know-it-alls who condemn such "tedous reposts" have the answer at their fingertips. Don't read them. Sorted.

**Conquiztador** · 2nd January 2008, 14:54

Originally Posted by Virago

Your logic is fundamentally flawed.

Okay. Plucking figures out of the air here, approximately one million NZers watched One News at 6pm yesterday. So that means three million didn't. Using your logic, TVNZ should re-play last night's news at 6pm tonight, for the benefit of the three million...? And the same again tomorrow night?

The exponential growth of the site is all the more reason to control tedious reposts, if the site is to be kept readable for all.

Hmmm..logic. I like logic. But when you use logic you must take all in to account. In your example you foget that there is new news coming every day and we will tune in to the news to find out re news (that's was the word means: New stuff). Also, more ppl watch TV3 news today...

But you are mere proving my point: People who did not watch the news yesterday missed the info. Therefore they would be happy to see stuff that they missed and that was/is still current. The ones you should worry about are the one million that have already seen it. But they could always change channels. What a brilliant idea: We can also do it on here!! But it is soo much simpler! If you see a thread with stuff you have already been through, then just ignore it!!! Now that is Nobel prize stuff!!!

**Virago** · 2nd January 2008, 15:09

Originally Posted by Ixion

...Your argument would mean that no new member was permitted to ask any question or make any observation until he had read every post ever made (and followed every link therein) . By your own observation, this is no longer practical...

Point taken. But a basic rudimentary search before posting is not unreasonable. Those who choose not to shouldn't complain when the repost sheriffs come out with guns blazing.

From personal experience I've been caught out by posting without searching, and got the "Repost...!" response. It's not a biggie, I can't understand why people get so wound up about it.

**The Pastor** · 2nd January 2008, 16:52

posting a "repost" makes me feel important.

**Storm** · 2nd January 2008, 20:01

Finally! Some honesty

**EnzoYug** · 4th January 2008, 15:58

... getting to the truth is always a sticky matter. So sticky in fact that I have no time for an interest in it. I have a job. But just to set you in the right direction:

There are two opposing and equally powerful arguments in play here. Unfortunately they're both wrong.

**James Deuce** · 4th January 2008, 16:22

Originally Posted by Conquiztador

Often I see "repost" mentioned when someone starts a thread or does a posting.

KB has new people joining all the time. Just have a look at the amount of postings the members have who contribute on this side. Sure, there is the ones who have 1000+ postings (and will remember a discussion that was held 2 yars ago) But many are new members and for them any discussion they participate in is something new. Personally I really dislike the "repost" that others attach to a posting/thread that some newer member of this site enthusiastically contibutes. What more does the "repost" signal then that you do not have dementia and you probably should do something better with your time?

How could there ever be a thread/posting that has already been done? It is like saying that just because you have ridden a road once there is no reason to do so again. But we all know that there is so many variables that will change the experience even if the same road is ridden daily: The weather, time of day/night, other travellers, our moode, condition of our bike, tyres, and list goes on. Exactly same thing regarding a thread/posting. New members joining in, perhaps there has been a new development regarding the issue, our situation has changed, we have changed our mind, the replies will be totally different, etc.

I often find it insulting that a "older" member plasters "repost" on to a posting/thread of a new member who after some consideration has decided to join in. This can at times be daunting for someone new, but they have decided to take the plunge, only to be smacked with "repost" because someone who should have moved on years ago has a elephant memory and too much time on their hands.

Instead of focusing on picking others postings to pieces and trawling through the search function to find that, in fact, in November 2004 some obscure member posted a very similar posting, instead of this should you not be out riding?

(I am sure that this has been done before and so I am waiting for the repost label by the most observant here...)

Typical motorcyclist. It's all about you, isn't it?

**Swoop** · 4th January 2008, 19:46

If you also think about the attachments to a post/thread, then this takes up more of Spanks' server space.

A quick use of the "search" button is wise, on virtually any topic.

**FJRider** · 4th January 2008, 20:06

Originally Posted by boomer

This of course shouldn't count for members with over 2500 bike posts who are in the top 10 most positively repped.

If the quiz WAS the requirement to be a member, there Would'nt be as many with over 2500 posts. Be wary of those who state in their profile... DREAMING...they generally ARE !!!

**boomer** · 4th January 2008, 20:40

Originally Posted by FJRider

If the quiz WAS the requirement to be a member, there Would'nt be as many with over 2500 posts. Be wary of those who state in their profile... DREAMING...they generally ARE !!!

What's that scooter boy?

**Conquiztador** · 1st June 2008, 08:55

Am I after a year on KB becoming an "oldie"??? I am finding that there is a growing number of threads started by new-ish members where I have already participated in the subject/answered the questions in an "old" thread, and where my look at the issue/my personal situation has been taken as far as I have any interest in.

This means, that when I see such a thread started I have a quick glance, but almost always decide not to post, as it becomes a little like de-javu all over again.

It probably flattens the enjoyment of being part of KB a fraction. But I am more then happy for these threads to live their life and then go to that scrapheap where all my brilliant threads have also been sucked as they have reached their "best before date".

I recon that it is all part of the KB experience. And there is no harm in it anyhow. It also allows newer members to become part of this all.

So my look at this is that let the threads be posted, and if you have said all you want re the subject in an earlier thred, post the link, or just select not to participate.

It also makes the challenge to come up with something that has not been disected on here before so much greater. And there is a strange feel of achievement when ones minds takes us to places where nobody has yet threaded.

And yes, I realise the irony in this thread haven been done before. It's a little like music, surely you would think that every song possible has very soon been made???

**Meanie** · 1st June 2008, 09:19

I personaly cant see a problem with reposting, i know ive done it a couple of times accidentaly. Some deserves a second go around. Ive read some threads that ive found bloody intersesting only to find someone cries repost. Big deal i dont have time sifting through the archives of KB looking up all points of interest
I do object however to some reposting when they know the subject has been well discussed and recent

**Headbanger** · 1st June 2008, 09:25

Some people are just petty.....I'll ignore anyone I think is an idiot no matter what their post count or length of service, Either are a pretty poor badge of honour. If peple of any "era" what to discuss a topic of interest to them then they should be able to with out the sheep butting in and crying foul.

To me someone posting "repost" is of less worth then the repost, Unless its done in fun, so who the hell knows?