Biker Down threads!

**u4ea** · 8th January 2008, 07:04

Well I just post RIP........ as a silent thought to the dead.It says I aknowledge a fallen rider.I have been made aware of one death and one major accident of two old mates through these forums and the only major problem I have is when wrong information is posted.

As this is a biker down thread..

May they forever keep the wind at their back ....

RIP fallen riders ........ you are never forgotten

**Katman** · 8th January 2008, 08:07

Well, you knew I'd be long to give my two cents worth at some stage.

The endless posts (by people who never knew the motorcyclist in question) saying nothing more than "rip" or "............." are placed there by people who are desperate to buy into the whole "brotherhood" bullshit and think they'll be accepted if they mindlessly recite the Biker Down Mantra.

Personally, I find that attitude disrespectful.

**Shadows** · 8th January 2008, 08:07

"Biker down" is information, like it or not, related to what site is about (although sometimes I wonder). What somebody chooses to do with that information is up to the individual. One may choose to check on friends in the area, use it as a reality check, bury their heads in the sand and ignore it, learn from somebody else's fuck up, reply with "RIP..........", have a wank, - at the end of the day, if it feels good, do it. I couldn't give a shit.

If the notice stated that there was a diesel spill / high winds / stock wandering on the road at night then I'd throw that up there too.

A lot more pertinent a subject than "Depression", or "Please help me how do I give my cat a worming tablet".

**gunnyrob** · 8th January 2008, 08:36

From my perspective, I do not buy into the .... or RIP..... either.

What is important is:
1. Do I know the poor SOB (I lost my next door neighbour 2 years ago & had to help sort out his stuff) or;
2. Can I learn something from the incident so it does not happen to me.

**onearmedbandit** · 8th January 2008, 08:36

Originally Posted by katman

The endless posts (by people who never knew the motorcyclist in question) saying nothing more than "rip" or "............." are placed there by people who are desperate to buy into the whole "brotherhood" bullshit and think they'll be accepted if they mindlessly recite the Biker Down Mantra.

Personally, I find that attitude disrespectful.

Personally, I find your generalisation totally disrespectful. But maybe I should just bow down to you as you obviously possess the incredible ability to understand other peoples motivations without ever meeting or knowing them. You are almost too smart for this forum.

**EJK** · 8th January 2008, 09:03

Originally Posted by katman

Personally, I find that attitude disrespectful.

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Personally, I find your generalisation totally disrespectful. But maybe I should just bow down to you as you obviously possess the incredible ability to understand other peoples motivations without ever meeting or knowing them. You are almost too smart for this forum.

+ at least 10 characters

**oldrider** · 8th January 2008, 09:32

So many posters, so many opinions, it looks like you have created the equivalent of a waving thread here Mom!

Happy New Year. Cheers, John.

**James Deuce** · 8th January 2008, 10:00

There's only two opinions.

1. Stop wasting time posting threads about people you don't know.

2. All the people who subscribe to point 1 are cunts.

**Joni** · 8th January 2008, 10:01

Originally Posted by Jim2

2. All the people who subscribe to point 1 are cunts.

Oh dear Jim....

**Katman** · 8th January 2008, 10:10

Originally Posted by Jim2

There's only two opinions.

1. Stop wasting time posting threads about people you don't know.

2. All the people who subscribe to point 1 are cunts.

Nicely put Jim.

**Beemer** · 8th January 2008, 10:12

Originally Posted by Sully60

Nuff said.

I have to agree. If you knew the rider, fine, post and say how sorry you are to hear they have died, or something like that, but all this "RIP rider" or "......" etc is irritating in my opinion.

And ignore Jim, I think he's having a bad year.