Here it is the place to thread bash...

[Pex Adams]

Some people need to step away from the computer and enjoy the good riding weather.

Right thats it!

I need to bash someone - how dare you tell me what to do

[Blackbird]

I'm not on KB much these days due to other priorities but I do flick on from time to time and must say I'm pretty saddened to see this thread. It does nothing to make me want to come back to KB once I've sorted the other priorities.

However, I'd like to make a few points as a long-standing KB member (No. 16 I think).

I've never met Ixion and that's something I'd still like to rectify at some point. He has a colossal wealth of motorcycling knowledge and everyone benefits from having it rub off on them. An incredibly valuable member of KB.

As many people know, Ixion was a moderator for a long period and some disagreements arose over the approach to moderation and there was a parting of ways. I was also a moderator during this period and I'm at pains to avoid attributing any blame as it's counter-productive. I respect him enormously for his knowledge and sense of history, willingness to share and his sense of humour. Irrespective of the circumstances, I'm personally sad that Ixion feels the need to needle people and the mods in particular as he's much bigger than that in that it devalues his contribution. In the same vein, I'm sad about the attacks on him because of his value. Surely everyone would get a better result from taking a deep breath and stepping back - and being man enough to do it? KB'ers can be incredibly generous when someone needs help, why not display the same spirit on this occasion?

One definition of Insanity is "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results". Time for a different approach by all parties in this instance methinks.

As someone else quite properly said, we should spend more time riding!

Geoff

[FROSTY:Me]

Floating a concept ot there.
Folks --Clap your hands together. Makes a shit loada noise dont it?
Take away one of the hands --Now see how much noise it makes.

[onearmedbandit]

Thanks MT, now it looks like I started this thread.

Sure, the online bash is a pointless exercise. However I'm not about to sit around listening to someone spout off crap. It just ain't in my nature.

[onearmedbandit]

Floating a concept ot there.
Folks --Clap your hands together. Makes a shit loada noise dont it?
Take away one of the hands --Now see how much noise it makes.

You having a go at me mate? Do you want the bash?

[FROSTY:Me]

What OAB--you got the clap or summat??

[Mikkel]

Seems this thread could actually be good fun anyway.

[MIXONE]

Floating a concept ot there.
Folks --Clap your hands together. Makes a shit loada noise dont it?
Take away one of the hands --Now see how much noise it makes.

Man that is heavy.Took me some time to work it out.

[onearmedbandit]

What OAB--you got the clap or summat??

Nah, But I can clap with one hand. But it looks stupid. So I don't. People stare at me when everyone else is clapping.

[FROSTY:Me]

Nah, But I can clap with one hand. But it looks stupid. So I don't. People stare at me when everyone else is clapping.

Aww gwan noones laughin atcha.
Anyways I made a deep n meaningfull comment and you spoiled it for me
HOW DARE YOU
Gixxer thous at 100 paces

[Mikkel]

Nah, But I can clap with one hand. But it looks stupid. So I don't. People stare at me when everyone else is clapping.

Mate, just wait 'til you get bald... It draws much less attention when you smack the side of your head instead of your forehead. Alas, with the hair you won't achieve the desired sound...

[jrandom]

Ixion's a Good Cunt (tm).

OAB's a Good Cunt (tm).

Hitcher, Kickaha and Mental Pants are all Good Cunts (tm), too, while we're on the subject.

And I wouldn't be so rude as to refer to Joni as a c*** of any sort, so I shall simply state that she's just downright lovable.

Personally, upon reflection, I'm glad that my lifelong addiction to naughty words and puerile flamewars bars me forevermore in the minds of all peace-loving individuals from eligibility to join the moderator team.

It's so much more fun down here, not having to wash.

[Hitcher]

Life is short enough already without unnecessarily encumbering it with useless and time-wasting baggage. There are times when we can learn from the past. There are other times when we should put it behind us and move on. This is both of those times.

[Virago]

Dear Mr Ixion,

When I first joined KB, I didn't notice you much. Like all newbies finding their way on the site, I took more notice of the site "characters" - the bullies and shouters and shit-stirrers. We all know their names, as they leave an impression on newbies.

Gradually, as I settled in to the site, I took more notice of those I perceived as the "site elders", and your name became more noticeable as I surfed the site. Here was someone who was quietly spoken and good mannered, intelligent and articulate, keen to share his great knowledge (and great enthusiasm) with his fellow motorcyclists. While I did not interact with you much, I absorbed much of what you contributed, and developed a growing respect for you.

But suddenly, things changed.

When you fell out with your fellow moderators, you found that you were unable to move on. Rather than walk away, you chose to stay and fire pot-shots from the sidelines. You hurled insults and innuendo, half-truths and outright lies, and muttered about dark conspiracies and hidden agendas.

I was openly skeptical about your claims, and later I was able to confirm many of your fallacies for myself. My respect for you fell away.

That respect was further eroded by your constant vitriolic attacks on new moderators, who had nothing to do with your “parting of the ways” and are simply trying to do their best for the site. Regardless of past history, they do not deserve your spite.

In the past day or so, yet more of your diatribes and distortions have been revealed for what they are.

Is it not time now to move on?

I miss the old Ixion – please bring him back.


Best wishes

Virago

[FROSTY:Me]

Floating a concept ot there.
Folks --Clap your hands together. Makes a shit loada noise dont it?
Take away one of the hands --Now see how much noise it makes.

Could ex sm's have a read of this.

Ya know once a long time ago I got a real pearl from a counciller when i seperated from my ex.
They said "You know you're over it when they stop being able to pull your strings."