Is KB getting too caried away?

[Slipstream]

non bike crap postings like 'your sexual habbits with your dog'

I must have missed that thread...was it yours?

As there seems to be less and less bike talk and more non bike crap the members that have been here for as long as me and longer seem to disapair I asume because they are becomming sick of the trend that is apairing.

I think that you'll find a lot of the older members move on because their priorities change. Might not have enough money to keep internet going, racing, working, taking care of kids and studying. Or just because they need a break for a while.

I was bought into the biker world by my X. I felt (for a while) I couldn't wait to get away from all the talk about bikes. I mean everytime we had a party or someone came over, the conversations were about bikes. Now that he's "gone" I find myself talking to my non-biker friends about bike stuff...they just don't understand.
I like it here, cos I can learn stuff, I can have fun, I can meet like-minded people and it has a strong influence about bikes yet not 100% about bikes. I feel included in the biker community.
Even though I've been around bikes for about 7 years now, I still feel like a newbie and biker newbies can sometimes feel intimidated by ALL BIKE speak. "Yeah man I have reverse front forks", "Dude, I so high-sided, killed my 'busa and the fearings all shot". This place is like a learning ground for biker newbies to get their bearings. It's also a place where bikerless bikers can come and experienced (old ) bikers can come and relive memories through the younger generations posts.

WE HAVE MODERATORS!
If they think it's a problem, let them delete the threads or posts that are irrelevent or whatever. SpankMe hasn't set any rules about non-bike related threads, infact, he even has stuck a special thread starter , specifically for non-bike stuff, called "Rave On" on the site. Does that give you a clue.

Don't get your panties all in a bunch.

BTW, This "Thread" is another one that has nothing to do with bikes and is also another "we're a biker forum, let's only talk about bikes" complaining thread. How long before someone else posts the exact same thing. Maybe we should have a complaing thread area.

That is all.

[Coyote]

Maybe all this is my fault??

Hey, the perfect scapegoat!

I'ld like to think most of my posts are related to the thread, and if not, at least they're not offensive

[duckman]

There certainly has been an increase in "non-bike related material" on the site but I think thats bound to happen as the number of members increase.

Information on this site is split up into topic catergories so it's easy enough to ignore the shite and read the bits you like.

And lets be honest, some days you ARE looking for some humour... mostly Fridays ... Mostly.

Hmmmmm Fridays ....

[**R1**]

HHHMMMMM well im quite new to the site, and i like it...i dont realy contribute anything of any use, but i have been on a few rides now with a lot of KB members....so from that side of things it was worth signing up.......u'r right there is some utter shit posted on here but apart from the "can i shag my dog"thread started by RlT@lIN most of it has at least one funny post....personaly i cant be bothered getting too serious on here...I have noticed the serious threads asking for help and advice seem to be left alone buy us shit talkers......well thats my nobe 2cents worth...

[Paul in NZ]

Kinda depends...

This is a forum for motocyclists. Motorcyclists don't ride all the time, sometimes they stop and hook up to the interweb thingy.

It could be all about bikes... Or it could be like a virtual rally fire where you all gather about and talk a load of old toot while progressively killing off your liver and brain cells...

Anyway... Some non bike stuff is healthy, too much is not. Where to set the line? Thats the question....

Paul N

[Big Dave]

But Dave..... you havent been here all that long so you wouldent know what it was like a year ago.

Actually I lurked for a longer time, and when it became more diverse, decided to play.
Like all the bike forums i'm on - the off topic sections are my favourite - different strokes you know - don't bust a valve over it.

bd

[bikerboy]

I think that you'll find a lot of the older members move on because their priorities change. Might not have enough money to keep internet going, racing, working, taking care of kids and studying. Or just because they need a break for a while.
That is all.

OR perhaps D is right..................it certainly isn't the same place.

[GNR]

so scince im don't have a bike i can't post here

even tho im lookin at getting one, and askin lots of BIKE RELATED questions about them so i get an idea of what im in for,
as others have said, its a site for people with a common intrest, I doubt there would be anyone on here who hates or is not intrested in bikes

[John]

so scince im don't have a bike i can't post here

even tho im lookin at getting one, and askin lots of BIKE RELATED questions about them so i get an idea of what im in for,
as others have said, its a site for people with a common intrest, I doubt there would be anyone on here who hates or is not intrested in bikes

dont worry new bikers/soon to be and all others are welcome - no distinctions are made between riders/non-riders (maybe the ducatis...pt).

But seriously, this happens on all forums, the more you talk about it the worse it gets - then everyone thinks arghh fugit and pisses off and just comes back everyso often.

Even though our lives revolve around bikes, doesnt mean that we dont like to chat about various other topics, myself I consider it as a healthy act.

I have not being here long - but I love it and wont leave anytime soon.

[Zed]

so scince im don't have a bike i can't post here

even tho im lookin at getting one, and askin lots of BIKE RELATED questions about them so i get an idea of what im in for,
as others have said, its a site for people with a common intrest, I doubt there would be anyone on here who hates or is not intrested in bikes

Make yourself at home GNR! Anyone (that KB noob WINJA specifically) who says that bikeless people or even non-riders are not welcome here is living in a dreamworld where they make the rules...don't be put off by them turkeys okay!

[dangerous]

so scince im don't have a bike i can't post here

Of course you can... that remark from winja was stupid....... a major part of KB is helping folk like you out.

Yip Happy Birthday D

Agree with you entirely Mr D. Happy birthday btw, may it be an excellent day for you!

Zed :spudwave:

cheers guys

[dangerous]

IWE HAVE MODERATORS!
If they think it's a problem, let them delete the threads or posts that are irrelevent or whatever. SpankMe hasn't set any rules about non-bike related threads, infact, he even has stuck a special thread starter , specifically for non-bike stuff, called "Rave On" on the site. Does that give you a clue.

Don't get your panties all in a bunch.

BTW, This "Thread" is another one that has nothing to do with bikes and is also another "we're a biker forum, let's only talk about bikes" complaining thread. How long before someone else posts the exact same thing. Maybe we should have a complaing thread area.

That is all.

Hey now come on you..... stop complaining
Slipstream, the 1st half of your post was very well writen, I agree with ya there, but the 2nd half (quoted above) isent so much..... now may be you are taking the piss there, calling my bluff... as thats what I was doing in the 1st post...... just testing the water to see what people thought.... so please dont worry about my panties bunching... unless they are yours

don't bust a valve over it.

Ummm mate never intended on that happening, in fact the thread was to hear what people thought on thre subject......... all very interesting.

Option 1
bd

[MadDuck]

I have to agree with ya D. I been here for what seems an age. I have read and watched the posts and learnt HEAPS. Had some good advice and some crap advice (thanks Dan) but thats what opinions are all about.

I guess it is basically that - opinions are opinions. We read a lot in our lives and filter out the crap and take on board the stuff that matters to us at the time. I have had some awesome times with KBers and although have not made as many friends as if I was a bloke it is so cool to get a wave and a smile from a KBer.

HIGHLIGHTS: Seeing MR do his first race at Taupo. Albeit very sore! My first KB ride ..got lost after 15 mins. Seeing the racing guys on KB come up through the ranks is great. Frostys first return to racing - OMG that was slow! Vagabond losing it but getting back on a bike after breaking his back (ok edited). Death and his wheelies, Draco now thats a chick who knows how to ride. And Zed the one I used to torment getting back on a bike. Yes the more members join the more crap we will have to endure..but would you wanna restrict the crap on the forums when maybe we just might meet some cool people?

If we can syphon off the shit and see the good..we win !

[GNR]

oh im not getting worried , im just makin a point to the person who said that,

Actually, on another forum i go on, www.nzicemag.co.nz, there has been the same problem, but its a smaller forum, so its not so bad.,

[gav]

How about invite only for new members? Would this work? What do you reckon?