Democracy, or communism

**merv** · 20th April 2007, 18:22

Finn I always appreciated your smorgasbord of opinions but of late I do believe there was a hint of vinegar in every dish.

My easy rule (applied to my work as well) is don't climb into the gutter with pricks arguing with you, stay on top and look down on them in their predicament. Why stoop to their level, stay at your own level and remain polite and your conscience is clear.

Anyway, no more pissing around, gotta take the Mrs out for dinner.

**Storm** · 20th April 2007, 18:28

Originally Posted by Finn

I don't think I've been more bitter than usual but you're right, Joni has certainly focused her attention in my direction. For example, I was sitting at my desk the other day replying to a thread and I let rip a huge fart. I got infracted for it. I think she is still upset with me cause I turned her down.

So theres one sheila in the world who doesnt like you/the way you behave, and can do something about it. And this is the end of the world ?

Personally, given what I've seen of you, I wouldnt have thought so. After all, you can always flick the pc off and go riding, which is why we are all here

**Skyryder** · 20th April 2007, 23:07

Originally Posted by merv

Finn I always appreciated your smorgasbord of opinions but of late I do believe there was a hint of vinegar in every dish.

It would be interesting to know who reads what. I suspect that Finn's posts are read by most here. Finn throws out bile on most occasions but he does have a certain acidic wit.

Skyryder

**cowpoos** · 21st April 2007, 00:24

Originally Posted by skelstar

Thats a fair comment, but if EVERY conversation you started turned into:

"Honda riders are fags"
"FIZZERMAN isn't very fast and is scared to ride in F1", or...
"Womens thread and Disco Dan hasn't posted yet?!?!?"

....you'd get pretty friggin sick of it, and you'd be seeking more compatible company.

still a bit grumpy eh dude....I'll buy ya a popsicle next time I see ya...

**kro** · 21st April 2007, 08:12

Both are a breeding ground for monumental corruption, I choose some other form of governmental rule. Kind of like choosing Linux over Windows, but not because I am an MS hater, if that makes sense.

**Grahameeboy** · 21st April 2007, 08:14

Originally Posted by kro

Both are a breeding ground for monumental corruption, I choose some other form of governmental rule. Kind of like choosing Linux over Windows, but not because I am an MS hater, if that makes sense.

NO.............it's too early................

**El Dopa** · 21st April 2007, 09:06

Originally Posted by Street Gerbil

Mods kick ass!

Infract his arse, Hitcher.

**inlinefour** · 21st April 2007, 10:15

Originally Posted by Finn

John, this is a Mod we're talking about. What happened to your "Lets get em" attitude?

Just look at this thread now, just chucked into PD. Might be PD for mods, but I think most mods in general are just full of PD. Therefore I don't give a rats arse, besides I'd rather wind another member, like you, you short balding bastard...

**Virago** · 21st April 2007, 10:35

A forum like this is basically a community, part of our wider society.

Communities need rules. You may not always agree with the rules, but they are there for the benefit of the community as a whole.

Bleating about communism and censorship, and demanding a forum with no rules, cuts no ice with me. A forum where people can threaten, abuse, and intimidate others, is not one I'd like to be a part of. Nor do I want to sift through screeds of boring repetitive nonsense to find something readable.

The mods are fellow bikers, who volunteer their time to keep the site content within reasonable boundaries. I reckon they do a terrific job.

More importantly, this is a privately owned site, and we are guests here. Democracy doesn't come into it. Either accept the site as it is, or piss off and set up your own. But I'd be surprised if you can do it better than KB - the longevity and popularity of the site speaks for itself.

**kro** · 21st April 2007, 12:33

Originally Posted by Grahameeboy

NO.............it's too early................

Now that I re-read it, I'm not sure I do either.

**Oscar** · 21st April 2007, 14:23

Originally Posted by Cajun

Okay, i have just become a mod on KB, i am also a mod/admin on two other sites.

And as a whole i believe this site is very loose in modator status. I personally think it should get bit more strick(Rant & Rave not to much, but the motorcycle related sections yes).

Sites i belong to posts with swear words, whole thread is locked/deleted, uncalled for insults, get warnings 3rd time is ban for forum for 1 week minium,

Personally i never really read Rant & Rave to much(am now since i mod this section), since i come on this forum for motorbike related stuff, not misc other stuff.

The biggest bug bear i have with mod status is a whole, is alot of the double standards that was happening, more vocial members, being able to get away with alot more, and then whining when they ever get pulled up, when the more quiet ones, getting jumped on for small stuff.

Take it as you will, but you guys get away with a hell lot on this forum (One forum i am a mod, i am often called 'Nazi Mod', since its visited by people under age 16, so no swearing etc etc is allowed on the site, i am harsh, but i am also harsh against everyone)

Were you picked for your spelling ability?

**Cajun** · 21st April 2007, 17:18

Originally Posted by Oscar

Were you picked for your spelling ability?

I am dyslexic
and i have been a very long term member of this site, and active(i don't post a great deal, but online alot). I also mod on a couple of forums, so i know the ins/outs of doin the task.

**Oscar** · 21st April 2007, 17:25

Originally Posted by Cajun

I am dyslexic
and i have been a very long term member of this site, and active(i don't post a great deal, but online alot). I also mod on a couple of forums, so i know the ins/outs of doin the task.

I aren't dyslexic, i just can't spell.
So I got a Google bar complete with spell checker...they're free you know..