Who is your Kiwi Biker character?

[KATWYN]

I try and remind myself that KB is not real life.

I reakon it is real life ??
Also going on a KB biker ride, with all my fellow cyber buddies felt pretty real to me

[DMNTD:Me]

I'm the same in person as I am here...I hope.
Ya know....sweet and innocent
Sorry about that

[skelstar]

I reakon it is real life ??

I bet you read the newspaper thinking thats a true representation too!

Sure, real life has been enriched by KB for me, but I'd be wrong to take KB too seriously. Like I said, I've met some Kbers in real life that are no-way as much of a cnut as they are online.

[KATWYN]

I bet you read the newspaper thinking thats a true representation too!

Sure, real life has been enriched by KB for me, but I'd be wrong to take KB too seriously. Like I said, I've met some Kbers in real life that are no-way as much of a cnut as they are online.

Yes, EVERYTHING the newspaper and media says IS true

[Joni]

I always thoughts I was the same online as I am offline...

But my good mate OAB commented the other day that I do come across a lot harder online than I do in person... because people who know me know Im a real softie really!

But as of late I have been called a bitch so much... that if thats what people want to think, then go for it! Im over worrying what people on this site who have never met me think of me... if you feel happy to judge a person by the style of typing words, then you the arse not me.

[skelstar]

But as of late I have been called a bitch so much...

Considering the role you have Joni it's not surprising. I'd expect you wouldn't have the same reaction if you were just one of the plebs in sector 7G like us.

Besides, you should be listening to your friends and people you know...not the randoms trying to be something online. Who knows...

[KATWYN]

But as of late I have been called a bitch so much... .

Oh my goodness, Joni....is a B****, take it as a compliment

The anagram we all know as

"Babe In Total Control of Herself"

[MSTRS:Me]

I'm not sure that I'm the same on- and off-line. I probably take the piss on here more than for real, but I'll also be just as helpful to those that need it. I certainly enjoy the personalities of bikers - somehow, they are more 'real' than non-riders - be that on here or in person. I try to be 18 in outlook, but (unfortunately?) that's factored by almost 50 years of life.

[MotoGirl]

Its intriguing to see what personas people assume when they are on KB. It seems that there are some very distinct flavours eh?

I agree 100 percent. There are many other flavours, such as nice, innocent, naive etc, but they're overshadowed by some of the more bitter flavours!

[MSTRS:Me]

Oh my goodness, Joni....is a B****, take it as a compliment

The anagram we all know as

"Babe In Total Control of Herself"

Oi you!! That's Back In The Censored House

[KATWYN]

Oi you!! That's Back In The Censored House

*scratches head* ?? (non comprehenday)

[MotoGirl]

But as of late I have been called a bitch so much... that if thats what people want to think, then go for it! Im over worrying what people on this site who have never met me think of me... if you feel happy to judge a person by the style of typing words, then you the arse not me.

The people calling you a “bitch” are just resistant to change, and they’re upset because you’re reining them in after they’ve had so long to run free. I'll judge you by your typing, but I see you as being gutsy and looking out for the best interests of all Kiwi Bikers.

I know this is off-topic, but hey, someone has to say it.
I’m pleased to see both you and the other mods taking action! I don’t say this because I’m pro-mods; I say it because someone needs to give this forum some TLC. For long-term sustainability of this community, KB needs to be a fair playground, which is what you mods are trying to achieve.

In the meantime, let them call you a bitch. I’m sure there’s a huge following for what you guys do here, although we may not say that we appreciate it.

Edit: Let me just add that I'm a member of multiple online forums and Kiwi Biker is one of the most relaxed forums I've participated in. You can harp on about the Nazi mods to your heart's content, but baby you got it easy here.

[tri boy]

My Avatar is a cartoon image of a Brent. (wild Canadian goose).
My name is Brent. People call me Brent.
I am a goose.:spudwave:

[kiwifruit]

My name is weasil, im silver with black stripes.
I have a spotty tummy.
Cold cuts and rolling in the grass are amongst my favourite things.

[Beemer]

I always thoughts I was the same online as I am offline...

But my good mate OAB commented the other day that I do come across a lot harder online than I do in person... because people who know me know Im a real softie really!

But as of late I have been called a bitch so much... that if thats what people want to think, then go for it! Im over worrying what people on this site who have never met me think of me... if you feel happy to judge a person by the style of typing words, then you the arse not me.

Same here, Joni! I have been given quite a lot of shit on this site for my views and some of it has got very personal and nasty. I am sure none of these people would act like this to my face (although a few threatened it - I'm still waiting!) but they think nothing of abusing me online.

In person I am not the type to make comments I think will hurt people and tend to keep any negative views to myself. That's probably where the two differ as my online self will say out loud the things I would like to say but don't, for fear of upsetting anyone. I'm probably like MSTRS in that respect - I would take the piss on here more than in real life.

It does bother me sometimes if people attack ME rather than my views, but I'm beginning to realise that not everyone on this site or any other internet site is necessarily representing their true selves. I've met some lovely people off here and I've met a few who I've done no more than exchange a few words with and don't want to go any further. That's where it resembles real life a bit - you don't expect to get on with everyone you meet!

I think the hard part about posting on here is that people only read your words and have no idea of the background to your views, your tone of voice, etc. In the flesh you get to talk back and forth but here, by the time you have posted something and someone has misunderstood (either deliberately or innocently) what you've said, you've been red-repped, flamed and told your mother is a cunt, all within five minutes! And what is with the shit you get from people who disagree with you? It's a free world, why can't we just agree to disagree?

Unfortunately there are some people on here who I will never be prepared to change my mind about, no matter how many others come out in support of them. Others I have changed my opinion of after PMs or back and forth banter on the message boards, but there are some people you just have to walk away from and decide it's not worth it.