Is there really such a thing as a repost?

[Ronin]

I went for a ride yesterday and saw 8.43 bikes,and two of them didn't wave at me - why didn't they wave at me? I was very offended,could we have a discussion about this please?

Perhaps there should be a special KB wave?

[Conquiztador]

Search Motherf$^ker do you use it?

Why would I want to search for Motherf$^ker? And no, I would never use one.

[The Pastor]

Why would I want to search for Motherf$^ker? And no, I would never use one.

i'd give you bling if i wernt so heavily infracted!

[sAsLEX]

But apart from techical information, there is no going over and over the same stuff. It is all new. And even re many technical stuff, technology changes.

hmm yip no beer threads recently on here no siree one would hate to read how the Tuatara Indian Pale Ale far exceeds the pale weak urine of Tui

But more seriously: You would already know the reasons (If you dont, then there is no hope...) But someone on their first shining 250cc straight out of the shop might find this confusing and perhaps not have the understanding. Therefore he/she would turn to the KB site to ask the question. Personally I would have no problems telling him/her on here my look at it. As I also would think you would do. And why not? Just becasue we have been riding for 40 years there is no need to forget the days when we started and all the questions we had. Instead of being bigheaded re it why not provide answers and help (as mostly is done on here, I have no problem with that part, and I do find that Newbies are threated really well by the majority on here, you included)

And no it was because he was on a chook chaser more than likely and the elitist sprotsbike riders don't wave to anyone other than sprotbikes

[Conquiztador]

hmm yip no beer threads recently on here no siree one would hate to read how the Tuatara Indian Pale Ale far exceeds the pale weak urine of Tui

Interesting. Personally I have never trialled the Tuatara. And I find the Tui too sweet. But again, new members will join in with other views and perhaps even you (clearly a beer connoisseur) might learn something of value?

And no it was because he was on a chook chaser more than likely and the elitist sprotsbike riders don't wave to anyone other than sprotbikes

"Sprotbike" riders have always been the odd ones out...

[Kendog]

trawling through the search function to find that, in fact, in November 2004 some obscure member posted a very similar posting, instead of this should you not be out riding?

Only took 30 odd seconds to find this.

[Conquiztador]

Only took 30 odd seconds to find this.

I know. But the interesting question is why? OK, so this thread is a given as it is in regards to the "repost" issue. But with other threads, why would someone do the search so they can plaster repost on to a post/thread? Whats in it? Show off? Gloating? Boredom? Mental illness? One hand free? A will to destroy the world?

[sAsLEX]

I know. But the interesting question is why? OK, so this thread is a given as it is in regards to the "repost" issue. But with other threads, why would someone do the search so they can plaster repost on to a post/thread? Whats in it? Show off? Gloating? Boredom? Mental illness? One hand free? A will to destroy the world?

One suggested that is was a kinda sport for those who spend too much time on here........ in the thread that you reposted.....

[Kendog]

I know. But the interesting question is why? OK, so this thread is a given as it is in regards to the "repost" issue. But with other threads, why would someone do the search so they can plaster repost on to a post/thread? Whats in it? Show off? Gloating? Boredom? Mental illness? One hand free? A will to destroy the world?

Putting others down is the kiwi way I guess, sad but true.

But I hope it's more to do with pointing out the vast amount of information that is probably already available here on a given topic. Why should someone that started a thread or posted in a thread have to repeat themselves because someone was too lazy to search?

[Virago]

There is no doubt that some people take the whole Repost thing too far. But in answer to your question, there is indeed such a thing as a Repost.

A forum like KiwiBiker is a busy place. There is so much to read and look at. Most of us would find that they have to balance time on the site, with other interests or duties. Being able to surf the site without being subjected to the same tired old jokes, or viewing the same regurgitated bike crash photos, is a key part of maximising people's enjoyment of the site.

Yes, there may be some who haven't seen it before, but the majority have, so why subject them to the same tired old stuff over and over again?

The process is a key part of "Forum Netiquette", which is referred to in the site rules.

The "search before you post" requirement is not difficult or onerous.

Most of us have been caught by the "repost" thing at some stage, and perhaps been growled at. It's not a biggie. Move on.

[Storm]

And then ,when you post in a 3 year old thread that you searched for, the repost crew will change hats and yell "THREAD DREDGER"

How the fark can you win?

[Virago]

Thread dredging is the other side of the coin.

If you've got a new and valuable input to a previously discussed issue, then no problem.

If you dredge up an ancient thread, just to post "I agree", or "Me too", then expect a kicking.

Similarly, dredging up a three-year-old crash thread and posting "Get well soon" will result in some rather grumpy responses.

Again, it's not a biggie. Get over it.

[boomer]

The "search before you post" requirement is not difficult or onerous.

Obviously it is for Conquiztador! maybe there should be a quiz at time of sign on; if you're too stupid you don't get in.... huh Conquiztador??!!

This of course shouldn't count for members with over 2500 bike posts who are in the top 10 most positively repped.

[Conquiztador]

Obviously it is for Conquiztador! maybe there should be a quiz at time of sign on; if you're too stupid you don't get in.... huh Conquiztador??!!

This of course shouldn't count for members with over 2500 bike posts who are in the top 10 most positively repped.

Perhaps a thread you could start? And provide info in as clearly you are qualified...

[merv]

I went for a ride yesterday and saw 8.43 bikes,and two of them didn't wave at me - why didn't they wave at me? I was very offended,could we have a discussion about this please?

Mate it must be us dirt bikers we must use the wrong deodorant or something, because yesterday out on my VFR I must have passed more like 40 bikers and maybe half waved and the ones that didn't were mainly sportbike or BMW riders and a few Harley riders. Most harley riders waved. Now how did they know I was a dirt bike rider when I was on my road bike? Would a search find the answer to this mystery and is it a repost?