Kiwi Bikers. What's happening to this site?

**MadDuck** · 2nd January 2009, 22:35

Its going to rain tomorrow

**boomer** · 2nd January 2009, 22:36

Bring back teh biff

**Big Dave** · 2nd January 2009, 22:36

Originally Posted by beyond

BUT, no matter what I say here, you aren't going to be satisfied.

You can't please everyone.

Take that 1125 article that Random is ribbing me about earlier. My Editor, Harley and Erik Buell all loved it. Random says it's navel gazing. His opinion - welcome to it. I'll take some of it on board.

To be in the media - even the DIY media - you need a thick skin and big ego or absolute blind conviction in your art - or both.

I liked your cinematography.

**puddy** · 2nd January 2009, 23:04

+1 to everything SixPack, Boomer, etc said!

You're a good bloke! Be happy with the friends that you've made, fuck the others! Been passed (many times) on the road by you ....... never had any concerns. Good to talk with over a drink. You have a real love of riding that few on this site possess! Loved your articles / videos. Anybody asking about your riding /ego / bragging has obviously never ridden with you, and had a drink and a chat!
And yes (you FAGS), there is a difference between riding with someone and just being passed by someone! Cheers Paul!

**Tone165** · 3rd January 2009, 00:54

Originally Posted by The Stranger

With all due respect, no.
Web site or not, many of the comments are very personal and inaccurate.
That is not pleasent and I don't believe it should be condoned.

By all means slate his riding. But base it in fact (as you have done in the past) and leave the personal insults and lies out.
Is it ok to spread lies about someone because we are on the Internet?

Here Here!!!

**MsKABC** · 3rd January 2009, 07:06

I belong to another forum (totally different from this one) and although it is much, much tamer than here, the same sort of personality clashes and bickering goes on. It's all women, so it's probably a bit more bitchy and subtle I guess.

Unfortunately this is all part of human nature and the internet environment allows people to be much bolder and have anonymity. I'm sure half the crap that gets said on here wouldn't be said in person.

I have a sensitive nature and am inclined to be offended by some of the things I see on here, especially if directed straight at me. I have taken lots of KBers off my xmas card list

If you want some proof that this happens on other forums, check this out:

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/technology...ectid=10549962

Ironically the forum in the article is very similar to the one I belong to, and the conflict talked about in the article is identical to a $hit fight that happened on there just a week or so ago. It's almost as if they changed names to protect the parties involved!

Sounds like you have a lot of support on this site Beyond, so just ignore the wombles and focus on your true friends.

**scumdog** · 3rd January 2009, 07:13

What a niggle-fest this thread has turned into eh? - a whole lot of "I'll have the last word" posts mainly involving egos ( or claims of lack of egos) and supposed riding ability.

Good 'ol KB!!

**dpex** · 3rd January 2009, 07:23

Originally Posted by beyond

And to boot, KB is not a democracy anymore either as this post has been moved to Pointless Drivel within 2 minutes of posting and that really pisses me off

I, also, have had a post moved to Pointless Drivel. I was quite chuffed that a KB notary had taken the time to read it before consigning it.

So look on the bright side. You got extra attention.

**ManDownUnder** · 3rd January 2009, 07:25

Originally Posted by dipshit

You would probably be more upset if he flew past you at 100mph just as you were about to pull out to pass a car.

Probably would - but he didn't - so I'm not.

**BiK3RChiK** · 3rd January 2009, 07:27

Originally Posted by MsKABC

Unfortunately this is all part of human nature and the internet environment allows people to be much bolder and have anonymity. I'm sure half the crap that gets said on here wouldn't be said in person.

I have a sensitive nature and am inclined to be offended by some of the things I see on here, especially if directed straight at me.

Sounds like you have a lot of support on this site Beyond, so just ignore the wombles and focus on your true friends.

'You must spread rep before giving it to MsKABC....."

I find the mud-slinging hard to take, just like you. Actually, I think it's quite disgusting. All of the keyboard warriors who've thrown shit at me and my other half on here have never met us, and never bothered to say hi and get to know us. Yet, they continue to harrass, deride and ridicule my partner so that he can't be bothered with kb anymore. Damn shame really, as I've met some fantastic people from kb-land. More and more though, kb seems to be about being 'popular' or one of the 'in-crowd'.

**ManDownUnder** · 3rd January 2009, 07:30

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Beyond.. I dunno what caused the viterol from whoever it is thats giving you greif.
I guess i'm nowadays sitting back enjoying the FACT that i've been privilaged to meet some bloody fantastic people through KB.
A fair few i'm very happy to call freinds (dunno if they do the same

)
Thats it really dude. Enjoy the freinds you've made

+1. Most of KB for me is now off this site. Fun to have a stir online every now and then...

**dpex** · 3rd January 2009, 07:30

Originally Posted by kiwifruit

Paul, ya big emo, come and do a trackday this summer

What he said.

**dpex** · 3rd January 2009, 07:40

Originally Posted by FROSTY

Beyond.. I dunno what caused the viterol from whoever it is thats giving you greif.
I guess i'm nowadays sitting back enjoying the FACT that i've been privilaged to meet some bloody fantastic people through KB.
A fair few i'm very happy to call freinds (dunno if they do the same

)
Thats it really dude. Enjoy the freinds you've made

Gee, thanks mate! (re fantastic blokes you've met).

And yeah, you is mar bess buddy. :--))

**dpex** · 3rd January 2009, 07:45

Originally Posted by wbks

Because its from behind a monitor which makes people bleat out shit they normally wouldn't otherwise and just basically speak out of their arse (myself included). I couldn't care less if someone insults me on here, in face is another story.

But so you had a runin at taupo did ya? I'll give da right bash ol bro on the 17th man up cunt cum say dat shit to ma face.

er... You arent a big guy are you?

Um, yes he is.

But do you reckon you could complete your promise...maybe take a few friends for back-up, and do a good job on the ole' Random, cos I need him to be in really poor condition come the 24th...There's honour and bottles of booze on the line, here.