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 Guilty of Emotions
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion of "do's and don'ts" for posters. Many of the oldtimers (regulars like me), have seemed to draw the most criticism. 
The subject of "emotions" has come up. I confess, I am guilty of using them a lot. 
I tend to use them as I like the fact that they break up the typing. Sometimes they make for a quick shortcut--as in Spyder--I like to use the  instead. If I am going to use Spyder more than once, I sometimes alternate the colors ( ) just to keep it interesting. 
A page of full typing with no breaks in the paragraphs either, is kind of a handful for this elderly, going on blind, person.
I would like to continue posting on the site. It gives me opportunity to keep informed of the latest goings on. It also gives me a chance to have some daily banter with the few who call me friend. Sometimes I even get a chance to share information with new posters or answer a question from the dusty archives.
I was fortunate enough to be an early adopter of the brand. Have had the joy of owning five different , two different engine configurations, and a couple different models.
Also seen good and bad happen with the brand over the years.
Sometimes, I feel that there are a few who are doing their best to run (us) off. I guess when we get old, we have served our purpose and must be delegated to the past. Now I am actually getting emotional.
 
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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I really appreciate your posts. I normally read everything you have to say, no matter what the topic. I have learned much from you and some of the other "Old Timers". Please keep on doing what you have been doing. I thank you.
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I for one, enjoy the "emotions" and enjoy them in your posts. Also like the fact that you take the extra time to add them. Keep up the good work 
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[QUOTE=akspyderman;1033965
Sometimes, I feel that there are a few who are doing their best to run (us) off. I guess when we get old, we have served our purpose and must be delegated to the past. .[/QUOTE]
But where would we run you off to? Certainly not to Alaska as some folks feel that is cold and foreboding.
No, it is best to keep you (and most others) around to add a lot flavor to this Spyder stew we all muck around in.
When I feel someone is over the top I get sarcastic and then I find the sarcasm is lost anyway. Maybe I am too obtuse... but more likely just too old for most.
I do enjoy the posts... have learned quite a bit about more than just Spyderstuff and maybe just made a contribution here and there.
Penny and Rick have owned many motorcycles starting in 1974 with Hondas, then to Suzukis, Gold Wings and ultimately Spyders.
74 Honda 360T (pair); 78 Suzuki GS 1000 (pair); 82 Honda Aspencade; 84 Honda 400; 87 Yamaha 1100; 99 Honda Valkyrie; 01 Suzuki Burgman(triked); 02 Honda GL 1800(triked); 10 Spyder RTSE; 11 Spyder RTSM; 12 Spyder RTSL (pair); 20 Spyder RTL (current)
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"Emotions" I think the same person was also concerned about lots of videos being posted in responses.
Oops! Sorry!
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 Originally Posted by akspyderman
Lately, there has been a lot of discussion of "do's and don'ts" for posters. Many of the oldtimers (regulars like me), have seemed to draw the most criticism.
The subject of "emotions" has come up. I confess, I am guilty of using them a lot.
I tend to use them as I like the fact that they break up the typing. Sometimes they make for a quick shortcut--as in Spyder--I like to use the instead. If I am going to use Spyder more than once, I sometimes alternate the colors ( ) just to keep it interesting.
A page of full typing with no breaks in the paragraphs either, is kind of a handful for this elderly, going on blind, person.
I would like to continue posting on the site. It gives me opportunity to keep informed of the latest goings on. It also gives me a chance to have some daily banter with the few who call me friend. Sometimes I even get a chance to share information with new posters or answer a question from the dusty archives.
I was fortunate enough to be an early adopter of the brand. Have had the joy of owning five different , two different engine configurations, and a couple different models.
Also seen good and bad happen with the brand over the years.
Sometimes, I feel that there are a few who are doing their best to run (us) off. I guess when we get old, we have served our purpose and must be delegated to the past. Now I am actually getting emotional.
     
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I think they a great along with the old timers.
Keep up the good post
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Getting emotional about emoticons, you will find that there are "greeters" on many of the fora out there! Even if their contribution is just a welcome message it keeps that particular forum in the public eye ie page counts with Google and friends. Or in other words keeping it at the top of the search listing. Some of us old farts have our experiences to offer that may be of use to the newer model of humans riding today especially the older way of finding the problem using common sense rather that unusual habit of replacing everything until it works [emoji13] that new mechanics tend to employ at your cost ![emoji35]
As a new prospective owner I appreciate the input of knowledgable folk like yourself who may have dubiously enjoyed first hand the fault being experienced and the possible solution to get a fellow arachnid Ryder back in the saddle.
So don't pay any heed to those naysayers, knowledge and experience is what we crave and a slice of humour and a squirt of cream adds flavour to the pie. So thank you for rising to the occasion and putting fingers to the keyboard! [emoji6]
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Re "Sometimes, I feel that there are a few who are doing their best to run (us) off. I guess when we get old, we have served our purpose and must be delegated to the past. Now I am actually getting emotional."
In cyberspace - no-one knows how old you are! (or me, or anyone else)
It's not about age, it's about passion for our Spyders and I for one have learnt so much from people on this forum - frequent and infrequent posters - so now I try to contribute too where I can, to 'pass it on' so to speak.
Your comment about posts popping up on top due to time difference is interesting - I'm on the other side of the world though not as far as OJ UK, and notice the same thing. It just adds to the fun.
No emoticons because my reading glasses are so old that the little symbols are too hard to read, and I'd HATE to pick the wrong one hahahhaha ok I'll try
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One of the most important, and useful, aspects of emoticons is to convey the unseen body language we all use. That's why I like to add and in my posts when I think I risk being misunderstood!
So pay attention to those little pictures! 
2014 Copper RTS
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Oops... 
is spell check don't change them. 
. I have the added issue (as you do) of being on the other coast where as I post when most have gone to bed. When they go online in the AM they will see me all over the place. The next time I am about most are at work so when they get home and go online there I am again....but you have to remember that you reply to the original poster and he is not the one complaining, he would be the one appreciating your post. You could say its not anyone elses business...
