farewell

[enigmatic biker]

I belong to 3 motorcycle forums (including this one) and have participated in thread discussions for over six years. Of all of the forums I belong to, I must say that the that interactions with several (ok, just four) of the "senior" members of this one have been some of the least pleasant I have ever encountered. One of the most enjoyable aspects of riding is the camaraderie and fellowship between riders, but it seems that just about anytime I try to contribute something to a discussion, I am made to feel foolish and insignificant by some old dog who has been riding better and longer, or has seen and done everything worth mentioning about motorcycling and no one could ever contribute more than they can.

I don't feel the need to constantly justify my abilities and experiences to self-appointed judges, so for that reason I am editing my profile and taking a hiatus from the forum. I would rather spend more time riding and enjoy my bikes than sitting around on the front porch in a rocking chair talking about the good old days like the grumpy old neighbor man who is always chasing kids off his lawn.

Someone once said here to a newbie trying to decide whether to buy a Spyder or not, to not judge the machine to harshly by what they read in the posts because most the time all anyone wants to do here is complain and that those complaining represent a very small cross-section of happy Spyder owners. True that!

So I will lurk and glean but I will refrain from further comment.

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Nothing best wishes for you! I hope that we meet out there on the highway! :2thumbs:

 

[cuznjohn]

sorry to see you go, but chasing the neighbors kids is a lot of fun

 

[wyliec]

I must be slipping. This is the first post of yours that I've seen, unless you've changed your screen name. Good luck to you.

 

[Pennyrick]

Four is a pretty small sample size from which to decide to be a non-participant. You've averaged about a post a month since joining and I guess I've missed them all.

This is a very knowledgable group and sometimes all that knowledge just can't be contained.

 

[Bob Denman]

Of all of the forums I belong to, I must say that the that interactions with several (ok, just four) of the "senior" members of this one have been some of the least pleasant I have ever encountered. One of the most enjoyable aspects of riding is the camaraderie and fellowship between riders, but it seems that just about anytime I try to contribute something to a discussion, I am made to feel foolish and insignificant by some old dog who has been riding better and longer, or has seen and done everything worth mentioning about motorcycling and no one could ever contribute more than they can.

I don't feel the need to constantly justify my abilities and experiences to self-appointed judges, so for that reason I am editing my profile and taking a hiatus from the forum. .
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I decided to go back, and do some homework...
After all; we're only talking about the 17 previous posts of yours...
Other than some discussions about the need for quarter-mile times; I just didn't see where anyone tried to make you feel "foolish and insignificant"... :dontknow:
I'm sorry that you feel this way... it's obvious that nobody will be able to change your mind...

 

[mowin]

I decided to go back, and do some homework...
After all; we're only talking about the 17 previous posts of yours...
Other than some discussions about the need for quarter-mile times; I just didn't see where anyone tried to make you feel "foolish and insignificant"... :dontknow:
I'm sorry that you feel this way... it's obvious that nobody will be able to change your mind...

I guess he never heard of the "block" feature.:dontknow:

 

[Dudley]

I have been on SL since our first Spyder in 2008. Never saw any of your posts and I look at SL 7 days a week. I could have missed one, who knows. Your posts were so few you must have read a LOT! But, no matter, I wish you the best. Wouldn't want to ask you to stick around and miss out on riding all your bikes (note plural). Dang I am happy to have ONE! lol Happy Trails to you, sir. Life is short, spend it being happy.

IMHO, I might add, your input today sounds just like the ones you mention as the reason for leaving the forum. I little sarcastic and "in your face" to us all.

 

[Chupaca]

Sorry to hear..!!

sorry your dropping back to lurking. This is a tough place if you don't understand it. I myself have stepped aside a time ir two but found that this is still the best place in the world for all things spyders and more. The more part may be your problem but you will see that it is all that regardless of the odd nut....:thumbup:

 

[kep-up]

Lord, have mercy.
I am saddened some folks skin is so thin that a total of 4 sarcastic comments/posts would make them go away.
After all, this IS a public internet forum, for pete's sake!

 

[vided]

here u go

 

[Bob Denman]

Lord, have mercy.
I am saddened some folks skin is so thin that a total of 4 sarcastic comments/posts would make them go away.
After all, this IS a public internet forum, for pete's sake!

:agree: Wearing your heart "so close to your hide", usually ends up like this... :banghead:

 

[vided]

:agree: Wearing your heart "so close to your hide", usually ends up like this... :banghead:

 

[Bob Denman]

...I even went back through all 10 threads in which he posted...
Other than one mildly dismissive comment when he asked about quarter-mile times of the RT, and an admonishment for asking a completely unrelated question, in a thread about belt vibrations; I see nothing that should have been remotely able to upset anyone.
Shoot; I get worse than that on a daily basis!

 

[PrairieSpyder]

I hope you'll enjoy the show as a lurker. Good luck and good ryding!

 

[PrairieSpyder]

...I even went back through all 10 threads in which he posted...
Other than one mildly dismissive comment when he asked about quarter-mile times of the RT, and an admonishment for asking a completely unrelated question, in a thread about belt vibrations; I see nothing that should have been remotely able to upset anyone.
Shoot; I get worse than that on a daily basis!

You have numbers working for you there, Bob!

 

[pitzerwm]

Enigmatic, I live in the Tri-Cities if you are on this side and want to get together, email me. [email protected]

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Shoot; I get worse than that on a daily basis!

Yeah, but you deserve it!!!!!! :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :yes: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack: :roflblack:

 

[Bob Denman]

 

[vided]