Banned.... Anybody know why?

[Jmetz]

as a (reasonably) new member, I don't get much more out of this site than drama and bs. It seems very cliquey

As much as that trends to be true there is a lot of good info here, and no shortage of people willing to help with your bike. As Nate said, take a look around.

[tecknojoe]

on other local forums, sure there's groups that meet each other and always hang out. It tends to be people that were all noobs in the same year. But we used to get the new guys joining us all the time. Most of my buddies were the track junkies, so during a race weekend, there'd be 30+ site members all together.

Out here it just seems like the old schoolers do their thing and comment on what the noobs are doing.

edit: I was eyeballing the 'dinner with jmetz' thread btw, that's the kind of event that I used to enjoy meeting new people at in VA.

[Jmetz]

edit: I was eyeballing the 'dinner with jmetz' thread btw, that's the kind of event that I used to enjoy meeting new people at in VA.

I'll be attempting more. Come out to one, things are a bit different in person. Well... except for me, my internet persona is much nicer.

[Bueller]

Most of my buddies were the track junkies, so during a race weekend, there'd be 30+ site members all together.

Most of the people that are track/racer do know each other pretty well and have been hanging together for years. Anyone that want's to join is usually welcomed in because it is a sign that they are smart enough to take the reckless behavior from the street to the track where it belongs.

Out here it just seems like the old schoolers do their thing and comment on what the noobs are doing.

Generally the noobs come in every year starting in late winter to early spring, and at least half come in with something to prove. All of the "old schoolers " have been through this cycle a few times and know better than to ride in these groups, so they end up riding together and it usually turns into a crash fest.
There is so much more convo going on outside of this forum between members that don't want to deal with the retarded behavior of some of the people on here. This is why you don't see many of the OG's on the posted rides, it is a learned response.
The majority of the newbs crash out or loose interest and are gone by the end of the season and then a new crop shows up and the cycle repeats itself.

[GixxerCarrie]

There is so much more convo going on outside of this forum between members that don't want to deal with the retarded behavior of some of the people on here. This is why you don't see many of the OG's on the posted rides, it is a learned response.
The majority of the newbs crash out or loose interest and are gone by the end of the season and then a new crop shows up and the cycle repeats itself.

AMEN!

[Dr. Joe Siphek]

and we get these amazing signatures and avatars too boot!

[Devaclis]

lol the CSC does not let things go too far. Maybe further than sites you visit, but not me. Secret banning, deleted threads, lockdowns because two people are having an argument. Are we going to have to waint in line for bread and toilet paper too? I only rag on the ease at which stuff gets "tucked away in a secret corner" here because it happens often. Nothing personal about mods, admins, owners, VP's, contributors, baby momma's, or bastard sons. Being policed has ALWAYS irritated the shit out of me. There is just something wrong with someone else decideing what I can and cannot see/do/say. But hey, it's the internet. Everyone is a god here.

[Snowman]

lol the CSC does not let things go too far. Maybe further than sites you visit, but not me. Secret banning, deleted threads, lockdowns because two people are having an argument. Are we going to have to waint in line for bread and toilet paper too? I only rag on the ease at which stuff gets "tucked away in a secret corner" here because it happens often. Nothing personal about mods, admins, owners, VP's, contributors, baby momma's, or bastard sons. Being policed has ALWAYS irritated the shit out of me. There is just something wrong with someone else decideing what I can and cannot see/do/say. But hey, it's the internet. Everyone is a god here.

+1 for a Dana's Play Pen Section...

[brennahm]

So did this guy get fired from Supertune or what?

[Nooch]

So did this guy get fired from Supertune or what?

No. He is part owner or something to that effect, iirc.

[Jmetz]

No. He is part owner or something to that effect, iirc.

Not part owner not fired. He works with Mike.

[Nooch]

Not part owner not fired. He works with Mike.

Eh Im generally wrong 90% of the time. At least Im consistent!

[brennahm]

Bueller, you're like a live angry Farmer's Almanac.

So what day exactly does the new crop of Noobs get harvested this year?

[Slo]

So what day exactly does the new crop of Noobs get harvested this year?

That is some funny shit hahaha....

[dirkterrell]

Bueller, you're like a live angry Farmer's Almanac.

Ok, this made me LOL. That's sig material, Dave.

[Bueller]

April 15 when they realize they can buy a bike with that refund

[TinkerinWstuff]

April 15 when they realize they can buy a bike with that refund

Have three kids out of wedlock and make less than $25k a year and they can buy two bikes with the income redistribution check.

[Nooch]

This thread is full of win and lulz.

...and these guys.

[Sean]

This thread is full of win and lulz.

...and these guys.

Dude, you don't even know how badass I am. I'll race you anytime!

[Nooch]

Dude, you don't even know how badass I am. I'll race you anytime!

Shenanigans! I can't race on dirt. You win.

[madvlad]

Whatever the reasons, they're crap imho.

[Jmetz]

Are those guys the new these guys?

[Nooch]

Are those guys the new these guys?

OMG! Thats my car!!!

[~Barn~]

<----- Makes the best threads.