Those who want more motorcycle posts

[baldo]

Here is a link to mine last month
https://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Wizzard8955/353121-rss.xml

Excellent!

[Skinhead]

If it were strictly up to me I would ban all political posts. I do not understand why people think that this is the place for politics. I read all ride reports and only look into the political posts if they are reported. Even then I usually skip them unless there are multiple people reporting the same post. There are something's that you should have the common curtesy to refrain from, like yelling fire in a crowded place or farting in church. There are some folks here that I question even own a motorcycle. If they do there is no way that they spend any time on it. They couldn't possibly squeeze in a ride between all of their political bs. The sad thing is that they are ruining the board for the riders and are NOT going to change a single person's mind. I just don't understand what they are trying to accomplish on a motorcycle forum with this drivel. Liberal or conservative this is not the place for it. There are plenty of sites out there for them to post on that are political based. This one is supposed to be motorcycle based. 

There have been some great points made in this thread. I like many others, really appreciate the ride reports and pics and understand the time it takes to put them together. I hadn't really thought about how fast they can fall off the page and get lost in the shuffle.
Misfit, I know the members don't really have a vote per se, but I wouldn't be a bit disappointed if political posts were outright banned. As stated, there are plenty of other places one can get their fill of these. Nobody every convinces the "other side" to switch allegiance anyway.  I admit to joining an F6b site to learn more about the new bike I own. That site doesn't allow politics except in one little off topic "anything goes" forum. And the main boards, which are strictly F6b related are not lacking for activity in the least.  Just a thought.

I agree with what Wiggydotcom said, that banning the politics would be great.
Regarding the argument of "we would lose members or log in numbers" I am not sure of that. I have met several individuals whom I have tried to introduce to the VRCC and several have said that there is too much BS on there and they do not wish to join, and yes the BS is all the political and gun rants. to quote one of the guys " I thought this was a motorcycle forum for riders".

You guys are starting to sound like the libs,  if you don't like our agree with something, ban it.   No one should be allowed to do something you don't like our agree with.   If you know a post is political, don't open it if you don't like them.   If God forbid you happen to open a bike political post ,close it if you don't like them.   They are not guns people, you don't have to ban them.

[Wizzard]

nobody wants the responsibility of having to choose anymore. Sad.

[Gryphon Rider]

Way back in the day....
(jus' sold my Son this bike)

Similar pics with my kids:

[baldo]

Great pics !...

That's the setup I want to end up with, Super-valked.....

[Ice]

If it were strictly up to me I would ban all political posts. I do not understand why people think that this is the place for politics. I read all ride reports and only look into the political posts if they are reported. Even then I usually skip them unless there are multiple people reporting the same post. There are something's that you should have the common curtesy to refrain from, like yelling fire in a crowded place or farting in church. There are some folks here that I question even own a motorcycle. If they do there is no way that they spend any time on it. They couldn't possibly squeeze in a ride between all of their political bs. The sad thing is that they are ruining the board for the riders and are NOT going to change a single person's mind. I just don't understand what they are trying to accomplish on a motorcycle forum with this drivel. Liberal or conservative this is not the place for it. There are plenty of sites out there for them to post on that are political based. This one is supposed to be motorcycle based.  

There have been some great points made in this thread. I like many others, really appreciate the ride reports and pics and understand the time it takes to put them together. I hadn't really thought about how fast they can fall off the page and get lost in the shuffle.
Misfit, I know the members don't really have a vote per se, but I wouldn't be a bit disappointed if political posts were outright banned. As stated, there are plenty of other places one can get their fill of these. Nobody every convinces the "other side" to switch allegiance anyway.  I admit to joining an F6b site to learn more about the new bike I own. That site doesn't allow politics except in one little off topic "anything goes" forum. And the main boards, which are strictly F6b related are not lacking for activity in the least.  Just a thought.

I agree with what Wiggydotcom said, that banning the politics would be great.
Regarding the argument of "we would lose members or log in numbers" I am not sure of that. I have met several individuals whom I have tried to introduce to the VRCC and several have said that there is too much BS on there and they do not wish to join, and yes the BS is all the political and gun rants. to quote one of the guys " I thought this was a motorcycle forum for riders".

You guys are starting to sound like the libs,  if you don't like our agree with something, ban it.   No one should be allowed to do something you don't like our agree with.   If you know a post is political, don't open it if you don't like them.   If God forbid you happen to open a bike political post ,close it if you don't like them.   They are not guns people, you don't have to ban them.

Joe, maybe the word ban is too strong, however the last time I checked this was a motorcycle forum and if I remember correctly (Rules of the Road, to lazy to look again) the topics were supposed to be motorcycle related.
 As I stated before at least give the ones who take time and effort to write a report about riding a chance to have their post seen and read before it is on page 2,3,4.....10, such as at least a page that is locked to the main General Forum page as the Photostash page is.
If you look at this topic alone, many of the readers are trying to keep it motorcycle related by adding their rides and pictures to it.
If you have not noticed many of the VRCC folks now post their rides on Facebook. If we are truly concerned about keeping a Motorcycle Forum open called the VRCC then we may want to keep the ones that joined because it was motorcycle related.
I usually ignore political, religious and gun post the best I can, however when a ride report is posted and disappears before I even had a chance to read it and because I did not search back to page 5 I never saw it due the other "Off Topic" posts, I do disagree with that.
Just my .02 cents to that and Ok I will now get off my Soapbox.

[GiG]

We should all go post a bunch of motorcycle pics and ride reports on Sinkhead's beloved
"My Little Pony" website  

[Willow]

Great pics !...

That's the setup I want to end up with, Super-valked.....

Baldo, I thought I had missed something.  I couldn't find a picture of a Super Valk.

This is what people usually call a Super Valk.

[Wizzard]

Great pics !...

That's the setup I want to end up with, Super-valked.....

Baldo, I thought I had missed something.  I couldn't find a picture of a Super Valk.

This is what people usually call a Super Valk.

Riding on the sidewalk and looks like the kickstand is down to me. But hey,, what do I know?

[Willow]

Riding on the sidewalk and looks like the kickstand is down to me. But hey,, what do I know?

LOL!  Both cannot be concurrently true.  On my Valkyries one cannot ride with the kickstand down.   

The question is valid.

That is Chase Kinter on my Interstate.  He was either just getting ready to leave on or just returning from a test ride around the block.  He's much older now.  I believe that was about 2009.

[baldo]

Great pics !...

That's the setup I want to end up with, Super-valked.....

Baldo, I thought I had missed something.  I couldn't find a picture of a Super Valk.

This is what people usually call a Super Valk.

You're right, Willow. I jumped the gun. A friend has an I/S that color, which I really like, and that's the image that popped into my head. Thanks for keeping me on the straight and narrow.

[Willow]

You're right, Willow. I jumped the gun. A friend has an I/S that color, which I really like, and that's the image that popped into my head. Thanks for keeping me on the straight and narrow.

Easy to do.  That red and black Interstate can stick in your mind.  It may be the best OEM Interstate paint other than the black and red.   

[Mr Whiskey]

.....maybe the word ban is too strong, however the last time I checked this was a motorcycle forum and if I remember correctly (Rules of the Road, to lazy to look again) the topics were supposed to be motorcycle related.
 As I stated before at least give the ones who take time and effort to write a report about riding a chance to have their post seen and read before it is on page 2,3,4.....10, such as at least a page that is locked to the main General Forum page as the Photostash page is.
If you look at this topic alone, many of the readers are trying to keep it motorcycle related by adding their rides and pictures to it.
If you have not noticed many of the VRCC folks now post their rides on Facebook. If we are truly concerned about keeping a Motorcycle Forum open called the VRCC then we may want to keep the ones that joined because it was motorcycle related.
I usually ignore political, religious and gun post the best I can, however when a ride report is posted and disappears before I even had a chance to read it and because I did not search back to page 5 I never saw it due the other "Off Topic" posts, I do disagree with that.
Just my .02 cents to that and Ok I will now get off my Soapbox.

Well written
(Some of us refuse to become facecrack addicts!)

[Rams]

(Some of us refuse to become facecrack addicts!)[/size]

This I agree with.   Because of this thread, I actually joined Face Book.   Something I've refused to do up until this point.    I searched the VRCC account and found very little worthy of staying on board.   Maybe I didn't find the right site or account, don't know but, I'll stay here as long as I haven't worn out my welcome.

Edited: Bump for a non-political thread.  

[Mr Whiskey]

These days....
Thank you Lord for allowing me to....

[The emperor has no clothes]

These days....
Thank you Lord for allowing me to....

Nice pic. I like how you can see your wife taking it in the mirror. 

[Skinhead]

We should all go post a bunch of motorcycle pics and ride reports on Sinkhead's beloved
"My Little Pony" website 

Weren't  you banned from the "my little pony" website?

I hang out on hello kitty now, my little pony has too many political posts.

[3fan4life]

If it were strictly up to me I would ban all political posts. I do not understand why people think that this is the place for politics. I read all ride reports and only look into the political posts if they are reported. Even then I usually skip them unless there are multiple people reporting the same post. There are something's that you should have the common curtesy to refrain from, like yelling fire in a crowded place or farting in church. There are some folks here that I question even own a motorcycle. If they do there is no way that they spend any time on it. They couldn't possibly squeeze in a ride between all of their political bs. The sad thing is that they are ruining the board for the riders and are NOT going to change a single person's mind. I just don't understand what they are trying to accomplish on a motorcycle forum with this drivel. Liberal or conservative this is not the place for it. There are plenty of sites out there for them to post on that are political based. This one is supposed to be motorcycle based.  

There have been some great points made in this thread. I like many others, really appreciate the ride reports and pics and understand the time it takes to put them together. I hadn't really thought about how fast they can fall off the page and get lost in the shuffle.
Misfit, I know the members don't really have a vote per se, but I wouldn't be a bit disappointed if political posts were outright banned. As stated, there are plenty of other places one can get their fill of these. Nobody every convinces the "other side" to switch allegiance anyway.  I admit to joining an F6b site to learn more about the new bike I own. That site doesn't allow politics except in one little off topic "anything goes" forum. And the main boards, which are strictly F6b related are not lacking for activity in the least.  Just a thought.

I agree with what Wiggydotcom said, that banning the politics would be great.
Regarding the argument of "we would lose members or log in numbers" I am not sure of that. I have met several individuals whom I have tried to introduce to the VRCC and several have said that there is too much BS on there and they do not wish to join, and yes the BS is all the political and gun rants. to quote one of the guys " I thought this was a motorcycle forum for riders".

You guys are starting to sound like the libs,  if you don't like our agree with something, ban it.   No one should be allowed to do something you don't like our agree with.   If you know a post is political, don't open it if you don't like them.   If God forbid you happen to open a bike political post ,close it if you don't like them.   They are not guns people, you don't have to ban them.

Joe, maybe the word ban is too strong, however the last time I checked this was a motorcycle forum and if I remember correctly (Rules of the Road, to lazy to look again) the topics were supposed to be motorcycle related.
 As I stated before at least give the ones who take time and effort to write a report about riding a chance to have their post seen and read before it is on page 2,3,4.....10, such as at least a page that is locked to the main General Forum page as the Photostash page is.
If you look at this topic alone, many of the readers are trying to keep it motorcycle related by adding their rides and pictures to it.
If you have not noticed many of the VRCC folks now post their rides on Facebook. If we are truly concerned about keeping a Motorcycle Forum open called the VRCC then we may want to keep the ones that joined because it was motorcycle related.
I usually ignore political, religious and gun post the best I can, however when a ride report is posted and disappears before I even had a chance to read it and because I did not search back to page 5 I never saw it due the other "Off Topic" posts, I do disagree with that.
Just my .02 cents to that and Ok I will now get off my Soapbox.

This is a good example of how reasonable adults can have a productive discussion. And something can be learned.

Personally, I don't mind the political or religious posts.

The banter does tend to get out of hand at times and that's a shame.


Before reading this thread it never occurred to me that people taking the time to post ride reports might feel slighted by the lack of responses.

It also never occurred to me that people might get tired of searching through the pages looking for a ride post.

I do know that a board with motorcycle only posts gets very boring.

I joined another board when I bought my Vulcan (3yrs ago) I can visit it twice a year and still keep up with the amount of new posts.

The people there have been friendly, but they aren't family.

The VRCC is a family!

And it is the ability to discuss things "other" than motorcycles that has made us a family.

We share much more here than our love of motorcycles.

Sometimes, that sharing gets a little ugly.

It shouldn't but it does.

It's hard to disagree without being disagreeable, but it can be done.


With that said, I think that the idea of pinning a cetain thread topic to the top is an excellent idea!

It could either be the ride thread as suggested or it could be a place for all political posts (whichever will cause our moderators the least amount of grief).

Of course this would take a gentleman's agreement that politics or religion won't be discussed in the ride thread (or vice versa).

This works on the tech board it should work here as well.

Hopefully, this idea will gain support and will come to be.  
  

[Wizzard]

Great post and well said. I would support that 100%. Banning is not the way to go

[Rams]

With that said, I think that the idea of pinning a cetain thread topic to the top is an excellent idea!

It could either be the ride thread as suggested or it could be a place for all political posts (whichever will cause our moderators the least amount of grief).

Of course this would take a gentleman's agreement that politics or religion won't be discussed in the ride thread (or vice versa).

This works on the tech board it should work here as well.

Hopefully, this idea will gain support and will come to be.  
  

Another good idea but, change isn't likely to occur IMHO so, I've begun bumping threads I think folks want to read.   Just trying to calm the water so to speak.....   

Because, I believe we are more than just motorcyclist, there's more to life than just riding.    Riding is one of my most beloved things to do but, it does not define me.   Many other things effect my life, politics being one of the bigger things.   The people we elect have a lot to do with our daily lives whether folks want to admit it or not.   Now, I'll go find another non-political thread to bump.