How sad the board is!!!

[robin]

I counted 4 posts that are motorcycle related how sad is that don't find much reason to come by much anymore.

[Oss]

So do us all a favor and post a report and some pics from
your retirement exploits !

It can even be a pic of the breads at Rockland Bakery

Miss you guys

Oss

You up for meeting up for one of the rides Columbus weekend?

[DDT (12)]

I rode by Grand Coulee Dam last week... does that help? Also, I think about people sometimes when I ride that none of y'all have ever met...







I really need to practice smiling when I do a selfie, huh...?

DDT

[Chrisj CMA]

I counted 4 posts that are motorcycle related how sad is that don't find much reason to come by much anymore.

The board isn't sad!  It always amazes me how some get all bent out of shape if there are (in their mind) too many non motorcycle posts. If you want more motorcycle related posts. Post some or you are just part of your own problem.

You say you have not much reason to come by anymore.  What WAS your reasons before?

Sounds like you need a ride and then post a ride report

[Serk]

...wait... I think I got that cliche wrong... but I like that version better anyway.

[robin]

I counted 4 posts that are motorcycle related how sad is that don't find much reason to come by much anymore.

The board isn't sad!  It always amazes me how some get all bent out of shape if there are (in their mind) too many non motorcycle posts. If you want more motorcycle related posts. Post some or you are just part of your own problem.

You say you have not much reason to come by anymore.  What WAS your reasons before?

Sounds like you need a ride and then post a ride report

To talk about motorcycles and places people have been on them (DDT thank you for your posts) not looking to get in a pissing match with Ya'll just throwing it out there.

[The emperor has no clothes]

I counted 4 posts that are motorcycle related how sad is that don't find much reason to come by much anymore.

The board isn't sad!  It always amazes me how some get all bent out of shape if there are (in their mind) too many non motorcycle posts. If you want more motorcycle related posts. Post some or you are just part of your own problem.

You say you have not much reason to come by anymore.  What WAS your reasons before?

Sounds like you need a ride and then post a ride report

To talk about motorcycles and places people have been on them (DDT thank you for your posts) not looking to get in a pissing match with Ya'll just throwing it out there.

I'm as guilty or more than anybody else. I usually post about every ride we go on. It's just that work, life gets in the way and don't get to ride as much as I would like. To be honest, I enjoy a lot of the other stories about what's going on in people's lives.

[Serk]

A somewhat serious reply, or as serious as I get, and how I see this group and this forum:

While this started as just a group of people that shared a common love of a specific make and model of motorcycle, over the years it has grown and morphed into a family of friends.

Like all families we have out disagreements and squabbles.

But at the end of the day, we're a family. We like chatting with each other.

And if ALL we chatted about was motorcycle rides there wouldn't be nearly enough to chat about. There's always room to chat about those, I've never seen anyone complain when someone posts about a ride or something bike related, please do so, but being a family we like to chat about, well... just about anything.

If you're at a party and one group of people are having a discussion you don't want to participate in then wander around, there will be other groups discussing other things, you'll find someone who wants to chat with ya' about something ya' wanna chat about.

I see the forum in a similar light. If you don't like some threads, then wander away from them, find the threads (Groups of people) that do interest you and join in.

The forum is organic. The topics people wish to chat about will be the ones that get chatted about. There's nothing sinister or sad about this, it's human nature.

Just my $0.02, and worth what you paid for it.

[Chrisj CMA]

I counted 4 posts that are motorcycle related how sad is that don't find much reason to come by much anymore.

The board isn't sad!  It always amazes me how some get all bent out of shape if there are (in their mind) too many non motorcycle posts. If you want more motorcycle related posts. Post some or you are just part of your own problem.

You say you have not much reason to come by anymore.  What WAS your reasons before?

Sounds like you need a ride and then post a ride report

To talk about motorcycles and places people have been on them (DDT thank you for your posts) not looking to get in a pissing match with Ya'll just throwing it out there.

You don't want a pissing match then don't start one 

[Robert]

A somewhat serious reply, or as serious as I get, and how I see this group and this forum:

While this started as just a group of people that shared a common love of a specific make and model of motorcycle, over the years it has grown and morphed into a family of friends.

Like all families we have out disagreements and squabbles.

But at the end of the day, we're a family. We like chatting with each other.

And if ALL we chatted about was motorcycle rides there wouldn't be nearly enough to chat about. There's always room to chat about those, I've never seen anyone complain when someone posts about a ride or something bike related, please do so, but being a family we like to chat about, well... just about anything.

If you're at a party and one group of people are having a discussion you don't want to participate in then wander around, there will be other groups discussing other things, you'll find someone who wants to chat with ya' about something ya' wanna chat about.

I see the forum in a similar light. If you don't like some threads, then wander away from them, find the threads (Groups of people) that do interest you and join in.

The forum is organic. The topics people wish to chat about will be the ones that get chatted about. There's nothing sinister or sad about this, it's human nature.

Just my $0.02, and worth what you paid for it.

 

[Robert]

I rode by Grand Coulee Dam last week... does that help? Also, I think about people sometimes when I ride that none of y'all have ever met...







I really need to practice smiling when I do a selfie, huh...?

DDT

Wow that is awesome Thanks

HUH just an observation does the zero mean anything related to this post  Just a question.

[DDT (12)]

A somewhat serious reply, or as serious as I get, and how I see this group and this forum:

While this started as just a group of people that shared a common love of a specific make and model of motorcycle, over the years it has grown and morphed into a family of friends.

Like all families we have out disagreements and squabbles.

But at the end of the day, we're a family. We like chatting with each other.

And if ALL we chatted about was motorcycle rides there wouldn't be nearly enough to chat about. There's always room to chat about those, I've never seen anyone complain when someone posts about a ride or something bike related, please do so, but being a family we like to chat about, well... just about anything.

If you're at a party and one group of people are having a discussion you don't want to participate in then wander around, there will be other groups discussing other things, you'll find someone who wants to chat with ya' about something ya' wanna chat about.

I see the forum in a similar light. If you don't like some threads, then wander away from them, find the threads (Groups of people) that do interest you and join in.

The forum is organic. The topics people wish to chat about will be the ones that get chatted about. There's nothing sinister or sad about this, it's human nature.

Just my $0.02, and worth what you paid for it.

Serk, my cerebral friend... you have nailed it right on the money, at least as far as I am concerned. I don't let myself become embroiled in stuff that I consider pointless, or worse, that is 'bait' intended to lure the thin-skinned into a diatribe... This can be, and it is for me personally, a very meaningful venue through which I've met some absolute characters, learned a great deal about many things, but most of all grown as a person... I do like it here... warts and all... Heck, I think I might even hang around a while longer... Oh, and I do like to ride and tell about it, so...

DDT

[DDT (12)]

"HUH just an observation does the zero mean anything related to this post   Just a question."

Robert,

It's an inside joke... A few of my pals know what that means, but most don't... It has to do with a gal I once dated back in the sixties... She was something, and her memory still brings a smile to my face even now... although you wouldn't know it by the serious look on my face in that selfie... Anyway, she had a special fondness for 'Zero' candy bars, and I indulge in one sometimes as I recall a time back in the day...

DDT

[old2soon]

There is a Very SIMPLE solution to Your perceived problem that others before you have followed for nearly identical reasoning. IF You do NOT like what you see or the answers that are appearing once you are pissed off OR your tender sensibilities are damaged-QUIT READING That Post. See how easy that is? RIDE SAFE.

[Chrisj CMA]

Robin this is not aimed at you unless it applies, if it applies then fill it out and submit it.  Anyone that is butthurt over the discussions on the board of late; here is a form to fill out.  Fill in the blanks and post it in this thread and one of our expert research analysts will tally the data and be able to decide if the board is sad or you are.  That way there is no "pissing match" This topic comes up every blue moon or so, maybe some data will put the issue to rest.  LOL

    

[John Schmidt]

Chris, they need to print up thousands of those forms and distribute them at all the institutions of higher(?) learning. Maybe give the recipient a coupon for a free box of tissue and free roll of TP.....in hopes they could figure out the proper function of each.

[Chrisj CMA]

Chris, they need to print up thousands of those forms and distribute them at all the institutions of higher(?) learning. Maybe give the recipient a coupon for a free box of tissue and free roll of TP.....in hopes they could figure out the proper function of each.

 

[Moonshot_1]

Robin this is not aimed at you unless it applies, if it applies then fill it out and submit it.  Anyone that is butthurt over the discussions on the board of late; here is a form to fill out.  Fill in the blanks and post it in this thread and one of our expert research analysts will tally the data and be able to decide if the board is sad or you are.  That way there is no "pissing match" This topic comes up every blue moon or so, maybe some data will put the issue to rest.  LOL

    

This is a bogus form. First of all the Department of Emotional Security should be issuing tissues for free and it is unconstitutional to ask about tears on a form of any kind. Unless medical related and that is governed under HIPPA. So the tears question violates HIPPA.
And if you check the box that you will not be able to get past the butthurt the government appointed counselor contact information should be printed on the form.
And why is it only in black and white? Hmm?? It should be of rainbows and unicorns. I mean there is enough stress already.

[The emperor has no clothes]

Robin just expressed his opinion. Ease up. You guys aren't members of ANIFTA trying to suppress free speech are you ? 

[baldo]

Robin just expressed his opinion. Ease up. You guys aren't members of ANIFTA trying to suppress free speech are you ? 

 

 

[JimC]

I counted 4 posts that are motorcycle related how sad is that Cry don't find much reason to come by much anymore.

Robin,
As others have said in the past, just ignore the threads you don't want to see.

There was another Valkyrie board that banned political posts, and as unfortunate as it is, they are no longer functioning. I used to check it out because I really liked most of the members and their posts. In the months before it shut down there were days and days of NO POSTS, obviously one of the reasons for their lack of existence today.

I agree with Serk, this board has become somewhat of a family, you have to take the good along with the bad.

Jim

[Oss]

Hey  Meat

Its antifa not anifta  

Didnt you get the memo?

I think the voai board shut down because nobody knew how to fix it.  Recollect only Taz knew anything about it and I am not an officer so nothing I could do,    RIP  VOAI  the original group and my first ride in

Oss

Maybe Robin just likes posting on Facebook now?

[Hook#3287]

It is what it is, or, it is what you make it.

RP#62 did a post about Battleships that had absolutely nothing to do with Valkyries or motorcycles.

I'm very glad he did.

I rode my Valkyrie down to see one.

It was a great ride.

More than a decade ago I made the same statement, that this board did not stay to the motorcycle content enough.  I was wrong then and it is false now.

The common denominator was/is Honda Valkyries.

[The emperor has no clothes]

It is what it is, or, it is what you make it.

RP#62 did a post about Battleships that had absolutely nothing to do with Valkyries or motorcycles.

I'm very glad he did.

I rode my Valkyrie down to see one.

It was a great ride.

More than a decade ago I made the same statement, that this board did not stay to the motorcycle content enough.  I was wrong then and it is false now.

The common denominator was/is Honda Valkyries.

I find it very invigorating to learn things out of my sphere. I enjoy the posts about guys building furniture, I enjoy the posts about airplanes, about ships, about lots of things that I never would have been awakened to if not for this forum.

[T.P.]

ROBIN,    you said the same thing just about a year ago.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/bbs/index.php/topic,90281.msg890640.html#msg890640

I'm guessing nothing has changed for you or the General Board.

Hope you and Judy are doing well,  Hope to see you two at Inzane 18

T.P.

[Brewer]

I rode to work today, not interesting enough for pictures.

[gregk]

Hey DDT , I have a good friend that works at that Dam an we seen it 2 years ago. Its a mile all the way across that Dam.

[specialdose]

    I have been a member of this eclectic family for 4 yrs. I exercise the cursor on my mouse. If I open a topic about something and have no interest in, click, on to the next one......... Oh, I am about to ride
my Gurl to pickup my grandson at school. To boring for most for pictures. She still puts that broad grin on my face every time I sling my leg over her.......

[Gavin_Sons]

I suggest finding a valkyrie forum that better fits your needs.



What's that? There is no other valkyrie site with a boat load of information and awesome people? Sorry   

[3fan4life]

This forum is more than just a motorcycle board, it's a family.

If anyone doesn't believe that go back and read the posts regarding DDT's recent mechanical issues.

Like any family there are going to be disagreements from time to time.

No matter how heated an argument may get here, it's very tame compared to Facebook.

That is largely due to the tireless and thankless work done by our moderators here.

It is also due to people here knowing each other and having shared wind together.


I know Robin and I know that he is "Good People"!

He voiced his opinion as it is his right to do here.

Personally, I don't agree with it but I am not going to jump on the dogpile against him.

This topic does come up from time to time and I am firmly in the camp that believes a forum limited to motorcycle only topics will not survive.

I also believe that were it not for the freedom to discuss a multitude of topics the members here would not have ever became a family.

This is a good group of people, "Warts" and all!


Another time that this topic came up someone did bring up a point that I had not considered.

The point being that it is disheartening to go to the trouble of posting a ride report only to see it pushed back to the second or third page in a matter of hours.

To this I believe that we all have something of an obligation to respond to such posts. Even if it is only to say a quick thank you to the OP.

I must admit that more often than not I fall short of this goal, but i do try.

Maybe we all should try harder to do this.

Especially those of us that are more prone than others to engage in a "spirited" political discussion.   

[The emperor has no clothes]

This forum is more than just a motorcycle board, it's a family.

If anyone doesn't believe that go back and read the posts regarding DDT's recent mechanical issues.

Like any family there are going to be disagreements from time to time.

No matter how heated an argument may get here, it's very tame compared to Facebook.

That is largely due to the tireless and thankless work done by our moderators here.

It is also due to people here knowing each other and having shared wind together.


I know Robin and I know that he is "Good People"!

He voiced his opinion as it is his right to do here.

Personally, I don't agree with it but I am not going to jump on the dogpile against him.

This topic does come up from time to time and I am firmly in the camp that believes a forum limited to motorcycle only topics will not survive.

I also believe that were it not for the freedom to discuss a multitude of topics the members here would not have ever became a family.

This is a good group of people, "Warts" and all!


Another time that this topic came up someone did bring up a point that I had not considered.

The point being that it is disheartening to go to the trouble of posting a ride report only to see it pushed back to the second or third page in a matter of hours.

To this I believe that we all have something of an obligation to respond to such posts. Even if it is only to say a quick thank you to the OP.

I must admit that more often than not I fall short of this goal, but i do try.

Maybe we all should try harder to do this.

Especially those of us that are more prone than others to engage in a "spirited" political discussion.   

See there ? We agree more than you think. 

[baldo]

This forum is more than just a motorcycle board, it's a family.

If anyone doesn't believe that go back and read the posts regarding DDT's recent mechanical issues.

Like any family there are going to be disagreements from time to time.

No matter how heated an argument may get here, it's very tame compared to Facebook.

That is largely due to the tireless and thankless work done by our moderators here.

It is also due to people here knowing each other and having shared wind together.


I know Robin and I know that he is "Good People"!

He voiced his opinion as it is his right to do here.

Personally, I don't agree with it but I am not going to jump on the dogpile against him.

This topic does come up from time to time and I am firmly in the camp that believes a forum limited to motorcycle only topics will not survive.

I also believe that were it not for the freedom to discuss a multitude of topics the members here would not have ever became a family.

This is a good group of people, "Warts" and all!


Another time that this topic came up someone did bring up a point that I had not considered.

The point being that it is disheartening to go to the trouble of posting a ride report only to see it pushed back to the second or third page in a matter of hours.

To this I believe that we all have something of an obligation to respond to such posts. Even if it is only to say a quick thank you to the OP.

I must admit that more often than not I fall short of this goal, but i do try.

Maybe we all should try harder to do this.

Especially those of us that are more prone than others to engage in a "spirited" political discussion.   

Well said....and I can certainly do my part in commenting on a ride report. I've got the commenting part down pretty good.