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Quiet forum and ex members???
Not sure what response I'll get if any,but was wondering whats going on with all the ex members showing recently and the somewhat lackluster posts.I really want this to be a forum where I can spend some time posting and come to meets etc,but if it's constantly dead there doesnt seem to be point really.This is not meant as a winge or an attack on the forum,so please if I do get any response please dont shoot me dead.
Ray.
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Due to some conflicts of late, some members decided to leave and subsequently some have returned hence the ex members, and some who you may have not heard of coming back. We all want this forum to work and get back to how it used to be when it started. If you look in the meets section we are trying to arrange a ride out and there is a vote for the best date thread.
It'll only be quet if people dont post and dont turn up to meets etc so thats why we all need to make the effort. :D
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This forum is going through a "period of change" I think is the best way to describe it. The forum started up a year ago and for the first six months or so there were a lot more posts happening, rideouts taking place (organised forum ones, and smaller groups going to local bike meets), etc...
However, in the latter part of the year things changed on the forum that meant for various reasons people left. These reasons will vary from individual to individual.
Things have changed again within the last week or so and I believe the main aim of Dabz at the moment is to take it back to the "old days" of the forum. You will see already that some of the original members have returned back and as time goes by I'm sure you will see a lot more threads starting and people contributing to these.
By all means, feel free to start your own threads like you have done with this one..... in the past you'll see that there was a fair bit of banter happening within threads so I hope you're up for some of this! ;)
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Thanks for the reply m8,just seems like the ex members are also trying to encourage new members over to another forum(not mentioning names).I will post on the meets thread and hopefully will see you soon.
Ray.
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I'm always up for a bit of banter m8,which will probably happen when I post up the pictures of my old fzr400 when she's back together
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Ray, unfortunately we know about them trying do this, and there isn't a huge amount that can be done to stop it really.
At the end of the day, it's your time and if you want to read both forums then that's your prerogative, but hopefully this one will slowly take up more of your time! ;)
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Originally Posted by Scott W
Ray, unfortunately we know about them trying do this, and there isn't a huge amount that can be done to stop it really.
At the end of the day, it's your time and if you want to read both forums then that's your prerogative, but hopefully this one will slowly take up more of your time! ;)
I totally understand that m8,I have spent some time on the other forum and to be honest I prefer it on here,lets just hope that it can get back to how you say it used to be with plenty of posts and rideouts/meets.
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in time I think everything will be good :) It's also winter still which probably isn't helping - people aren't out and about on 2 wheels as much as in the spring and summer months
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I flipping would be if it wasn't for all this damn rain!!!! lol!!!
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As soon as nutz4bikes in Trowbridge get my chain and sprocket set in, then I'll be up and running again.
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Originally Posted by Scott W
Ray, unfortunately we know about them trying do this, and there isn't a huge amount that can be done to stop it really.
At the end of the day, it's your time and if you want to read both forums then that's your prerogative, but hopefully this one will slowly take up more of your time! ;)
I originally started on this forum Rayzer, and due to dickheads (oops are we allowed to say that now~??) went elsewhere, but the ppl coming back are much better than those that went (you can all pay me later) I would also like to take this opportunity to say that just coz i don't feel the need to do track days and have a harley as well as my 'about to be mot'd CBR600 doesn't mean i don't know how to ride (its been twenty something years so far..) ok :) :) :) rant over!!
and i'm really impressed that scott spelled 'prerogative' right :D :D :D
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Originally Posted by Harleychic
[quote author=Scott W link=1171365176/0#5 date=1171366199]Ray, unfortunately we know about them trying do this, and there isn't a huge amount that can be done to stop it really.
At the end of the day, it's your time and if you want to read both forums then that's your prerogative, but hopefully this one will slowly take up more of your time! ;)
I originally started on this forum Rayzer, and due to dickheads (oops are we allowed to say that now~??) went elsewhere, but the ppl coming back are much better than those that went (you can all pay me later) I would also like to take this opportunity to say that just coz i don't feel the need to do track days and have a harley as well as my 'about to be mot'd CBR600 doesn't mean i don't know how to ride (its been twenty something years so far..) ok :) :) :) rant over!!
and i'm really impressed that scott spelled 'prerogative' right :D :D :D[/quote]
Ride Sheep your be fine Chic ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) I am really impressed your going Japanese :o :o ;)
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and i'm really impressed that scott spelled 'prerogative' right :D :D :D
it's only cos he's got Bobby Browns Greatist Hits (or should that be hit??)
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Originally Posted by Harleychic
[quote author=Scott W link=1171365176/0#5 date=1171366199]Ray, unfortunately we know about them trying do this, and there isn't a huge amount that can be done to stop it really.
At the end of the day, it's your time and if you want to read both forums then that's your prerogative, but hopefully this one will slowly take up more of your time! ;)
I originally started on this forum Rayzer, and due to dickheads (oops are we allowed to say that now~??) went elsewhere, but the ppl coming back are much better than those that went (you can all pay me later) I would also like to take this opportunity to say that just coz i don't feel the need to do track days and have a harley as well as my 'about to be mot'd CBR600 doesn't mean i don't know how to ride (its been twenty something years so far..) ok :) :) :) rant over!!
and i'm really impressed that scott spelled 'prerogative' right :D :D :D[/quote]
does that include me then hc? ;) :D not that i ever really left just haven't posted as much ::)
and i feel like bursting in to song bout onfires comment "...turning japanese, i think im turning japanese i really think so! do do do do doo doo doo!!" ;D
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Originally Posted by Rayzer
Thanks for the reply m8,just seems like the ex members are also trying to encourage new members over to another forum(not mentioning names).I will post on the meets thread and hopefully will see you soon.
Ray.
Can I point out the the masses that we've now removed the offending people who were PMing new members...and for the record these weren't any of the users who have requested to be removed, nor ex management :)
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Originally Posted by ONFIRE
[quote author=Harleychic link=1171365176/0#10 date=1171395588][quote author=Scott W link=1171365176/0#5 date=1171366199]Ray, unfortunately we know about them trying do this, and there isn't a huge amount that can be done to stop it really.
At the end of the day, it's your time and if you want to read both forums then that's your prerogative, but hopefully this one will slowly take up more of your time! ;)
I originally started on this forum Rayzer, and due to dickheads (oops are we allowed to say that now~??) went elsewhere, but the ppl coming back are much better than those that went (you can all pay me later) I would also like to take this opportunity to say that just coz i don't feel the need to do track days and have a harley as well as my 'about to be mot'd CBR600 doesn't mean i don't know how to ride (its been twenty something years so far..) ok :) :) :) rant over!!
and i'm really impressed that scott spelled 'prerogative' right :D :D :D[/quote]
Ride Sheep your be fine Chic ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) I am really impressed your going Japanese :o :o ;)
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what would you know OF you said VTwins were too much like hard work - lazy idle begger
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Originally Posted by bazzashazza
[quote author=Harleychic link=1171365176/0#10 date=1171395588][quote author=Scott W link=1171365176/0#5 date=1171366199]Ray, unfortunately we know about them trying do this, and there isn't a huge amount that can be done to stop it really.
At the end of the day, it's your time and if you want to read both forums then that's your prerogative, but hopefully this one will slowly take up more of your time! ;)
I originally started on this forum Rayzer, and due to dickheads (oops are we allowed to say that now~??) went elsewhere, but the ppl coming back are much better than those that went (you can all pay me later) I would also like to take this opportunity to say that just coz i don't feel the need to do track days and have a harley as well as my 'about to be mot'd CBR600 doesn't mean i don't know how to ride (its been twenty something years so far..) ok :) :) :) rant over!!
and i'm really impressed that scott spelled 'prerogative' right :D :D :D[/quote]
does that include me then hc? ;) :D not that i ever really left just haven't posted as much ::)
and i feel like bursting in to song bout onfires comment "...turning japanese, i think im turning japanese i really think so! do do do do doo doo doo!!" ;D
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Shazza ain't you too young to know that one ;D
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Originally Posted by Harleychic
[quote author=ONFIRE link=1171365176/0#11 date=1171396982][quote author=Harleychic link=1171365176/0#10 date=1171395588][quote author=Scott W link=1171365176/0#5 date=1171366199]Ray, unfortunately we know about them trying do this, and there isn't a huge amount that can be done to stop it really.
At the end of the day, it's your time and if you want to read both forums then that's your prerogative, but hopefully this one will slowly take up more of your time! ;)
I originally started on this forum Rayzer, and due to dickheads (oops are we allowed to say that now~??) went elsewhere, but the ppl coming back are much better than those that went (you can all pay me later) I would also like to take this opportunity to say that just coz i don't feel the need to do track days and have a harley as well as my 'about to be mot'd CBR600 doesn't mean i don't know how to ride (its been twenty something years so far..) ok :) :) :) rant over!!
and i'm really impressed that scott spelled 'prerogative' right :D :D :D[/quote]
Ride Sheep your be fine Chic ;D ;D ;D ;D ;) I am really impressed your going Japanese :o :o ;)
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what would you know OF you said VTwins were too much like hard work - lazy idle begger[/quote]
Quite the opposite HC one can be lazy with a v-twins especially in corners....O forgot your a straight liner Harley Rider...yeah ok I have seen you corner in that dragstar psml. Your going to learn a whole new concept of riding when you get that Jap rap on the road....be scared!!! :D :D :D ;)
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Originally Posted by Dabz
Can I point out the the masses that we've now removed the offending people who were PMing new members...and for the record these weren't any of the users who have requested to be removed, nor ex management :)
People were doing that? How sad ::)
Feels like I'm at school, especially when I remember that song Turning Japanese. Stuck in my head now :-[ :D
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And we're all going to be singing Turning Japanese all day now! Well I know I certainly will be! ;D
HC - I had to double check the spelling before I hit the post button! ;) ;D
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I hated the bloody song then as I do now >:( ;D
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Well I posted something like 30 mins ago and I'm still bloody singing it! Grrrr!
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Originally Posted by Rayzer
Not sure what response I'll get if any,but was wondering whats going on with all the ex members showing recently and the somewhat lackluster posts.I really want this to be a forum where I can spend some time posting and come to meets etc,but if it's constantly dead there doesnt seem to be point really.This is not meant as a winge or an attack on the forum,so please if I do get any response please dont shoot me dead.
Ray.
Allo, so a big rock has been lobbed into the ol' forum pond but eventually the ripples die down. Don't know most of you yet but I just like riding my bike and hope to meet you all out there in reality land sometime soon and hope the forum picks up again ;D
Dave
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Never heard of it? Am I too young? :P :P :P :P :P
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Neil - no bloody chance! :P :P :P :P
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There ya go ;D And after all these years, I just realised what it's about :o
I've got your picture of me and you
You wrote "I love you" I wrote "me too"
I sit there staring and there's nothing else to do
Oh it's in color Your hair is brown
Your eyes are hazel And soft as clouds
I often kiss you when there's no one else around
I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of you all round my cell
I want a doctor to take your picture
So I can look at you from inside as well
You've got me turning up and turning down
And turning in and turning 'round
I'm turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
I'm turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
I've got your picture, I've got your picture
I'd like a million of them all round my cell
I want the doctor to take a picture
So I can look at you from inside as well
You've got me turning up and turning down and turning in and turning 'round
I'm turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
I'm turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women
No fun, no sin, no you, no wonder it's dark
Everyone around me is a total stranger
Everyone avoids me like a cyclone ranger
That's why I'm turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
I'm turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
(think so think so think so)
Turning Japanese
I think I'm turning Japanese
I really think so
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LOL @ Onfire ;D ;D ;D,you'll have everybody singing that by the end of the day.
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Neil - no bloody chance! :P :P :P :P
Fecker >:(
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I have a belting cover version of this by a lady called liz phair http://www.lizphair.com I will post it if people want to copy, plus the vapours copy if you wish
Taff
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Post away - could do with a laugh! Might as well hear the track rather than continually looping it around in my head!
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*ahem* i would like to apologise for putting an annoying song in ppl's heads :-[ however i would like to lay the blame with OF first for making me think of it ::) and yes of course im too young to remember when it was, but it doesn't mean i don't have any dodgy movie soundtracks in my cd collection! ;D bet no one can guess wot it is :P
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Will get it off my music server when I get home
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Originally Posted by bazzashazza
*ahem* i would like to apologise for putting an annoying song in ppl's heads :-[ however i would like to lay the blame with OF first for making me think of it ::) and yes of course im too young to remember when it was, but it doesn't mean i don't have any dodgy movie soundtracks in my cd collection! ;D bet no one can guess wot it is :P
Charlies Angels?
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damn u did that fast!!! least im not the only loser round here ;D
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Try here for a version of this song by a band called nufan
http://www.mychippenham.co.uk/ click download here
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Originally Posted by bazzashazza
damn u did that fast!!! least im not the only loser round here ;D
The powers of Google! ;D
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Its really encouraging to read this this thread, it would be great if we could get back to the way its used to be, for the record, I was never poached by anyone, the only reason I stopped posting, riding and meeting, was that GB said that some of my comments where not what he wanted on this forum :-? , I had never knowingly said anything designed to upset anyone, so rather than make waves I thought it best to just not post. :'(
I made some good friends here, and had some good times, would be great to get back to that. Blue
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great to hear from you mate, looking forward to catching up soon! :D