This is what I was thinking, and would have posted.

 

I agree with the OP. In this area there are about 5 to 8 deaths per year. I refuse to post them.

It is possible for an event to have some info which will contribute a learning lessons but that is rare.

The largest category of fatalities is the solo rider going off of a curve. Usually it involves speed and alcohol. So half of the fatalities have nothing new for us to learn.

Those involving left turning cars, ran stop signs, put out of lots, crossed the center line and others have been (not to make a pun) beat to death.

A experienced and committed defensive rider does not need "reminders" it is an essential part of there driving/riding 24/7.

Also, I do not nor will I ever click on those posts.

 

When scuba diving, other than the very rare shark attack, events occur slowly, nobody dives at 15 to 80 mph. Time gives the scuba diver plenty of opportunity to think things through as long as they don't panic. Motorcycles catastrophies happen at speed. Life changing events occur in the blink of an eye because of you or another driver's error, that and weather or road related conditions. Motorcycle operation requires you to put your safety and trust in others, regardless of how well prepared you are.
When you hear of scuba diving deaths the first thing you think of is, 'That would never happen if it was me!" On hearing of motorcycle accidents the first thing you think of is, 'Shoot, that could happen to me too!" Reading about or seeing motorcycle accidents reinforces the viewers need for critical alertness regardless of how squeamish they may be.

 

I usually dont click on them, but the titles are unavoidable. Dont ride in LaLa land either I just prefer to stay positive. Too many negative people out there.

I believe in the almighty but I never ask for others prayers. And I dont look for sympathy. My personal relationship with him is what matters. Some will argue that just riding period is taking chances they shouldnt.



I guess some of the younger riders still need to learn that lesson but at my age, enough **** already has happened. I probably should have died at least a couple of times due to my stupidity, carelessness and youthful arrogance. Was not my time.

I understand all of your points. Bottom line is, I am saying the last thing you need in your head when you go ride is negative thoughts. If you need constant reminders of your mortality, then enough **** has not happened to you yet.

 

I have a theory as to why these threads are started.
Fear, plain and simple.
Some riders are just barely brave enough to ride, and so are more affected by accidents than others.
Those who like to read about them are often fearful as well, and others just get off on looking at gore. Like has been mentioned
I don't believe many learn from the actions of others, either. Most don't think it can happen to them.

 

if you're riding in fear, maybe you shouldn't be on a bike.

i talked a co-worker out of getting a bike when he was talking about getting one. he would always use words like scared and fear in discussing different aspects of riding. I told him you have to ride aware, respectful of larger vehicles and have a defensive driving mentality and that if he was gonna be scared on the bike it probably wasn't for him. two days later he thanked me for telling him the truth and decided after some more thought that he wasn't gonna get a bike.

 

Yeah right I'm 56 and I have been on two wheels and a motor since
I was eight years old, and if you don't have a clue about what I meant
then you probably shouldn't be on one either

 

<p></p><p>That's called respect&nbsp;and goes hand in hand with&nbsp;a cognizance of how quickly your situation can change.</p>

 

I worked as an EMT during college so it doesn't startle me. I have seen the results of numerous wrecks in person, both autos and bikes. I have seen riders without heads and traumatic amputations caused by colliding with guardrails. I saw enough of it that I am desensitized to stories or coming across a wreck. Most of the crazy stuff happened at night or in the evenings, especially weekends. It doesn't give me pause but does give me an appreciation that it is an activity best approached with a healthy dose of respect. Alcohol was usually involved in most of the gory stuff, but not always. Usually blood sample is taken at the scene of the fatality and more often than not it's over BAC limits.

 

You sir have hit the nail right square dab on the head and sunk it to the hilt.