Too much negativity in these forums
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Too much negativity in these forums
There is lots of basic information and helpful advice here on HDForums, but there is also a side to it where much of it is a poor attitude to anything or anyone who isn't 100% Harley Davidson, rides a metric, comments on what people ride, drive, or wear, calling people cagers, RUBs, wanna-be's because they don't fit the "real biker image" to some ofthe standards of certain Harley owners.
Some here even badmouth Harley Davidson for not being the same company they were years ago.
I may badmouth unsafe sportbike riders, but that is because they pose a danger to everyone, not just to themselves, but I could care less what type or brand of bike they have. If a guy wants a Yamaha that looks like a Harley then all the power to him for just wanting to own and enjoy a motorcycle. If some rich guy buys the most expensive bike there is and never rides it, then why should it matter to you? Jealous?
Why should it matter what brand of t-shirt someone wears or if people wear patches and pins on their jackets? Let's set our standards a bit more higher and with something much more important.
Basically, there are some here with certain opinions and standards which actually kill the joy of owning a motorcycle, PERIOD, and are the true posers.
For those who gave me advice and help, I do thank you and fully appreciate it, but I may have to look for a different motorcycle forum or just enjoy the ride on my own.
Some here even badmouth Harley Davidson for not being the same company they were years ago.
I may badmouth unsafe sportbike riders, but that is because they pose a danger to everyone, not just to themselves, but I could care less what type or brand of bike they have. If a guy wants a Yamaha that looks like a Harley then all the power to him for just wanting to own and enjoy a motorcycle. If some rich guy buys the most expensive bike there is and never rides it, then why should it matter to you? Jealous?
Why should it matter what brand of t-shirt someone wears or if people wear patches and pins on their jackets? Let's set our standards a bit more higher and with something much more important.
Basically, there are some here with certain opinions and standards which actually kill the joy of owning a motorcycle, PERIOD, and are the true posers.
For those who gave me advice and help, I do thank you and fully appreciate it, but I may have to look for a different motorcycle forum or just enjoy the ride on my own.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Yakima, WA
RE: Too much negativity in these forums
rant off..... breathe..... Life goes on.......
these forums and others as well as everyday life has the same $hit. if you don't like it leave... I do often more than not tune out everything here. remember it's your choice to click or not!
these forums and others as well as everyday life has the same $hit. if you don't like it leave... I do often more than not tune out everything here. remember it's your choice to click or not!
Road Master
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RE: Too much negativity in these forums
ORIGINAL: Urban Coyote
There is lots of basic information and helpful advice here on HDForums, but there is also a side to it where much of it is a poor attitude to anything or anyone who isn't 100% Harley Davidson, rides a metric, comments on what people ride, drive, or wear, calling people cagers, RUBs, wanna-be's because they don't fit the "real biker image" to some ofthe standards of certain Harley owners.
Some here even badmouth Harley Davidson for not being the same company they were years ago.
I may badmouth unsafe sportbike riders, but that is because they pose a danger to everyone, not just to themselves, but I could care less what type or brand of bike they have. If a guy wants a Yamaha that looks like a Harley then all the power to him for just wanting to own and enjoy a motorcycle. If some rich guy buys the most expensive bike there is and never rides it, then why should it matter to you? Jealous?
Why should it matter what brand of t-shirt someone wears or if people wear patches and pins on their jackets? Let's set our standards a bit more higher and with something much more important.
Basically, there are some here with certain opinions and standards which actually kill the joy of owning a motorcycle, PERIOD, and are the true posers.
For those who gave me advice and help, I do thank you and fully appreciate it, but I may have to look for a different motorcycle forum or just enjoy the ride on my own.
There is lots of basic information and helpful advice here on HDForums, but there is also a side to it where much of it is a poor attitude to anything or anyone who isn't 100% Harley Davidson, rides a metric, comments on what people ride, drive, or wear, calling people cagers, RUBs, wanna-be's because they don't fit the "real biker image" to some ofthe standards of certain Harley owners.
Some here even badmouth Harley Davidson for not being the same company they were years ago.
I may badmouth unsafe sportbike riders, but that is because they pose a danger to everyone, not just to themselves, but I could care less what type or brand of bike they have. If a guy wants a Yamaha that looks like a Harley then all the power to him for just wanting to own and enjoy a motorcycle. If some rich guy buys the most expensive bike there is and never rides it, then why should it matter to you? Jealous?
Why should it matter what brand of t-shirt someone wears or if people wear patches and pins on their jackets? Let's set our standards a bit more higher and with something much more important.
Basically, there are some here with certain opinions and standards which actually kill the joy of owning a motorcycle, PERIOD, and are the true posers.
For those who gave me advice and help, I do thank you and fully appreciate it, but I may have to look for a different motorcycle forum or just enjoy the ride on my own.
Ummmm, you forgot thewhiners, father figures, big brother wannabees. etc etc etc..... you know the ones that complain about how everyone else acts.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Diamond Bar, California
RE: Too much negativity in these forums
This reminds me of when I was building my 82 Shovel about 10 yrs ago. See, the guy I bought it from was not in a MC club but, the guy who rented my buddies building and ran a bike shop out of was a member of a club, I was told by my friend to see the guy for help and parts to put it together.
Id go there when the owner was there by himself, I would be cool, get info and chat about bike stuff and support the local shop. but when 2 or more of the club members were there the "inner biker d**k" would start to show! if 5 or more were in there Id just go somewhere else.
These folks could be cool and sociable if by themselves, but when they all got together, they were, well you know.[&:]
Sounding familar?
Id go there when the owner was there by himself, I would be cool, get info and chat about bike stuff and support the local shop. but when 2 or more of the club members were there the "inner biker d**k" would start to show! if 5 or more were in there Id just go somewhere else.
These folks could be cool and sociable if by themselves, but when they all got together, they were, well you know.[&:]
Sounding familar?
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From: Elizabethtown, Pa
RE: Too much negativity in these forums
Who you callin' negative, Butthole ?[sm=joke.gif]
Who didn't see that response coming?
You gota take the good with the bad, dude!
You can't change the world, you can only change your perception of it!
The enjoyment that I get from the exchange of knowledge, whitty banter, debating topics, and sharing our adventures far outweighs the negativity of some members.
Who didn't see that response coming?
You gota take the good with the bad, dude!
You can't change the world, you can only change your perception of it!
The enjoyment that I get from the exchange of knowledge, whitty banter, debating topics, and sharing our adventures far outweighs the negativity of some members.
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Road Warrior
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From: pinchatooly
RE: Too much negativity in these forums
And those who complain bout complainers??????
Ummmm, you forgot thewhiners, father figures, big brother wannabees. etc etc etc..... you know the ones that complain about how everyone else acts.