ENOUGH with the morbid biker down threads

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Oct 23, 2013 | 10:45 AM

#81

Coastal CVO

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From: CC TX

Some folks become complacent when to many posts take place and some folks remain vigilant as a result of them. I read them and sometimes learn from them.

To each his (or Her) own.

Oct 23, 2013 | 10:53 AM

#82

Walter White

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Actually I do read the threads with this morbid content to find out what happened in the hopes that I can avoid that situation or at least be aware of what caused it.

If you don't like those threads simply dont read them.

Oct 23, 2013 | 11:27 AM

#83

jakenok

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From: OKC

Don't like them? Don't read them, easy. Forum is not just for you or me

Oct 23, 2013 | 11:36 AM

#84

GMRO

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From: Russellton, PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Walter White

AMEN. I find no enjoyment reading them at all. I've never been one to chase accidents or wear a scanner either.

BUT I only hope reading a near miss or accident/down thread enlightens me to pay more attention to situations that I may not have already experienced on my own. Yea I got the risk and understand percentages. I still ride. I find no fault by those who post the "down" threads - know the victims or not. Do I open all of them - NO - just depends on what is in the subject box.

Each his/her own... guess some are just more experienced than I am and know it already. HEY let me buy you a drink, 2nd thought 2 and be sure to have a safe ride home...

Oct 23, 2013 | 09:10 PM

#85

Benway

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From: Dayton

I just don't read them, but the mood killer title has already done its damage.

Oct 23, 2013 | 09:34 PM

#86

fffffish

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From: Ravenna Ohio

Be safe

Insurance Stats

Cruise.5.7 deaths per 10,000 registered motorcycles

Touring.6.5 deaths per 10,000 registered motorcycles

Sport.33.2 deaths per 10,000 registered motorcycles

I read them so I can learn from other peoples mistakes

Last edited by fffffish; Oct 23, 2013 at 09:36 PM.

Oct 24, 2013 | 12:35 PM

#87

Alamomann

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From: Spring Branch, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightyear68

I stopped clicking a long time ago, but most of the posts telegraph the content..."A sad day..." "Lost a buddy today..." etc...

I encourage the forum designers to consider a separate area of the forum for these death posts.

This is exactly why I stopped visiting this site on a daily basis.

While I recognize the risks, I don't like the buzz kill of reading about biker accidents and people who have died. The points about not clicking on the links are valid, as is the point of having a separate forum; however, when I look down a list and see "Buddy died..." "Another death.." etc., it has an effect on me as it probably does on everyone.

I come here to read about the hobby/lifestyle of riding my Harley and enjoying life. If I want to read about accidents, I'll look elsewhere.

My 2 cents.