Topic: Re: common good (Read 7730 times)

Twolanerider · « **on:** July 10, 2005, 10:11:08 PM »

Shovel, I'm sure many will appreciate the editorial efforts you made. It's easy to be of two minds where the wandering topics though. So far as Fatboy's thread wherein he asked nicely that guys really try to stay as narrowly focused as they could it'll always be a good thing to exercise the courtesy of doing just that for our fellow users.

On other topics where we've wandered though the wandering, while often amusing, doesn't always do much more than string along the conversations. Sometimes, however, the conversation gets strung along until such a time that someone throws in something important. That might not have happened if the thread had just been allowed to die for lack of chatter. Other times the wider ranging and tangential discussions bring up something important or otherwise interesting that might have been totally unrelated to the original topic. Sometimes, however, the banter and the exchanges are their own reward.

I know that I'm as bad as anyone about just bantering within a thread. Certainly try to offer up factual data or anecdote based on what limited experience I've got when the opportunity has been there. It's the best way we've got to help each other out here after all. But such "on point" responses just aren't always possible; especially when we're just curb racing.

I think it's good to know we can go both ways. Work as narrowly and as on point as possible when we need to or it's requested of us (including checking ourselves after the fact) and also be able to kick back with the keyboard in your lap, put our feet up, an MGD on the desk, and just enjoy this place when it's appropriate and we're not stepping on someone else's topic as we do so [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 10, 2005, 10:31:26 PM »

Come on Don!

quote below,

"I know that I'm as bad as anyone about just bantering within a thread"

That's not the TwoLane I know.

Or am I'm just confused?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #2 on:** July 10, 2005, 10:35:42 PM »

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That's not the TwoLane I know.

Or am I'm just confused?

Well it's a sure bet that you're occasionally confused Chip. But it's also a sure bet that even though I spend a fair amount of time sometimes double checking sources or putting together part numbers and links to answer someone's question that I also just bullchit for the hell of it around here because it's so damned much fun [smiley=beerchug.gif] [smiley=beerchug.gif]

hd2003-se2005 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 10, 2005, 10:45:33 PM »

YEP

That's the TwoLane I know!

Laker · « **Reply #4 on:** July 11, 2005, 01:23:56 AM »

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I personally deleted many a post's from me that had nothing to do with the topic of the thread - also FATBOY has started a thread concerning TOP DOG"S - my hat is off for the subject and I also deleted a 1st post on this thread - relating back a few weeks ago brought this action on my part of un-necessary - space consuming crap conversation - also the posts I deleted wavered off topic - and to keep these threads on topic I resorted to delete for the sake of the MEMBER that originated the thread. Naitram started an awesome place for us to visit - to learn - to meet with one another and may this continue into the future for all - may we all bring many a new members to OUR HOME - Naitram HOME

I must disagree. The wavering off topic is what makes this site different and enjoyable. You become friends with others through bantering, joking, and bullcrap that other sites don't allow or encourage. I personally enjoy reading off comment responses from all. For me this site has become a refuge for a stressful day and a common ground of a particular enjoyment. I say, bring on the comments, be them on topic or not. [smiley=laugh.gif]

hdnut · « **Reply #5 on:** July 11, 2005, 09:07:56 AM »

Well put Laker. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Fatboy · « **Reply #6 on:** July 11, 2005, 09:26:05 AM »

Guys & Gal's,

Maybe the site could/should add a "Facts & Figure's Only" section to the main board that would be rightfully policed by the moderater's. This way someone seeking pure "information only" can find it easily, concisely and in one place.

The everyday way things are done here are fun and enjoyable for all. But shouldn't the context and spirit of a thread be adhered to out of mutual respect by its initiater once it's been requested?

The "Top Dog SEEG" thread I started as a tool for all user's both current and future has been hijacked into a "Chatty Cathy what's up with you, let's act like school girls and blow up this thread. hehehe!" conversation. It's purpose has been successfully defeated by those who either can't read or have no regard for another member's objectives.

PM's work like a charm to banter back and forth off topic with a friend. Heck, you can even set yourself up a "Buddy List". So those with nothing of value to say can give their buddies nothing of value to read and we'll all live happily ever after. [smiley=confused5.gif] Or something like that. [smiley=laugh.gif]

If used properly by staying on topic the threads will remain more enjoyable for all. IMHO... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Respectfully,
Fat Boy

PS: Shovelhead .....Thank you for your thought's! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

JCZ · « **Reply #7 on:** July 11, 2005, 11:10:46 AM »

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Guys & Gal's,

Maybe the site could/should add a "Facts & Figure's Only" section to the main board that would be rightfully policed by the moderater's. This way someone seeking pure "information only" can find it easily, concisely and in one place.

The everyday way things are done here are fun and enjoyable for all. But shouldn't the context and spirit of a thread be adhered to out of mutual respect by its initiater if it's been requested?

The "Top Dog SEEG" thread I started as a tool for all user both current and future has been hijacked into a "chatty Cathy what's up with you" conversation. It's purpose has been successfully defeated by those who either can't read or have no regard for my objectives.

PM's work like a charm to banter back and forth off topic with a friend. If used properly by staying on topic the threads will remain more enjoyable for all. IMHO... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

Respectfully,
Fat Boy

PS: Shovelhead .....Thank you for your thought's! [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Fatboy, I think that's a great idea.....then we'd have the best of both worlds. I'll get with Naitram and the other moderators and discuss it.

I thank you too, Shovelhead. While I've not gone back and deleted any of my old posts, lately I have noticed that I'm more aware of "is it related to this topic?" in my head. I still might cut up with joking but I try not to totally sway off on another topic from the one I'm in, other than the funnin.

I've attempted to go back and find things for newer members asking a question and sometimes it's really hard to wade through all the mud to get to what I was looking for. I just think it's a good idea Fatboy.....thanks a bunch! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

spydglide · « **Reply #8 on:** July 11, 2005, 12:57:59 PM »

shovelhead71.....what were you doing, moving the V-Rod....pushing it backwards or what? Scary! Much damage? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] spyder (oh, guess you can tell I haven't left for the Gulf Coast yet......leaving tomorrow. Har! Hope you're not getting too much flooding at your place(s)

spydglide · « **Reply #9 on:** July 11, 2005, 02:12:51 PM »

Dang! Man, I'm sorry........it doesn't matter how it happens, it's a bummer all the way around. And these lessons seem to last just so long, don't they? And then we lapse back into our old ways. Well, maybe the dealership will take pity on you and not hurt you worse than you've already been............ [smiley=brood.gif] spyder

hd-dude · « **Reply #10 on:** July 11, 2005, 02:33:30 PM »

I responded yes to the poll, however I don't see it happening unless the members here respect the request. Its very easy to get off topic and as others here have said there is sometimes some very good info that comes out of these off topic discussions. I think policing by the moderators and deleting off topic posts may rub people the wrong way even if they deserve to be deleted. I think we should all try to stay on topic in all of the threads!

Coolbreeze · « **Reply #11 on:** July 11, 2005, 06:02:54 PM »

I would like a tech slot, sort of..... I would miss too muych good info if it was a segregated area, because most of the good info I get is from the rambling part of a thread. [bgcolor=Red] If we could just use, say, a different color background for " on-topic, tech related responses", and leave them mixed in with the rest of everything, then you could just quickly scroll to the tech stuff, and leave the normal flow of conversation alone... [/bgcolor] I voted yes on the poll, but I guess my vote is actually a no. Shoulda thunk before I voted... (Not the first time you've heard that, eh?!

Like this one, there's the techchit up there, and this area down here is just everyday info. Where I can just carry on the conversation.... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

spydglide · « **Reply #12 on:** July 11, 2005, 06:08:12 PM »

Damn Coolbreeze........I thought somebody had stabbed my monitor! Where do you turn that color on and off? [smiley=nervous.gif] spyder

OTIS · « **Reply #13 on:** July 11, 2005, 06:46:57 PM »

Don't fix it if its not broke. Cool Breeze you can change you'r vote.

OTIS

Dr. Evil · « **Reply #14 on:** July 11, 2005, 08:10:07 PM »

Have we run out of bike stuff to discuss? I'm with Otis

Author Topic: Re: common good (Read 7730 times)

hd2003-se2005

hd2003-se2005