Topic: No Posters (Read 3471 times)

BalDeagle · « **on:** February 27, 2008, 11:05:08 AM »

Just had a look at the Members info and discovered that out of 5,044 members 2,491 have never posted.

How could ya have a Harley (presumably) and not find something interesting to post about on here.

Nige

SPIDERMAN · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2008, 11:10:44 AM »

Quote from: ahog110 SERK on February 27, 2008, 11:05:08 AM

Just had a look at the Members info and discovered that out of 5,044 members 2,491 have never posted.

How could ya have a Harley (presumably) and not find something interesting to post about on here.

Nige

Nige,
Some of us talk so much those other 2,491 can't get a word in.

B B

5,000 members. No wonder the vendors and the MoCo are paying attention. We're quite the little PAC now aren't we - - - - if we wanted to be.

d o g o l s · « **Reply #2 on:** February 27, 2008, 12:14:35 PM »

Quote from: SPIDERMAN on February 27, 2008, 11:10:44 AM

Nige,
Some of us talk so much those other 2,491 can't get a word in.

B B

5,000 members. No wonder the vendors and the MoCo are paying attention. We're quite the little PAC now aren't we - - - - if we wanted to be.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #3 on:** February 27, 2008, 12:20:33 PM »

Quote from: ahog110 SERK on February 27, 2008, 11:05:08 AM

Just had a look at the Members info and discovered that out of 5,044 members 2,491 have never posted.

How could ya have a Harley (presumably) and not find something interesting to post about on here.

Nige

That is a bit odd to me too Nigel. Even more so when I began to realize that a LOT of non-posters are regular readers. When doing the group buys for pins and patches or other things there are regularly private messages from people that watch regularly but never "say" a word. Different strokes for different folks. However they enjoy it it's all good.

Guilty · « **Reply #4 on:** February 27, 2008, 12:47:50 PM »

I expect that even when members don't participate with posting, there is a good amount on information and entertainment to be had. One of the great aspects of this forum is that rudeness and negative posts are absent so it can worthwhile to read without posting.

REGGAB · « **Reply #5 on:** February 27, 2008, 12:54:34 PM »

Quote from: Guilty on February 27, 2008, 12:47:50 PM

I expect that even when members don't participate with posting, there is a good amount on information and entertainment to be had. One of the great aspects of this forum is that rudeness and negative posts are absent so it can worthwhile to read without posting.

Huh???

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2008, 12:56:32 PM »

I was intimidated to post much at 1st. It seemed that everyone knew each other well and I was an outsider because I was new to Harley and hadn't met any of the fine folks here. Well, guess what, I STILL haven't met anyone here and I feel like I fit in just fine now. I hope a lot of the zero posters read this thread and enter an opinion either way. I've had members offer me a bike and others a room to stay and I've done the same.

I'm looking forward to meeting several site members very soon at York, Adirondacks, Friday the 13 in Canada, NYS HOG rally, et al

rottenroger · « **Reply #7 on:** February 27, 2008, 12:58:46 PM »

Coming from a relatively new member it can be very entertaining just to sit back and read. There is also
a huge amount of information to be gleaned from the more seasoned members of this board.
Roger

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #8 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:01:25 PM »

I'm just wondering if a reasonable time limit.... a year to 18 months without posting then you would have to reapply. This would keep the system a little less cluttered. Funny thing, the only people who lose in all of this are those who do not participate. Everyone involved has done a great job in sharing info etc.

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #9 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:10:14 PM »

Quote from: Muffman on February 27, 2008, 01:01:25 PM

I'm just wondering if a reasonable time limit.... a year to 18 months without posting then you would have to reapply. This would keep the system a little less cluttered. Funny thing, the only people who lose in all of this are those who do not participate. Everyone involved has done a great job in sharing info etc.

Yeah Muff, you took your sweet time getting a head of (posting) steam going. You've jumped right in over the last several months. I think you've been a member longer than me.

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #10 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:12:44 PM »

Quote from: jgeorge102 on February 27, 2008, 12:56:32 PM

I was intimidated to post much at 1st. It seemed that everyone knew each other well and I was an outsider because I was new to Harley and hadn't met any of the fine folks here. Well, guess what, I STILL haven't met anyone here and I feel like I fit in just fine now. I hope a lot of the zero posters read this thread and enter an opinion either way. I've had members offer me a bike and others a room to stay and I've done the same.

I'm looking forward to meeting several site members very soon at York, Adirondacks, Friday the 13 in Canada, NYS HOG rally, et al

Mi amigo Jim...what Maggie Valley?....you can't miss that GTG

amigo Jorge · « **Reply #11 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:13:21 PM »

Quote from: Muffman on February 27, 2008, 01:01:25 PM

I'm just wondering if a reasonable time limit.... a year to 18 months without posting then you would have to reapply. This would keep the system a little less cluttered. Funny thing, the only people who lose in all of this are those who do not participate. Everyone involved has done a great job in sharing info etc.

Agreed with you

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #12 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:16:13 PM »

Quote from: jegomez on February 27, 2008, 01:12:44 PM

Mi amigo Jim...what Maggie Valley?....you can't miss that GTG

Besides the trips mentioned in my post I'm going to FLA to visit family in two weeks and to the Caribbean in October. I started a new job less than a year ago and will not have the resources or days off. That is one I'd like to make though (and the keys next April of course).

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #13 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:21:23 PM »

Quote from: jgeorge102 on February 27, 2008, 01:10:14 PM

Yeah Muff, you took your sweet time getting a head of (posting) steam going. You've jumped right in over the last several months. I think you've been a member longer than me.

You notice thats why I said a reasonable amount.lol Seriously I never used to have CVO Harley on my work computer thinking I was going to do all this CVO stuff at home. Always too much to do when I get home. Just built a new house , moved in in October so I tended to work on it when I got home. Just finished the "Harley shop" which is my 26' X26" garage inside the main garage which is for bikes only. Sooner or later I'm going to take the time to figure out how to post my garage pictures......You're right about the posting. it took me 13 months for 80 posts. Hoist does that in a day!

Hugh Janis · « **Reply #14 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:24:51 PM »

does that garage have a beer fridge? How far from Buffalo are you? I can help with the photo posting too!

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #15 on:** February 27, 2008, 01:30:18 PM »

Quote from: jgeorge102 on February 27, 2008, 01:24:51 PM

does that garage have a beer fridge? How far from Buffalo are you? I can help with the photo posting too!

No , not a beer fridge. I just keep the cans on the concrete. & whisky on the counter. 90 minutes from Buffalo. I think this weekend I'm gonna try to get some pictures posted. Wife & kids left for Florida this am so I'll take the laptop home.

iski · « **Reply #16 on:** February 27, 2008, 03:11:51 PM »

Lots of lurkers - some are probably inactive.

Anyway, after reading Nige's post, I may decide to start posting here.

RJ749 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 27, 2008, 03:52:02 PM »

While I'd love to see more folks post or at a minimum say hello, I wouldn't be a proponent of a time limit of any kind.

If they prefer to lurk so be it.

Welcome one and all as far as I am concerned.

We had a number of folks come to the Nelson GTG that had never posted or posted only a few times. If something strikes them they'll post or attend a function if not then they have the entertainment value provided by the site as well as the knowledge of the bikes.

LRebel · « **Reply #18 on:** February 27, 2008, 03:57:32 PM »

Some folks don't say much, until they have something important to say.

And then there is the rest of us........

MUFFMAN · « **Reply #19 on:** February 27, 2008, 03:59:00 PM »

Quote from: Rjob749 on February 27, 2008, 03:52:02 PM

While I'd love to see more folks post or at a minimum say hello, I wouldn't be a proponent of a time limit of any kind.

If they prefer to lurk so be it.

Welcome one and all as far as I am concerned.

We had a number of folks come to the Nelson GTG that had never posted or posted only a few times. If something strikes them they'll post or attend a function if not then they have the entertainment value provided by the site as well as the knowledge of the bikes.

You're right. I should have said lurking. I think its fine that they stay on the sidelines but some people never return after joining ....not even lurking. Which I think is a waste. But then again, their loss.

BalDeagle · « **Reply #20 on:** February 27, 2008, 04:38:38 PM »

Quote from: iski on February 27, 2008, 03:11:51 PM

Lots of lurkers - some are probably inactive.

Anyway, after reading Nige's post, I may decide to start posting here.

i think you should wait until you've been introduced properly.

Hoist! · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2008, 05:05:32 PM »

I am .0002 or 2/100ths of a percent of the membership and 3% of the total posts!

So it all works out! I'm just doing all the posting for those guys!

Hoist!

BayouBiker · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2008, 05:36:29 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 27, 2008, 05:05:32 PM

I am .0002 or 2/100ths of a percent of the membership and 3% of the total posts!

So it all works out! I'm just doing all the posting for those guys!

Hoist!

Thanks for takin' the heat, Hoist!!

RJ749 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 27, 2008, 05:38:58 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 27, 2008, 05:05:32 PM

I am .0002 or 2/100ths of a percent of the membership and 3% of the total posts!

So it all works out! I'm just doing all the posting for those guys!

Hoist!

We weren't naming names

BalDeagle · « **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2008, 06:00:55 PM »

Quote from: Hoist on February 27, 2008, 05:05:32 PM

I am .0002 or 2/100ths of a percent of the membership and 3% of the total posts!

So it all works out! I'm just doing all the posting for those guys!

Hoist!

Have you worked what your total % is in terms of words posted - guess it could be as high as 20%

Nige

LRebel · « **Reply #25 on:** February 27, 2008, 06:23:45 PM »

Quote from: ahog110 SERK on February 27, 2008, 06:00:55 PM

Have you worked what your total % is in terms of words posted - guess it could be as high as 20%

Nige

Yeah, that's right....give Howie some "busy work". Keeps him out of trouble.

iski · « **Reply #26 on:** February 27, 2008, 06:57:08 PM »

I used to post on a board where a poster used 3 different posting names. Found out she was so embarrassed by her high post count, she decided to post in split personalities. They were all in the top 5 on the board, so Howie still has a long way to go, considering.

SBB · « **Reply #27 on:** February 27, 2008, 06:59:18 PM »

Quote from: iski on February 27, 2008, 06:57:08 PM

I used to post on a board where a poster used 3 different posting names. Found out she was so embarrassed by her high post count, she decided to post in split personalities. They were all in the top 5 on the board, so Howie still has a long way to go, considering.

Don't be talking about split personalities!

iski · « **Reply #28 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:01:59 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on February 27, 2008, 06:59:18 PM

Don't be talking about split personalities!

But I already did.

Is that another unwritten rule around here?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #29 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:05:38 PM »

Quote from: Silver-Black on February 27, 2008, 06:59:18 PM

Don't be talking about split personalities!

One of the voices would have been offended by that. But he doesn't post much. So screw him.

SBB · « **Reply #30 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:06:48 PM »

Quote from: iski on February 27, 2008, 07:01:59 PM

But I already did.

Is that another unwritten rule around here?

Did you not get the certified letter from Neal?

SBB · « **Reply #31 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:07:29 PM »

Neal that owns the muffler shop down the street from Don!

SBB · « **Reply #32 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:07:59 PM »

His son mows Don's grass.

SBB · « **Reply #33 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:08:25 PM »

When it grows.

(water restrictions)

110tHunDer · « **Reply #34 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:28:35 PM »

What flavor Don Julio tonight?

iski · « **Reply #35 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:28:42 PM »

All I got was a Disclaimer.

BalDeagle · « **Reply #36 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:29:53 PM »

I used to have a split personality but I told myself that was stupid so now we don't do it anymore.

iski · « **Reply #37 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:31:42 PM »

My voices told me something just like that Nige, only different.

SBB · « **Reply #38 on:** February 27, 2008, 07:59:19 PM »

Quote from: 103tHunDer on February 27, 2008, 07:28:35 PM

What flavor Don Julio tonight?

Thought I wasn't gonna catch that HUH?

Went out to the garage to wax a stock bike.

Craig had the Don Julio.

But it's ok, he's bringing it to Daytona!

Author Topic: No Posters (Read 3471 times)

SPIDERMAN

REGGAB