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Originally Posted by BlaznBlu50 I'm sorry, but anonymous internet posters are not going to change the mind of someone who has been caught up in the look/style/reputation of a certain bike, even if it isn't the best choice for them. |
Then again i've heard of newbies (or even second bike buyers after spending minimal time on their 1st bike) that wanted the newest shiniest cbzxf1000gsxrr on the market, took one sit on it, or a test ride and then said to hell with this and then and got something infinitely more practical. The biggest thing is it comes down the the individual, can they cope with someone poopooing an idea they had their heart set on/can they handle the fact that maybe their hot idea was moreso slightly tepid?
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Originally Posted by BlaznBlu50 I've referred a number of friends who ride to this site, but they said they didn't like the mood of the forum. I have been reading it for the past few months myself, and at times, I agreed that things appeared too preachy, but I do feel that we should try to help those who are truly asking for a more experienced opinion. |
Those that ask will find answers here or eslewhere along the same line, "yeah go for it" or "you've got to be f*in kidding!", a lot of forums are self moderating whereby an idiot poster will have sh*t hung on him for making a stupid suggestion to someone who takes things more literally than the experienced rider.
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Originally Posted by BlaznBlu50 What about an area that is dedicated to the newby? Threads could probably be initiated from old posts about proper training, proper gear, an appropriate starter bike, insurance, etc. Oftentimes, I see questions posted on topics that have been discussed in detail elsewhere, but if a newby doesn't know how to search correctly, they will ask the same question over and over (trying the patience of other members). This may have been the initial intent of the "FAQ's" section, but it now is going deeper into other areas. Any thoughts? |
YES, i have seen it run on another forum and it works very well. The basic rules there are, no flaming the original poster, but if you say something in response that is about as intelligent as suggesting wearing fishnet wet weather gear then its a free for all for any stupid ideas to be self moderated.