01-16-2018, 10:06 AM
Thank you for the post, Guth.
You and the moderators do a great job of making this a pleasant place. There are a few of us who either fall into the category of "pompous/know-it-all" and a few who fall into the category of "defensive/thin-skinned". I count myself in the latter category. The vast majority, including you, The Ferret, and Cormanus belong in the "inquisitive/tolerant/enthusiastic" category. I can only aspire.
I do want to make one comment on the issue of activity herein, the stating of which will solidify me in my self-appointed category:
I do not believe that anyone is posting here to increase the amount of activity on this forum. That is an assertion that some people, well one person, has made on more than one occasion:
"That really emphasizes the true irony of the goal of increasing the activity and post count. In the last few weeks some folks have put a sincere effort into increasing the conversation level, but at the same time, some have expressed sentiments that much ado about nothing is a bad thing."
The whole premise is ridiculous and stating, or even implying, that Guth would try to convince someone to buy a CB1100 to increase traffic here is not only ridiculous, but insulting.
In the end, the activity in this forum (or on this forum. not sure which is correct) ebbs and flows. It's been flowing about VLJ's test ride lately, but then will ebb for awhile, with just a few posts from The Ferret and other jackasses who like to ride in the cold (aka EmptySea). Cormanus will post about some amazing ride in Australia maybe in March/April and in between there are a couple of major bike shows that will bring forth a small trickle of chat. And then there's MotoGP whenever the heck that season starts (don't tell me. I do not care). When spring comes to North America, there will be more flowing as new people join our ranks and ride reports from people who think they know how to tell a story (aka EmptySea).
Yes, there will be an ebb and flow and I hope it continues just that way for many years. Thanks Guth, for making it thus.
"You are a rock in a stream" "..to keep this forum on its true north" <-- beautifully descriptive, those. I may use one (or both) in an upcoming Seat Time report. Fair warning -- you will not be credited if I do.
You and the moderators do a great job of making this a pleasant place. There are a few of us who either fall into the category of "pompous/know-it-all" and a few who fall into the category of "defensive/thin-skinned". I count myself in the latter category. The vast majority, including you, The Ferret, and Cormanus belong in the "inquisitive/tolerant/enthusiastic" category. I can only aspire.
I do want to make one comment on the issue of activity herein, the stating of which will solidify me in my self-appointed category:
I do not believe that anyone is posting here to increase the amount of activity on this forum. That is an assertion that some people, well one person, has made on more than one occasion:
"That really emphasizes the true irony of the goal of increasing the activity and post count. In the last few weeks some folks have put a sincere effort into increasing the conversation level, but at the same time, some have expressed sentiments that much ado about nothing is a bad thing."
The whole premise is ridiculous and stating, or even implying, that Guth would try to convince someone to buy a CB1100 to increase traffic here is not only ridiculous, but insulting.
In the end, the activity in this forum (or on this forum. not sure which is correct) ebbs and flows. It's been flowing about VLJ's test ride lately, but then will ebb for awhile, with just a few posts from The Ferret and other jackasses who like to ride in the cold (aka EmptySea). Cormanus will post about some amazing ride in Australia maybe in March/April and in between there are a couple of major bike shows that will bring forth a small trickle of chat. And then there's MotoGP whenever the heck that season starts (don't tell me. I do not care). When spring comes to North America, there will be more flowing as new people join our ranks and ride reports from people who think they know how to tell a story (aka EmptySea).
Yes, there will be an ebb and flow and I hope it continues just that way for many years. Thanks Guth, for making it thus.
(01-16-2018, 10:00 AM)obleo_imp Wrote: I am thrilled that you didn't sell this forum. This forum is the very reason I have my cb 1100 2013. You are a rock in a stream . I have been on other forums and also have seen their decline, mainly because of conflicts with the originators or moderators. Please keep up the great work to keep this forum on it's true north .
"You are a rock in a stream" "..to keep this forum on its true north" <-- beautifully descriptive, those. I may use one (or both) in an upcoming Seat Time report. Fair warning -- you will not be credited if I do.