I love this site. Do I agree with its rules..... yes. Somebody has to be in charge and make sure people like me don't post krap. The Mods and Admin's do an' exellent job. Is it 100% perfect in everyone's eyes,of course not. You cant please all the people all the time,it just doesn't happen and would also be boring.
Political and religeous threads...I say post 'em up to hearts content. What makes freedom of choice so great? It gives one the ability to read a thread,join in,or just skip right past the title. Don't like who started the thread or what they wrote,you can skip right over it.
First and foremost a motorcycle site. Yes. It is incredibly easy to navigate this site. Just click on the forums for your particular need and it uaually takes about 2 minutes to get your answer. Will you get ruffed up a little bit asking about a TRE? Yes. If you post up that you always ride without a helmet will members chuck some krap at you? Yes,of course they will. Why? I think its because we care.
If this site is "not your cup of tea" you are always free to leave. You don't have to stay,and you don't have to come back under an' assumed name.If you are truely that angry with the site,its members,moderators or its owner...just leave.Its really that easy. Then you won't have to live angry and the admin's wont have to deal with you.
Banning members. I love it. When I ran this place I used to wield that power recklessly. Mostly for my own personal fun. These newer admins dont do that. They are better than that. Is there a member who has been banned more times than yours truley? I doubt it. I have posted some serious Krap over the years. (mostly from a drug/alchol induced stooper) but that is no excuse. Well,somebody has to take charge when azzholes post crummy stuff. I got so bad Doug(the owner) had to fire me(I ran the site for awhile),and ban me a few times. Why? Because I acted like an' azzhat, thats why. I would eventually get over my child like temper tantrum and return,each time trying to become a better member than I was before. If you are not here to have fun,be part of an' awesome group of folks,help out your brothers and sisters when and if possible,then why are you here? Go start your own website full of nekkid chic pictures,hatefull word wars,death threats and whatever else will make you happy. Its really that easy.
What can be done to improve this site? Above,there are some good ideas. For me personally,I dont really feel anything is broken.From a financial stand point the site obviously needs to show a profit. If the owner is happy with the amount of revenue and keeps us plugged in,great. If the bottom line falls short compared to the amount of aggravation he must endour on a daily basis,then we should figure that out pronto.
The bottom line for Ol' Rubb....this is a good site...with GREAT people.
Peace,and keep the RubberSideDown.
RSD.
