Recent deleted threads & posts

[captain]

Some folks have been offended because I deleted some of their political threads. There seems to be an assumption that I've only deleted certain "sides" of the argument. That is incorrect.

I honestly have no interest in the political topics discussed here; I am interested in how and why we post them. I refuse to let this site be part of the continual political division of our country. We have several members who use this forum solely to publicize their personal opinions rather than having real, factual discussions.

When a member posts the same type of divisive messages over and over, the intention becomes clear. In an effort to balance free speech with forum continuity, I am removing threads that bring no value to a motorcycle forum and cause disruption.

This is a balanced approach. If you don't understand why your political threads are disappearing, look at your ratio of political posts to all other topics. Please review my recent "why are you here" thread if you are still confused.

Cap

[Rojo]

Thread 'Why are you here (Rhetorical Question)'

Oct 18, 2025

Folks,
I've been running analysis on the content of the site getting more and more details around who is posting, where they are posting and exactly what the content is that is being posted.

I would ask some of you this question, "Why are you here" as the analysis is beginning to show there are some members that have no input or posting in areas outside of the politics forum. This is a bike site not a political forum so why would a person hang around a bike site and post the vast majority of their content around politics?

We added the politics section on the forum years ago...

• captain
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Thank you so very kindly for clarifying etiquette for all of us heathens Doug , we do appreciate all that YOU do here brother *

[Bumblebee]

Some folks have been offended because I deleted some of their political threads. There seems to be an assumption that I've only deleted certain "sides" of the argument. That is incorrect.

I honestly have no interest in the political topics discussed here; I am interested in how and why we post them. I refuse to let this site be part of the continual political division of our country. We have several members who use this forum solely to publicize their personal opinions rather than having real, factual discussions.

When a member posts the same type of divisive messages over and over, the intention becomes clear. In an effort to balance free speech with forum continuity, I am removing threads that bring no value to a motorcycle forum and cause disruption.

This is a balanced approach. If you don't understand why your political threads are disappearing, look at your ratio of political posts to all other topics. Please review my recent "why are you here" thread if you are still confused.

Cap

Your patience knows no boundaries when you put up with us sometimes.....

It must be kind of like being a kindergarten teacher........

[pashnit]

It must be kind of like being a kindergarten teacher........

Okay, that's funny. Funny, cuz it's true.

[Bumblebee]

Okay, that's funny. Funny, cuz it's true.

Odd that you quoted me but CBX's text box came up........

......and yes, it certainly is true....poor fellow having to deal with us........

[HayaWakened]

It must be kind of like being a kindergarten teacher........

Is it nap time yet???

[Bumblebee]

Is it nap time yet???

To be clear........it's always nap time.......

[Gen3lover]

I’m on a local San Francisco area moto forum and the same thing happens there.
They have a dedicated political section but if someone posts an opinion that is contrary to the majority group think they get piled on with mocking comments and personal jabs rather than factual rebuttals or reasoned opinions.

Amazing the behavior that is displayed when hiding behind a keyboard.

The terms of service specify no personal attacks but the moderators don’t do anything unless it gets way out of hand.
Knowing this it has become a free for all.

I’m on this forum ( and the local one) to enjoy myself, this community and learn a few things.

No political stuff for me thank you.

[Mythos]

Odd that you quoted me but CBX's text box came up........

I noticed this happened in another recent response with the member who was quotes tagged as another member.

[pcs]

[GIXERHP]

Some folks have been offended because I deleted some of their political threads. There seems to be an assumption that I've only deleted certain "sides" of the argument. That is incorrect.

I honestly have no interest in the political topics discussed here; I am interested in how and why we post them. I refuse to let this site be part of the continual political division of our country. We have several members who use this forum solely to publicize their personal opinions rather than having real, factual discussions.

When a member posts the same type of divisive messages over and over, the intention becomes clear. In an effort to balance free speech with forum continuity, I am removing threads that bring no value to a motorcycle forum and cause disruption.

This is a balanced approach. If you don't understand why your political threads are disappearing, look at your ratio of political posts to all other topics. Please review my recent "why are you here" thread if you are still confused.

Cap

Personally Cap, ill be honest here, the posted political threads are why im not on here much. I remember when it wasn't allowed period. I really wish we could go back that way!

[captain]

Odd that you quoted me but CBX's text box came up........

Could this be a Clark Kent / Superman glimpse? Are you actually one in the same person just changing persona's?

[Bumblebee]

Could this be a Clark Kent / Superman glimpse? Are you actually one in the same person just changing persona's?

I'm not that talented........I'm barely able to manage one persona......