Is this Overkill?

[Kal]

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Btw cant quite make that out from the thumbnails, but is that a big displacement cruiser made up as a fireengine???

[old-n-slow]

I'm going to take a break altogether from the site and figure out why I even come here in the first place. It would appear from many different threads that I'm not a valued member anyhow.

Ease up Girl.. Don't be so hard on yerself. We all Luv ya.

[Wizzard]

It would appear from many different threads that I'm not a valued member anyhow.

I , for one , always read what you write and you always seem to be right on the money . So I value your opinions along with some others who seem to constantly get bashed around here .
So keep coming back because to me you are a valued member .
Kind regards, Wizzard

[ZooTech]

I'm going to take a break altogether from the site and figure out why I even come here in the first place. It would appear from many different threads that I'm not a valued member anyhow.

You come here because of your love of motorcycles, and the feeling of freedom and joy yours brings you. And this is a place where you can share those feelings with people who understand and feel the same way. To say you're not a valued member is completely untrue. I for one (and I know I'm not alone) value your opinion and input, and not just because we ride the same bike. You always manage to bring an unbiased viewpoint to the discussion and you're really good at diffusing a debate that has gotten outta hand.

We all have frustrations in our daily lives...and those of us who spend a rediculous amount of time here (like me) sometimes vent those frustrations through their posts. But being a part of a "community", if we can call it that, means accepting the good with the bad and working out our differences with as much civility and diplomacy as possible. In the end, we all ride motorcycles. Big, small, new, old, fast, slow...they're all motorcycles...and they're near and dear to our hearts. That's the common thread that built this forum, and while it may appear as though I have a bit of disdain for some of the members here, I truly hold no grudges or hard feelings towards anyone, no matter how heated it gets at times.

So, for anyone reading this who has gone rounds with me about any subject (you know who you are) please accept this post as an extension of the proverbial olive branch. Despite my opinionated demeanor, I have nothing but love for my biker bretheren! And as for you, Loonette, don't you go walkin' out in this dysfunctional family!

[Mintbread]

Well said that man.
I haven't been here long, but I have already noticed how friendly the members are and how willing they are to help others out.

Forums wouldn't be any fun at all without the occasional difference of opinion though.

[ZooTech]

Forums wouldn't be any fun at all without the occasional difference of opinion though.

True dat, Minty Boy!

Who wants to go somewhere and get fluffy sunshine blown up their "O Ring" all day?

[scan]

For those who don't know, Loonette is my wife. I wanted to let those who PM'd and left her messages here know she appreciated the kind words. It is easy to let people get you fired up in this text. Lots of people who seem bold and abrasive in this text world are the kindest, quietest folks IRL (that's In Real Life for the non-geeks out there). We both have to go offline for a couple days, but that isn't about this incident, so don't be concerned (if you would be).

Regardless of the soreheadness that occurs from time to time I still think this is one of the best online communities I've ever seen (and not just refering to motorcycle sites). We'll talk to you all soon.

[bennettoid]

This place wouldn't be the same with out you Loonette.