FJowners.com Has Reached a New Low

[FJ1100mjk]

http://www.fjowners.com/index.php?topic=12586.msg125381#msg125381

References to groupism, cronyism, self-pride! Here? How absurd!

What are the lessons learned here?

[rlucas]

References to groupism, cronyism, self-pride! Here? How absurd!

What are the lessons learned here?

Lessons learned? That this forum really, really needs an "ignore this thread" option.

"Reached a New Low"? Maybe you've forgotten Klavdy's hooker tears\anal lube post...

[the fan]

I have learned that you absolutely can burn too many bridges, and sometimes you are not as smart as you think you are.

[Bill_Rockoff]

....and here I was, only a few days after "the best weekend of riding motorcycles in my entire life" for about the 20th consecutive rally, thinking "This group of FJ owners has reached a new high."

[Firehawk068]

"Reached a New Low"? Maybe you've forgotten Klavdy's hooker tears\anal lube post...

I had to search it just to see.....................

I think we need one of those emoticon thingys, kinda like the popcorn eating one, but with the smiley poking something with a stick..................like a dead horse or something?

[Zwartie]

Consider it an anomaly, definitely not the norm. This site and its members are a source of valuable information and support for all things FJ. From time to time a new member comes along that tends to rub the other members the wrong way. In this case I believe it had to do with the asking for recommendations, getting them from experienced, knowledgeable members only to challenge those recommendations without actually trying them out first. I could sense the frustration. Should this member ask for future advice they will be lucky to get any for fear of immediate retribution. What upset me the most about the thread was the misuse of Rush lyrics in a feeble attempt to appear intelligent. I am a huge Rush fan (just ask my wife and she will nod and roll her eyes simultaneously) so I'm offended on two levels - as an FJ owner and a Rush fan. Kind of reminds me of the time when Jerry Seinfeld was offended as a comedian that Tim Whatley converted to Judaism just for the jokes (also a big Seinfeld fan). Anyway, it is what it is. This too will pass... (not a Rush quote).

That's all I have to say about that (Forrest Gump)

Zwartie 

[movenon]

I have learned that you absolutely can burn too many bridges, and sometimes you are not as smart as you think you are.

I second that.

I would like to relay a story.  I was on line with the forum for a year or so and decided to attend a rally.  Having never really met any of the members, there was one member that I thought I might not get along with because of his on line "persona".  But I decide what the hell, I can always move on down the road.

Well as it turned out this seemingly arrogant, rude, blunt, foul individual really didn't have horns coming out of his head,  In fact he is a down right nice, polite, quiet, considerate, civil, mild mannered, straight shooter, and caring individual.  Not only did I enjoy his company he or his family are welcome at my place anytime.  

Moral is try not to judge anyone to harshly by there on line posts until you meet them.  You might actually like them. That's one reason I encourage everyone to attend a rally and sit around the camp fire.  To my recollection Leon is the one that said "the forum is just something to do between rallies".  
George

[FJscott]

I have learned that you absolutely can burn too many bridges, and sometimes you are not as smart as you think you are.

+1.  I've had a big slice of humble pie from time to time. Learn from it, build a bridge and get over it.

[Steve_in_Florida]

I hate everyone. Equally.



Steve

[andyoutandabout]

Eeeeeeeeee
Lessons in life lad, what a conundrum.
After reading most of the thread in question, it brought to mind these pearls of b/s.
Never look a gift horse in the mouth.
This site is, without doubt, the greatest forum on the web and we're more than fortunate that it just happens to be all about our lovely bikes. Undeniably it has been directly responsible for the resurrection of, by now countless fjs, thus it's legendary, selfless knowledge givers are beyond reproach and guaranteed positions of honorary saints.
Leopards and their spots
Whether it be in cyber life or real life, those that insist on being nobheads in one are probably nobheads in the other.
I was trying to recall other old chestnuts, but the mental effort has become too much at this stage of the evening.
In conclusion then,
should thou discover disenchantment with the fjowners pose, one should fade away quietly n'er to disrupt Yamaha harmony again. So moat it be.
Andy

[andyoutandabout]

Just thought of one I like from a bumper sticker about America

Love it or leave it.

Clever lot these bumper sticker writers.

Andy

[FJmonkey]

Just thought of one I like from a bumper sticker about America

Love it or leave it.

Clever lot these bumper sticker writers.

Andy

I can't leave it.... I am addicted.... Now what? Some 12 step program to pry me away from my FJ? Hell NO!!! 

Rant over, as you were... 

[JoBrCo]

Whatever makes you feel good is alright with you.

[ribbert]

Well as it turned out this seemingly arrogant, rude, blunt, foul individual really didn't have horns coming out of his head,  In fact he is a down right nice, polite, quiet, considerate, civil, mild mannered, straight shooter, and caring individual.  Not only did I enjoy his company he or his family are welcome at my place anytime.  

George

OK George, you can't put out a teaser like that and leave us hanging.
So......?

Noel

[ribbert]

George, the offline betting has already started, I've got $10 riding on the answer.

Noel