Topic: Problems lately

[eldar]

Seems to be some problems happening lately. I felt compelled to address them somewhat even though I am no moderator.

We have over 2500 members if we go by the number in our upper right corners. Thats a lot of people and many different opinions. Disagreements are bound to happen. If they didnt, I would say we should take over the USA cause we could have a shot at getting things done!

Anyways, the level of respect has been a little shaky lately. We had the silicondoc invasion recently and lately there have been little spats. Of course translation can be lost in the cold world of text.

I think we all need to take a step back once in a while to see how we are treating our fellow SOHC'ers. Is it how we would like? Is it disrespectful? 

I tell you, the ability to mess and have a minimum of trouble is one of the things that made this site so big. I dare anyone to find a site dedicated to a particular series of bikes that is this large AND has this few problems.

If you have a disagreement with someone, fine, that is life. But lets keep it reasonable and leave it on that thread instead of dragging it around. Not only does it cause hard feelings, but it can cause potential members to leave.

All I am saying is to respect others even if you disagree. Keep everything on a friendly level even if you dont like someone.
It is the only way to keep what we have going. We have probably some of the most knowledgeable people on these bikes right here on this site. Do we want to lose this?

I do not and I bet 99% of us feel that way.

Please fellow riders, lets show some added respect. Things like this should not happen unless we have another silicon doc!

[upperlake04]

wise words Eldar, couldn't agree more.
from now on - no more slandering the K8s for me

[ElCheapo]

I agree completely with you eldar....

I was thinking that also the language restraint has gotten awful lax (myself also guilty). I was thinking this morning as I was repairing my roof, I will do my best to forego foul language or offensive posts (even if I dont think they are offensive). I will still do some heated ones but by now we all know where the others stand on many subjects.

No not a kinder gentler ElCheapo..... Just better manners.

[ProTeal55]

I agree 100% .

I will be the first to admit I tend to "stir the pot" so to speak , but I do consider this board a privilege to be a part of, and respect it and it's members..Arguments are gonna happen on message boards like this from time to time, thats normal. I have been on more than a few, from motorcycles , cars, etc...Their is usually a few members who think their superior to the other members because of their experience, ego, etc.. Some think the more technical they are, the more people will respect them, etc...The problem lies when these so called "experts" get questioned (by people like me) , then the arguments begin. Boards like these are to help people, not be a popularity contest, which is why I am glad the "karma" thing went away...

It's real easy to act like a tough guy when you are behind a keyboard in a different state...

Let's just keep it fun.

[cafehonda]

Sage advice from some of the most prolific and learned Hondaheads. Only point I would like to make; tech forum is for tech, open forum is the best, if not only appropriate place for verbal (text) sparring. Keep the shiny side up.

[nickjtc]

Well said by one and all.

Having been a member of several other bike forums I am refreshed by the general good natured way topics are handled here....and by the phenomenal amount of good information to be gleaned.

"Thanks" to everyone!

[Bob Wessner]

Wish we had a thumbs-up icon. <thumb up>.

[byidesign]

Very well put,
     ,to quote an old saying,
    "there is more than one way to skin a cat"
         I have found the info here priceless,as
     there is no substitute for actual  experience.....
      we all get a little cocky when insulated by
         the "web"...and forget others perspective's
        may not be the same as ours.....
              Thanks for the reminder
                       Bruce
   "

[ElCheapo]

Funny how when it comes to the board veterans we always seem to work things out. Like it was said earlier, there WILL be occasional arguments. Dumb comes when we push a subject when we KNOW how the other members may feel about it. I like to think of this board as a PRIVILEGE also. I also think of this board as a pseudo family of sorts.

Kind of like the mob of Honda. You earn your way in so to speak. 

Welcome to the family 

[Gordon]

I'm glad this was brought up.  Sometimes we just need to take a step back and reassess things.

I run all of my potential posts through a simple mental filter:  If I wouldn't say it to that person's face, I won't post it on the message boards.
I may be blunt sometimes, but rarely intentionally rude, and that's pretty much the same way I am in real life.