Rider Longevity

[Z3n]

There's only so many contrarian hot takes from Lou I think have even a marginally positive effect on the community. Agree with the suspension as well.

 

[GAJ]

You don't tell the host of the party essentially to "stuff it" without repercussions.

 

[unirr]

By vote of the moderators, Louemc has been suspended. Lou was asked multiple times through both posts in the open forum and in PMs to find a way to interact with other members in a civil and constructive way, and above you see his response to one of those requests.

One of the cool things about BARF is that it is a party to which everyone is invited. Budman hosts this party in his living room. If the host of the party asks you politely to be more courteous to his other guests, and you blow him off, you get shown the door. However, Bud is pretty gracious, and he lets people come back, and if their behavior stops being an issue, everything is copacetic.

Lou is an institution around here. He's been riding longer than most of us (yes, even me! ) have been alive. He's got a tremendous base of experience, and we'd love for that to be shared in a way that others can hear. We're looking forward to his return.

I hope you guys pm'd him with warnings about the impending action you took ... This is essential in allowing a person to :
> Realize their behavior is not desired
> Consequences if they don't correct it
> Time to adjust their behavior

Also, I'd like to chime in and say that we really need to cut down on the bandwagon bullying of users who contribute uncommon points of views. We can't allow poking and prodding of users via bullying by a select few and then come down on them w/ the full force of regulation once they act out in response.

That being said, I trust and respect the mods and the admin here.. You have been generous to my spicy ass .. Please let me know if I get out of hand. Just sending out some feels...

I will miss Lou and hope you rejoin us soon

*Lets out the feels beneath the cubicle desk

 

[Lunch Box]

uni, he has been told publicly to modify his delivery on NUMEROUS occasions. I understand that the moderators have also sent him numerous PMs along the same lines. Like you, I hope that he comes back. I also very much hope that he comes back willing to articulate what he is thinking and offer advice, instead of just insults. Fingers crossed.

 

[Onebadscot]

I regards to Lou..........

Some of you have grown up with PC BS spoon feed to you from early age.
So for you, he has hurt your "feelings", which some of you had coming.
This does not mean I agree with him 100%, but understand the generation he is coming from.
I also understand this is a private forum with rules.....

This clip always makes me think of old Lou

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[mean dad]

I hope you guys pm'd him with warnings about the impending action you took...

By vote of the moderators, Louemc has been suspended. Lou was asked multiple times through both posts in the open forum and in PMs to find a way to interact with other members in a civil and constructive way, and above you see his response to one of those requests.

Didn't even bother to read before you had to quote and respond, did you?

 

[gixxerjeff]

I also very much hope that he comes back willing to articulate what he is thinking and offer advice, instead of just insults. Fingers crossed.

Same here, but one phrase comes to mind: Old dogs/new tricks.
We shall see.

 

[Lunch Box]

For uni, this must have been what Arya felt when Syrio Forel was cut down in front of her.

 

[Hooli]

^^^You're getting just as spicy as he is when it comes to /a/gif replies.

 

[Reli]

I guess my point is (I think there is a point there somewhere), part of your job, the rider's job, is to make sure your shit is right. Crashing and blaming the tire? You put it on there, you knew it was there. Why would you put it on there and then blame the tire? Same with the suspension being out of adjustment or whatever. It's your bike. It's your ass out there. If it is less than what you consider optimum, slow the fuck down.

Not to mention that an expert can achieve faster times with sport-touring tires than *most* trackday riders on their race tires (that they wasted money on at their skill level).

 

[planegray]

I concur ^^ - My interpretation of Lou is he is passionate about riding, riders, and safety.

I have nobody on my ignore list. I believe there is value in every BARF post

This^^^
But like many, I have my breaking point.
Sooner or later enough is enough.
(I will also take this opportunity to look in the mirror and tighten up my own game)

+1
If you care about people, you do your best to make their world better. HOW to do that, seems to be a tough lesson, for some of us (me included)

 

[unirr]

For uni, this must have been what Arya felt when Syrio Forel was cut down in front of her.

What you perceive can be deceiving at times....

 

[Lunch Box]

Hang in there, man. He'll be back soon.

 

[unirr]

Hang in there, man. He'll be back soon.

I hope so . He made me feel as though I wasn't alone in this world.

 

[budman]

I am bummed this took place, but we asked and asked Lou to adjust just a bit.

I would prefer any other discussion be in a different thread. This thread has some value and the current tangent may cause it to be lost in the world of barf drama.

Thanks

 

[Lunch Box]

Sir! Yes Sir!

 

[corndog67]

I concur ^^ - My interpretation of Lou is he is passionate about riding, riders, and safety.

I have nobody on my ignore list. I believe there is value in every BARF post

Same here, nobody on ignore.

I think I understand where Lou comes from. Most of the time, I agree with what he is saying, which is generally, take responsibility for your own ass and bike.

I hope he comes back. Some don't.

 

[asthmodeus]

uni, he has been told publicly to modify his delivery on NUMEROUS occasions. I understand that the moderators have also sent him numerous PMs along the same lines. Like you, I hope that he comes back. I also very much hope that he comes back willing to articulate what he is thinking and offer advice, instead of just insults. Fingers crossed.

yeah, nice avatar talking shit about the guy even thought he's suspended.

you are such a piece of work, i'm almost embarrassed for you

 

[bikeama]

I am bummed this took place, but we asked and asked Lou to adjust just a bit.

I would prefer any other discussion be in a different thread. This thread has some value and the current tangent may cause it to be lost in the world of barf drama.

Thanks

Started thread here.

 

[Lunch Box]

yeah, nice avatar talking shit about the guy even thought he's suspended.

you are such a piece of work, i'm almost embarrassed for you

It was meant in jest. If you would read what I have posted about his suspension you would know that. Lighten up, Francis.