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Just want to reiterate something here...
« on: May 18, 2016, 08:23:37 AM »
Hi all.  I feel the need to reiterate some things here due to a rash of several nasty emails I've received in the past few days.  I'll spare you the details.

1. This is not a Corporation. This discussion board is non-profit.  There are no board members. There are no salaries. There are no perks.
2. We are not affiliated with Piaggio, Moto Guzzi, HD, Yamaha, etc...
3. The Admins and moderators here do so out of the kindness of their hearts, and with little recognition I might add.
4. Just because someone donates to the forum, does not give them the right to pretend they are part owner and decision makers.
5. We really try to run a clean place, fit for the whole family.  We let people push our buttons a lot.  But come on now, we're all adults here. If you wouldn't say it in person, don't type it.
6. If you are not happy here, please move on.  I've did it this way for close to 20 years and if you're waiting around for a change...
7. Thanks again to the 99.999% members who enjoy their time here.  You are the reason we exist.

Safe riding,
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2016, 08:29:32 AM »
Luap, thanks for doing this thankless job year after year.  It is much appreciated!
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2016, 08:32:20 AM »
Well said fearless leader!
And a big :thumb: to Luap and the mods.

Thanks guys and the Luap Girls.

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #3 on: May 18, 2016, 08:37:00 AM »
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2016, 08:49:42 AM »
Yeah, me, too. Thanks Luap and Moderators.. :thumb:
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #5 on: May 18, 2016, 08:52:13 AM »
Thanks Luap for putting up with all this nonsense for next to nothing. We appreciate it. But that Okie from Muskogee, you need to have a long talk with that boy :whip2:
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #6 on: May 18, 2016, 08:52:29 AM »
make perfectly good sense and thanks again to all the mods....

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #7 on: May 18, 2016, 08:52:39 AM »
Count me in as one of the 99.999%.  Thanks for all you do!

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2016, 08:57:40 AM »
Thanks Luap for putting up with all this nonsense for next to nothing. We appreciate it. But that Okie from Muskogee, you need to have a long talk with that boy :whip2:

 It won't do any good , that guy is , well , you know  :shocked: :rolleyes:

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #9 on: May 18, 2016, 09:06:22 AM »
Spot on!  Thanks to Luap and all the Mod Squad, or more appropriately Squadra dei Moderatori Guzzi! 
« Last Edit: May 18, 2016, 09:51:32 AM by PJPR01 »
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2016, 09:15:24 AM »
Wholeheartedly agree. This forum has been a pleasure since I have joined the Guzzi world. Many thanks to the moderators and helpful forum members.

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2016, 09:25:40 AM »
 I belong in read quite a few motorcycle forums. This one happens to be one of the best. It's a very helpful group of very like-minded people. Thank you to all that contribute your valuable time.

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #12 on: May 18, 2016, 09:31:02 AM »
I simply wish to add my thanks and admiration.  This forum is exceptional.

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #13 on: May 18, 2016, 10:22:57 AM »
Thanks Luap
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #14 on: May 18, 2016, 10:31:31 AM »
Yep, for sure, thanks.  Great place to melt the edges off.
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #15 on: May 18, 2016, 10:43:58 AM »
Thank you.  Truly.

As for certain behavior, some folks just want to ARGUE, just for the SAKE of disagreement.  I don't understand that.

Except that conversation is a dance, and lots of people don't know how to dance.  They are only waiting for you to stop talking, so they can continue to say what they were saying before.  Such folks rarely know how to listen, and their stories are always the most boring.  Once you get an ear for it, you see it EVERYWHERE.

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #16 on: May 18, 2016, 10:46:14 AM »
Thanks Luap for keeping the board going, for most of us I think it feels like a very welcoming community :)
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #17 on: May 18, 2016, 10:49:48 AM »
post the whiner commentsso the rest of us can see what you are dealing with.

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #18 on: May 18, 2016, 10:54:48 AM »
Luap, :bow: :bow: :bow:

Thank you for building and maintaining such a GREAT site, I can only imagine how much of a pain in the a$$ it must be to administer such a large and diverse group of responses.

To the moderators, thank you for keeping the site as even as balanced as it is, not a job I would be want to tackle and one that is usually overlooked and not respected.

I really, really appreciate all the knowledge and support this site offers, without it I would be back toiling in the dark spaces of Yamaha and Honda. :grin:

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #19 on: May 18, 2016, 11:08:08 AM »
 Just a couple or three points . First , there are some misconceptions here , the rule says "no politics", and while we miss some things , there is no effort to take sides , heck , truth is there is disagreement within the four of us that try to keep this thing going  . We all get along because we choose to , and respect each other's opinions , but mostly we avoid the topic when in each other's company .  Second, what Luap has created here is amazing , a site that reaches around the globe , and includes doctors , lawyers , business men , medical pros , a couple of college professors , some scientists , engineers , chefs , more than a few pro level mechanics and techs (bless you guys) , a couple of philosophers , IT guys , inventors , racers , high mileage road warriors , re-entry riders , folks just getting started in our sport/hobby/obsession , probably every race/religion/culture on the planet , plumbers , electricians , statisticians , obstetricians , morticians, pilots , professional OTR truckers , drivers of grocery trucks , (thanks Jeff) and a couple of reprobate nail benders . Why does this list matter , well , we are a very diverse group that manages to get along , because we choose to .

 Thanks

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #20 on: May 18, 2016, 11:39:03 AM »
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #21 on: May 18, 2016, 11:43:19 AM »
Don't post much, but lurk frequently; I say, well put and thanks. Also no, it doesn't hurt to be reminded.
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #22 on: May 18, 2016, 11:47:39 AM »
Hi all.  I feel the need to reiterate some things here due to a rash of several nasty emails I've received in the past few days.  I'll spare you the details.

1. This is not a Corporation. This discussion board is non-profit.  There are no board members. There are no salaries. There are no perks.
2. We are not affiliated with Piaggio, Moto Guzzi, HD, Yamaha, etc...
3. The Admins and moderators here do so out of the kindness of their hearts, and with little recognition I might add.
4. Just because someone donates to the forum, does not give them the right to pretend they are part owner and decision makers.
5. We really try to run a clean place, fit for the whole family.  We let people push our buttons a lot.  But come on now, we're all adults here. If you wouldn't say it in person, don't type it.
6. If you are not happy here, please move on.  I've did it this way for close to 20 years and if you're waiting around for a change...
7. Thanks again to the 99.999% members who enjoy their time here.  You are the reason we exist.

Safe riding,
Luap McKeever


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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #23 on: May 18, 2016, 11:48:40 AM »
Thank you much Luap and Moderators.   :thumb:
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #24 on: May 18, 2016, 11:48:53 AM »
Thank you Luap. Thank you Moderators. And a thank you to all the.... Well... eclectic members that make up this strange but wonderful site...

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #25 on: May 18, 2016, 11:55:36 AM »
Just a couple or three points . First , there are some misconceptions here , the rule says "no politics", and while we miss some things , there is no effort to take sides , heck , truth is there is disagreement within the four of us that try to keep this thing going  . We all get along because we choose to , and respect each other's opinions , but mostly we avoid the topic when in each other's company .  Second, what Luap has created here is amazing , a site that reaches around the globe , and includes doctors , lawyers , business men , medical pros , a couple of college professors , some scientists , engineers , chefs , more than a few pro level mechanics and techs (bless you guys) , a couple of philosophers , IT guys , inventors , racers , high mileage road warriors , re-entry riders , folks just getting started in our sport/hobby/obsession , probably every race/religion/culture on the planet , plumbers , electricians , statisticians , obstetricians , morticians, pilots , professional OTR truckers , drivers of grocery trucks , (thanks Jeff) and a couple of reprobate nail benders . Why does this list matter , well , we are a very diverse group that manages to get along , because we choose to .

 Thanks

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #26 on: May 18, 2016, 11:56:55 AM »
You forgot to mention us retards.  We feel slighted now.

 Dangit , knew I was missing someone  :laugh:

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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #27 on: May 18, 2016, 12:05:53 PM »
I appreciate the site and the effort it takes to keep it going. Thank you.  :thumb:
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #28 on: May 18, 2016, 12:40:07 PM »
I appreciate the site and the effort it takes to keep it going. Thank you.  :thumb:
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Re: Just want to reiterate something here...
« Reply #29 on: May 18, 2016, 12:47:28 PM »
I peruse several forums. I appreciate the general tone & helpfulness of this site. The tone of several sites degraded to the point where I simply moved on as it seemed to be nothing but criticism and zingers.  Not even thoughtful or intelligent criticism & zingers.

In short, thanks.
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