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WG is a gentleman's forum
« on: June 01, 2016, 11:50:58 AM »
 Well , at least we want to project that to anyone reading the board  :laugh: Have recently had to clean up some language here , specifically the F word and all of the ways it can be conjugated , modified , used as a noun , a verb , an adjective , etc . Just a reminder , there are ways of expressing strong sentiment W/O resorting to language that most of us would not use in front of our mothers  :laugh: Heck , send me a PM with every known expletive , even invent a few , we can have a good laugh , and maybe a competition around who can be most creative   :shocked: :evil: However let's remember to be gentleman and ladies in public . We never know who is reading . Thanks .

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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2016, 12:01:12 PM »
Are you sure it isn't time for a colorful metaphor?


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« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2016, 01:05:43 PM »

 :kiss:

Luckily there is ....

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« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2016, 01:20:41 PM »
Well then, I guess one could always conceal epically poor manners, rage and slanderous retort in idiomatic colloquialisms. :boozing:

I kinda like to use applied scenarios in a lot of instances where modified behavior is beneficial. For instance, to drive any four-wheeler as though I can only expect the acceleration of my diesel 3/4 ton keeps me from entering into potentially embarrassing behavior elsewhere... Driving as though I have all the dogs in the car returns the same rewards in braking and cornering.

Writing in general and implied intimacy conversations in particular - I find it best to behave as though most anyone else might be physically in front of me for the reactions my conduct may induce.

Forums like this, I generally like to assume that my; Wife, Grandmother and an old "Rabi" would have access to the written thoughts.

Other internet scenarios, being very, very closed and populated by a particular bent of fellas - I'll communicate as I would in the Team Room in the Army and offense taken is offense interpreted. Those scenarios, I won't be held accountable for your "feeling" and in turn will take my own lumps; literal and figurative.

If policing is required - what the hell, it keeps Dusty off the streets... So there's that and his community can thank us! :evil:


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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #5 on: June 01, 2016, 01:34:33 PM »
 Well , there is that Todd  :laugh:

 Todd's post does mention a couple of salient points . One , there are all kinds of internet forums where anything goes , and usually does . They can be fun if you remember that most inhabitants of those places will never ever meet face to face . We tend to gather up at rallies and camp outs , and certain ether space behavior just might lead to a good whacking . Second , I know several folks that only lurk on WG , some for the humor , some for entertainment . Women , a couple of young folks , even my 72 year old sister and an ex GF read WG on occasion because both think the humor is , well, humorous  :rolleyes:

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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2016, 02:29:50 PM »



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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2016, 03:09:37 PM »
Well then, I guess one could always conceal epically poor manners, rage and slanderous retort in idiomatic colloquialisms. :boozing:

I kinda like to use applied scenarios in a lot of instances where modified behavior is beneficial. For instance, to drive any four-wheeler as though I can only expect the acceleration of my diesel 3/4 ton keeps me from entering into potentially embarrassing behavior elsewhere... Driving as though I have all the dogs in the car returns the same rewards in braking and cornering.

Writing in general and implied intimacy conversations in particular - I find it best to behave as though most anyone else might be physically in front of me for the reactions my conduct may induce.

Forums like this, I generally like to assume that my; Wife, Grandmother and an old "Rabi" would have access to the written thoughts.

Other internet scenarios, being very, very closed and populated by a particular bent of fellas - I'll communicate as I would in the Team Room in the Army and offense taken is offense interpreted. Those scenarios, I won't be held accountable for your "feeling" and in turn will take my own lumps; literal and figurative.

If policing is required - what the hell, it keeps Dusty off the streets... So there's that and his community can thank us! :evil:


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Yeah but we agree to not do it when we sign up don't we ? BTW who do you think will blink first ?

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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2016, 03:16:38 PM »
A gentlemen's forum?  Pfffft.  About as gentlemanly as a gentlemen's club I'd say.    :whip2: :boozing: :thumb:

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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #10 on: June 01, 2016, 03:18:16 PM »
A gentlemen's forum?  Pfffft.  About as gentlemanly as a gentlemen's club I'd say.    :whip2: :boozing: :thumb:

Yeah...and a $20 donation doesn't quite get you the same "benefits" either!   :grin: :grin:
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« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2016, 03:20:53 PM »
Yeah but we agree to not do it when we sign up don't we ? BTW who do you think will blink first ?

 I think maybe you misunderstood CG's post , he is agreeing with the general tone here .

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« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2016, 03:23:23 PM »
A gentlemen's forum?  Pfffft.  About as gentlemanly as a gentlemen's club I'd say.    :whip2: :boozing: :thumb:

 
Yeah...and a $20 donation doesn't quite get you the same "benefits" either!   :grin: :grin:

 Uh Bipper , what would a gentleman know about gentleman's clubs ???? :shocked:

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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #13 on: June 01, 2016, 03:28:23 PM »

 Uh Bipper , what would a gentleman know about gentleman's clubs ???? :shocked:

 Dusty

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« Reply #14 on: June 01, 2016, 03:31:30 PM »

 Uh Bipper , what would a gentleman know about gentleman's clubs ???? :shocked:

 Dusty

I am merely repeating what I have only "heard" about these clubs, Dusty.  No first hand experience, of course.   :afro:

Nothing beats a good set of Gentleman's clubs...I prefer Taylor Made, but others like Titleist or Callaway!

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« Reply #15 on: June 01, 2016, 03:40:24 PM »
Well , at least we want to project that to anyone reading the board  :laugh: Have recently had to clean up some language here , specifically the F word and all of the ways it can be conjugated , modified , used as a noun , a verb , an adjective , etc . Just a reminder , there are ways of expressing strong sentiment W/O resorting to language that most of us would not use in front of our mothers  :laugh: Heck , send me a PM with every known expletive , even invent a few , we can have a good laugh , and maybe a competition around who can be most creative   :shocked: :evil: However let's remember to be gentleman and ladies in public . We never know who is reading . Thanks .

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« Reply #17 on: June 01, 2016, 05:30:22 PM »
Struth. I'm in the wrong forum then.

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« Reply #18 on: June 01, 2016, 05:47:26 PM »
My office is allway's open....  :popcorn:

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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #19 on: June 01, 2016, 07:20:23 PM »
  I am so gald to see that no one took advantage of this thread to use the word "werk" , I didn't even want to spell it here it is so objectionable.

As for gentlemans' club,  Isn't that what we use to come to an understanding with a gentleman?
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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #20 on: June 01, 2016, 10:53:13 PM »
This what I tell the high school kids I coach and the inmates that I work with.  Both populations known to use F bombs and every other swear word available.  "Anyone can swear.  It also shows a lack of intelligence.  Think of a good insult instead."
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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #21 on: June 02, 2016, 12:46:02 AM »
I just got censored on this subject.  This forum has gone PC.  :evil:

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« Reply #22 on: June 02, 2016, 12:58:29 AM »
I just got censored on this subject.  This forum has gone PC.  :evil:

 Then you censored yourself  :tongue:

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« Reply #23 on: June 02, 2016, 02:45:55 AM »
Yeah, OK, guilty as charged. Generally I try to abide by the limited strictures of WG and accept that there are some who are offended by a good dose of the 'Vernacular' and I generally also try not to offend.

Sometimes I get a few beers in me and my conduct slips. I apologise to those I offend. It isn't intentional and I realise that some are easily offended or upset. It's not my intention.

Arse!

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« Reply #24 on: June 02, 2016, 03:31:24 AM »
Yeah, OK, guilty as charged. Generally I try to abide by the limited strictures of WG and accept that there are some who are offended by a good dose of the 'Vernacular' and I generally also try not to offend.

Sometimes I get a few beers in me and my conduct slips. I apologise to those I offend. It isn't intentional and I realise that some are easily offended or upset. It's not my intention.

Arse!

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« Reply #25 on: June 02, 2016, 05:13:56 AM »
Arse isn't a 'Swear Word', it's a descriptor, like Bum!

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« Reply #26 on: June 02, 2016, 05:35:21 AM »
You know Pete, I don't think any of this was actually leveled at you.

For the most part your colourful descriptions of the the human state are not generally leveled toward a specific person on the board and manages to remain pretty much on the right side of actual foul language. Well, nearly always, and you obviously try. Difficult sometimes I'm sure.

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« Reply #27 on: June 02, 2016, 06:19:39 AM »
I have the plate. I may have gaskets but they're in the garage. Don't ask! If you can get sump and head gaskets, (Which I thing won't be needed.) from Moto Kiwi or whoever I can get the plate off tomorrow. I tend to mail out Friday's.

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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #28 on: June 02, 2016, 06:37:09 AM »
 People should be judged by what they do and not what they say... However , if you break a part on your bike by stupidity one F word is far more descriptive  than a " gosh darn it". In fact there's too much flowery time wasting worded talk  that can be replaced by a simple profanity..
 Remember gents, ear plugs and blindfolds on your wife and kids so they won't be offended by reality...better to be a stuffy old fart than a colorful old fart  :wink:  Oh, can we say fart ???   :grin:
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Re: WG is a gentleman's forum
« Reply #29 on: June 02, 2016, 07:18:44 AM »
color and character are as appreciated in banter as they are in our bikes.

I'm reminded of Chucks comments in the "appliance" thread, where he states he'll take the Guzzi motor over the Scorpions "better" Yamaha because of intangibles. Language is the same. I certainly recognize it can go too far.
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