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Thelen20 1/23/2015 11:24am
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TeamGreen wrote:
Wait til Ya see the '17 250SX
Well that settles it, rebuild the ole 450 one more time before I go back to smokin!!!



Fantastic post op! I agree with you 100 percent! Good luck out there!
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I got my life lesson when I was a kid. One day at racetrack I was running my mouth about some racer, instantly got a good slap to my head from the guy who was staying next to me(pro who was a member of my own motoclub) Then he took a good long look at me and said. Never ever criticize a man who is faster or better of anything than you. I remember that day like it was yesterday and since this I never did that.
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jmpatt79 1/23/2015 6:25pm
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nice post !!!
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to like/not like a racer from a fan standpoint is normal but to hate, call names or wish ill will on someone you don't even know is quite shallow...

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tobz 1/24/2015 1:36am
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Sorry but that's some over sensitive shit. Sif it's even a sticky.

People criticise, learn to mind your own business and if your that way inclined, set an example by not posting criticism... Oh wait.
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tobz wrote:
Sorry but that's some over sensitive shit. Sif it's even a sticky. People criticise, learn to mind your own business and if your that way inclined...
Sorry but that's some over sensitive shit. Sif it's even a sticky.

People criticise, learn to mind your own business and if your that way inclined, set an example by not posting criticism... Oh wait.
I think it's more about respect, some people are raised with it and some are not.
It is also a cowardly act to talk shit about people from behind a keyboard. That doesn't mean people can't critique a rider, but try to use the respect that their parents taught them, or should have taught them.
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Sorry, my english is not that good...
Is it disrespectful to say Pourcel sucks?
Would it be better if I said he stinks?
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People just need to understand we are fans that like to talk shit and gossip around the water cooler. For me at least I know at the very root how much I respect each and every rider and there talent but come on man we still have the right to gossip and talk shit. That's what the message boards are for. For us fans to have a little fun. Pro riders need to understand this and not get all butthurt about it. I bet many pro riders talk shit about pros in other sports. We all do it and it's just for fun. Sure, there is a limit and there is ignorance involved but at the end of the day we are just shooting the shit.
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People just need to understand we are fans that like to talk shit and gossip around the water cooler. For me at least I know at...
People just need to understand we are fans that like to talk shit and gossip around the water cooler. For me at least I know at the very root how much I respect each and every rider and there talent but come on man we still have the right to gossip and talk shit. That's what the message boards are for. For us fans to have a little fun. Pro riders need to understand this and not get all butthurt about it. I bet many pro riders talk shit about pros in other sports. We all do it and it's just for fun. Sure, there is a limit and there is ignorance involved but at the end of the day we are just shooting the shit.
This...

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People just need to understand we are fans that like to talk shit and gossip around the water cooler. For me at least I know at...
People just need to understand we are fans that like to talk shit and gossip around the water cooler. For me at least I know at the very root how much I respect each and every rider and there talent but come on man we still have the right to gossip and talk shit. That's what the message boards are for. For us fans to have a little fun. Pro riders need to understand this and not get all butthurt about it. I bet many pro riders talk shit about pros in other sports. We all do it and it's just for fun. Sure, there is a limit and there is ignorance involved but at the end of the day we are just shooting the shit.
Brad460 wrote:
This...

your right THEY do talk shit in ALL sports, & if you can't do that it's boring. this thread is a joke

seahawks DB is calling out Gronk saying he is over rated, you don't see Gronk crying about it.
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dynohut 1/24/2015 5:47pm
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Nice post ! Go Bowers through them not around them, thats really all I know about the dude
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I like to talk a little shit just like everyone else. I think Mike Alessi is a clown, despite his natural abilities on a dirt bike. His brother is an idiot and so is his father. I don't think that makes me an eveil prick to say that though. It's just talk. Can Alessi beat me in a race? Haha, even if I had a one lap head start in a 3 lap race he might lap me, but he's still an idiot. I like that we can smack talk the riders. It's part of being a fan.
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Good post, but the "WWE" and "Monster Truck" crowds are their bread and butter. Last SX I went to about 9 years ago I never went back. People were booing Ricky and I was disgusted to see father and sons doing that.


Can't even remember why they were booing him? It was an odd year, but he was booed at more than that one race.
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People just need to understand we are fans that like to talk shit and gossip around the water cooler. For me at least I know at...
People just need to understand we are fans that like to talk shit and gossip around the water cooler. For me at least I know at the very root how much I respect each and every rider and there talent but come on man we still have the right to gossip and talk shit. That's what the message boards are for. For us fans to have a little fun. Pro riders need to understand this and not get all butthurt about it. I bet many pro riders talk shit about pros in other sports. We all do it and it's just for fun. Sure, there is a limit and there is ignorance involved but at the end of the day we are just shooting the shit.
Brad460 wrote:
This...

h&m_cycle wrote:
your right THEY do talk shit in ALL sports, & if you can't do that it's boring. this thread is a joke seahawks DB is calling...
your right THEY do talk shit in ALL sports, & if you can't do that it's boring. this thread is a joke

seahawks DB is calling out Gronk saying he is over rated, you don't see Gronk crying about it.
X2, but dont worry a few posters will be in to tell you you are unhappy in life, and need to seek help, lmfao. God forbid you have an opinion they dont agree with.
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GuyB 1/26/2015 2:24pm
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GATOR wrote:
Sorry, my english is not that good...
Is it disrespectful to say Pourcel sucks?
Would it be better if I said he stinks?
Occasionally you're allowed to keep your mouth shut, too. Probably like you should have in this instance. Smile
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gsxrcr28 wrote:
I think it's more about respect, some people are raised with it and some are not. It is also a cowardly act to talk shit about...
I think it's more about respect, some people are raised with it and some are not.
It is also a cowardly act to talk shit about people from behind a keyboard. That doesn't mean people can't critique a rider, but try to use the respect that their parents taught them, or should have taught them.
/\ This!! I have a crap ton of respect for anyone who races at that level, like OP said, we should never confuse our Sunday ride at Chicken Licks raceway with the complete life of dedication it takes to make it to the pro level.

I think OP is on point. It's one thing to be a student of the sport and offer insight or make observations (that may or may not make any given rider happy), but it's another to go nuclear on people for no reason. I try to abide by the rule that I wouldn't type anything on here that I wouldn't say to any of the riders in person. Not for fear of them beating my ass, but just because that is the right way to conduct ourselves as human beings.
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/\ This!! I have a crap ton of respect for anyone who races at that level, like OP said, we should never confuse our Sunday ride...
/\ This!! I have a crap ton of respect for anyone who races at that level, like OP said, we should never confuse our Sunday ride at Chicken Licks raceway with the complete life of dedication it takes to make it to the pro level.

I think OP is on point. It's one thing to be a student of the sport and offer insight or make observations (that may or may not make any given rider happy), but it's another to go nuclear on people for no reason. I try to abide by the rule that I wouldn't type anything on here that I wouldn't say to any of the riders in person. Not for fear of them beating my ass, but just because that is the right way to conduct ourselves as human beings.
Right on Mark.

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volcati wrote:
Good post, but the "WWE" and "Monster Truck" crowds are their bread and butter. Last SX I went to about 9 years ago I never went...
Good post, but the "WWE" and "Monster Truck" crowds are their bread and butter. Last SX I went to about 9 years ago I never went back. People were booing Ricky and I was disgusted to see father and sons doing that.


Can't even remember why they were booing him? It was an odd year, but he was booed at more than that one race.
[color=blue]Holy cow, man....you're still alive??? Good stuff! As for the OP & others, agree 100%. Having mod'd this forum & others for the past 10 or so years, though, I can tell you it's unrealistic. The problem is...some folks "get" the Interweb, and some don't. Because of the anonymity allowed, people tend to talk out the side of their mouths w/o fear of actual reprisal, rather than just act like a civilized human being. Not saying people can't voice their opinion about a rider(s), but try n show some class about it. Or Heaven forbid have a sense of humor about it. That being said...asking people to be civil on the interweb is pretty much like trying to staple Jello to a tree. Hell, maybe I'm the one who doesn't get the interweb?...//TJ[/color]

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GATOR 1/27/2015 12:21pm
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GATOR wrote:
Sorry, my english is not that good...
Is it disrespectful to say Pourcel sucks?
Would it be better if I said he stinks?
GuyB wrote:
Occasionally you're allowed to keep your mouth shut, too. Probably like you should have in this instance. Smile
Steve, I have to say I'm quite a bit flabbergasted...
Aren't you being disrespectful to the first amendment?
Wink
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GATOR wrote:
Sorry, my english is not that good...
Is it disrespectful to say Pourcel sucks?
Would it be better if I said he stinks?
GuyB wrote:
Occasionally you're allowed to keep your mouth shut, too. Probably like you should have in this instance. Smile
GATOR wrote:
Steve, I have to say I'm quite a bit flabbergasted...
Aren't you being disrespectful to the first amendment?
Wink
If you're as French as you say you are, what do you care about the first amendment?

Also, should the first amendment be considered the first glaring error that needed fixing in the constitution? Wink

My take is, you have the right to say what you want here...and I have the right to edit to community standards. Or to make it tolerable to read.
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GuyB wrote:
Occasionally you're allowed to keep your mouth shut, too. Probably like you should have in this instance. Smile
GATOR wrote:
Steve, I have to say I'm quite a bit flabbergasted...
Aren't you being disrespectful to the first amendment?
Wink
GATOR wrote:
If you're as French as you say you are, what do you care about the first amendment? Also, should the first amendment be considered the first...
If you're as French as you say you are, what do you care about the first amendment?

Also, should the first amendment be considered the first glaring error that needed fixing in the constitution? Wink

My take is, you have the right to say what you want here...and I have the right to edit to community standards. Or to make it tolerable to read.
Now that's amazing technology, I'm talking with myself! How the hell did you change into a saurian, Steve?
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GATOR wrote:
Sorry, my english is not that good...
Is it disrespectful to say Pourcel sucks?
Would it be better if I said he stinks?
CP has a lot of fans, but I guess you're not one of these fans...Wink

PS : your english is very good.Tongue
wired4speed 1/31/2015 4:31am
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GATOR wrote:
Sorry, my english is not that good...
Is it disrespectful to say Pourcel sucks?
Would it be better if I said he stinks?
Considering the injury Pourcel had to recovery from I'm impressed with his dedication and motivation. I think he well represented France while over here. I personally don't believe many riders would have ever attempted to make a professional comeback after such a severe injury.
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GATOR wrote:
Sorry, my english is not that good...
Is it disrespectful to say Pourcel sucks?
Would it be better if I said he stinks?
1. He's a top level pro moto racer so, suck at what? for sure not moto!
2. What are you doing smelling him??Sad
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I saw Marty Smith and the Hurricane at New Orleans in 76. I was an 125 Amatuer rider in the NO area @ the time. A couple of local 125 experts that were really fast (I thought) made the cut into the 125 National class. Those 125 experts were lapped well before halfway into the motos. Blew my mind. That water pumper Hannah was on was beyond imagination back then.
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Please don't confuse "talking shit" with criticism. I love Ryan Dungey. I couldn't respect the guy more but I've said he's not a great passer as have other former and current pros. Please tell me you're not the type of person who interprets that as "talking shit".

I'm a life long Yamaha fan, a fellow New Yorker and a big fan of JGR so I'm rooting like hell for Barcia. So am I not allowed to say he's been disappointing?? People on here are way sensitive IMO. Saying Barcia is struggling to them is like saying I fn Hate Barca die you scumbag!
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This same crap talking and disrespect is seen by track owners and operators as well. Online bashing because the tracks aren't prepped enough or too much, purposely damaging property because they get mad about track conditions, cussing at staff because we catch them sneaking in people and make them pay or get banned, yelling at us because we charge $25 to ride.... I could go on and on. People talk about noise and lawsuits being the biggest threat to local tracks, but I believe those are often times just the final straw.
I guess that's just what you get from a sport that has such a high number of young kids or wealthy people that feel they are entitled to whatever they want.
It simply comes down to bad manners and immaturity.
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I for one get very dissapointed in people on the internet period. You read any news article or gossip column and people are so full of hatred and negativity. It's very sad. I hardly ever bash riders but many times I will speak what I am thinking whether I truly believe it or not. Sometimes the keyboard gives you the courage to spout out whatever comes to mind without fear of repercussion. However, there is alot of hate in this world and I scroll through comments all over the web and I honestly can't believe what I read 99% of the time. It's very sad.

However, when it comes to most the posts on here I really don't see anything that is out of the ordinary too often. We talk shit and gossip and stir stuff up but it's mostly for fun. I rarely see a lot of hate on this board. More just trash talking.
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I want to know what GuyB's avatar is all about.
The urban dictionary has entries for "Cleanup in aisle xx" where xx goes up to 9. Never heard of aisle 30 Evil

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