Blake claps back at Vitard keyboard racers...LOL

APLMAN99 wrote:

Just to be clear, I'm not trying to rip on GuyB or anything. Overall I think he does as good of a job as anyone in...

Just to be clear, I'm not trying to rip on GuyB or anything. Overall I think he does as good of a job as anyone in the "industry" could. But the insults of the people who probably create so much traffic (traffic = income) always seems a bit odd to me.

It's one thing to do that to a specific person who is getting sideways, but another to do it to a large, unnamed group like in the Baggett question setup.

Regis wrote:

I am responding to because you’ve been here a long time and I would think won’t take offense to stuff i’m saying here. There are a...

I am responding to because you’ve been here a long time and I would think won’t take offense to stuff i’m saying here.

There are a lot of “vitards” that come off as completely sideways and out of line with their posts within the racing community. However, there are many here that aren’t considered “vitards”. It’s kinda like immigration, the illegals ruin the perception for everyone. If riders or even GUYB called out specific posters could you imagine? There would be a mad dash in here to be an asshole just to get a mention from a rider.

The problem is, if you try to correct someone on here with reality and fact then you are usually labeled as a industry kiss ass or a know it all asshole. Years ago this place was full of industry and even riders posting. They have been ran off. Remember DV12? I remember him getting called an idiot, a know it all.

One thing I have noticed is if you make a generalization about the place without calling specific people out in a post or in an interview a lot of people that shouldn’t, get offended. Much like this thread.

Anyways, I think a lot of the people posting about this aren’t the ones GuyB and Blake are talking about.

I went away for a while, used to post a lot back in the day, I can tell you there are a lot of fresh people here that just seem angry and need a couch to lay on while spouting off their complaints and none sense.

APLMAN99 wrote:

Just to be clear, I'm not trying to rip on GuyB or anything. Overall I think he does as good of a job as anyone in...

Just to be clear, I'm not trying to rip on GuyB or anything. Overall I think he does as good of a job as anyone in the "industry" could. But the insults of the people who probably create so much traffic (traffic = income) always seems a bit odd to me.

It's one thing to do that to a specific person who is getting sideways, but another to do it to a large, unnamed group like in the Baggett question setup.

Regis wrote:

I am responding to because you’ve been here a long time and I would think won’t take offense to stuff i’m saying here. There are a...

I am responding to because you’ve been here a long time and I would think won’t take offense to stuff i’m saying here.

There are a lot of “vitards” that come off as completely sideways and out of line with their posts within the racing community. However, there are many here that aren’t considered “vitards”. It’s kinda like immigration, the illegals ruin the perception for everyone. If riders or even GUYB called out specific posters could you imagine? There would be a mad dash in here to be an asshole just to get a mention from a rider.

The problem is, if you try to correct someone on here with reality and fact then you are usually labeled as a industry kiss ass or a know it all asshole. Years ago this place was full of industry and even riders posting. They have been ran off. Remember DV12? I remember him getting called an idiot, a know it all.

One thing I have noticed is if you make a generalization about the place without calling specific people out in a post or in an interview a lot of people that shouldn’t, get offended. Much like this thread.

Anyways, I think a lot of the people posting about this aren’t the ones GuyB and Blake are talking about.

I went away for a while, used to post a lot back in the day, I can tell you there are a lot of fresh people here that just seem angry and need a couch to lay on while spouting off their complaints and none sense.

newmann wrote:

And I’ll respond to this knowing that you have been here a long time and won’t take offense. You are basically saying that the “industry insiders”...

And I’ll respond to this knowing that you have been here a long time and won’t take offense. You are basically saying that the “industry insiders” are a bunch of thin skins who can’t hang out in public. I’ll bet if Guy B polled the “industry” and compared it to the Vitard poll they run here every year it would be an interesting comparison. I’ll bet the vitards own more bikes and buy more moto related stuff.

Regis wrote:

I am responding to because you’ve been here a long time and I would think won’t take offense to stuff i’m saying here. There are a...

I am responding to because you’ve been here a long time and I would think won’t take offense to stuff i’m saying here.

There are a lot of “vitards” that come off as completely sideways and out of line with their posts within the racing community. However, there are many here that aren’t considered “vitards”. It’s kinda like immigration, the illegals ruin the perception for everyone. If riders or even GUYB called out specific posters could you imagine? There would be a mad dash in here to be an asshole just to get a mention from a rider.

The problem is, if you try to correct someone on here with reality and fact then you are usually labeled as a industry kiss ass or a know it all asshole. Years ago this place was full of industry and even riders posting. They have been ran off. Remember DV12? I remember him getting called an idiot, a know it all.

One thing I have noticed is if you make a generalization about the place without calling specific people out in a post or in an interview a lot of people that shouldn’t, get offended. Much like this thread.

Anyways, I think a lot of the people posting about this aren’t the ones GuyB and Blake are talking about.

I went away for a while, used to post a lot back in the day, I can tell you there are a lot of fresh people here that just seem angry and need a couch to lay on while spouting off their complaints and none sense.

newmann wrote:

And I’ll respond to this knowing that you have been here a long time and won’t take offense. You are basically saying that the “industry insiders”...

And I’ll respond to this knowing that you have been here a long time and won’t take offense. You are basically saying that the “industry insiders” are a bunch of thin skins who can’t hang out in public. I’ll bet if Guy B polled the “industry” and compared it to the Vitard poll they run here every year it would be an interesting comparison. I’ll bet the vitards own more bikes and buy more moto related stuff.

Regis wrote:

No, that’s not what I’m saying. Not at all. This is exactly what I’m talking about. It isn’t the “industry insiders” vs. “outsiders”. Not at all...

No, that’s not what I’m saying. Not at all. This is exactly what I’m talking about. It isn’t the “industry insiders” vs. “outsiders”. Not at all. It shouldn’t be anyways. But for some reason it has always appeared To be this “insider” vs. “non insider” dilemma.

I’m sorry it came across that way if that’s how you took my post. I have respect from all until I’m disrespected, as many are. In here, I believe we are all here for the love of the sport. Of course there will be disagreements in opinions.

I have the utmost respect for you Newman, not just for your posting but for the things you have done that most don’t know of in here. (Jimmy Button help to name one)

Anyways, yes... there are thin skinned industry people but there are also no nothing assholes who get brave on the keyboard. it defnetely goes both ways.

Just because you spend money in the industry and support the sport doesn’t give you a hall pass post nonesense does it?

newmann wrote:

And I’ll respond to this knowing that you have been here a long time and won’t take offense. You are basically saying that the “industry insiders”...

And I’ll respond to this knowing that you have been here a long time and won’t take offense. You are basically saying that the “industry insiders” are a bunch of thin skins who can’t hang out in public. I’ll bet if Guy B polled the “industry” and compared it to the Vitard poll they run here every year it would be an interesting comparison. I’ll bet the vitards own more bikes and buy more moto related stuff.

Regis wrote:

No, that’s not what I’m saying. Not at all. This is exactly what I’m talking about. It isn’t the “industry insiders” vs. “outsiders”. Not at all...

No, that’s not what I’m saying. Not at all. This is exactly what I’m talking about. It isn’t the “industry insiders” vs. “outsiders”. Not at all. It shouldn’t be anyways. But for some reason it has always appeared To be this “insider” vs. “non insider” dilemma.

I’m sorry it came across that way if that’s how you took my post. I have respect from all until I’m disrespected, as many are. In here, I believe we are all here for the love of the sport. Of course there will be disagreements in opinions.

I have the utmost respect for you Newman, not just for your posting but for the things you have done that most don’t know of in here. (Jimmy Button help to name one)

Anyways, yes... there are thin skinned industry people but there are also no nothing assholes who get brave on the keyboard. it defnetely goes both ways.

Just because you spend money in the industry and support the sport doesn’t give you a hall pass post nonesense does it?

newmann wrote:

Nope, no hall pass expected here but there are assclowns on both sides of the aisle. You, Buttonfly and DV have all been able to stand...

Nope, no hall pass expected here but there are assclowns on both sides of the aisle.

You, Buttonfly and DV have all been able to stand your ground and slap back when needed. No safe space website needed for you guys. Much respect here.

Premix wrote:

Can you imagine an NFL or an NBA sideline reporter asking Lebron about forum experts.

GuyB wrote:

You forgot these. " "

Tarz483 wrote:

I Just watched that video for the first time in this thread And i didnt take what GuyB said as a bad thing , i guess...

I Just watched that video for the first time in this thread
And i didnt take what GuyB said as a bad thing , i guess its just perception?
He literally just said some of our experts.
If he had said some some vitards that i could see as being insulting.
But there really are people that come on Vital that are experts, some as expert or pro riders, some as people that work in the industry and some people that may not work in the industry or Ride anymore, but have followed the sport for many years, How many years does someone have to be a fan of the sport to he considered expert level and worthy of having an opinion on things?
Ive personally Followed the sport closely for 30 years
Been on This forum and others for many years, read all the magazines and have for 30 years. And go to all websites listen to podcasts, and i would consider myself up to date on Current events but also in the know enough to have a conversation about anything involving the sport and any rider currently racing or that has raced in the past 30 years.
And i know there lots of people that are just like me on Vital.
There are also 10-15 year old kids , people that started liking the sport last week, and people that sit Down and log in after a few adult beverages lol.
Anyhow in this instance Guy says some of or Experts where questioning your pass well maybe they where experts.

cwtoyota wrote:

Do you think Blake has access to Cooper's settings?

Premix wrote:

Can you imagine an NFL or an NBA sideline reporter asking Lebron about forum experts.

GuyB wrote:

You forgot these. " "

TerryB wrote:

Do they go around “reporter”?




I kid...

Regis wrote:

No, that’s not what I’m saying. Not at all. This is exactly what I’m talking about. It isn’t the “industry insiders” vs. “outsiders”. Not at all...

No, that’s not what I’m saying. Not at all. This is exactly what I’m talking about. It isn’t the “industry insiders” vs. “outsiders”. Not at all. It shouldn’t be anyways. But for some reason it has always appeared To be this “insider” vs. “non insider” dilemma.

I’m sorry it came across that way if that’s how you took my post. I have respect from all until I’m disrespected, as many are. In here, I believe we are all here for the love of the sport. Of course there will be disagreements in opinions.

I have the utmost respect for you Newman, not just for your posting but for the things you have done that most don’t know of in here. (Jimmy Button help to name one)

Anyways, yes... there are thin skinned industry people but there are also no nothing assholes who get brave on the keyboard. it defnetely goes both ways.

Just because you spend money in the industry and support the sport doesn’t give you a hall pass post nonesense does it?

newmann wrote:

Nope, no hall pass expected here but there are assclowns on both sides of the aisle. You, Buttonfly and DV have all been able to stand...

Nope, no hall pass expected here but there are assclowns on both sides of the aisle.

You, Buttonfly and DV have all been able to stand your ground and slap back when needed. No safe space website needed for you guys. Much respect here.

Regis wrote:

Also - just to note..... I did work in the industry for years in which we sold products to the very people that post here. I...

Also - just to note.....

I did work in the industry for years in which we sold products to the very people that post here.

I have been personally asked to not continue in certain discussions or “arguments” because of my affiliation with my employer. It didn’t mean I was wrong in my posts, but it wasn’t worth the risk of a guy getting pissed at me and then having a beef with the product I represented.

So, sometimes the industry doesn’t walk away and stop posting because they are thin skinned. It’s because they represent companies and don’t want to hurt their brand in what’s supposed to be a bench racing scenario.

Customers and market share are hard to come by!

GuyB wrote:

Was there not a thread where several people chimed in about Blake and how he raced Cooper last weekend? Did Blake also eventually (and cleanly) make...

Was there not a thread where several people chimed in about Blake and how he raced Cooper last weekend?

Did Blake also eventually (and cleanly) make his way by?

When I walked into their pit area, I heard about it from a couple people there. Blake and I also talked about it before I started recording. It was all in fun.

Red Crawford wrote:

Nah, Baggett just stood on the gas after GuyB threw the forum members ("experts") under the bus...

APLMAN99 wrote:

Yep. I appreciate GuyB's work and everything, but the near constant put downs of the people visiting his workplace is a bit off putting. It's like...

Yep. I appreciate GuyB's work and everything, but the near constant put downs of the people visiting his workplace is a bit off putting. It's like going to your local department store and having the manager talk about how stupid the customers are over the intercom.

Maybe he doesn't hear it that way, though.

dickjackson170 wrote:

Seriously? So, he's supposed to blindly defend the however many thousand members that post nonsense on here? It would be like sticking up for the jerkoff...

Seriously? So, he's supposed to blindly defend the however many thousand members that post nonsense on here? It would be like sticking up for the jerkoff at work that you've made clear to him and everyone else that he shouldn't have a job.

hillbilly wrote:

He still have that D9?

SEE ARE125 wrote:

I vaguely remember that. Thread about Blake’s compound and someone going off about the worn out undercarriage on BB’s dozer?

hillbilly wrote:

He still have that D9?

SEE ARE125 wrote:

I vaguely remember that. Thread about Blake’s compound and someone going off about the worn out undercarriage on BB’s dozer?

hillbilly wrote:

Bingo

Weird I can remember that but can't remember a person's name a sp?it second after they tell me

APLMAN99 wrote:

Yep. I appreciate GuyB's work and everything, but the near constant put downs of the people visiting his workplace is a bit off putting. It's like...

Yep. I appreciate GuyB's work and everything, but the near constant put downs of the people visiting his workplace is a bit off putting. It's like going to your local department store and having the manager talk about how stupid the customers are over the intercom.

Maybe he doesn't hear it that way, though.

dickjackson170 wrote:

Seriously? So, he's supposed to blindly defend the however many thousand members that post nonsense on here? It would be like sticking up for the jerkoff...

Seriously? So, he's supposed to blindly defend the however many thousand members that post nonsense on here? It would be like sticking up for the jerkoff at work that you've made clear to him and everyone else that he shouldn't have a job.

theprizefighter wrote:

You’re one of those posters who posts nonsense.

kb228 wrote:

Well when vital users are the reason vital is the laughing stock of the industry im sure guyb gets pissed. Literally everyone dogs on the vital...

Well when vital users are the reason vital is the laughing stock of the industry im sure guyb gets pissed. Literally everyone dogs on the vital forums. Im sure its getting to him.

Gandorlf wrote:

People may dog on us Vital users but tell me now, how many times have you had a shitty day at work or saw something that...

People may dog on us Vital users but tell me now, how many times have you had a shitty day at work or saw something that bothered you and you've come on here and suddenly felt much better because you saw something funny?

A few times for me! I like this forum haha

Red Crawford wrote:

Nah, Baggett just stood on the gas after GuyB threw the forum members ("experts") under the bus...

APLMAN99 wrote:

Yep. I appreciate GuyB's work and everything, but the near constant put downs of the people visiting his workplace is a bit off putting. It's like...

Yep. I appreciate GuyB's work and everything, but the near constant put downs of the people visiting his workplace is a bit off putting. It's like going to your local department store and having the manager talk about how stupid the customers are over the intercom.

Maybe he doesn't hear it that way, though.

newmann wrote:

And I’ll respond to this knowing that you have been here a long time and won’t take offense. You are basically saying that the “industry insiders”...

And I’ll respond to this knowing that you have been here a long time and won’t take offense. You are basically saying that the “industry insiders” are a bunch of thin skins who can’t hang out in public. I’ll bet if Guy B polled the “industry” and compared it to the Vitard poll they run here every year it would be an interesting comparison. I’ll bet the vitards own more bikes and buy more moto related stuff.

Regis wrote:

No, that’s not what I’m saying. Not at all. This is exactly what I’m talking about. It isn’t the “industry insiders” vs. “outsiders”. Not at all...

No, that’s not what I’m saying. Not at all. This is exactly what I’m talking about. It isn’t the “industry insiders” vs. “outsiders”. Not at all. It shouldn’t be anyways. But for some reason it has always appeared To be this “insider” vs. “non insider” dilemma.

I’m sorry it came across that way if that’s how you took my post. I have respect from all until I’m disrespected, as many are. In here, I believe we are all here for the love of the sport. Of course there will be disagreements in opinions.

I have the utmost respect for you Newman, not just for your posting but for the things you have done that most don’t know of in here. (Jimmy Button help to name one)

Anyways, yes... there are thin skinned industry people but there are also no nothing assholes who get brave on the keyboard. it defnetely goes both ways.

Just because you spend money in the industry and support the sport doesn’t give you a hall pass post nonesense does it?

newmann wrote:

Nope, no hall pass expected here but there are assclowns on both sides of the aisle. You, Buttonfly and DV have all been able to stand...

Nope, no hall pass expected here but there are assclowns on both sides of the aisle.

You, Buttonfly and DV have all been able to stand your ground and slap back when needed. No safe space website needed for you guys. Much respect here.

GuyB wrote:

Was there not a thread where several people chimed in about Blake and how he raced Cooper last weekend? Did Blake also eventually (and cleanly) make...

Was there not a thread where several people chimed in about Blake and how he raced Cooper last weekend?

Did Blake also eventually (and cleanly) make his way by?

When I walked into their pit area, I heard about it from a couple people there. Blake and I also talked about it before I started recording. It was all in fun.