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Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: Sgt Hugo Stiglitz on November 08, 2011, 07:12:56 pm

Title: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Sgt Hugo Stiglitz on November 08, 2011, 07:12:56 pm: Looks like the forum is losing its vmx identity, to so much crap that is not even vmx related.
Is our sport suffering this much that we need to fill all the topic areas with stuff that has nothing in common with vmx motocross. ie Qantas B.S and manufacturing in OZ.
Are we that bored or just want to talk shit for something to do.
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: GD66 on November 08, 2011, 07:18:31 pm: Just had a flick through the contents page, looks like plenty of vmx and vmx-related threads to me. If a thread doesn't interest you, don't open it. If you have something relevant, non-relevant, or of interest to add, fire away. If you wish to open a thread with a new topic, fire away. If all you've got to do is whinge and moan about what isn't on here, p!ss off.
There's already been far too many sad sacks on this forum trying to derail or troll it, and buddy you're just the latest. A forum is only as good or interesting as its' contributors. If it doesn't appeal, hit the road. ::)
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Stewart Allen on November 08, 2011, 07:31:07 pm: well said gd66
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Slider29 on November 08, 2011, 07:48:15 pm: The heading states,...General Discussion
cheers, Mark :)
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Curly3 on November 08, 2011, 07:48:51 pm: Yeah, I agree with GD66.
This chestnut keeps coming up, that's what General Discussion is for.
It'd still be 99% VMX / VDT related.
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: bishboy on November 08, 2011, 07:55:58 pm: We could always start up a new section called "Off Topic Discussion" ;)
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Graeme M on November 08, 2011, 08:02:16 pm: I never quite get this argument. It's a forum for discussing vintage dirtbikes, but most members have other interests and views. So, General Discussion is for anything at all, whether it be vintage dirtbikes or quantum physics. Surely having a variety of topics being discussed beyond dirtbikes adds interest? Even when topics like QANTAS really take off, it doesn't mean that no-one else is posting. As far as I can see, there are over 20 other active boards on this forum, ALL dedicated to vintage...
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: mx250 on November 08, 2011, 08:04:05 pm: This topic has been DONE TO DEATH.
   This topic has been DONE TO DEATH.
   This topic has been DONE TO DEATH.
   This topic has been DONE TO DEATH.

See previous ::).

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Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Graeme M on November 08, 2011, 08:09:25 pm: And yes, it sure has! ::)
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Stan S on November 08, 2011, 08:23:22 pm: Quote from: Sgt Hugo Stiglitz on November 08, 2011, 07:12:56 pm

Looks like the forum is losing its vmx identity, to so much crap that is not even vmx related.
Is our sport suffering this much that we need to fill all the topic areas with stuff that has nothing in common with vmx motocross. ie Qantas B.S and manufacturing in OZ.
are we that bored or just want to talk shit for something to do.

Hey Hugo, I am the culprit of starting one of the threads you mention, even though it got off the track somewhat I thought general discussion was for all topics not just VMX.
I totally agree with GD66 if your not interested you don't have to read it.
If everyone lurked and left months between their contributions the forum would grind to a halt.

Stan.

Interestingly, below is thread started by vmx155 on the 9th of November 2010 and commented on by Hugo Stiglitz on that day.

Looks like the forum is loosing its vmx identity to so much crap that is not even vmx related is our sport suffering this much that we need to fill all the topic areas with stuff that has nothing in common with vmx motocross are we that bored or just what to talk shit for something to do
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: oldyzman on November 08, 2011, 08:26:35 pm: Topic done to death, yes it does get off track sometimes. I think we are all guilty of that.
Anyhow have a Winfield... Still a great read and i allways like to check out who's doing who or what
Brett
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: IT490K1983 on November 08, 2011, 08:51:45 pm: Variety is good and there sure is plenty of that on here. Even when things go ti#s up between some members, it's not the end of the world. It would be good if this didn't happen too often, but out there in the wide blue yonder it happens with monotonous regularity. As has already been suggested, if something is not up your alley, keep looking until you find something. I guess we wouldn't get too far if we bought the local paper and then rang them to say that we won't keep buying it unless they stop this and change that; I think they would tell us where to go. WE ALL ARE THE FORUM so lets keep it nice, honest and constructive. I love my bikes just like the rest of ya's but I also think that the variety and number of non motorcycle discussions adds good balance and a dose of reality to the forum. Great for a laugh, to catch up on the latest, for a p#*s take, glean some facts or just to try and locate old mate who seems to have fallen off the planet. I don't think too many of us will forget our identity as far as VMX goes; after all we only occasionally do the odd thing that doesn't require a motorbike. ;D ;)
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: albrid-3 on November 08, 2011, 08:52:54 pm: Well, I put a new topic on this the other day, just to find out in there was a register or club for CZ owners, and had no reply, plenty of lookers but no commends, its like no body gives a shit.
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: mx250 on November 08, 2011, 09:07:46 pm: Quote from: Stan S on November 08, 2011, 08:23:22 pm

If everyone lurked and left months between their contributions the forum would grind to a halt.

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Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Iain Cameron on November 08, 2011, 09:41:50 pm: The funnies aren't vmx but look at how many pages there are . I say post what ever just if you post something offensive one day you are going to meet at classic dirt or the Nats and some of us have long memories .
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Marc.com on November 08, 2011, 09:53:48 pm: Quote from: Wallie on November 08, 2011, 08:52:54 pm
Well, I put a new topic on this the other day, just to find out in there was a register or club for CZ owners, and had no reply, plenty of lookers but no commends, its like no body gives a shit.

Whats a CZ Grandad ??? ;D ;D ;D sorry man I love my pre 74 bikes as much as the next man, god knows I have enough but with all this pre 90 talk I can see a day when pre 95 will come along and I think that is for the greater good, VMX has to evolve to be relevant to the riders the same way that modern MX did.

As for being off the VMX topic, hell you don't do it with your ole lady the same way every time you would get a reputation as a dud root. Bit like the guys always raising this lets stick to VMX forum nazi bullshit./
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Marc.com on November 08, 2011, 09:55:01 pm: Quote from: iainyz on November 08, 2011, 09:41:50 pm
The funnies aren't vmx but look at how many pages there are . I say post what ever just if you post something offensive one day you are going to meet at classic dirt or the Nats and some of us have long memories .

oooh scary mofo :o
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: firko on November 08, 2011, 09:58:32 pm: I personally hate continued political threads for reasons I've stated in the past but if that's what the majority want, well so be it. What is more an anoyance to me is whingers complaining about the forum droping off or too much of this or not enough of that when they rarely ever contribute anything interesting or worthwhile to the forum themselves. It's almost as if 10% of the members supply 90% of the content. Some of the worst complainers are some of the worst contributors.

It's not hard to post a photo (I had to relearn to do it by another method today, it's not neurosurgery) so why not post photos of your bikes, tell us the story of its build.....in other words, join in and become part of our community instead of whinging that the 10% who do contribute aren't entertaining you.

And yes, this subject is done and dusted.
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Freakshow on November 08, 2011, 10:29:31 pm: There are how many heading on this forum ? there at least one there for VMX last time i looked. stay in there and knoock yourself out. Yer its an MX site but its also about a lifestyle and an era. this is the best site out there by far.
this thread is totally a waste of space.
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: 35elsinore on November 08, 2011, 10:35:33 pm: That fired everyone up. Love the passion for this forum. Got a good laugh reading this subject, just hope Sgt Hugo was just trying to reel everyone in or maybe he wont read the replies as its not VMX related.
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Marc.com on November 08, 2011, 11:42:49 pm: Quote from: 35elsinore on November 08, 2011, 10:35:33 pm
or maybe he wont read the replies as its not VMX related.

Not bad mate ;D .... nah I think Sgt Hugo is an alias from one our more frustrated former flamers ;D
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: mx250 on November 09, 2011, 06:15:08 am: Quote from: marcFX on November 08, 2011, 11:42:49 pm
Quote from: 35elsinore on November 08, 2011, 10:35:33 pm
or maybe he wont read the replies as its not VMX related.

.... nah I think Sgt Hugo is an alias from one our more frustrated former flamers ;D
(http://i323.photobucket.com/albums/nn458/mx250syd/icons/nod.gif)Methinks too ;D
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: worms on November 09, 2011, 08:07:39 am: it's still called "ozvmx" isnt it, I'll be damned if anyone changes it's name. f--king greenies and Labor, as soon as they get their hands on something they will dress it up and call it, wait for it!!!!

ah! suckertaxcarbonvmx,

worms, please dont change the name you bastards ;D
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Nathan S on November 09, 2011, 08:08:59 am: Quote from: Wasp on November 08, 2011, 10:39:01 pm

I remember you , you where the bloke that helped me push start my bike

Hasn't everyone helped push start your bike Walter? I thought it was one of the rites of passage. ;D
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: 09.0 on November 09, 2011, 09:53:35 pm: Quote from: Sgt Hugo Stiglitz on November 08, 2011, 07:12:56 pm

Looks like the forum is losing its vmx identity, to so much crap that is not even vmx related.
Is our sport suffering this much that we need to fill all the topic areas with stuff that has nothing in common with vmx motocross. ie Qantas B.S and manufacturing in OZ.
Are we that bored or just want to talk shit for something to do.

It HAS been done to death and you seem to be out voted by the replies. But you are by no means a minority. Unfortunately a lot of vmx characters have pulled the pin or just don't visit or contribute as much any more. I was on here all the time but now look at the for sale and a couple of threads that might interest me and not every day as I used to. All you can do in the end is take out what you want and move to another site after that. This site used to have my complete attention but those days are over. If you look at the main contributors to this site, they rarely if ride at all. That is the way it has gone. Thank god for facebook. All the vmx you can handle.
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: JohnnyO on November 09, 2011, 10:02:44 pm: Quote from: 090 on November 09, 2011, 09:53:35 pm
Quote from: Sgt Hugo Stiglitz on November 08, 2011, 07:12:56 pm

Looks like the forum is losing its vmx identity, to so much crap that is not even vmx related.
Is our sport suffering this much that we need to fill all the topic areas with stuff that has nothing in common with vmx motocross. ie Qantas B.S and manufacturing in OZ.
Are we that bored or just want to talk shit for something to do.

It HAS been done to death and you seem to be out voted by the replies. But you are by no means a minority. Unfortunately a lot of vmx characters have pulled the pin or just don't visit or contribute as much any more. I was on here all the time but now look at the for sale and a couple of threads that might interest me and not every day as I used to. All you can do in the end is take out what you want and move to another site after that. This site used to have my complete attention but those days are over. If you look at the main contributors to this site, they rarely if ride at all. That is the way it has gone. Thank god for facebook. All the vmx you can handle.
I'm with Brad and agree with what he said.. i spend little time on here lately and a whole more on facebook and a couple of US and UK vmx sites
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: GD66 on November 09, 2011, 10:41:26 pm: Yeah, well that's no worries. Brad looks in for info from time to time to help get his bikes sorted, and Johnny O is so famous he wanted the historic nats moved to suit his programme because he was busy riding Hawkstone Park. It all takes time. Bottom line is, like any website, you can click in if you want. No more complex than that.... ;)
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: matcho mick on November 09, 2011, 10:47:31 pm: suttle as a trainsmash gleno ;D, :P
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: JohnnyO on November 09, 2011, 10:50:57 pm: Quote from: GD66 on November 09, 2011, 10:41:26 pm
Yeah, well that's no worries. Brad looks in for info from time to time to help get his bikes sorted, and Johnny O is so famous he wanted the historic nats moved to suit his programme because he was busy riding Hawkstone Park. It all takes time. Bottom line is, like any website, you can click in if you want. No more complex than that.... ;)
I don't know what you're on about matey.. i didn't ride Farleigh this year and had no plans of going to the Nats and Brad has probably helped people more times than he's asked for help on here..
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: GD66 on November 10, 2011, 12:36:46 am: Righto then.
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: worms on November 10, 2011, 06:03:05 am: you get 2 blokes who make some sense, 090 and John, not attacking anyone and then you get some smartarse who thinks he knows everthing, that whats wrong with the forum, opininated pricks.

Worms
Title: Re: Has this forum lost it's VMX identity.
Post by: Graeme M on November 10, 2011, 06:29:33 am: The forum is about VMX but it does entertain other topics. If you want to keep it VMX or see more VMX, you've got fingers and a keyboard. That's about what this thread said... So we'll move on shall we and avoid where it's headed.