Don't go there

[oldhway]

2 sides to a coin.

While the DGT has had some incredible, to oft recurring, crap, it has also been a considerable insight about some fellow members. I have been impressed with the restraint shown by some (Josh, you are my hero) and the intellect of others on that forum.

On the other hand, if any member goes over the line, (any unsolicited communication outside this forum or web site for instance) because of the discussions here, well that has got to stop immediately. Not to put to fine a point on it but fun is fun and stalking or threatening ain't fun.

The problem is not with the DGT format, the problem is that the rules of civility should not be suspended just because a topic is hot. Any abuse of that, or continuing lack of respect for each other, even in DGT, should get any guilty party bounced from the entire forum.

Let DGT remain, let the hot topics be discussed, but enforce the requirement for civility in DGT like it is enforced elsewhere. The problem isn't DGT, the problem is the abuse of the DGT by individuals. And so that problem should be dealt with on an individual basis.

Just a thought.

Steve

 

[BRADFORDBENN]

I love the simplicity of my Airheads... if only I could get them with ABS... but I know,

Talk about contradictions!!!

 

[tessler]

While the DGT has had some incredible, to oft recurring, crap, it has also been a considerable insight about some fellow members. I have been impressed with the restraint shown by some (Josh, you are my hero) and the intellect of others on that forum.

On the other hand, if any member goes over the line, (any unsolicited communication outside this forum or web site for instance) because of the discussions here, well that has got to stop immediately. Not to put to fine a point on it but fun is fun and stalking or threatening ain't fun.

The problem is not with the DGT format, the problem is that the rules of civility should not be suspended just because a topic is hot. Any abuse of that, or continuing lack of respect for each other, even in DGT, should get any guilty party bounced from the entire forum.

Let DGT remain, let the hot topics be discussed, but enforce the requirement for civility in DGT like it is enforced elsewhere. The problem isn't DGT, the problem is the abuse of the DGT by individuals. And so that problem should be dealt with on an individual basis.

Just a thought.

Steve

+1 Well said, Steve.

 

[testinglogin]

Talk about contradictions!!!

I have a feeling the Airheads are currently revoking my membership as I type.

I'm really going backwards, in fact. I don't especially trust anything electronic on my bikes (I'm IT, after all) so I'm looking for a beancan points setup from a 79-80 R100. I want to install it on my GSPD to eliminate the hall sensor and make on-road repairs more possible. I'm going for a "world tour" sort of bike. I want to get rid of the stock ignition booster as well and go with a dyna. Then if that would actually fail I could wire around it and still keep riding.

My mind is wandering off-topic, again. It's just that I love bikes.

 

[bob_m]

Keep it

DGT is fun to splash around in from time to time. I compare the experience to a big family reunion with wacky uncles spouting strongly held (but wrong) opinions. It is a lost cause to try to change the mind of said uncles so I don't put much effort toward that goal, but I like to stand up for my beliefs and sometimes I find that it is my opinion that gets changed (Oh who am I kidding)

On the other hand that F800 GS looks real nice!

 

[testinglogin]

On the other hand that F800 GS looks real nice!

It IS very nice; And it fits nice, too! Anyone want to buy me one? (I know with all those people around I should have been covering the brake!)

 

[J Brase]

Is This The DGT of Which You Speak?

Children, check.
Militarism, check.
Mudslinging, check.

John

 

[knary]

its almost been 2 months since the forum started
and it does have over 2100 posts
so it seems like its being used
for what?? who cares

plus we got a US presidential election this year, i'd keep it

i say it sucks, but until we get a gardenning forum
I'll not go there

Gardening forum... -drool-

Any grand plans for this coming spring?

 

[mika]

Gardening forum!
You guys just want a venue to post dirty videos.

 

[testinglogin]

Gardening forum!
You guys just want a venue to post dirty videos.

Gardening, anyone?

BTW: This is an actual costume for sale at an online costume shop. I guess there is actually a demand for "sexy gardener". Who knew.

 

[kbasa]

Gardening forum... -drool-

Any grand plans for this coming spring?

Do you know of a good one? 3

Anyway, I like that DGT keeps all the debris and toxic threads in one spot. That crap will get in your head and infest every conversation you have. See examples above.

 

[HODAG]

Gardening forum... -drool-

Any grand plans for this coming spring?

a makeover of my postage stamp garden,
and I'm going 100% heirloom seeds, no more hybrids
seed catalogs are already arriving

plus I might try to grow a potato tower

and maybe a shed

and its only janurary

 

[flgoff]

Disappointed

I was disappointed to see that the poll re: DGT, which was, after all posted in the Campfire, was victim to an overflow of the toxicity of DGT. It is my humble opinion that if, in fact, there are members of this forum who will go to the extent of harrasing other members outside of the forum, then those members should be considered for exclusion. Personal attacks are inapproriate; harassment, in any form, is unacceptable, and the source of those behaviors untenable.

Open discussion, strongly held and expressed beliefs, self held opinions are one thing . . . going beyond that becomes counter productive to the expressed mission of these forums. I personally don't feel that posts from individuals capable of such behavior can be considered as contributions. And that saw cuts both ways.

Floyd

 

[BRADFORDBENN]

plus I might try to grow a potato tower

MMMM Fermented and Distilled Potato.....

 

[USERNAME]

a makeover of my postage stamp garden,
and I'm going 100% heirloom seeds, no more hybrids
seed catalogs are already arriving

plus I might try to grow a potato tower

and maybe a shed

and its only janurary

how do you grow a shed?

 

[Rapid_Roy]

Well, first you need some shed seeds, get 'em started, and give them plenty of sunlight and water.

 

[HODAG]

Well, first you need some shed seeds, get 'em started, and give them plenty of sunlight and water.

I thought the first step was "get beer".

 

[Rapid_Roy]

I thought the first step was "get beer".

Yours, yes. Mine is, Get Tequila and a straw.


Mmmmmmmmmm, potato tower.

 

[BRADFORDBENN]

I thought the first step was "get beer".

Second step, move cooler out to the "construction site"

 

[tessler]

So the name of this thread is now "Don't Grow There?"