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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Apart from zillion "funny" repost threads, the London Underground song, the "OH-SO-FUCKING-TERRIBLE" F1 Crash. This forum is actually alright and has got better now the SW section of BCF is busier!
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numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

I think it is, doesn't seem to be as busy as it used to (since the layout change)

I know i used to write a lot of crap but don't come on much anymore. Just seems all the topics about are the same old or just plain boring. Confused

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

I like it.
Every now and again you get a post thats dead interesting, or one you can actully contribute too.

Steve H · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Oct 2003 Karma :

I still prefer the old skool format although I think the return of threads such as…

My dick's as big as a kipper what animal is yours similar to?

Girls/Guys do you Spit/Swallow/Gargle?

I’ve got an itchy thing what should I do?

I just made myself Spag Bol - I did take pics for you guys but unfortunately I dropped my Camera into it when I was going for the overhead shot. Anyone got a manual for a Nikon 3684 Model?

…would improve the forum tenfold Wink

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JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Steve, you need a combination of gammamanuk and NSR-Andy to make them threads. Laughing

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steveh · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Aug 2004 Karma :

Must be all this wonderfull weather were having, there all out riding the things instead of talking about them, i mean cmon!

Must admit i never used to post, but when i do, dont really get much interest, doesnt bother me as theres always somthing to keep me entertained.

Steve.
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

I wouldn't go as far as 'shit' but I don't find it as interesting as I used to.

I found it interesting when people wrote reports about stuff they'd done - they took the time and effort to put together an interesting read, maybe with some photos. It wasn't always about a hugely fascinating event, but there are some people on here with decent writing skills and an honest way of speaking about what they've been up to.

There have been times when I'm bored that I've gone back and read these uber posts, be they the guys off touring, trackday reports written with enthusiasm or just a rideout reported back in a readable style.

Nowadays there doesn't seem to be as many posts like that. Maybe the people who used to do decent write ups aren't doing anything notable any more, maybe they can't be bothered writing it up cos they don't think the majority would be interested... I don't know what it is, but I know it's something Korn was trying to encourage with the creation of the 'Show and Tell' section.

The sheer volume of simple questions seems to outweigh the potentially interesting stuff anyway. I've got no problem with folk asking questions, but when a straight answer could be found via google in less time than it takes to post, it seems a bit futile.

Why don't I post as much as I used to? Because I no longer get home and think 'wow, I must report that on BCF'. Maybe it's cos the site's big enough now that it's not like telling a few mates what I was up to, maybe its that I feel there's only so many times I want to write about 'my trackday' or 'I rode to Henley again'. I'm in a rut, I don't feel like inflicting it on everyone else.

There's also that internet thing of people just wanting to wind other people up (which I'm as guilty of as anyone else). It can be fun when you're involved, it's generally tedious as hell to watch. People are soo picky and critical on the 'net that I'm sure it stops a lot of people from being completely honest, and anything other than honesty is pretty dull to read.

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killa · Won't Shut Up Joined: 18 Oct 2004 Karma :

I'd write much longer posts, and report on things I’ve done to do with biking, I’ve found people criticize my posts if I try and be serious about something, or I get three replies saying "Great, thanks mate".

I post little and often now because I didn’t think people enjoy reading about what you've been up to on your bike in long drawn out accounts.
If you post about the ride you had at the weekend seeing off a Noble from the lights, you get slated left right and centre for either going too fast, or thinking you are a riding god for going in a straight line.

I posted a video of myself riding, and TBH I know there are people who ride like madmen more than often on here, I was surprised to see members posting about the riding style but only criticism.
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TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

To be honest a lot of it could be down to the warmish weather and people are spending more time on the bikes than on bcf.

I reckon it will pick up again after the summer when the cold shitty nights draw in

Tom
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Ork12 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 05 Dec 2004 Karma :

I think BCF rocks, means I have someone to talk about bikes to. The chat room is ace aswell!
Fair enough its got its share of morons n waz jobs etc, but deep down you still get some intresting posts, or bike rebuilds etc.
Long live BCF
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Simple · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

Because people wont argue they'll just slyly missuse Karma ratings because they think losing karma bothers you, it's perthetic...

argueing is much better.. but no one ever wants to carry it on, Crying or Very sad

a good example is Jay ####'s for sale post where he slated phoenix and got the topic moved to fights and flame wars,

it's all a little perthetic..

where is the love people? Sad

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akaDAVE · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Karma :

I must admit I haven't posted on BCF much recently and have found myself logging on, looking through the sections and then leaving. There doesn't seem to be as much to inspire me to want to reply.
I'm not sure if it's because of the new layout that maybe cuts the range of people likely to view a thread.
In a way I also feel responsible to think of something interesting to start a thread about but always struggle to think.
Still a great site. There's enough enthusiasm in the subject to help it involve and improve.

Note to self: 'Must think of a thread this week'
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Handsome · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Karma :

Same as anything in life this forum has it's ups and downs ( I know I've only been here a short while.....) Its also going to noticable if you're on here everyday Whistle

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Just take the rough with the smooth and ignore the idiots.....
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Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

Barney · Spanner Monkey Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Karma :

I think BCF is good and have learnt a lot of things from reading posts.

I don't get online much now (been registered for over a year with a crappy post count of 280 odd) because I'd rather be riding bikes than talking about them.

..... · Quote Me Happy Joined: 15 Jan 2005 Karma :

I think one of the real good points about BCF is the regional forums. I've had countless great days out with the people I've met through BCF Thumbs Up

john2 · Brolly Dolly Joined: 25 Mar 2006 Karma :

Na i think BCF is well alright, i mean think about it do you know many other forums that are as busy as this?
Also this forum doesnt have as much spam as some of the other forums i go on.
Another good thing is you dont get to many people saying oh look he has a 50cc he is a chav like you do on some others.

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

I love you lot Mr. Green

Really helps being able to chat crap to people who have a sence of humor Laughing

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Lawnie · Nearly there... Joined: 23 Apr 2006 Karma :

Damn it, I voted yes without reading the poll title, just the thread title Rolling Eyes

TOM M · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Mar 2005 Karma :

king kong · Nearly there... Joined: 05 Mar 2006 Karma :

I really enjoy the BCF, I love biking and talking to other bikers but I am not mechanically minded so when conversations turn to sprockets, valves and manifolds etc I am out of my depth. For me its the experience of riding that I like.

Afterall I'm still on restricted Liscence and don't feel 'qualified' sometimes to talk, but the benefit of this site is, it's not full of bike snobs or technoheads who talk down to you or belittle you, thats the beauty of this forum.

Keep it up Thumbs Up

Silver · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2004 Karma :

I don't post as much as I used to. There's only so much going on in my life that I feel like inflicting on others (and I'm not one to post a monologue on my what happens everytime I go for a shit). Also, there's only so many times I can be drawn into the four millionth "Which 600cc bike is best" thread. So, it's only when a thread genuinely catches my attention, is original or I've done something different that I bother.

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Itchy · Super Spammer Joined: 07 Apr 2005 Karma :

for a moment there I thought it was open season on Marc (BWFC4eva86) , but then I think since the change over its calmed down a bit or maybe that people can easily ignore posts they don't want to see, and on the flip side miss posts they might be itnerested in when it was all mixed together , had to be quick on those old forums posts would slip ontp page 2-3 in an hour , now posts can stay on page 1 for days.
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