Comments on: Bikers and social networking: the trifecta http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/ A girl and her motorcycle blog. Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:09:18 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: BikerorNot.com: bikers and social networking pt. 2 | Rippin-Kitten http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/comment-page-1/#comment-7172 BikerorNot.com: bikers and social networking pt. 2 | Rippin-Kitten Sat, 14 Mar 2009 14:28:02 +0000 http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/#comment-7172 [...] post on the subject of social networking sites for bikers Bikerworld, and my follow up to this post Bikers and social networking: the trifecta. Share and [...] [...] post on the subject of social networking sites for bikers Bikerworld, and my follow up to this post Bikers and social networking: the trifecta. Share and [...]

]]> By: Lizzie http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/comment-page-1/#comment-1755 Lizzie Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:24:08 +0000 http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/#comment-1755 Bria, congrats on signing up for the rider's course! That's very exciting. One word of advice before you go: I hope you can drive a standard. If you can't then you need to learn before you go. It'll make your life easier. I wrote a post about my motorcycle safety course: http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2007/04/04/my-first-time/ If you need any advice or if you have any questions just ask! :) Bria, congrats on signing up for the rider’s course! That’s very exciting. One word of advice before you go: I hope you can drive a standard. If you can’t then you need to learn before you go. It’ll make your life easier.

I wrote a post about my motorcycle safety course: http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2007/04/04/my-first-time/

If you need any advice or if you have any questions just ask! :)

]]> By: Lizzie http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/comment-page-1/#comment-1754 Lizzie Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:20:44 +0000 http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/#comment-1754 Crusty, I totally get what you mean about participating in forums. They can be tricky places to interact with people. It's very easy for the "mob mentality" to kick in and ganging up on someone who may not participate on a regular basis. I like to read forums on occasion, but I don't live on them like a lot of members might. I feel like people who obsessively post on forums or discussion boards are like you mentioned: insecure and looking for validation from other people. And if that's what they need, fine. But not at the expense of other members that are trying to help out. As for social networking, I mainly use my profiles to get the word out about this site. It works well depending on the popularity of the site and allows me to get the message out to a wider group of people. Oh, the other day I had to laugh: I had an encounter with a "drugstore biker" at a coffee shop I frequent. I immediately thought of your post! Have a good one! Crusty, I totally get what you mean about participating in forums. They can be tricky places to interact with people. It’s very easy for the “mob mentality” to kick in and ganging up on someone who may not participate on a regular basis. I like to read forums on occasion, but I don’t live on them like a lot of members might. I feel like people who obsessively post on forums or discussion boards are like you mentioned: insecure and looking for validation from other people. And if that’s what they need, fine. But not at the expense of other members that are trying to help out.

As for social networking, I mainly use my profiles to get the word out about this site. It works well depending on the popularity of the site and allows me to get the message out to a wider group of people.

Oh, the other day I had to laugh: I had an encounter with a “drugstore biker” at a coffee shop I frequent. I immediately thought of your post! Have a good one!

]]> By: bria http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/comment-page-1/#comment-1735 bria Sat, 08 Mar 2008 19:35:12 +0000 http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/#comment-1735 Hi Rip, 1st time visitor-I'll be taking my FIRST bike riding class on May 2nd here in Michigan! I'll be following up in your blog, hoping to learn more about riding. I've NEVER rode a bike b4! Talk to u later..bria :) Hi Rip, 1st time visitor-I’ll be taking my FIRST bike riding class on May 2nd here in Michigan! I’ll be following up in your blog, hoping to learn more about riding. I’ve NEVER rode a bike b4! Talk to u later..bria :)

]]> By: Crusty http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/comment-page-1/#comment-1729 Crusty Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:03:25 +0000 http://www.rippin-kitten.com/2008/03/06/bikers-and-social-networking-the-trifecta/#comment-1729 Hey Liz, Thanks for bringing up the subject of online Biker communities or forums. It’s an area I have had issues with in the past. I guess being of the older generation I’m not quite as comfortable with the whole online thing as some people are. I have joined a few in the past to see what’s up with them. Most of my experiences have not been very good unfortunately. One thing I noticed is that usually there are a few “key” members that seem to run the show and ridicule new members if they don’t fit into the mold. Anonymity seems to bring out the tough guy in some just like alcohol brings out courage in a bar room. I once read what was obvious bad advice and made a comment contradicting one of the “key” members and was crucified for trying to help out. It’s bad enough trying to sort out the posers and B.S. artists in real life on bikes. In an online forum is almost impossible to know who is full of hot air and who is genuine. I guess my attitude is why bother? ....aggravation I don’t need more of in life! As far as the dating seen, or porn seen, if that’s what you into or looking for that’s fine, then don’t pretend to be something else to people. I think it boils down to the fact that some people who might not be comfortable with themselves, or have an identity crisis feel comfortable being surrounded by other folks that can reassure them that they fit in. For myself, I have been a motorcyclists/Biker/racer for over 30 years, I have never fit in and have never needed the approval from others. As anyone that’s read some of my writing/comments knows, I’m not afraid to say it like I see it. This subject could turn into quite the study of human behavior! On second thought, the best things about motorcycles are the simple things.... fun, freedom, and feeling great. That’s what we need more of in this world! -Crusty Hey Liz, Thanks for bringing up the subject of online Biker communities or forums. It’s an area I have had issues with in the past. I guess being of the older generation I’m not quite as comfortable with the whole online thing as some people are. I have joined a few in the past to see what’s up with them. Most of my experiences have not been very good unfortunately. One thing I noticed is that usually there are a few “key” members that seem to run the show and ridicule new members if they don’t fit into the mold. Anonymity seems to bring out the tough guy in some just like alcohol brings out courage in a bar room. I once read what was obvious bad advice and made a comment contradicting one of the “key” members and was crucified for trying to help out. It’s bad enough trying to sort out the posers and B.S. artists in real life on bikes. In an online forum is almost impossible to know who is full of hot air and who is genuine. I guess my attitude is why bother? ….aggravation I don’t need more of in life! As far as the dating seen, or porn seen, if that’s what you into or looking for that’s fine, then don’t pretend to be something else to people. I think it boils down to the fact that some people who might not be comfortable with themselves, or have an identity crisis feel comfortable being surrounded by other folks that can reassure them that they fit in. For myself, I have been a motorcyclists/Biker/racer for over 30 years, I have never fit in and have never needed the approval from others. As anyone that’s read some of my writing/comments knows, I’m not afraid to say it like I see it. This subject could turn into quite the study of human behavior! On second thought, the best things about motorcycles are the simple things…. fun, freedom, and feeling great. That’s what we need more of in this world! -Crusty

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