Is the .org normal? - Page 3 - SV650.org

Messie · 19-07-09, 06:33 PM

Yes it is a great place. A few years ago it changed my life around.

I can only be a taker when it comes to mechanical metal type knowledge. People look at my bike in the middle of Soho and start to fix bit's of it for me. I live too far away from most people to make cups of tea.

So my contribution is to organise a big ride and party for you all. I can do that and everyone is invited!

Sid Squid · 19-07-09, 07:26 PM

Would anyone who has any misgivings about how the site is run like to take a moment to think about why it's so well regarded?

Richie · 19-07-09, 07:42 PM

I love this place...

it's my home from home.

19-07-09, 08:28 PM

Well, when I first joined this site, I had a tenant who had not paid the rent on my house in Walton on Thames for 8 months, I had to have her evicted and it cost me a lot of money, she also did damage to the property worth about 15k and I didn’t know where to turn.
A team of GM orgers came over for the weekend and helped me clean, remove rubbish, paint, mowed the lawn, tidied up, relaid flooring,
Dirtydog redid the bathroom and generally everything else left over, Stu redid the flooring, Fizzy Fish gave me a bed to stay in overnight at her place.
I DID NOT KNOW ANY OF THESE PEOPLE before this!
Hearts of gold!
For those with a strong stomach, there are before and after pics on this thread:
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=134145

mister c · 19-07-09, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richie

I love this place...

it's my home from home.

Same here

I dont normally get involved in forums, but this place seems to be so friendly I have stayed for quite a while now. I even organised a run out which is unheard of from me. I remember the 1st .org meet I went to at the Stormy Petrel I sat well away from everybody, but because the people are so friendly here, I now try to get involved in some of the things that are going on.
Nice Forum, nice people, nice atmosphere, what more could you ask for?
Long may it continue

DarrenSV650S · 19-07-09, 08:52 PM

Everyone is really friendly and helpful on here. Just as if it was a local forum where everyone knows each other. It's just the lone wolf that isn't nice

dirtydog · 19-07-09, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedplay

Thats the org for you.

Why do you think we all stay here even if we dont have an sv anymore?

Very true, technically I've not owned an SV for about 3 years now!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

In all fairness it was about an hour and I have been, thus far completely defeated by the rear caliper.

Blimey, must be bad! I presume it's the one in captiansmelly's avatar

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovis

i would/and have gone out of my way to help people i have never met, as people on here have done the same for me

Ah yes I still remember the electrical issues you were having with your SV when you first got it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Teese

Well, when I first joined this site, I had a tenant who had not paid the rent on my house in Walton on Thames for 8 months, I had to have her evicted and it cost me a lot of money, she also did damage to the property worth about 15k and I didn’t know where to turn.
A team of GM orgers came over for the weekend and helped me clean, remove rubbish, paint, mowed the lawn, tidied up, relaid flooring,
Dirtydog redid the bathroom and generally everything else left over, Stu redid the flooring, Fizzy Fish gave me a bed to stay in overnight at her place.
I DID NOT KNOW ANY OF THESE PEOPLE before this!
Hearts of gold!
For those with a strong stomach, there are before and after pics on this thread:
http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=134145

And I still cant keep away from the house

19-07-09, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Very true, technically I've not owned an SV for about 3 years now!

I've not had one for a year and a half now

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirtydog

And I still cant keep away from the house

Not suprised considering who lives in it now! lol x

19-07-09, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seggons

There's the bait.

And there's the bite.

My post has nothing to do with taking the bait. Even if I wasn't a moderator I would have posted the same comment.

With my Moderator's hat on, however, I would make the point that it is a sad fact that some people feel it necessary to whinge about the way the site is run.

It's pretty clear from the rest of the posts on this thread that the vast majority of the forums' users are perfectly happy with it, which includes the way it's run, and that only a small minority wish to undermine the good work that is done by those of us who give up our own time, willingly, to ensure that the place remains as friendly and helpful as we have established it is.

In short, if anyone doesn't like it, they don't have to stay.

dirtydog · 19-07-09, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Von Teese

Not suprised considering who lives in it now! lol x

I'm sure I don't know what you mean

19-07-09, 06:33 PM	#21
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: Is the .org normal? Yes it is a great place. A few years ago it changed my life around. I can only be a taker when it comes to mechanical metal type knowledge. People look at my bike in the middle of Soho and start to fix bit's of it for me. I live too far away from most people to make cups of tea. So my contribution is to organise a big ride and party for you all. I can do that and everyone is invited! __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

19-07-09, 07:26 PM	#22
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: Is the .org normal? Would anyone who has any misgivings about how the site is run like to take a moment to think about why it's so well regarded? __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

19-07-09, 07:42 PM	#23
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Re: Is the .org normal? I love this place... it's my home from home. __________________ My Flickr photos

19-07-09, 08:28 PM	#24
Von Teese Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is the .org normal? Well, when I first joined this site, I had a tenant who had not paid the rent on my house in Walton on Thames for 8 months, I had to have her evicted and it cost me a lot of money, she also did damage to the property worth about 15k and I didn’t know where to turn. A team of GM orgers came over for the weekend and helped me clean, remove rubbish, paint, mowed the lawn, tidied up, relaid flooring, Dirtydog redid the bathroom and generally everything else left over, Stu redid the flooring, Fizzy Fish gave me a bed to stay in overnight at her place. I DID NOT KNOW ANY OF THESE PEOPLE before this! Hearts of gold! For those with a strong stomach, there are before and after pics on this thread: http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=134145

19-07-09, 08:52 PM	#26
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: Is the .org normal? Everyone is really friendly and helpful on here. Just as if it was a local forum where everyone knows each other. It's just the lone wolf that isn't nice

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