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TQuentin1 · Mar 25th, 2010, 12:27 PM

I think from time-to-time, it is worth one of us taking a brief moment to give all of us here a quick and gentle reminder of why some of the rules are as they are here on HDTalking.com. So this is that gentle note.

HDTalking.com is a private site. We are ALL guests here including the Moderators. While we do value all the points of view that our members and guest have and express here, we do so while considering the rules that have been established by the owners of the site. This is especially true with respect to the language tolerated (or NOT tolerated) here, and the mutual respect expected of all members for each other. The "First Amendment" argument that some violator of the rules try to bring up is a moot point. We welcome a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and opinions AS LONG AS THOSE ARE EXPRESSED IN A WAY THAT FOLLOW ALL THE RULES.

After an attempt to correct rules violations by issuing some minor infractions or "vacations", some people are asked to leave the site for continued violations. A few respond with great vitriol using an abundance of profanity and personal attacks against the owners or managers of the site. This type of behavior confirms that the decision to ask those people to leave the site was the right one. The overall objectives of the rules, and the enforcement of those rules by the team of moderators, is to defend the site from degrading into an environment that IS NOT conducive to the open exchange of ideas, experience, beliefs and opinions.

So for the vast majority of the members and guest here on HDTalking.com that follow the rules and even value the rules, CHEERS to you. I know I am preaching to the choir. For those that are on the fence but have something to contribute, please review the rules. To the few that want it their way only, please find another site. There are plenty of other site that have different standard of acceptable behavior.

Thank you for your attention.

A Friendly Reminder - Harley Davidson Community

TQ

Gas Gauge · Mar 25th, 2010, 01:05 PM

glyd-n · Mar 25th, 2010, 01:13 PM

Well said,TQ. Even though I'm sure we all use certain language, I appreciate the fact that the forum is kept clean in respect and regards to all.

LarryC08 · Mar 25th, 2010, 01:14 PM

Well said TQ, thanks!!

Take care and ride safe eh!!

paulmack · Mar 25th, 2010, 01:24 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TQuentin1 View Post

I think from time-to-time, it is worth one of us taking a brief moment to give all of us here a quick and gentle reminder of why some of the rules are as they are here on HDTalking.com. So this is that gentle note.

HDTalking.com is a private site. We are ALL guests here including the Moderators. While we do value all the points of view that our members and guest have and express here, we do so while considering the rules that have been established by the owners of the site. This is especially true with respect to the language tolerated (or NOT tolerated) here, and the mutual respect expected of all members for each other. The "First Amendment" argument that some violator of the rules try to bring up is a moot point. We welcome a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and opinions AS LONG AS THOSE ARE EXPRESSED IN A WAY THAT FOLLOW ALL THE RULES.

After an attempt to correct rules violations by issuing some minor infractions or "vacations", some people are asked to leave the site for continued violations. A few respond with great vitriol using an abundance of profanity and personal attacks against the owners or managers of the site. This type of behavior confirms that the decision to ask those people to leave the site was the right one. The overall objectives of the rules, and the enforcement of those rules by the team of moderators, is to defend the site from degrading into an environment that IS NOT conducive to the open exchange of ideas, experience, beliefs and opinions.

So for the vast majority of the members and guest here on HDTalking.com that follow the rules and even value the rules, CHEERS to you. I know I am preaching to the choir. For those that are on the fence but have something to contribute, please review the rules. To the few that want it their way only, please find another site. There are plenty of other site that have different standard of acceptable behavior.

Thank you for your attention.

A Friendly Reminder - Harley Davidson Community

TQ

Great reminder!! The rules are what make this site head and shoulders above the others. Keep up the good work and a little re-reminder every now and then doesn't hurt.

Mattman4403 · Mar 25th, 2010, 03:35 PM

Very well said. And thanks to the moderators and owners for providing the environment.

HD4ME! · Mar 25th, 2010, 03:45 PM

Thanks guys, I very much enjoy this site. I visit the site at least once a day, some days more. Keep up the good work!

SixPak · Mar 25th, 2010, 04:44 PM

I for one am proud to say I'm a member of a forum that young children can read. Thank you HDTalking for allowing me to be here.

Jack Klarich · Mar 25th, 2010, 05:10 PM

T Q nailed it again, I am proud to be here and glad you all put up with my rambling, my wife doesnt LOL, great site thanks to all, Jack

Trek · Mar 25th, 2010, 05:28 PM

Ditto on all accounts.

That's ROOTbeer at my house by the way.

Mar 25th, 2010, 12:27 PM	#1
TQuentin1 Moderators Ride: '03 FLHTCUI (Ultra Classic) Join Date: Apr 4th, 2008 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,174	A Quick Note to Members and Guests I think from time-to-time, it is worth one of us taking a brief moment to give all of us here a quick and gentle reminder of why some of the rules are as they are here on HDTalking.com. So this is that gentle note. HDTalking.com is a private site. We are ALL guests here including the Moderators. While we do value all the points of view that our members and guest have and express here, we do so while considering the rules that have been established by the owners of the site. This is especially true with respect to the language tolerated (or NOT tolerated) here, and the mutual respect expected of all members for each other. The "First Amendment" argument that some violator of the rules try to bring up is a moot point. We welcome a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and opinions AS LONG AS THOSE ARE EXPRESSED IN A WAY THAT FOLLOW ALL THE RULES. After an attempt to correct rules violations by issuing some minor infractions or "vacations", some people are asked to leave the site for continued violations. A few respond with great vitriol using an abundance of profanity and personal attacks against the owners or managers of the site. This type of behavior confirms that the decision to ask those people to leave the site was the right one. The overall objectives of the rules, and the enforcement of those rules by the team of moderators, is to defend the site from degrading into an environment that IS NOT conducive to the open exchange of ideas, experience, beliefs and opinions. So for the vast majority of the members and guest here on HDTalking.com that follow the rules and even value the rules, CHEERS to you. I know I am preaching to the choir. For those that are on the fence but have something to contribute, please review the rules. To the few that want it their way only, please find another site. There are plenty of other site that have different standard of acceptable behavior. Thank you for your attention. A Friendly Reminder - Harley Davidson Community TQ __________________ Please stop by the "The Self-Help pages." >>Self-Help Information and Tips - Harley Davidson Community Self-Help Threads Information<< click me!

Mar 25th, 2010, 01:05 PM	#2
Gas Gauge Community Star Ride: 2009 FLHTCUI Join Date: Mar 19th, 2009 Location: Sugar Land, TX. Posts: 489	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests

Mar 25th, 2010, 01:13 PM	#3
glyd-n Community Star Ride: 09 street glide Join Date: May 17th, 2009 Location: KATY, TX Posts: 433 My Mood:	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests Well said,TQ. Even though I'm sure we all use certain language, I appreciate the fact that the forum is kept clean in respect and regards to all. __________________ 09 FLHX, TFI, SE II w/BCT HEADER BAFFLES, KURYAKYN HI 5 A/C, 21" RENEGADE, HD BRAWLER SEAT, HOGTUNES

Mar 25th, 2010, 01:14 PM	#4
LarryC08 Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 flhtcui Join Date: Nov 7th, 2009 Location: Port Hardy Vancouver Island B.C. Canada Posts: 157 My Mood:	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests Well said TQ, thanks!! Take care and ride safe eh!!

Mar 25th, 2010, 01:24 PM	#5
paulmack Play The Throttle Ride: 2006 Heritage Softail Classic Join Date: Sep 9th, 2009 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 189 My Mood:	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests Quote: Originally Posted by TQuentin1 View Post I think from time-to-time, it is worth one of us taking a brief moment to give all of us here a quick and gentle reminder of why some of the rules are as they are here on HDTalking.com. So this is that gentle note. HDTalking.com is a private site. We are ALL guests here including the Moderators. While we do value all the points of view that our members and guest have and express here, we do so while considering the rules that have been established by the owners of the site. This is especially true with respect to the language tolerated (or NOT tolerated) here, and the mutual respect expected of all members for each other. The "First Amendment" argument that some violator of the rules try to bring up is a moot point. We welcome a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and opinions AS LONG AS THOSE ARE EXPRESSED IN A WAY THAT FOLLOW ALL THE RULES. After an attempt to correct rules violations by issuing some minor infractions or "vacations", some people are asked to leave the site for continued violations. A few respond with great vitriol using an abundance of profanity and personal attacks against the owners or managers of the site. This type of behavior confirms that the decision to ask those people to leave the site was the right one. The overall objectives of the rules, and the enforcement of those rules by the team of moderators, is to defend the site from degrading into an environment that IS NOT conducive to the open exchange of ideas, experience, beliefs and opinions. So for the vast majority of the members and guest here on HDTalking.com that follow the rules and even value the rules, CHEERS to you. I know I am preaching to the choir. For those that are on the fence but have something to contribute, please review the rules. To the few that want it their way only, please find another site. There are plenty of other site that have different standard of acceptable behavior. Thank you for your attention. A Friendly Reminder - Harley Davidson Community TQ Great reminder!! The rules are what make this site head and shoulders above the others. Keep up the good work and a little re-reminder every now and then doesn't hurt.

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Mar 25th, 2010, 03:35 PM	#6
Mattman4403 Community Star Ride: 2008 Ultra Join Date: Nov 6th, 2008 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 603 My Mood:	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests Very well said. And thanks to the moderators and owners for providing the environment. __________________ Change is the only constant.

Mar 25th, 2010, 03:45 PM	#7
HD4ME! Play The Throttle Ride: 08 Electra Glide Ultra Classic Join Date: May 14th, 2009 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 277 My Mood:	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests Thanks guys, I very much enjoy this site. I visit the site at least once a day, some days more. Keep up the good work!

Mar 25th, 2010, 04:44 PM	#8
SixPak Community Star Ride: FXST Join Date: Sep 26th, 2009 Location: Port Coquitlam BC Canada Posts: 409 My Mood:	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests I for one am proud to say I'm a member of a forum that young children can read. Thank you HDTalking for allowing me to be here.

Mar 25th, 2010, 05:10 PM	#9
Jack Klarich Contributor$ Ride: 2007 Streetbob Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 13,606 My Mood:	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests T Q nailed it again, I am proud to be here and glad you all put up with my rambling, my wife doesnt LOL, great site thanks to all, Jack

Mar 25th, 2010, 05:28 PM	#10
Trek Community Star Ride: 2009 ultra Join Date: Mar 28th, 2009 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 550 My Mood:	Re: A Quick Note to Members and Guests Ditto on all accounts. That's ROOTbeer at my house by the way.

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