Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > What are the reason you post on this board?

[katana]

Just wondering like.

Maybe to resolve the problems there should be a re election at the general meeting where all members are up for re election.

Maybe the DD should have its own elected board to be directed for the benifit of the club and the racers.

Or should I just shut up and mind my own business?

[Chaz]

you a payed up member

[katana]

No put I have an impartial opinion as I have no axe to grind and see this from an outsiders point of view.

Or should i mind my own business?

[Rattler]

Originally Posted by katana

No put I have an impartial opinion as I have no axe to grind and see this from an outsiders point of view.

Or should i mind my own business?

You are allowed your opinion and you are very welcome on the board. There have been some recent postings that would make you think we are all a political bunch, but we are not.

We normally post on here to discuss all things Ducati (and others!!!) and have a laugh. I have personally made a load of mates, friends, associates and colleagues over the years on this board and it really is a fantastic place to be.

It really is a great board, full of open, generous, kind-hearted people that will go out of their way to help others.

Welcome to the mad house.

Tim

[katana]

Originally Posted by Rattler

You are allowed your opinion and you are very welcome on the board. There have been some recent postings that would make you think we are all a political bunch, but we are not.

We normally post on here to discuss all things Ducati (and others!!!) and have a laugh. I have personally made a load of mates, friends, associates and colleagues over the years on this board and it really is a fantastic place to be.

It really is a great board, full of open, generous, kind-hearted people that will go out of their way to help others.

Welcome to the mad house.

Tim

I have met a few members and they all are really nice people. Some I'm lucky enough to call friends. Hey this palce is a real mine of ducati information. And people are always will to give help and advice. To those people I am truly grateful.

I also must go to more DD meetings to show my support and meet more people.

[twpd]

Originally Posted by katana

No put I have an impartial opinion as I have no axe to grind and see this from an outsiders point of view.

Or should i mind my own business?

That's precisely my line - refreshing, isn't it?

I used to post here for technical and racing stuff, but I've now largely stopped posting and visiting the board because of some of the nonsense that has gone on here wrt. moderating certain members, threads being deleted because they offended some people who really ought to grow a skin a bit thicker than a paper bag etc.

Fortunately, not being a paid-up member elevates me above the nonsense and it becomes very easy to switch off.

[gary-g]

I don't post much on this forum, but i am logged on most days at work and keep an eye on what's going on.

Unlike some it appears, i am a relative new boy when it comes to Ducati ownership, as i am only on my second.

Indeed, I only passed my bike test in 1995 at the age of 39 and have never looked back.

I have owned a few since then - VFR 750 X 2, ZZR1100 (recently repurchased), Blade, SP1, 996 and then my dream SP4.

Ever since i started to drive cars in 1972, i have always pulled them to bits to service and tune and sought technical information and opinion through owners clubs and books.

Call me old-fashioned, but i believe that part of the motoring package, whether cars or bikes, is to get your hands dirty every now and then, to find out how it works and how to make it stop and go a bit better.

It makes me mechanicaly sympathetic and also helps when breakdowns occur, except that if you look after it, they don't.

Of all the clubs to which i have subscribed, the DSC in the main, appears to be the most professional and i find the level of freely imparted technical knowledge staggering at times.

This is what it's all about in my opinion and whether you are fortunate enough to have several Ducati in the garage or just one, we all share the same passion.

A lot of riders only ever dream of owning a Ducati.

I can't get enough of it, i'm on the hook and my SP makes me laugh whenever i ride it.

Politics and open personal criticism on the messageboard are not what the club is about as far as I am concerned, I am here because i like the Ducati lifestyle.

If I can help out with my 2p worth I will. If not, I keep quiet.

This is the Ducati Sporting Club, it's a UK club for riders of any sort and the website is viewed the world over.

Non-owners will form an opinion of the Ducatisti from what they read here.

Lets keep it real so that it only does what it says on the tin.

[Loz]

Gary
Good post. Buy you a drink sometime?

Loz

[Chaz]

Originally Posted by katana

No put I have an impartial opinion as I have no axe to grind and see this from an outsiders point of view.

Or should i mind my own business?

Spell check is it

[phoenix n max]

Originally Posted by katana

Maybe to resolve the problems there should be a re election at the general meeting where all members are up for re election.

From what i've gathered - the membership can't do that