Sense of of humor...

[dave thompson]

In reading through various threads the past few weeks/months I think folks here need to renew/reinvigorate/re-establish/acquire a sense of humor. Just sayin'.

[binxnyrwarrsoul]

+1.

[nighthawk]

Tone is really hard to read on a computer screen which I think contributes to the problem..... but yes, I agree... let's keep things light.

...and if you're feeling cranky? ride your bike. ranting on the internet isn't going to solve anything..


cheers!

[Elefantino]

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[Kontact]

Hey Dave,

HTFU!



(Am I displaying a sense of humor?)

[AngryScientist]

...and if you're feeling cranky? ride your bike. ranting on the internet isn't going to solve anything..



I agree with Dave's post. As i just mentioned to another forumite, i've got the flu and have been puking and various other unpleasant stuff. I think what i really need is a bike ride or other sweat therapy, but it isnt in the cards at the moment. cheers to all.

[William]

Seriously, when am I ever serious Dave?:p





William

[dave thompson]

Hey Dave,

HTFU!



(Am I displaying a sense of humor?)

Gotta use the appropriate emoticon. Bananas work well :banana:

I do need a sense of humor today, it's 75 degrees, damn near perfect in every way and I'm inside my Scamp trailer doing some modifications.:crap:

[BumbleBeeDave]

A big +1 for him!

It's a well-known fact among mods that we have annual problems with "cabin fever" usually in February-March. There's a definite change in tone when the weather improves enough that the majority can get out and ride.

I'm also +1 that use of emoticons can help a lot to add some emotional context to comments. Most of human communication is NOT verbal but is based on body language, tone, facial expression, etc. Emoticons provide that no matter how much some make fun of them.

But there's also a trick to remembering that the person on the receiving end of the comment you think is clever may be in entirely difference circumstances than you and may have very good reason not so see the humor in your post. They may have really good reasons not to "lighten up"--or not. And yes, I've been guilty of it myself at times.

How's about we all go out for a ride?

BBD

[Kontact]

A big +1 for him!

It's a well-known fact among mods that we have annual problems with "cabin fever" usually in February-March. There's a definite change in tone when the weather improves enough that the majority can get out and ride.

I'm also +1 that use of emoticons can help a lot to add some emotional context to comments. Most of human communication is NOT verbal but is based on body language, tone, facial expression, etc. Emoticons provide that no matter how much some make fun of them.

But there's also a trick to remembering that the person on the receiving end of the comment you think is clever may be in entirely difference circumstances than you and may have very good reason not so see the humor in your post. They may have really good reasons not to "lighten up"--or not. And yes, I've been guilty of it myself at times.

How's about we all go out for a ride?

BBD
The other side of this coin is that every post doesn't need to be full of emoticons and obsequious language to not be considered rude. If someone posts some facts, disagrees about some procedure or asks a straight question, it is probably jumping the gun to assume their post is infringing.

I think that's half the problem, right there. Let's all stop looking to be offended all the time, please?

[learningtoride]

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[rugbysecondrow]

Good thing I haven't been reading many threads.

[akelman]

I totally resent the implication of this thread. Frankly, I'm outraged.

[eddief]

right?

In reading through various threads the past few weeks/months I think folks here need to renew/reinvigorate/re-establish/acquire a sense of humor. Just sayin'.

[FlashUNC]

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[CNY rider]

Would it help lighten things up if I told you the story of how I once superglued my mouth shut?
True story!!
LOL
:banana:

Are you the same kid that licked the street sign pole at the bus stop when it was 0F outside?:banana:

[Louis]

I thought it was the pump handle.

[dave thompson]

right?

Dammit Eddie, I'm serious!!!!

[Bruce K]

Boy is this thread so true

BK

[paulh]

"Always with the negative waves. How 'bout saying something righteous and hopeful for a change?":rolleyes:

[45K10]

"Always with the negative waves. How 'bout saying something righteous and hopeful for a change?":rolleyes:

Great Movie! One of my favorite WWII movies.

[benitosan1972]

There's been alot of tension, bickering, and even a bit of hostility around here lately. It's probably why April has alot of suicide/depression, many are emerging from winter blues? Spring will be here soon, then summer. Maybe folks can take a vacation from the computer and go out and enjoy some bike rides. This is a great place, but definitely there's nothing here to lose sleep over or get worked up about.

[Bruce K]

Great flick!

I love the spaghetti western homage with Clint and the Tiger tank.

BK

[nebraskacycling]

I totally resent the implication of this thread. Frankly, I'm outraged.

Awesome! Maybe no one has a sense of humor because the weather is so weird all over :/

[Fiertetimestwo]

Hey, For a laugh, perhaps someone can dredge up the Helmet Stogie slot car racing thread- that was really fun!

[William]

Hey, For a laugh, perhaps someone can dredge up the Helmet Stogie slot car racing thread- that was really fun!


You asked for it!!;)

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=11171&highlight=Helmet+Stogie







William

[William]

Great flick!

I love the spaghetti western homage with Clint and the Tiger tank.

BK


Wooof Woof!!!!

http://joeorlandino.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/oddballkellysheroes2t11.jpg






William

[dave thompson]

Dammit William, this is a serious thread! No levity please. Tequila is OK but no levity.

[William]

Dammit William, this is a serious thread! No levity please. Tequila is OK but no levity.


All aboard!!!!:banana:

http://cl.jroo.me/z3/N/b/A/d/a.aaa-Awesome-Tequila-Bus.jpg






William

[majorpat]

"Always with the negative waves. How 'bout saying something righteous and hopeful for a change?":rolleyes:

In Iraq, we called my 1st Sgt "Big Joe"

[russ46]

I for one take exception to the idea that this forum should treat our sport with levity. The thought that we should find humor in the escapades of a bunch of old f_rts careening around the back roads of America (& other parts of the world) is offensive to say the least. Hmmmm.... which icon shall I use?

[Louis]

a bunch of old f_rts careening around the back roads of America

Hey, speak for yourself. I don't careen.

[chuckroast]

So a cyclist walks into a bar...

Wait a minute,

A Priest, a Rabbi and a cyclist are together...

That's not it,

How many cyclists does it take....

Nope, still not right,

Take my cyclist, PLEASE!

[FlashUNC]

http://sociologicalimagination.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/no-jokes.jpg

[45K10]

You asked for it!!;)

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=11171&highlight=Helmet+Stogie







William

Long Live the lore of Helmet Stogie!

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . and right up there with the "Attack of the Starbucks Napkin!"

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=2974&highlight=starbucks+napkin

:banana::banana::banana:

BBD


You asked for it!!;)

http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=11171&highlight=Helmet+Stogie







William

[Bruce K]

I like my tequila delivered a little quicker

BK

[paulh]

"This is no place for levity."

[zmudshark]

I for one take exception to the idea that this forum should treat our sport with levity. The thought that we should find humor in the escapades of a bunch of old f_rts careening around the back roads of America (& other parts of the world) is offensive to say the least. Hmmmm.... which icon shall I use?

I resemble that remark :fight:

[cycle_chic]

word.

[rounder]

I think they should release (Viper) and let him be Viper.

[bcm119]

The flip side to the "lighten up" sentiment is that a forum full of lighthearted commentary is sort of boring and useless. Personally I enjoy the heated debates on here more than the threads full of joke pictures and dancing bananas. I have my own outlets for goofiness, which include lots of beer and joking around with friends, but I come here for the more meaningful debates and discussions about bike related and non-bike related topics. And if they get a little heated, so be it. I think that's a fair price to pay for a forum full of interesting discussions between intelligent and passionate people.

I actually miss many of our more colorful, cantankerous, and sadly, departed members.

[Fiertetimestwo]

Hmmm, what about the LBS jersey exchange/lactation war thread? Another classic old thread...

[dave thompson]

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[William]

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William;)