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Quo Vadimus
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Joined: 20 Mar 2008
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Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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I'd like to take this opportunity to say something that could get said more often - skulduggery is SO rare here, I think I take us for granted. To the mods, thanks, always, for doing such a great job. To the members of the community, you're all stellar. Even when this stuff does happen, it seems to wither and die off and be forgotten about in less than the time it takes Daisy to warm up before a ride. MB should be used as an example to disprove all the "internet-anonymity-breeds-jerks" online community naysayers.
I say it every time I start to well up like this, but this forum is what finally tipped the scales and made me a scootist. Karma, mitzvah, good samaritanism, whatever - there's some darn good energy in you folks' favor.
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Skootz Kabootz
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Joined: 15 Nov 2008
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Location: West Hollywood, CA
'08 St. Tropez
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Here. Here.
GROUP HUG!!!!
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Syd
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Posts: 2571
Location: Tempe
SYM HD200 (totaled), Fiddle II 125
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Syd
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pugbuddy
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Location: Tulsa OK
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| Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2010 10:00 pm Post subject: |
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OH YEAH! WE ROCK! (As nice folks, that is)! 
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BuddyLicious
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Not to mention the Mods here don't let their status and power go to their head and act like asshole cops.Also this is truly one of the rare forums where everyone gets along almost 100% time.A gem indeed,heck I think I'll go out and get me a new 4T Stella to celebrate! 
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LuvMyScoot
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Joined: 04 May 2009
Posts: 319
Location: Dayville, CT
Buddy 125, Vino Classic
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| Skootz Kabootz wrote: | Here. Here.
GROUP HUG!!!! |
I second that group hug!
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jasondavis48108
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Joined: 24 Apr 2009
Posts: 2850
Location: Ann Arbor
2008 Buddy Little Italia, 2010 Honda sh150i
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Group Hug??? but I thought we were badass bikers
I do have to say that with few exceptions, the MB set rocks!
The Motorcycle Repair instructors at work have been trying to get me away from scooters and onto "a real bike". They're good guys but they certainly don't understand why I choose to ride a scooter. In part its the people in the community who keep me a scooter freak. Even if I do eventualy get a motorcycle I'd be a scooter freak on a motorcycle 
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Lostmycage
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Joined: 17 Jun 2008
Posts: 4282
Location: Richmond, VA
Vintage Concours; Scarebear 500ie, MP3 500
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Thanks folks. Sometimes it's hard to tell if we're doing the right thing. Especially when you're accused of account hi-jacking, failing miserably at my job at Genuine as the internet/scooter FAQ maker (which, by the way isn't real, lmfao), or just being a jerk.
I'll concede to that last one, but I'm a (generally) well mannered jerk and most times, I at least try to add levity or at least objectivity to a thread. I actually thought I was being diplomatic in the most recent... what ever the hell it was.
Here's to good weather, low ethanol gas, filled pot-holes, sand free sweeping roads, and lower electric bills.
Go get an oil change!
Yours,
~Petty Rotten Orange Tyrant
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bigbropgo
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| Lostmycage wrote: | Thanks folks. Sometimes it's hard to tell if we're doing the right thing. Especially when you're accused of account hi-jacking, failing miserably at my job at Genuine as the internet/scooter FAQ maker (which, by the way isn't real, lmfao), or just being a jerk.
I'll concede to that last one, but I'm a (generally) well mannered jerk and most times, I at least try to add levity or at least objectivity to a thread. I actually thought I was being diplomatic in the most recent... what ever the hell it was.
Here's to good weather, low ethanol gas, filled pot-holes, sand free sweeping roads, and lower electric bills.
Go get an oil change!
Yours,
~Petty Rotten Orange Tyrant |
I think there are many levels of nice. And you have seen them all lately. Don't beat yourself up about it. tyranny over the citrus might be your calling in life.
to all others: I will always love you.......But I'm seeing someone else. Sorry. Its not you,its me.
Ride safe.
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weezool
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Posts: 116
Location: summerville sc
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I love this place there are a lot of GREAT people on here ,a BIG THANKS to all that have helped me become the scooterist that i am 
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TVB
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Joined: 21 Feb 2009
Posts: 3074
Location: Grand Rapids MI
1999 Trek 7300; 2009 Buddy 50
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| Lostmycage wrote: | | Thanks folks. Sometimes it's hard to tell if we're doing the right thing. |
A fairly good rule of thumb is that whenever a misanthropic, high-functioning-autistic troll complains, you've done something right.
I don't have any complaints at the moment, but give me some time. 
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ericalm
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I would like to express my thanks to the members, who really make this forum so great.
I would also like to express my appreciation for the word "skulduggery."
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michelle_7728
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Joined: 12 Jun 2009
Posts: 980
Location: Renton, WA
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Yes, this is indeed an awesome forum:
* Moderators that actively participate, as well as moderate.
* Mods gurus that unselfishly share their know-how, with no hint of condescension.
* Loads of other folks sharing info, tips, and experiences.
* Honest critique when asked for (and even sometimes when not!  )
* Cool map so you can see how many others are around your area.
and much more!
This is the only website I regularly contribute to. I wouldn't do that if I thought there'd be nothing but nasty comments, like on some of the forums I have stumbled across (no, I'm not thinking of any particular forum). It's really nice to have a place you can come to vent about something that happened during your ride, lose yourself in a new thread, or get an answer to "what could be causing that weird noise or vibration" on your scooter.
Thanks everyone! 
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jmazza
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Joined: 11 Dec 2007
Posts: 3027
Location: Broomfield, CO
'07 Buddy Italia - The ORIGINAL!!
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| weezool wrote: | | a BIG THANKS to all that have helped me become the scooterist that i am |
Oh man, WE are at fault?
This IS a great place. There are a lot of us who have the same story here- reading around on this board pushed us to make the final jump into scooters. It's been a great resource for new riders, and a great community for seasoned ones for a long time now. Of course it helps that it's focused on a great line of scooters. Thanks to Eric for making sure it runs well, and thanks for the membership for largely taking care of any/all skullduggery without much help needed from the mods.
I think this most recent skullduggery is just a signal that spring is on the way and it's soon time for everyone to RIDE!!
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TVB
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Location: Grand Rapids MI
1999 Trek 7300; 2009 Buddy 50
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| jmazza wrote: | | spring is on the way and it's soon time for everyone to RIDE!! |
What are you waiting for?
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polianarchy
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Location: Philly
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jmazza
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'07 Buddy Italia - The ORIGINAL!!
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| TVB wrote: | | jmazza wrote: | | spring is on the way and it's soon time for everyone to RIDE!! |
What are you waiting for? |
Today I'm waiting for the fact that I have about 150 pounds of amps and roadcases to cart around. Even the Buddy has limits!!
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Anachronism
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loodieboy
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Good job mods.
Anachronism, I'm sorry your thread went the way it did. Your original post was hilarious.
And I apologize to all for coming out from under my rock and being such an ass in recent days, but sheesh, I couldn't take it.
I am going back under my rock now (to play with my Stella).
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polianarchy
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laxer
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Dag yo! I love MB! Heck, I even love the posters that I hate (the regulars, I mean, not the 5C00T3Rs).
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Quo Vadimus
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Location: Ann Arbor, MI
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I am going back under my rock now (to play with my "Stella"). |
Where else could you say this and have not a soul question your intentions...
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Vic
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Posts: 1009
Location: Squad 51
2007 Sunset Buddy 125
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| BuddyLicious wrote: | | Not to mention the Mods here don't let their status and power go to their head and act like asshole cops.Also this is truly one of the rare forums where everyone gets along almost 100% time.A gem indeed,heck I think I'll go out and get me a new 4T Stella to celebrate! |
Totally agreed. We have admin that are involved and active participating, we have mods that provide guidance and participate as well, all are also humans that don't act like they are "all that" (as my daughter puts it with a toss of her head). This keeps everyone real and I really appreciate that.
As for the regular folk, MB is an amazing place to be and I am happy to call it "home". I love that I can come here and ask even dumb questions and know that I am not going to get some condescending ass poking fun at me and telling me that if I don't know the answer (or understand the answer  ) I should get back in my car and stop polluting their forum or something.
Thanks,
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ericalm
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
STELLA FOUR STROKE FURY! + '06 Buddy 125 + Vespa LX 150/190
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| TVB wrote: | | jmazza wrote: | | spring is on the way and it's soon time for everyone to RIDE!! |
What are you waiting for? |
Soon time? It was warm enough this week I wore my mesh jacket one day. mid to high 70s all next week. 
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TVB
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1999 Trek 7300; 2009 Buddy 50
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| ericalm wrote: | | TVB wrote: | | jmazza wrote: | | spring is on the way and it's soon time for everyone to RIDE!! |
What are you waiting for? |
Soon time? It was warm enough this week I wore my mesh jacket one day. mid to high 70s all next week. |
Yesterday I wore the mesh jacket to work in the morning, took out the liner when I rode to the lake for a lunchtime walk, and took off the jacket itself and left it on the scoot for the walk.
Today there's a blanket of snow all over the grass. 
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