Frequenting a forum - like 50+ forum - over an extended time - do you? Why or not?
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Well, hope to be a "long timer" but ya just never know what will happen in life. We live on very little money, don't own a car, etc. If my old "doorstop" of a computer bites the dust, I can't afford a new one so I'll just "poof" out of cyberspace! I really like the 50+ crew, lol, many of you seem so serious and dedicated to training, distance riding, etc., which my wife and I aren't really interested in, we just ride, transportation and just for FUN! The 50+ group seems to have more FUN, than most of the other topic area's, jmho, ymmv.
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I found the BF from another forum and grew weary of the other forum from the bad language and innuendos. Things are more mature here, and I like the lack of adolescent 18 year old bantering. As for “mean spirited, inflammatory…bad ass” gosh, I just don’t see that either. I remember thinking how civilized everyone was here.
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I think there's 3 elements to a forum, particularly this one.
We come here to talk about bicycles. The mechanics of riding and the bike itself.
We come here to share our bicycling experience and to motivate ourselves and others to fully experience the sport, no matter how we define it. I don't think this forum is competitive, but others are.
We get to know each other, and it's really funny at times. Politics and off topic stuff comes up a lot. Silliness can take over.
There tends to be some conflict between the three areas. Since we all have reasons to be here, a forum can go from irritating to satisfying to boring depending on what's going on.
I know for myself, when I'm learning something, I read every post. But after my 50th read on bike fitting, I tend to fade out a bit. I think the worse boards for this are the violin boards... they are constantly bombarded with people who think they have a real stradivarius and have to explain again and again and again why they don't.
I think there's 3 elements to a forum, particularly this one.
We come here to talk about bicycles. The mechanics of riding and the bike itself.
We come here to share our bicycling experience and to motivate ourselves and others to fully experience the sport, no matter how we define it. I don't think this forum is competitive, but others are.
We get to know each other, and it's really funny at times. Politics and off topic stuff comes up a lot. Silliness can take over.
There tends to be some conflict between the three areas. Since we all have reasons to be here, a forum can go from irritating to satisfying to boring depending on what's going on.
I know for myself, when I'm learning something, I read every post. But after my 50th read on bike fitting, I tend to fade out a bit. I think the worse boards for this are the violin boards... they are constantly bombarded with people who think they have a real stradivarius and have to explain again and again and again why they don't.
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I joined about 5.5 years ago when I first got back into biking. I was quite active for the first 3-4 years, but a lot less lately. For one thing, I don't cycle as much as I used to. Why not? I dunno; time has a way of making things fade I guess.
I used to thoroughly enjoy both the information I was learning (and I didn't know squat when I started), AND the (what I thought was a lot of) good humor that seemed to abound back in those days. If you can remember the Diegos, you know what I'm referring to...
These days, I don't post much, I don't know a lot of the new "regulars," and most of the topics have come up so many times I can almost predict the answers. But I still do visit the forum frequently, and scan quickly for threads that might interest me. When I find them, I sometimes even come out of lurk mode and make a comment.
Like this one, for instance.
I used to thoroughly enjoy both the information I was learning (and I didn't know squat when I started), AND the (what I thought was a lot of) good humor that seemed to abound back in those days. If you can remember the Diegos, you know what I'm referring to...
These days, I don't post much, I don't know a lot of the new "regulars," and most of the topics have come up so many times I can almost predict the answers. But I still do visit the forum frequently, and scan quickly for threads that might interest me. When I find them, I sometimes even come out of lurk mode and make a comment.
Like this one, for instance.
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I check this forum almost every day. It is fun to read what empty nesters are doing in their spare time. And I like all
the advice about what gadgets to use while riding your bike. Plus what bikes you all bought through out the years.
And love to ride about your travels.
the advice about what gadgets to use while riding your bike. Plus what bikes you all bought through out the years.
And love to ride about your travels.
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I visit the forum several days a week (less often if I am traveling for business). I like BF, and SoCal, and the Bicycling forums. The 50+ forum here is fun, and civil. I have been fortunate to ride with one other member here, and hope to meet/ride with others in the future.
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Another hit and miss sometimes poster... I like to read what is on here but do not often feel a 'need' to post something. I am not outgoing but do enjoy the crowd when I am around one...and this is a great crowd. I pay no attention to the not so nice stuff and enjoy the comraaderie...............peace
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I chime in when there's something I'm interested in from the BFN 50+ forum in my Google Reader RSS subscription, but usually I hang out in the:
Also, I like the 50+ jersey and wind vest!
- Forum > Community Connections > Regional Discussions > Northeast > Where are the MD people's
Also, I like the 50+ jersey and wind vest!
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I tend to go be an all-or-nothing sort of guy. We'll see how long I stay BF addicted. BF has really helped me up the cycling learning curve, and the 50+ forum (and in particular our racing thread) hits the sweet spot for me. The commuter forum became repetitive quickly, and the road forum is too time consuming. There is good stuff there, but way too much chaff to sift through. I'm enjoying sharing experiences with the people here.
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I found BF when we returned to cycling and bought our bikes; that was 4 years ago this week. Barely 50 at the time, I quickly found the 50+ forum and that's pretty much where I stayed. I occasionally go to some of the other forums, but this one is my BF home. This is where I learned: My first bike (the hybrid) was too big for me, the importance of a good bike fit, one is never too old to start riding a bike, Sidi shoes are DA BOMB (thanks Stapfam - you warned me not to look!), how to learn to ride clipless, hills take practice.... and so much more. I met some of the wonderful folks in Glenwood Springs CO --- an event I couldn't have imagined a few years earlier. I got the 50+ jersey and vest.
One day about a year ago, I came very close to posting a sarcastic reply to an irksome statement and decided it was time to take a little break. I peeked now and then to see what's up, and eventually came back. I don't post as often but I enjoy reading most of the threads. I continue to be inspired and entertained by this group of cyclists of all skills and ages.
One day about a year ago, I came very close to posting a sarcastic reply to an irksome statement and decided it was time to take a little break. I peeked now and then to see what's up, and eventually came back. I don't post as often but I enjoy reading most of the threads. I continue to be inspired and entertained by this group of cyclists of all skills and ages.
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I pop in and read the 50+ forum everytime I signed into BF but I don't always post. This is a good group with lots of knowledgeable people and I don't usually have anything meaningful to add. I hang also in Clydes, and both that and this is my safe haven... where I come to just hang and be friendly. Sometimes I hang and just lurk sometimes I add. I realize I should be more like that in the forum I am more active (P & R) as keeping one's mouth shut usually keeps one out of trouble...
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To anyone who ever thinks this forum is mean spirited or nasty come visit P & R or A & S... puts thing in prespective for you... only group on the entire Board nicer than this one is Clydes and Athenas but its close.
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Like Dnvr I've been here since 2001. I check in here every day. Sometimes several times a day.
Lots of good people here. Some stay some leave.
Lots of good people here. Some stay some leave.
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I don't know how to categorize participation. It's checking at least once a month and sometimes, daily.
Why?
-- OT posts are not made fun of
-- group has more real life expenience
-- look to hear tidbits on known names
The strangest thing I have noticed is that I am not as interested in forums since new bike, but still like checking in here from time to time. Not as prolific in postings as I more and more only post when I have something to say.
Why?
-- OT posts are not made fun of
-- group has more real life expenience
-- look to hear tidbits on known names
The strangest thing I have noticed is that I am not as interested in forums since new bike, but still like checking in here from time to time. Not as prolific in postings as I more and more only post when I have something to say.
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I like the 50+ because you old goats talk about a number of interesting subjects - to the chagrin of some members here.
For technical advice, there are the other discussion threads, like mechanics, touring, commuting and general.
But I'm most comfortable with fellow old geezers (and geezer-ettes). I'm 64.
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For technical advice, there are the other discussion threads, like mechanics, touring, commuting and general.
But I'm most comfortable with fellow old geezers (and geezer-ettes). I'm 64.
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I'm a hanger. As one can see from my length of membership vs number of posts, I don't post often. Still, I find a few of the threads on BF generally informative. 50+ is one of those threads, as is the LD Forum and touring forum.
My take is that people come and go according to interest. A new found interest in bicycling leads them here. Their interest fades or they get their questions answered and off they go.
In one case i wanted to hook up and ride with a guy from my area, but he never responded to my PMs. I also noted his absence from the forum. I searched the threads for some of his past posts and found that he had heart problems. he never posted again, so i can only assume the worst.
Sometimes when long time posters leave, for whatever reason, it's like losing a friend. You didn't know them, couldn't tell them from Adam on the street, but they lightened up the place. There are a few of those types of characters here on 50+.
My take is that people come and go according to interest. A new found interest in bicycling leads them here. Their interest fades or they get their questions answered and off they go.
In one case i wanted to hook up and ride with a guy from my area, but he never responded to my PMs. I also noted his absence from the forum. I searched the threads for some of his past posts and found that he had heart problems. he never posted again, so i can only assume the worst.
Sometimes when long time posters leave, for whatever reason, it's like losing a friend. You didn't know them, couldn't tell them from Adam on the street, but they lightened up the place. There are a few of those types of characters here on 50+.
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My interest in participating on BF waxes and wanes, but my interest in cycling seems to be a permanent change for the better for me. I was glad last year when I got old enough to hang out in the >50 forum but then there was a lot of family stuff going on in my life that kept me off the net so much. Fortunately, things seem to be settling down again. I also sometimes check in on the Clydes/Athenas forum here but I get tired of focusing on the weight loss battle constantly so I don't post there much.
btw, I'm married to an engineer/ham and he has been encouraging me to get my ham license and I've just started studying for that. I want to be ready for field day this year.
btw, I'm married to an engineer/ham and he has been encouraging me to get my ham license and I've just started studying for that. I want to be ready for field day this year.
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My interest in participating on BF waxes and wanes, but my interest in cycling seems to be a permanent change for the better for me. I was glad last year when I got old enough to hang out in the >50 forum but then there was a lot of family stuff going on in my life that kept me off the net so much. Fortunately, things seem to be settling down again. I also sometimes check in on the Clydes/Athenas forum here but I get tired of focusing on the weight loss battle constantly so I don't post there much.
btw, I'm married to an engineer/ham and he has been encouraging me to get my ham license and I've just started studying for that. I want to be ready for field day this year.
btw, I'm married to an engineer/ham and he has been encouraging me to get my ham license and I've just started studying for that. I want to be ready for field day this year.
Bud (licensed going on 43 years.. and a W0.)
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Late to the party - came to BF in 2006 a few months before I discovered recumbents but long after I started cycling as an adult (Ha!) in 1973. Can't remember when I started hanging out here - probably right away as I was 50+ Qualified. I've embraced cycling anew in the last few years and this is a good place to share that.
Interesting bunch here with common cycling and life experiences.
One criticism: Not enough danged swearing.
Interesting bunch here with common cycling and life experiences.
One criticism: Not enough danged swearing.
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My interest in the forum(s) tends to wax and wane, although my interest in bicycling has remained relatively strong over the years. I tend to leave for a few weeks to months after seeing too many negative or authoritarian comments. I think I tend to come back because I dont have anyone to discuss biking with here locally (I only met 3 cyclists on the road last year, and one of them was no more than 10 or 11 years old). Either that, or I'm just a slow learner.
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Since I have found this forum, it is one of many that I usually come by most every day. It is interesting, and as one said good entertainment. Years ago someone said TV was a vast wasteland, but now I find it a cesspool.
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Very VERY sporadic in lurking and posting
Although this is definitely more civil than most forums, I never got a sense that I was part of a community in 50+...like I never became one of the cool kids...
Although this is definitely more civil than most forums, I never got a sense that I was part of a community in 50+...like I never became one of the cool kids...