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Is RadBmx dying.
Andyboy77:
I hope the concerns been mentioned aren't to serious, because I've just joined the site in April this year.
I found :radbmxsmilie: while I was looking for parts for my Performer. I thought Ooohh yes, real enthusiast who didn't forget about burning for something, beeing passionate about a hobby, sharing knowledge, helping each other and most important - talking to each other instead of just posting links and thumbs up as it has become usual on FB. I grew up in a tiny village with an overpupulation of cows, the only BMX-scene I ever experienced there was me and two old BMX magazines that my brother kept. I joined :radbmxsmilie: and felt like I've found a home for my passion, and I still do.
I experienced great support so far, made new friends with a similar mind setting, and I hope this is just the tip of the iceberg.
The issue of information beeing available 24/7 that keeps people letting thier heads hang down constantly to not to miss a single bit of what the new media is offering, is a problem in general and nothing particular to this forum I think. It seperates people in genaral even if they're sitting next to each other, I see that all the time around me. I always thought people who haven't got a passion for something like we have are in danger getting cought up by this trend.
So, if we know better, let's make a change. I always take time at home to be here, although I have responsibilities that can't be neglected.
The creedy side of things (if this is the driving force anyway) regarding selling parts that was mentioned here and in an other thread scares me as a newbie quite a bit. I hope this high price trend will stop at some point, otherwise I'm afraid that I never ever get to build a bike I would love to have, and buying parts becomes reserved to those who can afford paying these prices. Maybe I'm wrong with my assumption, that some offers are made by people who not really want to sell thier stuff, but if somebody wants something really bad then there is a price. On the other hand I totally understand that someone doesn't hesitate to sell some parts for a higher price if there's one who's willing to pay. The other trend I see is that poeple, who aren't into the spirit of a lovely forum like this, are just collecting parts for the sake of owning only, some pictures on FB are telling that. But it's not my attitude to make profit or take advantage of anybody, and I'm sure the spirit of RAD-members is still that way too.
I didn't experienced those times, but if RAD.CO.UK was different, members and other people who make this possible are the ones who can make a change. It's us, and I'm confident we will manage it somehow to keep this going. Just look at the comments been made.
Let's keep the spirit alive, put those smartphones aside, and let us keep sharing our passion like it always used to be. I don't think RAD will die, because here are too many poeple like me thinking "great to be a part of this".
:daumenhoch:
griff:
--- Quote from: Gnarlyscoots™ on June 02, 2016, 11:38 AM ---Lucky I never started this thread ;D I would have the usual threesome along trying to shoot me down in flames (wait for it) :2funny:
All I will say is good luck trying to sell anything, unless you are willing to take a huge hit on it. Just stick what you have on your bikes and ride them :daumenhoch:
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oi :teef:
who are the other 2 then?
the fact that this thread will probably get a ton of replies shows the forum isn't dead, just needs people to contribute more ;)
factory pilot:
--- Quote from: Retrodan72 on June 02, 2016, 12:21 PM ---It's frustrated me both as a long time member and Spen time Moderator - people are just too lazy to post or even log on to the forum.
I've tried to encourage people to come here by starting a build thread with each bike I build, and the same handful of members comment, so what's the point? I've started loads of random threads in the lounge about various stuff, nobody's interested, and some people have even criticised me for doing so, so what's the point?
It's also annoying, as Ant said, about the amount of people that show up at MK, that never come on here. There's a certain crew that probably have the biggest camp set up at MK, and basically do their own thing all weekend. They're all registered members too, and never post on here, to me just looks like they use MK as a platform for their own group.
Nick's right, you want a lively forum, then get more involved.
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Totally agree with everything you've said Dan... It's all very frustrating ...
You try to start threads BMX or otherwise and the response can be painfully slow or negative ...
Nick is totally right though.. If we want Rad buzzing again it's up to all of us be that oldies, lurkers or newbies to get posting again.
That Swan Guy:
What if................people started posting on Rad again!
http://www.radbmx.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,186644.0.html
region11:
The FB groups confuse me. All it seems to be these days is front end friday, back side monday, or something like that, or complaints about people asking silly money for parts on ebay. I kid of course....but would be nice if people came back here and enjoyed the threads :)
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