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Title: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: That Swan Guy on October 24, 2014, 01:14 PM
I've been off work this week and I've had time to realise what a bunch of shit some of these facebook BMX groups are.
I got on with Steph when I met him at MK a couple of years ago but my god, how hard done to is that prat?
And that filters down to some of the members of his group. When telling somebody that their POS Burner was worth f'kall I get lambasted and called a coont!
BMX Museum.com is a great site but the FB page is full of tossers who troll constantly. W@nkers.
The others I'm just bored of.

After reading the FB vs Rad threads on both sites, there is only one place to be and that is RIGHT HERE.

5 FB BMX groups gone this week.

Who knows what's next!
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: NORTY40 on October 24, 2014, 01:16 PM
Don't be like that Nick ........ Facebook is the future don't you know  ::)
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: CustardLips on October 24, 2014, 01:27 PM
I've been off work this week and I've had time to realise what a bunch of shit some of these facebook BMX groups are.
I got on with Steph when I met him at MK a couple of years ago but my god, how hard done to is that prat?
And that filters down to some of the members of his group. When telling somebody that their POS Burner was worth f'kall I get lambasted and called a coont!
BMX Museum.com is a great site but the FB page is full of tossers who troll constantly. W@nkers.
The others I'm just bored of.

After reading the FB vs Rad threads on both sites, there is only one place to be and that is RIGHT HERE.

5 FB BMX groups gone this week.

Who knows what's next!
Been thinking about ditching it all together... it's fookin shite !!!
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 24, 2014, 01:31 PM
It's a common trend currently Nick with Burners. They were mass produced, made well and everyone remembers them, hence this is why a lot of guys starting out home in on them, they're cheap to buy, easy to resto, and there are plenty of spares and info available for people to use and also 2 very established Burner forums.

Just last week, a guy joined RB.com, and his first post was selling a 1984 Andy 'Ruffle' Team Burner, and he wanted £490 ono for it. The guy hadn't any pics, so I didn't really know what the bike was, so I kindly (as I do on here) explained that he need to add a pic or the Mods would remove.

He replied with 'How do I do that?', not 'Hi mate, can you tell me how to upload pics please, I'm new to this', so I guided him.

He obviously struggled, and no pics appeared, so another member kindly asked the seller to email him the pics, which he did, and the member added pics for the seller.

The bike wasn't a 1984 Andy Ruffell, which if had been a TAP would have been a fair price, it was in fact a 1985 Team Mag Styler - worth about £200-£250 tops, it had a lot of original parts replaced with cheap anomalies.

So, myself and another member kindly pointed out that his bike was worth half as much as he thinks it's worth, then he totally spat his dummy, and threw a barrage of abuse at me, then prompting Bright1975 to get involved in shooting me (just cos he's a troll).

I nearly fooked the forum off completely as a result, but thought, why the fook should I? I've been on there, and built Burners for 6 years.

I know exactly how you feel Nick.

It's comforting to know that you can always run back to the safe bosom of  :radbmxsmilie: to escape these throbbers.
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Jaan on October 24, 2014, 01:32 PM
Facebook has its place especially for particular manufacturers, you don't have to go on it and talk about what you had for dinner.
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: That Swan Guy on October 24, 2014, 01:34 PM
I had pizza
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Jaan on October 24, 2014, 01:34 PM
Save that for the lounge
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: NORTY40 on October 24, 2014, 01:40 PM
I had pizza

So did Fergie by the sounds of it !!
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: That Swan Guy on October 24, 2014, 01:40 PM
It's a common trend currently Nick with Burners. They were mass produced, made well and everyone remembers them, hence this is why a lot of guys starting out home in on them, they're cheap to buy, easy to resto, and there are plenty of spares and info available for people to use and also 2 very established Burner forums.

Just last week, a guy joined RB.com, and his first post was selling a 1984 Andy 'Ruffle' Team Burner, and he wanted £490 ono for it. The guy hadn't any pics, so I didn't really know what the bike was, so I kindly (as I do on here) explained that he need to add a pic or the Mods would remove.

He replied with 'How do I do that?', not 'Hi mate, can you tell me how to upload pics please, I'm new to this', so I guided him.

He obviously struggled, and no pics appeared, so another member kindly asked the seller to email him the pics, which he did, and the member added pics for the seller.

The bike wasn't a 1984 Andy Ruffell, which if had been a TAP would have been a fair price, it was in fact a 1985 Team Mag Styler - worth about £200-£250 tops, it had a lot of original parts replaced with cheap anomalies.

So, myself and another member kindly pointed out that his bike was worth half as much as he thinks it's worth, then he totally spat his dummy, and threw a barrage of abuse at me, then prompting Bright1975 to get involved in shooting me (just cos he's a troll).

I nearly fooked the forum off completely as a result, but thought, why the fook should I? I've been on there, and built Burners for 6 years.

I know exactly how you feel Nick.

It's comforting to know that you can always run back to the safe bosom of  :radbmxsmilie: to escape these throbbers.

Just made me angry that my honest answer was greeted with such malice!

Group left now, he'll think he has the moral victory but I have my dignity...........FFS :LolLolLolLol:

Anyway I'm off into the cave for a few frames of pool and a San Miguel or 3.

Love you all :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: pickle on October 24, 2014, 01:50 PM
love it Nick (you not the other) That Burner is a proper POS in all honesty, i've never liked the MKII and have never hidden the fact.

As for Steph?  well best i don't say as he'll be watching and taking screen shots for his photobucket file  ;D
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: brakedancer on October 24, 2014, 04:20 PM
I love mk2 burners.....
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: stidds on October 24, 2014, 04:38 PM


As for Steph?  well best i don't say as he'll be watching and taking screen shots for his photobucket file  ;D


Steph? Fook me is that poisonous Spen still around. 
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: rodriguez on October 24, 2014, 05:08 PM
I binned the BMXmuseum f/b page held out for ages as Porkchop is a pretty decent bloke but talk about herding cats     :crazy2:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: BADDH on October 24, 2014, 05:52 PM
Nick,  we love ya pal...a top man in my book...  ::)
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: snoopy72 on October 24, 2014, 06:51 PM
I love mk2 burners.....
Aero pro burners are ok , the rest are junk, I've had 4 BUDGIES, 1 x  BOXER and 3 GRIFTERS,
Sorry to Raleigh fans out there but when you've owned better quality bikes as well you can really see how bad they were made, especially their welds, cranks and bb's
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: brakedancer on October 24, 2014, 07:22 PM
I love there pigeon poo welds... :)
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 24, 2014, 07:23 PM
I love there pigeon poo welds... :)

It takes an expert Welder to make them look so bad Tommy.  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: MartyC on October 25, 2014, 10:58 AM
Sounds like you need a hug Nick  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: ED209 on October 29, 2014, 05:34 AM
I binned the BMXmuseum f/b page held out for ages as Porkchop is a pretty decent bloke but talk about herding cats     :crazy2:

same  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: That Swan Guy on October 29, 2014, 07:05 AM
I'm friends with Justin so ditching the museum page was easy
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Jono on October 30, 2014, 02:43 PM
Stephane banned me from his page so can only assume I'm doing something right
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: stevesredvxr on October 30, 2014, 02:49 PM
Your getting bashed on stephs FB right now Nick. Something to do with a raffle on a ride??

Can't be arsed reading it tbh.  :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Retrodan72 on October 30, 2014, 03:02 PM
Your getting bashed on stephs FB right now Nick. Something to do with a raffle on a ride??

Can't be arsed reading it tbh.  :uglystupid2:

I've heard a rumour about this raffle, I can't wait for this to come out.  "nono"
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: pickle on October 30, 2014, 03:24 PM
No longer a member of any of the groups so can't see 'raffle gate'
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: That Swan Guy on October 30, 2014, 06:50 PM
I really don't care, those who know me know of my integrity.

He needs a focus to aim his conspiracy theories.

I pity him.
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: pickle on October 30, 2014, 06:52 PM
We love you Nick  :-*  don't worry about his poison mate  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: snoopy72 on October 31, 2014, 04:48 AM
I call facebook the Devils Diary  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Andy68 on October 31, 2014, 02:58 PM
Its all gone tits up!!! Best keeping it 'Rad'  ;)
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Andy68 on October 31, 2014, 02:58 PM
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Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Chapperz on October 31, 2014, 08:03 PM
Bloody hell I thought Nick had put another picture of Mrs SG up  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Mikku on October 31, 2014, 11:42 PM
Have never had a FB account and never will, but after seeing that nun pic I may have to go to church instead!  ;D
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Spen69 on November 01, 2014, 07:31 AM
Isn't that facetwat thing for kids and angry girlfriends to bitch on about how shite there lives are?

And that Swannick bloke, watch him lads. When he dibbs stuff, not only does he pm you and have a decent conversation,  he also pays quick and puts up with you having a life and taking more than five minutes to post stuff to him........

That's definitely not the sort of behaviour we want on here now is it ::) :2funny:





Seriously, facebook you lot? Go outside and have a fookin word with yourselves :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Retrodan72 on November 01, 2014, 07:44 AM
Isn't that facetwat thing for kids and angry girlfriends to bitch on about how shite there lives are?

And that Swannick bloke, watch him lads. When he dibbs stuff, not only does he pm you and have a decent conversation,  he also pays quick and puts up with you having a life and taking more than five minutes to post stuff to him........

That's definitely not the sort of behaviour we want on here now is it ::) :2funny:





Seriously, facebook you lot? Go outside and have a fookin word with yourselves :LolLolLolLol:

Spen, you angry man, you're missing out on what everyone has for tea.  ::)  :LolLolLolLol:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Spen69 on November 01, 2014, 07:46 AM
 :LolLolLolLol: Dan

Was it chips  :2funny:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: griff on November 01, 2014, 09:59 AM
:LolLolLolLol: Dan

Was it chips  :2funny:
Title: Re: I think the epiphany has started!
Post by: Gashead on November 01, 2014, 10:10 AM
I have nothing to say on this topic



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