Author Topic: I think the epiphany has started! (Read 2619 times)

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!

NORTY40 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:16 PM »

Don't be like that Nick ........ Facebook is the future don't you know

CustardLips · « **Reply #2 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:27 PM »

Quote from: 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!

Been thinking about ditching it all together... it's fookin shite !!!

Retrodan72 · « **Reply #3 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

to escape these throbbers.

Jaan · « **Reply #4 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.

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #5 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:34 PM »

I had pizza

Jaan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:34 PM »

Save that for the lounge

NORTY40 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:40 PM »

Quote from: That Swan Guy on October 24, 2014, 01:34 PM

I had pizza

So did Fergie by the sounds of it !!

That Swan Guy · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2014, 01:40 PM »

Quote from: 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 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

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

Love you all

pickle · « **Reply #9 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

brakedancer · « **Reply #10 on:** October 24, 2014, 04:20 PM »

I love mk2 burners.....

stidds · « **Reply #11 on:** October 24, 2014, 04:38 PM »

Quote from: pickle on October 24, 2014, 01:50 PM

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

Steph? Fook me is that poisonous Spen still around.

rodriguez · « **Reply #12 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

BADDH · « **Reply #13 on:** October 24, 2014, 05:52 PM »

Nick, we love ya pal...a top man in my book...

snoopy72 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 24, 2014, 06:51 PM »

Quote from: brakedancer on October 24, 2014, 04:20 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