Reflections on TriumphTalk

[DaveM]

I thought that I would just revisit our roots at TriumphTalk for those that do not know this information.

Some years back I started TriumphTalk as I found that other forums felt the need to over moderate and delete post and opinions that did not quite conform to their own. If I remember correctly Carl was one of the very fist members that joined around that time.

We decided that we would like to see a forum that is not over moderated and people are able to express opinions, ride what bike they want and feel good about it. We started seeing others joining us that wanted the same framework out of a forum, a place to come relax and just kickback with other bike enthusiasts.

As time pasted we built up a small community and it seemed that we just had unspoken rules amongst the members where respect was the name of the game. Maybe this was also due to having old school bikes onboard. Ah yes back then we had a different outlook when it came to our biking brotherhood.

We also introduced various other areas for other interest as we realized that yes we all had one common interest biking. We were however also individuals with other interests so why not share these as well and learn more about what makes us all tick.

As we slowly grew so did our site seeing one of our biggest jumps ahead when we changed from a free forum hosting software to our own hosting package using the now SMF software. This in fact afforded a new window of different opportunities and facilities on our forum.

Like any society we also need rules ( https://www.triumphtalk.com/index.php/board,4.0.html ) to live by so we introduced a few, never really had to enforce them much and this is a credit to the caliber of members we have at TriumphTalk.

So folks that is it a short history on TriumphTalk a small community forum where we have made life long friends based on mutual respect of what we are. Hopeful we will still have many more people stopping by our small forum and realizing the same and we will make a few new good friends down the line.

 

[Merlin]

:y105: :y105:

 

[Silli]

Thanks for that "Heads Up" Dave........... :y115:

 

[avion]

well im glad i found this place. Very friendly hangout.

 

[Rocky]

Excellent, Dave :y105: :y105: :y105: :y18: :y115:
We all thank you for your hard work in making this such a great place to visit.
And I thank all the members for being such great friends.
I wish we all lived in the same town so we could burn some rubber together.

 

[CarlS]

Triumph Talk is my favorite forum. The folks here are the best. Thank you, Dave, for all you have put into making Triumph Talk what it is.

 

[DaveM]

No thanks to me it is you folk that make it possible, I am just the one that Greeks it all together and I love it :y114:

Talking of Greeking ...... now what can I go and change

 

[Rocky]

OK, OK, none of that geeking and changing stuff

 

[DaveM]

:y24: :y24: :y24: I will try and hold out Rocky :y18:

 

[CarlS]

Contain yourself, Dave! :y114:

 

[Gary]

I participate in about a dozen forums and have probably tried an couple of dozen more. This one is easily one of the best because it seems to have avoided those who deperately need to shock others to draw attention to themselves, and it has not been as overmoderated as most.

Most members are much more gentlemanly (or lady-like) here than on other forums (including some of the same people) and personal attacks are far less frequent and less colorful. Go to CycleWorld's forum for shockers, or VisorDown for pure filth.

I seem to recall that I was one of the first few to join the forum and I did so because the older Triumph forum (the Rat) started to get way too overmoderated for my taste. It remains true to its roots and has grown accordingly.

One way to describe it is that it wouldn't bother me one bit to have my spouse, child or minister on this forum. Some others might be a bit embarassing. Accordingly, I am an enthusiastic supporting member.

And be thankful we have people like DaveM and CarlS who devote so much time and attention to maintaining the excellence; left to slackers like me, it would go straight to Geheena.

 

[Dilligaf]

Time for a big group hug :y114:

Just don't touch my Harley or the open section of my chaps :smile:

 

[dazco]

Ok Dave, we know you're fishing for praise here !!!! :angry:








And you deserve every drop !!!!!!!! :y18:

 

[devo]

Dave,
I strongly believe you have achieved all of your goals re this forum.
It is a wonderful place to visit and the skirmishes are few and far between which proves we all do have respect for each other.
I feel I have made some real friends here, and on that note, I have just spent a day and two nights with Geoff and Debra from the other side of the globe and we had a ball. It was if we had known each other for years, but we had only conversed through this forum.
So I feel you have created a great space here and Liz and I thank you and Carl sincerely for the opportunity to meet these wonderful people.
ps Geoff, if you happen to read this, dont let your head swell cos youll need a new helmet. :ya2:

 

[DaveB]

DaveM, just by way of interest, when did this forum first start?

DaveB.

 

[Simmer]

Great site, Dave. Thanks to you all very much. :y115: :y115: :y115:

Dave

 

[Dilligaf]

The only way this place could be any better is if you all switched to Harley Davidson :y114:

 

[devo]

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The only way this place could be any better is if you all switched to Harley Davidson :y114:
[/quote]

No probs with that
can you send money please :ya2:
:y18:

 

[DaveM]

Well I was thinking about the Hummer deal but then I would have to call this place HummerTalk.com and that just does not sound right :y114: :y18:

 

[Sprocket]

Yes DaveM, a very groovy friendly forum.

Umm Hummer I been asking for a Harley for a while now and all of a sudden
I get this " just think babes if I buy a Hummer you can get your harley free."
Of course on those terms I'll just stick to the kawasaki :kiss: