Triumphrat

Shawn · 01-20-2008

TriumphRat.Net has always been an "evolving" online community. Even the rules we abide by have gone through some changes to support the fundamental vision that this site started with.

For the folks who may not be aware; TriumphRat.Net is a privately-operated site. I started it many years ago with Triumph's permission, but it has no affiliation with Triumph. What you see today represents the evolution of an idea, over several years.

There is no one that is forcing the moderators to perform their efforts, and I could turn off the server at any time with very little impact. The only reason any of us are here is because we still enjoy doing this (one could say that we're still addicted). There is also no entity or organization that is dictating how TriumphRat.Net should be run, or what represents acceptable guidelines.

While the Acceptable Use Policy may not represent our personal interests or attitudes, it supports the basic idea of a site that all Triumph Enthusiasts would enjoy.

Hopefully you will continue to find this site worthwhile, but if you don't it is acceptable to share your concerns to the community. However if you are upset or emotional about an issue, consider the circumstances before sharing them online.

In a week, I'll be combining the Bonnie Owners and Vertical Twin Cruisers forums together. The Twins Hang-Out will continue for now. This change is to bring all Twin technical-related into a single place. The Twins Hang-Out is virtually the same thing as the Biker Hang-Out, but I'll continue to support it due to member requests. Two places is just as good as one I guess

At the same time, the forum that is currently called "Site Happenings" will be updated to support conversations about overall TriumphRat.Net concerns. It will become the proper place to discuss subjects like the AUP and Moderator activity.

Thanks For Contributing,

Clutchplate · 01-20-2008

Thanks Shawn

sweatmachine · 01-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Shawn

The Twins Hang-Out will continue for now.

and I hope for always...

RonD · 01-20-2008

Thanks Shawn you have created a very good site i personally have never had much to do with internet sites ,but this one has got me sucked in because it seems to run a bit deeper than discussing motorcycle fault finding and repairs ,so its interesting an fun sometimes its also very clever the way its set up good work indeed..

Hiltz · 01-20-2008

Shawn,

We are all indebted to you for your vision, your dedication and your extraordinary effort to provide us with a place to share our passion for Triumphs and a community to share our experiences with our fellow riders.

I believe the frustation expressed today by many long time members was a reaction to the recent change in how the Twins sites are being supervised.

We are a friendly group that enjoys exchanging experiences, advice and concerns with one another in a relaxed atmosphere with a modicum of humor thrown in. I ferventy hope it will contine in that vein.

Jonathan Sievers
Encino California
A daily visitor to TriumphRat.Net

SCCTrim · 01-20-2008

I'm sorry you feel that 3 pages worth of responses in basic agreement with the topic of discussion doesnt bring enough merit to look at what is going on here. Clearly there are ulterior motives to your decision....I wont elaborate my beliefs of them as they are only my opinion.

This is your board...and you can pull out the keys and kill it anytime you wish. But we all know you arent going to do that...are you.

While the Acceptable Use Policy may not represent our personal interests or attitudes, it supports the basic idea of a site that all Triumph Enthusiasts would enjoy.

Apparently all enthusiast's are not......

Monte pm'd me...I included both you and Mare in the reply.

I'll say it again.....I'm really disappointed.

I'm outta here....

sweatmachine · 01-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Shawn

I could turn off the server at any time with very little impact.

what is that all about? Nice.

GeoDiablo · 01-20-2008

Power play

Tbirdnz · 01-20-2008

I think Shawn's response reflects all our views, I am counting myself here as a member too, there is something for everyone in this response.

Try re-reading it again and not to pick remarks out of context.

The Site Happenings Forum to allow for site running and moderation discussions is a big plus, a chance to help evolve Ratnet and have a say on how it's run.

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Ride on !

sweatmachine · 01-20-2008

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Originally Posted by Tbirdnz

I think Shawn's response reflects all our views,

dude, you're a "super moderator"

you can't possibly count yourself with us mud people!