So an interesting thing happened today..... I spoke with Steve (in sunny FL) on the telephone. The call was initiated due to scheduling at the national COG rally ('cause you gotta' be wondering what caused that, right?).I think that deserves a "Well, isn't that special."
We reached an accord and we're going to try and move in kinder, gentler circles going forward.
This is the part where I would insert a funny but seeing as feathers are already ruffled, in the words of Dana Carvey, 'Not now. Wouldn't be prudent at this junction.'
Brian
Hey Brian,
step away from the keyboard... please, as a friend I beseach you....
Many long and drawn out postings do nothing to explain, nor condone, anything that has been wrought upon this website by others that follow like lemmings, a few officers of COG,s onside opinions.
With that said, a patronize this site, and the COG site. I keep my COG membership active, and also my wife's, for the simple reason that as a club, I AM a voting member, and thus entitled to the same voting priviledges, and due respect, from membership as any other member, including the Executive Director.
Its kinda like, if you want your opinion to count, you have to pay the dues....
That's all I have to say about that......
And the times, they are a changing....
So an interesting thing happened today..... I spoke with Steve (in sunny FL) on the telephone.
We reached an accord and we're going to try and move in kinder, gentler circles going forward
Brian, Rich, FWIW, I hear both of you loud and clear. I am "voting" with my wallet. I also vote with my statements and share my personal experiences with those whom I meet. I gave up my dog in that fight and I miss her dearly, but I like the company 'round these parts mo bettah... I reckon that means I also vote with my bandwidth
I admire loyalty above most anything else and truly respect many on both sides of the feud. One side took shots at me so I naturally picked the side I found more comforting. One day, mark my words, this feud will come to an end and we will be one big happy family, too many great folks to predict any other outcome. Heck, there may even be an adult or two
Well done to the both of you.
For someone who got my C14 and joined both of the forums after the "little spat", it all seems rather silly, when it seems like 75% of the posts are duplicated on both sites.
Of course, I don't know the details of what happened to cause the split, and honestly don't care. I just contribute to both of the forums when I can, and not engage in the games...
Jeff
I've gone to a couple of the COG events, and both times felt a little like an outsider. Like I wasn't part of the IN croud. I've even expressed my displeasure, with some good feedback. I keep paying my dues, but each year I say I will not renew. I just don't see the benefit. The COG forum has so little action, it just doesn't seem worth going anymore. However if they truly are making efforts to work on things, I may take a look and see how things are going.
Good to hear Brian, I'll do some dabbling and test the waters If the org is fixing things I have no issue adding my $$ to the pool so I am able to help as able. I just want to be listed as a member who can offer mech assistance for riders that may be in my area.
I can tell you this, I have been a member of a motorcycle club for going on 20 years. I have not enjoyed all personalities I come across or think every member is a benefit to the overall organization. However in public you would never see me openly fight with or degrade these individuals and cause a rift. Reading some of this I find it interesting and a bit disturbing that a few personal squables get spread out onto the forum so people can pick sides. That is the worst thing that can happen to any club or organization.
I can tell you this, I have been a member of a motorcycle club for going on 20 years. I have not enjoyed all personalities I come across or think every member is a benefit to the overall organization. However in public you would never see me openly fight with or degrade these individuals and cause a rift. Reading some of this I find it interesting and a bit disturbing that a few personal squables get spread out onto the forum so people can pick sides. That is the worst thing that can happen to any club or organization.
Maybe some of this comes from being a Marine in wartime the most important part of success is a cohesive unit. You have to be able to trust and respect the guy next to you regardless of what station or walk of life you come from and wheter or not you actually like the individual. If there is an issue you deal with it quietly and don't let it poison the larger group.
This thread started off enjoyable and then became painful to read through.
Of course we all have our own, differing opinions.
But given your statements, I assume had you been alive in 1776, and been native born on American soil, you would have staunchly supported the King against the traitors to avoid the squabble, openly fighting with others in public, and maintaining the cohesiveness of the King's authority?
Brian