Forum Topic Frustrations

[Tetreves]

Do you feel frustrated or annoyed by threads that change topic rapidly and "thread-hijacking"?

[Tetreves]

I hope this isn't too innappropriate.

But I feel that this has been an ongoing issue with some people. I think maybe we do it so often and rapidly because we're a relatively small group of people (unlike MTBR) and know each other well enough to change topics and MOST people know what we're talking about.

But when the discussion being had has absolutly nothing to do with the thread title, it can be annoying for many people.

Or maybe it's not that big of an issue for most people.

Thoughts?

[Thewavebb]

I dont really mind at all if a thread gets hijacked for a little bit. I tend to bump in if one of my threads gets off course and try to steer it back a little.

[ppgc]

How 'bout the weather lately? Rainy, Rainy...

Oh come on...it had to be done. :p

-pete

[manual63]

I voted I don't care. I think "I don't care" and "no" are the same thing....:)

It only bothers me if it gets way off topic and ruins the thread, which I have seen a few times. But, I am amazed at how well we self regulate and don't get too out of hand. There are enough people here that will step in and say something if they are bothered, and that is a good thing.

I am guilty of thread hijacking, but I usually know it and will even mention I am going off topic sometimes. Others have done a good job bringing threads back on topic if it gets out of hand. Compared to most forums I have seen, MORC is very good about this.....and we don't even have to be moderated much.

[Tetreves]

I voted I don't care. I think "I don't care" and "no" are the same thing....:)


Fine, we'll add them up. :p

[socrates]

How 'bout the weather lately? Rainy, Rainy...

Oh come on...it had to be done. :p

-pete

The rain isn't too bad....it could be worse...it could be -25 below 0 and snowing :D

[Thewavebb]

The rain isn't too bad....it could be worse...it could be -25 below 0 and snowing :D

One day of -25 may feel nice after this 90+ temps we have been having for that past weeks.

[waitabit]

One day of -25 may feel nice after this 90+ temps we have been having for that past weeks.No way, 90+ is a good thing, just take a ride around lake Calhoun on a hot day and you should know what I mean, 25 below hurts, 90+ you just drink water, much easier.

[EmL34]

The rain isn't too bad....it could be worse...it could be -25 below 0 and snowing :D

No, the rain is worse. You could ride, but Lundell might see you and give you a dirty look.

Sometimes I enjoy the hi-jacks more than the original intent.

[flombe]

No way, 90+ is a good thing, just take a ride around lake Calhoun on a hot day and you should know what I mean, 25 below hurts, 90+ you just drink water, much easier.

A ride around Calhoun on a hot night is a must for anyone! The rain is good for this. Trails are wet, it's hot, gotta ride, why not include a few laps around Calhoun? I like this weather by the way. We haven't had much of this in the past few years. I like the idea that this thread has been completely hijacked too!:banana: Nice job, ppgc!

[syntaxjunkie]

You Yankees and your hang-ups with "hot" weather. When it crosses 100 for a few days, we'll talk.

[waitabit]

You Yankees and your hang-ups with "hot" weather. When it crosses 100 for a few days, we'll talk.And I'll like it, but I play for the Twins.:p

[socrates]

One day of -25 may feel nice after this 90+ temps we have been having for that past weeks.

I'll take 90+ anyday over -25....at least I can still go outside and enjoy myself mtn biking under the tree's :D

BTW: Are we far enough off topic yet?

[socrates]

No, the rain is worse. You could ride, but Lundell might see you and give you a dirty look.

Sometimes I enjoy the hi-jacks more than the original intent.

I've heard he's come up with a new strategy....He'll distract you by giving your a stern lecture while Liz slashes the tires on your car to drive the point home :D

[bigwheel]

I agree. Single Speed riders are stupid.

[manual63]

Speaking of single speed. I got a new rim to replace my current bent one on my rear wheel. If it keeps raining, I will have plenty of time to rebuild it myself while sitting in front of the TV.....:)

[Adam Hjelle]

Speaking of single speed. I got a new rim to replace my current bent one on my rear wheel. If it keeps raining, I will have plenty of time to rebuild it myself while sitting in front of the TV.....:)

While we're on the topic of wheels, I need a new set of XC tires, any recommendations out there, maybe panaracer XC Pro 2.1s?

[bigwheel]

While we're on the topic of wheels, I need a new set of XC tires, any recommendations out there, maybe panaracer XC Pro 2.1s?

I just bought a set of NanoRaptors. That's the last piece I need to install (tonight) before I am also a stupid rider riding a new stupid single speed (Karate Monkey) that I just built up. That'll be the only bike I'm brininging on vacation with me next week, so it will be trial by fire.

[Adam Hjelle]

I just bought a set of NanoRaptors. That's the last piece I need to install (tonight) before I am also a stupid rider riding a new stupid single speed (Karate Monkey) that I just built up. That'll be the only bike I'm brininging on vacation with me next week, so it will be trial by fire.

Let me know how you like them on the trail, also, what is the price for a pair...I am on a budget.

[Danimal]

What the hell is thread jacking?

[manual63]

While we're on the topic of wheels, I need a new set of XC tires, any recommendations out there, maybe panaracer XC Pro 2.1s?

I am a big fan of the Maxxis Larson TT's for XC. I also have the Maxxis Holy Rollers and they work very well on the dirt with very little rolling resistance. Tires with tall side lugs are my enemy.....so I suggest one of these two.

[manual63]

What the hell is thread jacking?

Stop trying to bring us back on topic. We are trying to Hijack this thread.

[bigwheel]

Let me know how you like them on the trail, also, what is the price for a pair...I am on a budget.

Don't remember, but I think I paid around $34 each for them. After looking them over, I'm considering putting them on my good bike, and continuing the hand-me-down build up of the KM.

I'm starting to question Bontrager ACX Jones that I'm running on my GF. They seem to clog up when in any kind of mud, and they look like they would be slower on hard-pack. Anyway, they need replacing, so this might be my chance.

[Tetreves]

I think this has turned out to be the funniest thread I've read all week.

Speaking of funny, I was reading this book the other day titled "bunny suicides" or something like that. It was a cartoon book with bunnies killing themselves in the strangest ways...

Like this:
http://unix.rulez.org/%7Ecalver/pictures/bunny_suicides/2_02.jpg

Heres more (http://unix.rulez.org/%7Ecalver/pictures/bunny_suicides/)

[Adam Hjelle]

What the hell is thread jacking?

You're witnessing it.

[Adam Hjelle]

I'm starting to question Bontrager ACX Jones that I'm running on my GF. They seem to clog up when in any kind of mud, and they look like they would be slower on hard-pack. Anyway, they need replacing, so this might be my chance.

That is what I am running right now, they came stock on my Trek this year, they just don't cut it. I have been sliding all around at Theo when it is dry, and any time it is wet, they clog really fast.

[KleinCrazy]

I think this has turned out to be the funniest thread I've read all week.

Speaking of funny, I was reading this book the other day titled "bunny suicides" or something like that. It was a cartoon book with bunnies killing themselves in the strangest ways...
Heres more (http://unix.rulez.org/%7Ecalver/pictures/bunny_suicides/)

Now those just made my day....

I am in one of those moods I guess, but I laughed at almost every one of them.

Thanks Ed.


James

[Adam Hjelle]

I think this has turned out to be the funniest thread I've read all week.

Speaking of funny, I was reading this book the other day titled "bunny suicides" or something like that. It was a cartoon book with bunnies killing themselves in the strangest ways...

Like this:
http://unix.rulez.org/%7Ecalver/pictures/bunny_suicides/2_02.jpg

Heres more (http://unix.rulez.org/%7Ecalver/pictures/bunny_suicides/)

The link prompted my work firewall, just a FYI...hope I don't get the "talk"

[hockeynut]

I'm starting to question Bontrager ACX Jones that I'm running on my GF. They seem to clog up when in any kind of mud, and they look like they would be slower on hard-pack. Anyway, they need replacing, so this might be my chance.

I started running a Bonty ACX up front, and a Nano in back. This combination seems to work really well on the hardpack trails. The ACX gives pretty good cornering grip, and the Nano reduces rolling resistance nicely. This setup also handled some trails/logging roads that were in less than pristine conditions on the "mountain biking" leg of the Chippewa Triathlon a couple weeks back. It seems to me a nice all around setup.

[noise_is_life]

Now those just made my day....

I am in one of those moods I guess, but I laughed at almost every one of them.

Thanks Ed.

James

I agree, funny link. Just the kind of humor I needed with as crappy as the last couple of days have been. I like the colander one...

[funky-funky-chicken]

That is what I am running right now, they came stock on my Trek this year.

Just because a tire comes stock on a Trek doesn't mean it is any good. Trek is an evil company set to take over the world along with Wal Mart.

[destrago]

I enjoy pie.

[ppgc]

The rabbits were funny. Any of you fark.com readers ever see the clamcakes thread? http://www.elitemrp.net/clamcakes/ Pretty funny.

What were we talking about?

[Thewavebb]

I enjoy pie.

I could go for a big slice of French silk pie and a tall glass of milk. that would be sooo good right now.

[TML]

Suicide bunny. Very funny!

Thanks Ed. :)

[manual63]

http://unix.rulez.org/%7Ecalver/pictures/bunny_suicides/0478qk.jpg

This is my favorite....:)

[Buck]

Since no one from RASC posts this stuff I will. They need bodies to show up and help build. It is just like Theo or other places, and in my opinion will be better then those places. To my knowledge they average roughly 3-4 guys a build day. SHOW UP AND HELP THESE GUYS!!!!!!!!

Steeplechase Trail Building Schedule

June 25 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 2 - Holiday weekend, we will not schedule a work session
July 9 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 16 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 23 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 30 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 6 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 13 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 20 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 27 - 8:30am - 12:30pm


L8R
Buck
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[Adam Hjelle]

Just because a tire comes stock on a Trek doesn't mean it is any good. Trek is an evil company set to take over the world along with Wal Mart.

Don't know about Trek being so evil, but I did indicate that the tires weren't very good, so not real sure where you are comming from...

[flombe]

Don't know about Trek being so evil, but I did indicate that the tires weren't very good, so not real sure where you are comming from...

I bet those RASC guys would love some pie. I heard they ride Treks exclusively. With stock Bontrager ACX Jones front and back.

[Buck]

Since no one from RASC posts this stuff I will. They need bodies to show up and help build. It is just like Theo or other places, and in my opinion will be better then those places. To my knowledge they average roughly 3-4 guys a build day. SHOW UP AND HELP THESE GUYS!!!!!!!!

Steeplechase Trail Building Schedule

June 25 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 2 - Holiday weekend, we will not schedule a work session
July 9 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 16 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 23 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 30 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 6 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 13 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 20 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 27 - 8:30am - 12:30pm


L8R
Buck
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[iceskier]

Bob,
You know that you should not be riding when it is muddy. Speaking of mud, what is up with this rain???

And the threadjack has come full circle!!

[berrywise]

Do you guys remember when Primus came to town and they played My Name Is Mud. That was cool.

[bigwheel]

Bob,
You know that you should not be riding when it is muddy. Speaking of mud, what is up with this rain???

And the threadjack has come full circle!!

Yes, I know. The two places where I've noticed mud on my tires are:
1: Poaching snowmobile trails in Savanna Portage State Park (lots-o-mud)
2: Thursday night Buck Hill races (more like mush, not mud)

Speaking of rain, I just stepped out for a few quick laps around Terrace Oaks, but after seeing the rain, I ran back to read about bikes, rather than actually use one.

[manual63]

Buck is a big spammer today!!!

Since he is spamming the same important info all over the place, we can give him a break.....:D

Spam on Buck......spam on!

[manual63]

Since no one from RASC posts this stuff I will. They need bodies to show up and help build. It is just like Theo or other places, and in my opinion will be better then those places. To my knowledge they average roughly 3-4 guys a build day. SHOW UP AND HELP THESE GUYS!!!!!!!!

Steeplechase Trail Building Schedule

June 25 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 2 - Holiday weekend, we will not schedule a work session
July 9 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 16 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 23 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 30 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 6 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 13 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 20 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 27 - 8:30am - 12:30pm


L8R
Shad

Just helping Buck out.....:)

[ppgc]

Buck is a big spammer today!!!

Since he is spamming the same important info all over the place, we can give him a break.....:D

Spam on Buck......spam on!

I think it's his new signature... :)

[Thewavebb]

Buck is a big spammer today!!!

Since he is spamming the same important info all over the place, we can give him a break.....:D

Spam on Buck......spam on!

I was thinking the same thing. Its for a good cause so I can deal

[Buck]

Since no one from RASC posts this stuff I will. They need bodies to show up and help build. It is just like Theo or other places, and in my opinion will be better then those places. To my knowledge they average roughly 3-4 guys a build day. SHOW UP AND HELP THESE GUYS!!!!!!!!

Steeplechase Trail Building Schedule

June 25 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 2 - Holiday weekend, we will not schedule a work session
July 9 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 16 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 23 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 30 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 6 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 13 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 20 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 27 - 8:30am - 12:30pm


L8R
Buck

PS: If this was for Theo or Leb, or Murphy or any of those places you guys would be all over it. Now it is time to look at the greater MN and help those guys out too! Remember MINNESOTA off - road cyclists.
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[manual63]

Yeah, but most of us belong to MMORC. Minneapolis Metro Off-Road Cyclists........:D

[Aaroneous]

Do you guys remember when Primus came to town and they played My Name Is Mud. That was cool.

Dude, I was at that show!! The one at First Ave when Limp Bizkit opened up for them and sucked?? Yeah!

Sorry, just trying to keep the thread off-topic. :crazy:

[iceskier]

I don't know if you have heard, but help this trail out!!

Since no one from RASC posts this stuff I will. They need bodies to show up and help build. It is just like Theo or other places, and in my opinion will be better then those places. To my knowledge they average roughly 3-4 guys a build day. SHOW UP AND HELP THESE GUYS!!!!!!!!

Steeplechase Trail Building Schedule

June 25 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 2 - Holiday weekend, we will not schedule a work session
July 9 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 16 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 23 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 30 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 6 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 13 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 20 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 27 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

[Buck]

Since no one from RASC posts this stuff I will. They need bodies to show up and help build. It is just like Theo or other places, and in my opinion will be better then those places. To my knowledge they average roughly 3-4 guys a build day. SHOW UP AND HELP THESE GUYS!!!!!!!!

Steeplechase Trail Building Schedule

June 25 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 2 - Holiday weekend, we will not schedule a work session
July 9 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 16 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 23 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
July 30 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 6 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 13 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 20 - 8:30am - 12:30pm
August 27 - 8:30am - 12:30pm

Hmmm, spam spam spam, but if it gets the word out I'll do it! If nothing else it creates awareness


L8R
Buck


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[Adam Hjelle]

I've been trying to find the trail work schedule for steeple chase, but can't seem to find it anywhere, anyone know the schedule?

[manual63]

I've been trying to find the trail work schedule for steeple chase, but can't seem to find it anywhere, anyone know the schedule?

Nope, no idea. Maybe Buck can point us in the right direction?

[destrago]

Since no one from THOR posts this stuff I will. I need bodies to show up and help bury other bodies. It is just like your house or Shad's house, and in my opinion will be better then those places. To my knowledge I average roughly 3-4 reproducable-pseudo-intelligent-hydro-oxy-carbon-units a build day. SHOW UP AND HELP ME GUYS!!!!!!!!

Tony's Back Yard Trail Building Schedule:

June 25 - Off, have a beer or go work at Steeplechase
July 2 - Off, have another beer or go work at Steeplechase
July 9 - Still off, keep drinking and working at Steeplechase
July 16 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Beer drinking competition
July 23 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Doing shots
July 30 - Off, my sister's getting married (I'll be drunk elsewhere)
August 6 - Off - my friend's getting married (I'll be drunk elsewhere)
August 13 - Off - my Dog's getting married (I might currently be drunk)
August 20 - Maybe I'll plant some grass
August 27 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Start trail work

Wait a minute, I live in a townhouse, I don't have a backyard.

Screw it.


L8R
Tony

P.S. Buck - the first weekend I don't have a wedding, graduation, or reunion to go to (you'd likely cry if you saw my schedule) I'll make the drive.

[Tetreves]

:laugh::laugh::laugh:


:beer_yum::beer_yum::beer_yum:

[Aaroneous]

August 20 - Maybe I'll plant some grass

Wait a minute, I live in a townhouse, I don't have a backyard.

Screw it.

I'm pretty sure you can still grow grass in a townhouse. You'll just need a hydroponic system, some good lights & ventilation, maybe a CO2 unit...

:etard:

[Magic]

Don't forget the generator, that way the electric bill isn't so high.

[manual63]

Tony.....you rock.

That was way funny!

Oh, and a good thread hijack too.....:)

[transplant]

"Batman Begins" rocked. Anyone else see it yet?

[Aaroneous]

I haven't seen Batman Begins, but now that I've heard it rocks... Stuff that rocks is awesome. Especially rock gardens. Except that one at Theo that's falling apart... Am I right?!?! AM I?!?!?!?!!!

[funky-funky-chicken]

Don't forget the generator, that way the electric bill isn't so high.

Speaking of generators, has anyone ever tried a hub dynamo? I've been trying to justify the purchase or at least get it passed my wife's objections. Sometimes it's so hard to justify bicycle related expenditures. Sometimes, all I have to do is compare my bike expenses to a bill from the salon though. I can't believe how much it can cost for her to get highlights. Why would anyone highlight their hair anyway? I much prefer the more natural look. Not TOO natural, if you know what I mean? :)

[Aaroneous]

I much prefer the more natural look. Not TOO natural, if you know what I mean? :)

Buck-naked and totally unshaved like some sort of wild mountain-woman? Hmmm...

[mara]

Stuff that rocks is awesome. Especially rock gardens. Except that one at Theo that's falling apart... Am I right?!?! AM I?!?!?!?!!!

Luckily, Theo trailwork is about to commence. I hear there is this crazy pulaski chick who really wants to keep Theo rockin' -- possibly bigger, better, and less easily destroyed than before. Not to mention the pin rocks people try to cut. A good time will be had by me! Probably not so much by the riders who like cutting corners, though. . .

[Buck]

Since no one from THOR posts this stuff I will. I need bodies to show up and help bury other bodies. It is just like your house or Shad's house, and in my opinion will be better then those places. To my knowledge I average roughly 3-4 reproducable-pseudo-intelligent-hydro-oxy-carbon-units a build day. SHOW UP AND HELP ME GUYS!!!!!!!!

Tony's Back Yard Trail Building Schedule:

June 25 - Off, have a beer or go work at Steeplechase
July 2 - Off, have another beer or go work at Steeplechase
July 9 - Still off, keep drinking and working at Steeplechase
July 16 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Beer drinking competition
July 23 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Doing shots
July 30 - Off, my sister's getting married (I'll be drunk elsewhere)
August 6 - Off - my friend's getting married (I'll be drunk elsewhere)
August 13 - Off - my Dog's getting married (I might currently be drunk)
August 20 - Maybe I'll plant some grass
August 27 - 8:30am - 12:30pm Start trail work

Wait a minute, I live in a townhouse, I don't have a backyard.

Screw it.


L8R
Tony

P.S. Buck - the first weekend I don't have a wedding, graduation, or reunion to go to (you'd likely cry if you saw my schedule) I'll make the drive.


hahaha. Yeah I guess I'm not a drunk so I have more time to do things :laugh:

I've been working all over the state so I know what it is like to have a busy schedule believe me. I make time when I can that is all I am asking, I'm not saying you have to drop everything and do this, but just wanted to get it back out there, I think that they are loosing steam b/c there is no enthusiasm or not as much as there was before, that is why I am trying to get them to set an opening date but they are very reluctant too.
THanks
L8R
Buck

[waitabit]

So, you think the Twins can catch the White Sox?

[ppgc]

I think that they are loosing steam b/c there is no enthusiasm or not as much as there was before, that is why I am trying to get them to set an opening date but they are very reluctant too.


Add the dates to the MORC calendar, then people will be less likely to "forget" or have "didn't see the post" moments. I am more open later in July and if anyone wants to get a car pool together I would like to go down there and help out.

-pete

[Buck]

hey good idea, how do I get them on the calender? I don't think I can do that.
L8R
Buck

[ppgc]

hey good idea, how do I get them on the calender? I don't think I can do that.
L8R
Buck

I think you can just msg a trail boss or the website admin. :)

-pete

[Panman]

Look out Leb, you have a tornado on the way!! :crazy2:

[gopherhockey]

hey good idea, how do I get them on the calender? I don't think I can do that.
L8R
Buck

I can help if you want events on the calendar - just PM me with the info...