This forum is for adults... and as such we should be treated in that way... Censorship is a slippery slope... It often ends in burning books and imprisoning those with whom we do not agree... let freedom reign and if people do not like the language they are free to leave....
So I suppose it's time for me to step in and make sure there is no misunderstandings....
This forum is not financed by any government, we do not receive any funding through grants, or any religious organisation and Suzuki does't give me free parts or free bikes. This site is owned and operated by one person, me. For the past 11 years we have held true to the values that I felt were condusive to the group of people that I chose to be around. Our intention has never been to be the biggest website, our goal has been to build relationships of like people that share a common interest. We have seen many other motorcyle or even busa websites come and go that allowed the self moderation rule. There has to be some standards set so that people understand what is expected to be a part of this forum to have a group that will meld and make the experience enjoyable for those that choose to participate.
Every few years we see an attitude of "Entitlement" where some folks feel that because the site is on the Internet or because they own a Hayabusa that they have a "Right" to be on this forum and to act or say whatever they want without any consequences. There are no requirements from owning a busa that you have to attend this forum. I am not here to judge anyone but I do hold a responsibilty to set the bar for what is acceptable and what the consequences are for crossing the known lines. If you choose to speak to others with profanity coming out every other word that is between you and your friends. I choose not to do that, it doesn't make me better it just makes our opinions different. If you feel so opposed to the rules that we have here I would suggest a few other busa forums that maybe you have never heard of before that will allow you to speak that way. Labusas.org or suzukihayabusa.org both allow you say whatever you want. In the same breath that you speak freedom of speech and censorship I simply ask you to look and see if your freedom should be able to trump mine? I am not asking you to conform to a religion or change your beliefs I simply ask that while you are here that you respect the rules and guidelines that we have set in place.
It's a little funny how anytime you put a standard out to be followed many people will always try downplay the requirement with freedom. The freedoms that you all hold are just as real to me, my freedom allows me to own this website and set whatever guidelines I choose to run this forum, you have the freedom to acknowledge those rules and enjoy or to say to yourself that you disagree and not join as a member.
Each of us are held to our own convictions, I have found that the success of this place is not because of anything that I have specifically done but more of the environment that we supply. We present to members a place to have open respectful discussions. A place where you can talk motorcycles and to tell stories and share information. I would say to you that if you don't like it here then you may want to move on and find another place to call your Internet home, I consider this place an extension of my physical house. If I were to come to where you live I would surely follow the rules of your home. If you asked me not to smoke or take my shoes off at the door I would gladly comply as to not offend you. The freedoms I have been offered as an American stopped the minute you told me what the conditions were to enter your home. I simple ask for the same level of respect here, you choose and decide if you are willing to enter this forum with the conditions and limitations that have been posted and you agreed on, we haven't changed the rules they have been around since inception. If you do choose not to enter we will think no less of you, if you have been here and you don't agree with my policies thats okay too and we will miss your involvement. We simply ask you that if do want to enjoy the great friendships you do it on the terms we posted and you accepted. If you get angry and leave we ask that you respect the others and not tear things up on the way out....
There are some incredible folks on this site no doubt, I have met people here that I would never have had the opportunity to meet otherwise but we have to have some form of standards here, regardless if you agree or understand the reasoning we simply ask that you follow them.
Stwbusa you have it all wrong, you think that you have rights that are extended to you from the constitution... We have rules in this country and all over the world because men can't get along. Man can't self police.... There is always someone that takes things to the extreme. You don't get it, time and time again you have come into this forum caused problems, you are the number one complaint I have receive over the past two months... You have no rights here....
Your account has been banned...
cap....