Something snapped! A diagnosis.

[jetmechmarty]

Do you wave at other motorcycle riders?

[James England]

we're not gonna start the whole fork brace debate again ....are we??
lol

Blimey, no. All the poor guy posted about was his clonking drivetrain! We've drifted off thread here on Channel 11

[James England]

I've actually bee on the board since early 09, I've changed names a couple times since then. Long story....

I actually was referring to this board being referred to as ch. 11 being around longer, longer than both of us. People here were using it when I arrived.

Ah right. Well, if it's good enough for them, I'm sure it's good enough for me too then. Channel 11 has now officially entered my vocabulary. May God bless her and all who post in her.

[rdmcguy]

here we go again

we're not gonna start the whole fork brace debate again ....are we??
lol

[BA80]

I've actually bee on the board since early 09, I've changed names a couple times since then. Long story....

I actually was referring to this board being referred to as ch. 11 being around longer, longer than both of us. People here were using it when I arrived.

[James England]

No temper involved James, I just don't get what your trying to say. Why does a slang designation that has been used for years trivialize the people here? We came up with it.

If I was really angry you would have gotten a PM from me and you would have no doubt.

ah, you came up with it. ok, Channel 11 it is then. Crikey, it was an off the cuff comment, no depth, facile, superficial...hadn't heard it before...I've been here about the same length of time as you have, since 2010 and hadn't come across the phrase ever before and was confused by it and had to ask what it meant. That's all. OK?, enough said? Or is this one going to go on and on and on?? Jeez, we have Iran, Iraq, Syria, Gaza Strip, Ebola virus and even I am still harping on about what a forum is called..... Channel 11..good...I like it now....

[WMarshy]

I concur. The term Ch. 11 has been around since I've joined. We always use to tell the newbies welcome to channel 11. It was never meant to trivalize the people or any of the drama. You want to see drama go over to arboristsite.com. You wouldn't believe te drama that happens there lol.

[jetmechmarty]

Tempers

This forum is tame. Not much in the way of flaming goes on here. I've been to quite a few gatherings of folks from this forum, and every one is like a family reunion, except that we actually do like each other. There are lots of hugs and kind words passed around at an XS11.com rally. If someone is in need, I don't think I need to tell you about the selflessness that can be found in this group.

FWIW James, I thought nothing of the exchange between you and Greg. Brothers get at each other sometimes.

[BA80]

Jeez, Greg, you're a temper explosion just waiting to happen, aren't you? They do say the Brits and the US are "two peoples divided by a common language".... My post was 'tongue in cheek' and intended as harmless humour, OK? Hence the smiley face after it. Y'know.....grandiose and pompous phrases like "intellectual might" etc. I mean, who truly gives a monkeys what the forum is called? Lighten up a bit, Greg, me old son ..

Anyway, personally I've found Channel 11, Station Onze, The Forum, Collection of (mostly) old blokes on old bikes, whatever anyone wants to call it, really useful!

No temper involved James, I just don't get what your trying to say. Why does a slang designation that has been used for years trivialize the people here? We came up with it.

If I was really angry you would have gotten a PM from me and you would have no doubt.

[James England]

Yeah, but we should still figure out who's right...right? (stir, stir)

Greg's right, LoHo and that's that.. And I think that XSives should now be known as 'the Channel 11 Intellectual Giants'........ Not XSives any more, OK?

Oops...doing it again

[James England]

Been around here since WAY before you my friend.

How do you figure it "trivializes" anything about this site? If anything, arguing about a slang designation is trivial.

Jeez, Greg, you're a temper explosion just waiting to happen, aren't you? They do say the Brits and the US are "two peoples divided by a common language".... My post was 'tongue in cheek' and intended as harmless humour, OK? Hence the smiley face after it. Y'know.....grandiose and pompous phrases like "intellectual might" etc. I mean, who truly gives a monkeys what the forum is called? Lighten up a bit, Greg, me old son ..

Anyway, personally I've found Channel 11, Station Onze, The Forum, Collection of (mostly) old blokes on old bikes, whatever anyone wants to call it, really useful!

[LoHo]

"If anything, arguing about a slang designation is trivial."

Yeah, but we should still figure out who's right...right? (stir, stir)

[BA80]

'channel 11' trivialises the intellectual might, incredible usefulness and charming members of 'The Forum'.....

Been around here since WAY before you my friend.

How do you figure it "trivializes" anything about this site? If anything, arguing about a slang designation is trivial.

[madmax-im]

since i have been on this site I have used CH11 ...picked that up from MAXIMAN...and it stuck with me ever since...many moons ago,,,,,,,,,

[James England]

Sorry about that James.

'channel 11' trivialises the intellectual might, incredible usefulness and charming members of 'The Forum'.....