The deteriorating classifieds culture

[El Duderino]

I would hardly describe the forums as being toxic. Seems like people confuse someone disagreeing with them as being toxic. 

 

[NickGM]

2 hours ago, Mike Dewing said:

Who knew the front wheel and tire was a “plus” 🤔🤦‍♂️🤣🤣

To be fair, it's advertised in the "Frames" category so getting the wheel is a plus.

[Mike Dewing]

7 minutes ago, NickGM said:

To be fair, it's advertised in the "Frames" category so getting the wheel is a plus.

Oh I wasn’t paying attention to that.  🤣🤣 still funny

[Hairy]

7 hours ago, ACE Cycles said:

It was a natural progression. With the shop came the community and with the community came a club

I wouldn't recommend starting a cycling club as a means to advertise, its way too much time and sacrifice 

I did it because I loved it

👍👍👍

[Mike Dewing]

3 hours ago, El Duderino said:

Dude! It's Titanium.

“I know what I got” 🤣🤣

[Mike Dewing]

3 hours ago, El Duderino said:

I would hardly describe the forums as being toxic. Seems like people confuse someone disagreeing with them as being toxic. 

 

I think it depends on the manner in which that person expresses their argument against yours whether it would be toxic or not.. 

but what is the definition of toxic in this instance.? It’s just a word we’ve adopted to situations places or people that make us feel uncomfortable.. shem.. 

Edited Thursday at 10:03 AM by Mike Dewing

[Bro Derek]

17 minutes ago, Mike Dewing said:

I think it depends on the manner in which that person expresses their argument against yours whether it would be toxic or not.. 

but what is the definition of toxic in this instance.? It’s just a word we’ve adopted to situations places or people that make us feel uncomfortable.. shem.. 

From a new person, it's more that every single thread gets dominated by the same 6 people who inevitably make it about themselves. 

The OP tends to either get forgotten while the hierarchy chatters OR said hierarchy assumes OP is basically them but not them because Noob and sells them something they didn't ask for.

So the first few posts usually have 'some' insight but it gets lost in amongst the useless chatter of those who make it about themselves almost every single time.

It is the definition of the internet, so no use getting upset about it. There is no smallest violin playing here, but it does make a lot of Noobs not want to engage.

 

[Mike Dewing]

9 minutes ago, Bro Derek said:

From a new person, it's more that every single thread gets dominated by the same 6 people who inevitably make it about themselves. 

The OP tends to either get forgotten while the hierarchy chatters OR said hierarchy assumes OP is basically them but not them because Noob and sells them something they didn't ask for.

So the first few posts usually have 'some' insight but it gets lost in amongst the useless chatter of those who make it about themselves almost every single time.

It is the definition of the internet, so no use getting upset about it. There is no smallest violin playing here, but it does make a lot of Noobs not want to engage.

 

oh I agree there are a few that have developed a rapport with each other that spans across multiple threads.. however that's never stopped me from getting involved. hahaha 

[Mongoose!]

14 minutes ago, Bro Derek said:

From a new person, it's more that every single thread gets dominated by the same 6 people who inevitably make it about themselves. 

 

The magnificent six?  

[RobynE]

1 hour ago, Mike Dewing said:

“I know what I got” 🤣🤣

For sale, not on sale. 

[gemmerbal]

In keeping with the deterioration of all things related to LeHub... here's a proper thread hi-jack: I see a certain wood collector is proudly stating on his socials that he is participating in this year's Absa Cape Epic.

Since when is the Epic a Bring and Braai?

[NickGM]

2 hours ago, Bro Derek said:

From a new person, it's more that every single thread gets dominated by the same 6 people who inevitably make it about themselves. 

The OP tends to either get forgotten while the hierarchy chatters OR said hierarchy assumes OP is basically them but not them because Noob and sells them something they didn't ask for.

So the first few posts usually have 'some' insight but it gets lost in amongst the useless chatter of those who make it about themselves almost every single time.

It is the definition of the internet, so no use getting upset about it. There is no smallest violin playing here, but it does make a lot of Noobs not want to engage.

 

If it's any consolation that's a great username.

[Shebeen]

2 hours ago, gemmerbal said:

In keeping with the deterioration of all things related to LeHub... here's a proper thread hi-jack: I see a certain wood collector is proudly stating on his socials that he is participating in this year's Absa Cape Epic.

Since when is the Epic a Bring and Braai?

tell us more. Pretty sure I'm blocked on his socials since I got some pretend lawyer letters.

[gemmerbal]

8 hours ago, Shebeen said:

tell us more. Pretty sure I'm blocked on his socials since I got some pretend lawyer letters.

[gemmerbal]

Somewhat back to the topic, it seems its not just an experience shared here on LeHub, there's a similar thread on the Wild Dog forum. Maybe it's not a cycling thing, but a human thing. I dunno... If people just treated each other as they would like their sons/daughters be treated, I guess we might get somewhere.

 

[Shebeen]

8 hours ago, gemmerbal said:

Somewhat back to the topic, it seems its not just an experience shared here on LeHub, there's a similar thread on the Wild Dog forum. Maybe it's not a cycling thing, but a human thing. I dunno... If people just treated each other as they would like their sons/daughters be treated, I guess we might get somewhere.

 

A lot of online discussion has moved to whatsapp.

Which is not as powerful as a forum, especially for longer running discussions but for many it is just a convenience thing.

(does my trail running group need to debate headlamps, AGAIN?!)