Dear Alex

Ram Jet · November 4th, 2017, 06:57 PM

Please explain the "Team Alfalfa" ca ca that appears at the end of a posting.

Bill

cbinker · November 4th, 2017, 07:05 PM

ok, now I am confused. That is something myself and another rider coined.

Ram Jet · November 4th, 2017, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

ok, now I am confused. That is something myself and another rider coined.

Thanks Chris. I always spoke well of you. At the bottom of your post it says;

TEAM ALFALFA
Ram Jet swallows.

With friends like you who needs enemas?

Bill

cbinker · November 4th, 2017, 08:11 PM

Now I am guessing you do not understand the [ you ]——> Unregistered tag

Ram Jet · November 4th, 2017, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

Now I am guessing you do not understand the [ you ]——> Unregistered tag

Good guess.

Bill

Triple Jim · November 4th, 2017, 09:25 PM

I've seen many cases of guys trying to be funny with the {you} tag, but instead causing hard feelings.

Ram Jet · November 5th, 2017, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple Jim

I've seen many cases of guys trying to be funny with the {you} tag, but instead causing hard feelings.

Thanks TJ. Now I'm kinda hip. Sophomoric humor at best. Now if it said "Ram Jet eats at the Y" it would be a truism and humorous.

Bill

Topaz · November 5th, 2017, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Jet

Thanks Chris. I always spoke well of you. At the bottom of your post it says;

TEAM ALFALFA
Ram Jet swallows.

With friends like you who needs enemas?

Bill

+1

It's neither nice nor funny.

One of the netiquette rules: Would you say what you have just written if you had the person right in front of you? Probably not.

VaFish · November 5th, 2017, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topaz

+1

It's neither nice nor funny.

One of the netiquette rules: Would you say what you have just written if you had the person right in front of you? Probably not.

He doesn't say what you swallow.

I mean if you drink a glass of milk you swallow milk. So unless you have a feeding tube, you do swallow.

If you assume it means something doesn't that say more about you than him?

cbinker · November 5th, 2017, 06:07 PM

Not my problem if you have a dirty mind and are offended.

Ram Jet · November 5th, 2017, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

He doesn't say what you swallow.

I mean if you drink a glass of milk you swallow milk. So unless you have a feeding tube, you do swallow.

If you assume it means something doesn't that say more about you than him?

You sound just like Bill Clinton. Is that what you call pretzel logic?

Bill

Ram Jet · November 5th, 2017, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

Not my problem if you have a dirty mind and are offended.

Not offended - dumbfounded.

VaFish · November 5th, 2017, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ram Jet

You sound just like Bill Clinton. Is that what you call pretzel logic?

Bill

It depends upon what your definition of "is" is.

Alex · November 5th, 2017, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

Not my problem if you have a dirty mind and are offended.

No, I'm certain you mean it exactly as it sounds, to get exactly this reaction. Feigning "I don't know what you're talking about" doesn't pass the reasonableness test. For my money, it is probably the most pointed and brazen of the [ you ] tag uses on the site, but I don't want to kill the tag just because some users lack subtlety.

Topaz · November 6th, 2017, 04:20 AM

I didn't get offended either. Only wishing for a nicer forum place.

cbinker · November 6th, 2017, 05:46 AM

News flash, its been in my signature for years.

VaFish · November 6th, 2017, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topaz

I didn't get offended either. Only wishing for a nicer forum place.

All in all this is one of the nicest motorcycle forums I have been on.

The You tag does cause it's share of confusion for new users. (including myself when I first joined a couple years ago) I haven't seen it implemented on any other forum. But once you understand it, you see the humor in it.

allanoue · November 6th, 2017, 08:20 AM

You tag is a member filter for 2 things.
Intelligence and humility.
This form is not all about Unregistered

csmith12 · November 6th, 2017, 08:44 AM

Here is a comment from the member who requested the function years ago.

Plain and simple, your skin is too thin. Honestly... whether you like to hear it or not, I got a $100 that says the offending members do not know you. So how in the world would the comment be specifically aimed at you? In fact.... there are very few members, aside from niche groupings and members that cross the boundaries of distance to make an effort to meet other members. This I know, I have been trying for 5yrs to push the limits and challenges of distance and finances.

When you walk out your front door in the morning, do you actively look for such examples? If the answer is no, then treat ninjette.org just the same as you do anything else, a collection of opinions and perceptions that may or may not match yours.

FACTs: I requested the [ you ] tag a few years ago (yes there are other forums with that function, I didn't make it up). Upon the first implementation, it was used for some poor attempts at humor (subject to perception). Within 24h of implementation, it was used for its original intent. To further the personalization of the forum overall. As a personable person, when I can address you by your name, then it would be my preference to do so. In time, it has settled into a function that is mostly used for its original intent.

When in doubt, log out and re-read the said thread. 99% of the time, your concern will be found unfounded and as Alex says, doesn't pass the reasonability test. Also, when is strongly felt, there is no harm in challenging the TOS violations but sometimes is best handled via PM.

taz · November 6th, 2017, 08:59 AM

and if you don't like the person that much you can put him or her on the ignore list and never have to put up with them again.

DannoXYZ · November 6th, 2017, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allanoue

You tag is a member filter for 2 things.
Intelligence and humility.
This form is not all about JacRyann

Of course it's about ME !!!!

cbinker · November 6th, 2017, 08:03 PM

Unregistered is so vain.

Abu_Mishary · November 6th, 2017, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaFish

The You tag does cause it's share of confusion for new users.

It still confuses me, bruh. Every time i read it.

DannoXYZ · November 6th, 2017, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cbinker

Unregistered is so vain.

I don't like the [ you ] tag because it takes attention away from ME!!!

Abu_Mishary · November 12th, 2017, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacRyann

I don't like the [ you ] tag because it takes attention away from ME!!!

You are already popular among girls bruh. Cut us some slacks will ya!

adouglas · November 13th, 2017, 06:09 AM

If Alex REALLY wanted to mess with people, he'd code a [random] tag that puts a different name in every time the page loads.

Alex · November 13th, 2017, 04:06 PM

That sounds like something Unregistered would say.

CaliGrrl · November 13th, 2017, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

If Alex REALLY wanted to mess with people, he'd code a [random] tag that puts a different name in every time the page loads.

I can just see the comments on a thread like that!

Abu_Mishary · November 13th, 2017, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

That sounds like something Unregistered would say.

Jeez.. Alex made me re-read all the comments to see which part I said that. When I quote this, then only i see the Unregistered part.

Alchemist · November 14th, 2017, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

That sounds like something Unregistered would say.

You flatter me...

Whiskey · November 25th, 2017, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adouglas

If Alex REALLY wanted to mess with people, he'd code a [random] tag that puts a different name in every time the page loads.

Anyone up for suggesting this as their MOTM request? It could be epic...

Triple Jim · November 25th, 2017, 02:26 PM

We probably have enough newcomers getting offended as it is.

JohnnyBravo · November 26th, 2017, 08:40 PM

Love Unregistered

cbinker · November 26th, 2017, 08:44 PM

maybe Unregistered should stop being so vain.

csmith12 · November 26th, 2017, 08:46 PM

Link to original page on YouTube.

Whiskey · November 27th, 2017, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

Love Unregistered

To me it sounds like you've a problem

JohnnyBravo · November 27th, 2017, 05:14 PM

November 4th, 2017, 06:57 PM	#1
Ram Jet ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bill Location: Port Huron, Michigan Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Kawasaki 250 Ninja, 1982 Honda Ascot FT500 Posts: A lot.	Dear Alex Please explain the "Team Alfalfa" ca ca that appears at the end of a posting. Bill __________________________________________________ Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again expecting different results each time.

November 4th, 2017, 07:05 PM	#2
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '14 S1000RR Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	ok, now I am confused. That is something myself and another rider coined. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA Unregistered swallows.

November 4th, 2017, 08:11 PM	#4
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '14 S1000RR Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Now I am guessing you do not understand the [ you ]——> Unregistered tag __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA Unregistered swallows.

November 5th, 2017, 06:07 PM	#10
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '14 S1000RR Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Not my problem if you have a dirty mind and are offended. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA Unregistered swallows.

November 6th, 2017, 05:46 AM	#16
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '14 S1000RR Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	News flash, its been in my signature for years. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA Unregistered swallows.

November 4th, 2017, 09:25 PM	#6
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Central North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '17, Aug '16	I've seen many cases of guys trying to be funny with the {you} tag, but instead causing hard feelings.

November 6th, 2017, 04:20 AM	#15
Topaz ninjette.org member Name: Topaz Location: South Florida Join Date: Mar 2017 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 63	I didn't get offended either. Only wishing for a nicer forum place.

November 6th, 2017, 08:20 AM	#18
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	You tag is a member filter for 2 things. Intelligence and humility. This form is not all about Unregistered __________________________________________________ Keep calm and ride on -Motofool Never quit on a rainy day -ally99
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 6th, 2017, 08:44 AM	#19
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Here is a comment from the member who requested the function years ago. Plain and simple, your skin is too thin. Honestly... whether you like to hear it or not, I got a $100 that says the offending members do not know you. So how in the world would the comment be specifically aimed at you? In fact.... there are very few members, aside from niche groupings and members that cross the boundaries of distance to make an effort to meet other members. This I know, I have been trying for 5yrs to push the limits and challenges of distance and finances. When you walk out your front door in the morning, do you actively look for such examples? If the answer is no, then treat ninjette.org just the same as you do anything else, a collection of opinions and perceptions that may or may not match yours. FACTs: I requested the [ you ] tag a few years ago (yes there are other forums with that function, I didn't make it up). Upon the first implementation, it was used for some poor attempts at humor (subject to perception). Within 24h of implementation, it was used for its original intent. To further the personalization of the forum overall. As a personable person, when I can address you by your name, then it would be my preference to do so. In time, it has settled into a function that is mostly used for its original intent. When in doubt, log out and re-read the said thread. 99% of the time, your concern will be found unfounded and as Alex says, doesn't pass the reasonability test. Also, when is strongly felt, there is no harm in challenging the TOS violations but sometimes is best handled via PM. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School
	3 out of 3 members found this post helpful.

November 6th, 2017, 08:59 AM	#20
taz ???????????????? Name: Tanner Location: mitchell Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2007 ninja 250,(13 cbr1000rr 4 sale),(06 gsxr750 UP FOR SALE),(02 cbr 600f4i SOLD), 14 ninja 300, 09 1125CR Posts: A lot. MOTM - May '17	and if you don't like the person that much you can put him or her on the ignore list and never have to put up with them again. __________________________________________________
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 6th, 2017, 08:03 PM	#22
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '14 S1000RR Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	Unregistered is so vain. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA Unregistered swallows.

November 13th, 2017, 06:09 AM	#26
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Suzuki GSX-R750 (street), 2006 Yamaha R6 (track) Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	If Alex REALLY wanted to mess with people, he'd code a [random] tag that puts a different name in every time the page loads. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

November 13th, 2017, 04:06 PM	#27
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE, '15 CRF110F, '13 TT-R50E Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	That sounds like something Unregistered would say. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service, ninjette.org Member Map Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

November 25th, 2017, 02:26 PM	#32
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Central North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Aug '17, Aug '16	We probably have enough newcomers getting offended as it is.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 26th, 2017, 08:40 PM	#33
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	Love Unregistered __________________________________________________

November 26th, 2017, 08:44 PM	#34
cbinker Track Clown Name: Chris Location: Kingman, AZ Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): '08 250R, '14 S1000RR Posts: A lot. MOTM - Sep '15	maybe Unregistered should stop being so vain. __________________________________________________ TEAM ALFALFA Unregistered swallows.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

November 26th, 2017, 08:46 PM	#35
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Link to original page on YouTube. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 27th, 2017, 05:14 PM	#37
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	__________________________________________________

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