I hang out on a Harley Davidson motorcycle forum. Well as much as you can call the internet a "place" to hang out anyway. Found it in March '10 and have been active on it since for new rider advice, technical info and just general biker BS. It's funny how even in this short time ( it's been around for quite a few years ) the overall personality has changed.
At first people were almost universally nice, friendly, and good naturedly humorous. But over the last several months it took a really nasty turn. Lots of comments and threads about " Who's a real biker" and "if you don't ride 500 miles a day you're not a real biker". What I find amazing is the things that people judge others for even within a group that has a common denominator like Harley riding. There seem to be a recognizable few that reguarly get into these pissin' matches with others. They claim to be "real" bikers-the 1% patch wearin' club types. They like to put down and look down on those of us who just want to ride and be a part of the Harley lifestyle.
Wonder if they are really just insecure and trying to reinforce that they are really as badass as they think they are? No doubt there are a lot of really serious guys you don't want to mess with in the "life" ( as well as other segments of society ) but are they really taking the time to hang out on an internet forum?
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