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Originally Posted by Doc  I think some good disussion is coming from a few people on the gear issue.
What I meant to say when I said "Squids are not welcome (wear the gear)" was not that we should ban them but I am asking people to approach them and mention their lack of gear. |
*Sigh of relief* LOL, dude Doc, blame it on the military
It's the blunt side. Tracking now, was concerned for a bit there that a war was about to start
I would still recommend it be done SUBTLY. Not as soon as they get off the bike be like "Hey guys, look at the dipsh*t on the bike without good gear"...okay, being facetious, but yeah, you know what I mean. Direct but tactful, gracious but blunt, wise as serpents gentle as doves etc...
Do it out of concern not condescension.
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Originally Posted by Doc It takes some BIG Cajones to stand up for what you believe in and approach someone and say "Hey, cool bike, were is your gear?" |
*Insert AC/DC 'Big Balls'*
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Originally Posted by Doc I am in TOTAL agreement that we cannot influence if they are not there. I just would ask that I am not the only "asshole" trying to influence people in there gear choice.
Vix, Maybe you could get a pic of all the people IN their gear in a group or on their bikes with gear on. The more we try and stress that the gear is important, even in subtle ways will go a long way in influencing the community.
The point was made that we don't want the non motorcycling community seeing us as a bunch of punk kids. I agree. We will continue to show responsiablity. Maybe if we took up a collection or started some kinda fund raiser for a beneficiary in Winooski?
What do you think? Does anyone have access to a PA system? |
I have access to a PA system, may be a small pain to get but not too bad. If no one else can I could.
What about getting some safety gear vendors to stop by for bike night and show off products?
I like the idea of a fund raiser. That would be very cool, let's find a cause that is more often overlooked though. Something local and community based.
