Newbie with a Brig - Page 6

AJ. · 05 August 2014, 16:03

I have just read this thread from start to finish. I am not sure if it is my time of the month but I think the OP is riding this thread out way better than I would.

You typically join a forum to gain knowledge and speak with individuals who share a common interest. I thought his OP was quite clear in that he has bought a RIB and is obvious based on what he has bought he has paid a reasonable amount of money for it. I think immediately slating a new members choice of boat is bang out of order and some members could be a bit more constructive with their comments.

I appreciate everyone has their own preferences and views, if we didn't we would all be driving RC585 and 3.0l A5's

A forum should be welcoming, and it may pay certain members to review the community rules http://www.rib.net/forum/misc.php?do...ork&page=rules

I am off now to take my happy pills

Mollers · 05 August 2014, 16:12

AJ, the op stated that he had paid a deposit not bought. I can't be are send to re-read the entire thresd, but please direct me to where his Brig ribs were slated ?

AJ. · 05 August 2014, 16:22

His first post stated acquired and without singling members out comments were already made and then followed the OP saying a deposit had been placed which would still be a reasonable amount of money. I'm not looking to get into who said what when, but the comments don't seem to be inviting to a new member, and if people want to warn or help new members posts could have been worded in a more helpful way

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ShinyShoe · 05 August 2014, 19:04

AJ I get where you are coming from but..

- Either he appeared here having done no research up till now but having committed to a high cost purchase OR
- He already knew the forum weren't exactly major fans of Brigs but he was brave enough to post here anyway, and to make it very clear he'd bought a Brig...

It'd seem odd for his first post to be on here about insurance if he'd done no research... ...so I think he knew he was chucking a grenade in...

whackywoody · 05 August 2014, 20:42

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Originally Posted by ShinyShoe

AJ I get where you are coming from but..

- Either he appeared here having done no research up till now but having committed to a high cost purchase OR
- He already knew the forum weren't exactly major fans of Brigs but he was brave enough to post here anyway, and to make it very clear he'd bought a Brig...

It'd seem odd for his first post to be on here about insurance if he'd done no research... ...so I think he knew he was chucking a grenade in...

I went out and bought a Bayliner without advice and didn't even think about insurance until after I had bought it ................ (not comparing a Brig to a Bayliner before anybody starts). We can all guess what happened to the Bayliner

but doesn't mean the Brig will have the same fate.

I think some of the Brig models look quite good (not the R2D2 condole model) and would be fine for beach hopping. They are not the conventional rib with individual seat pods and passengers in dry suits and geckos prepared for the roughest seas in November. I bet you could pull more birds in a Brig (not Kerny birds) than a conventional rib

Barrowboy · 05 August 2014, 21:04

I completely overlooked the fact that the RIB was supposed to be a tart trap Gareth

If I'd known that I'd have got one with more seats. Obviously.

Chris Caton · 05 August 2014, 21:13

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I completely overlooked the fact that the RIB was supposed to be a tart trap Gareth

If I'd known that I'd have got one with more seats. Obviously.

careful tony, you is treading in dodgy wet stuff now, you ain't too far from home for a gud slap'in

PeterM · 06 August 2014, 08:04

This thread is a prime example of why I dont post much on here anymore. The attutide of some members really is verging on pathetic.

I guess some poeple find it hard to be in any way nice and are happy to hide behind thier keyboards in various corners of the country.

On another forum I use someone started a thread titiled 'Is the forum getting up itself?' .....I'd hate to think what would happen on here if that was posted .

Pikey Dave · 06 August 2014, 08:10

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Originally Posted by PeterM

The attutide of some members really is verging on pathetic.

I couldn't agree more

bartiny · 06 August 2014, 08:16

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Originally Posted by PeterM

This thread is a prime example of why I dont post much on here anymore. The attutide of some members really is verging on pathetic.

I guess some poeple find it hard to be in any way nice and are happy to hide behind thier keyboards in various corners of the country.

On another forum I use someone started a thread titiled 'Is the forum getting up itself?' .....I'd hate to think what would happen on here if that was posted .

100% correct Peter, could not have put it better myself, good one

Not Just in this thread, plenty of others.

Maximus · 06 August 2014, 08:50

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I couldn't agree more

Ahh Consensus at Last!!!

willk · 06 August 2014, 09:29

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I couldn't agree more

You getting that Happy Nice Luvvie Therapy too then Pikey? I'm feeling left out...

willk · 06 August 2014, 09:31

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I'm feeling left out...

Group hug?

Anyone?

Pikey Dave · 06 August 2014, 09:36

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Originally Posted by Maximus

Ahh Consensus at Last!!!

Yeah, right ! "I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant”

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Originally Posted by willk

You getting that Happy Nice Luvvie Therapy too then Pikey? I'm feeling left out...

It'll wear off

Mollers · 06 August 2014, 09:45

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Originally Posted by Pikey Dave

I couldn't agree more

Ditto. :-)

Mollers · 06 August 2014, 09:54

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Originally Posted by PeterM

This thread is a prime example of why I dont post much on here anymor .

.....:-(

willk · 06 August 2014, 10:24

If this thread gets Personal Attacky again - it's going bye-byes!

Maximus · 06 August 2014, 12:50

[QUOTE=Pikey Dave;637653]Yeah, right ! "I know you think you understand what you thought I said but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant” :

Right back at ya Dave!

John Kennett · 06 August 2014, 17:19

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Originally Posted by PeterM

This thread is a prime example of why I dont post much on here anymore. The attutide of some members really is verging on pathetic.

I fully agree with what you say here. It also brings to mind a saying about people in glass houses...

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On another forum I use someone started a thread titiled 'Is the forum getting up itself?' .....I'd hate to think what would happen on here if that was posted .

It has been done here several times over the years. With a few variations of the precise wording. Some of the threads were very entertaining!

People come, people go. It's cyclical but the balance generally seems to be OK and forum doesn't suffer in the long run.

willk · 06 August 2014, 17:24

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Some of the threads were very entertaining!

Odd you mention that Boss - I was just reading one from 2004 last night - Jonny Puller and Charles and RichardB were squabbling. Mike Garside was involved - Boatmad had fallen over (again) and the future was going to be Hotribs forum, if they could reactivate it.... pure comedy!