I finally have the time to write a response. Perhaps my lack of time and short responses were seen as rude.
1. Mohammed absolutely has the right to edit messages on his board.
2. My messages (two of them, not the many some people alleged) were not trolling as per Mohammed's description ( I'm not even sure that was the reason they were taken off). They also were not in violation of the Rules, but again the host of the site has the final determination.
3. I can't emphasize enough the fact that the two posts were not inflammatory. The controversy of one post involved referring to BX machines as glorified lawn mowers, and stated that those guys drink starbucks coffee. Now, this does not seem overly offensive to me, in fact it was meant to be taken lightly. It turns out that 7-eleven coffee is preferred so I guess i was wrong.
4. The other post was a response to a request for help with a weak battery. I told the guy to buy a new battery.
5. Do we all have to be completely politically correct? I don't want to be a part of something that degrades to insults either, but to insist on sanitized, zero confrontational opinions seems contrary to the purpose of a discussion. What is accomplished? Perhaps if the BX riders felt challenged they would stick up for their machines and discuss the pros/cons of big or small.
6. It is amazing to me that tractor riding, land working men are so sensitive to such innoculous statements, that they would have to complain. I challenge these people to stand up and defend themselves (or ignore me), not tattle. Disagreeing is not offensive.
7. Yes, I expect to intiate thoughtful, heartfelt response to my posts -- this is not 'trolling'. It is discussion. I say nothing offensive, nor do I lie. I have a tractor, a few acres of land, and am able to discuss things as well as anyone here. I follow the rules and will register before I ever post again.
