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...or are the constant complaints what give this board it's substance? I seem to see a lot of complaints about Cagers, Scooter dealers, and Motorcycle riders to mention a few (not passing judgment, just asking).
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I think its fairly certain from previous posts that most of us are gimping asshat my little pony lovers who sit on the sofa eating a tub of Haagen Arse in the evening.

Plus whinging is actually a sport in the UK so please don't exclude us.
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Life is not all hearts and flowers. Sometimes people just want to unload. Some days do seem to be a bit heavy-handed in the complaint department, I agree. I spend half my life as a "cager," so I just ignore all those anti-cager comments. If you look back, you will see that the "dealer" threads are more biased TOWARDS the dealers than against, because dealer complaints are frowned upon.
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*sigh* Welcome to modern vespa.

Seriously though. I think it stems from the fact that many scooter riders are very new to riding and haven't figured out all the ins and outs of motorcycling. Those that have, know how to fix that which can be fixed, and have learned to deal with that which cannot be fixed.
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Life is not all hearts and flowers. Sometimes people just want to unload. Some days do seem to be a bit heavy-handed in the complaint department, I agree. I spend half my life as a "cager," so I just ignore all those anti-cager comments. If you look back, you will see that the "dealer" threads are more biased TOWARDS the dealers than against, because dealer complaints are frowned upon.
I agree, and I think that is my main question, if whining is what we do, this must be the place to do it?
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Alice wrote:
Life is not all hearts and flowers. Sometimes people just want to unload. Some days do seem to be a bit heavy-handed in the complaint department, I agree. I spend half my life as a "cager," so I just ignore all those anti-cager comments. If you look back, you will see that the "dealer" threads are more biased TOWARDS the dealers than against, because dealer complaints are frowned upon.
I agree, and I think that is my main question, if whining is what we do, this must be the place to do it?
well, it doesn't have to be, but as far as i know it's the only scooter forum on the internet where you can whine a bit without getting your arse set on fire.

yes it does make me feel like a high school guidance counsellor at times but on the other hand my close observation of international styles of complaining now means that i have reached first string on the UK whinging team. i'm very proud of that fact and so is my mum

kate, we're out of ice cream. why do you always have to take the last tub??? why???? why??? why???? Crying or Very sad emoticon
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I think its fairly certain from previous posts that most of us are gimping asshat my little pony lovers who sit on the sofa eating a tub of Haagen Arse in the evening.

Plus whinging is actually a sport in the UK so please don't exclude us.
fuck yes, best post ever, you pansy
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*sigh* Welcome to modern vespa.

Seriously though. I think it stems from the fact that many scooter riders are very new to riding and haven't figured out all the ins and outs of motorcycling. Those that have, know how to fix that which can be fixed, and have learned to deal with that which cannot be fixed.
it's also possible there has been a plethora of sand-laden vaginas recently.

And by recent, I mean...
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*sigh* Welcome to modern vespa the internets.
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Re: Is this board just a bunch of whiners
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...or are the constant complaints what give this board it's substance? I seem to see a lot of complaints about Cagers, Scooter dealers, and Motorcycle riders to mention a few (not passing judgment, just asking).
Will you please stop whining.
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There is a bit of irony in a post whining about whiners. But the world of Vespa is supposed to be about half a bubble off center anyway, no?
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Re: Is this board just a bunch of whiners
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Torino wrote:
...or are the constant complaints what give this board it's substance? I seem to see a lot of complaints about Cagers, Scooter dealers, and Motorcycle riders to mention a few (not passing judgment, just asking).
Will you please stop whining.
It's what I excel at.
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But the world of Vespa is supposed to be about half a bubble off center anyway, no?
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I have never heard it put like that, fucking hilarious.

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I don't care for whining...and if posting lends itself down thes path of...I don't go there.

Need to accept the fact that any forum will have a mix of questions, advice, relevent, non-relevent messages and sometimes even someone just reaching out as a means to vent...perhaps even laced with some whining.
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kate, we're out of ice cream. why do you always have to take the last tub??? why???? why??? why???? Crying or Very sad emoticon
Does no one else remember the jingle or was this UK only?

Two peachy scoops in a see thru glass, the children call for Haagen Arse

No??
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genie wrote:
kate, we're out of ice cream. why do you always have to take the last tub??? why???? why??? why???? Crying or Very sad emoticon
Does no one else remember the jingle or was this UK only?

Two peachy scoops in a see thru glass, the children call for Haagen Arse

No??
um ... no What The? emoticon i guess that must've been on the pay-per-view channels only
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genie wrote:
kate, we're out of ice cream. why do you always have to take the last tub??? why???? why??? why???? Crying or Very sad emoticon
Does no one else remember the jingle or was this UK only?

Two peachy scoops in a see thru glass, the children call for Haagen Arse

No??
um ... no What The? emoticon i guess that must've been on the pay-per-view channels only
Likewise - after my time. Razz emoticon
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Re: Is this board just a bunch of whiners
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...or are the constant complaints what give this board it's substance? I seem to see a lot of complaints about Cagers, Scooter dealers, and Motorcycle riders to mention a few (not passing judgment, just asking).
I agree, check out this recent example...

https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic49087
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Re: Is this board just a bunch of whiners
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Torino wrote:
...or are the constant complaints what give this board it's substance? I seem to see a lot of complaints about Cagers, Scooter dealers, and Motorcycle riders to mention a few (not passing judgment, just asking).
I agree, check out this recent example...

https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic49087
ROFL emoticon Clap emoticon

Well played.

Yeah, that's all we do. Nothing else. We're just a bitchy lot aren't we?
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genie wrote:
Wonder Machine wrote:
genie wrote:
kate, we're out of ice cream. why do you always have to take the last tub??? why???? why??? why???? Crying or Very sad emoticon
Does no one else remember the jingle or was this UK only?

Two peachy scoops in a see thru glass, the children call for Haagen Arse

No??
um ... no What The? emoticon i guess that must've been on the pay-per-view channels only
Likewise - after my time. Razz emoticon
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interesting, very little whining on the 'not so modern' board, do all the whiners drive automatics Razz emoticon
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interesting, very little whining on the 'not so modern' board, do all the whiners drive automatics Razz emoticon
Those people are Luddites and don't know how to use a keyboard!
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I told you to eat dessert first! Razz emoticon Razz emoticon Razz emoticon Razz emoticon Razz emoticon Razz emoticon

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and stop whining some here haven't even had ANY
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Re: Is this board just a bunch of whiners
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Torino wrote:
...or are the constant complaints what give this board it's substance? I seem to see a lot of complaints about Cagers, Scooter dealers, and Motorcycle riders to mention a few (not passing judgment, just asking).
I agree, check out this recent example...

https://modernvespa.com/forum/topic49087
Would have been funny had I not already included myself. Razz emoticon
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I think its fairly certain from previous posts that most of us are gimping asshat my little pony lovers who sit on the sofa eating a tub of Haagen Arse in the evening.

Plus whinging is actually a sport in the UK so please don't exclude us.
lol nicely said!
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Re: Is this board just a bunch of whiners
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...or are the constant complaints what give this board it's substance? I seem to see a lot of complaints about Cagers, Scooter dealers, and Motorcycle riders to mention a few (not passing judgment, just asking).
Not just this board the harley boards are full of same crap.

Same cry diffrent bike.
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"Is this board just a bunch of whiners?" - No, Oh, O. sniff, sniff, now where are my tissues? Crying or Very sad emoticon
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Is this board just a bunch of whiners
Why are you picking on us? You're not being fair! I'm telling Jess on you! Crying or Very sad emoticon
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It sounds to me like you are winning a bit yourself. Yes you do have to slog your way through several post that mean nothing to you and make you feel ashamed to even be logged in. But that is what you have to do to find some info that might be of value. Not stop crying and drink another beer.
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.....Plus whinging is actually a sport in the UK so please don't exclude us.
Q. How do you know when a plane from the U.K. has landed at the Airport?

A. The pilot shuts down the jet engines but the whining just carries on....

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Q. What do you call a group of Brits standing round staring at a block of Cheddar?

A. A whine and cheese evening....

I'm here all week.(all in good jest - wife and daughters are English)

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Is this board just a bunch of whiners?

No. Some are gay.
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But the world of Vespa is supposed to be about half a bubble off center anyway, no?
Hey, I resemble that remark. (note tilted head in avatar) Razz emoticon
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dorian wrote:
But the world of Vespa is supposed to be about half a bubble off center anyway, no?
Hey, I resemble that remark. (note tilted head in avatar) Razz emoticon
A Vespa dealer would indeed notice this stuff.

ROFL emoticon ROFL emoticon

Nicely played Danny boy.

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There is a marked difference between WHINERS who are usually international.... and..... WHINGERS who are basically jealous middle class English with very long noses and very short memories.
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