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Who would buy a set of these?

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by thehuskybear, Mar 29, 2007.

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Would you buy a set?

  1. Yeah.. they are cool

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  2. No but they are kinda cool

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  3. Hell no!!

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  1. thehuskybear

    thehuskybear New Member

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    Just wondering who would buy a set of these:

    http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Prod ... 60/c-10111

    I personally think they are foolish... maybe good for a flash in the pan biker who will just go back to drinking their starbucks after returning their Harley rental because the dealer forgot to include the optional cup holder. lol

    Just curious... no judgement will be passed :mrgreen:


    Sam aka The Husky Bear

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    No need to use that word in this context. It was either ignorant or intolerant, neither of which we need here. Thank you,
    Woot.
     
  2. Alive

    Alive Active Member

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    I've seen these and they actually look quite good... but yea I have a preference for the real macoy
     
  3. Robert

    Robert Active Member

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    I would assume that these are intended for the crowd that hasn't made up it's mind to get inked, kind of a try it before you buy it arrangement.
     
  4. Ace_Frehley

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    I think I've seen these before, but where? Oh yes I believe they call them long sleeve shirts! If you fell the need to wear one of these then you need serious professional help!
     
  5. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Oh, I see ... you react to the sale of humorous novelty tattoos with a remark that, at least in my opinion, is ... (and I am being exponentially generous) ... one which might be considered offensive to one or more of our:
    ~~> One Thousand Three Hundred Forty Five Members <~~

    This stuff don't belong here.

    I cast one vote to DELETE THIS THREAD!
     
  6. canaweb

    canaweb Member

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    I agree Ric.. !

    bad path to be headed down, since this is a forum of bikes and not judgements (except of tires, oils, etc.).

    As was said by They Might Be Giants, "Can't shake the devil's hand and say you're only kidding".
    count mine as a vote for 'delete'...

    By the way - don't care much for the sleeves.
     
  7. Gearhead76

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    Well I think the Hell no's have it, But to each his own
     
  8. Hvnbnd

    Hvnbnd Active Member

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    Gay, seems to fit rather well!

    I agree with Ace about needing professional help!
     
  9. Flooglebinder

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    Makes me laugh... :lol:

    Both the fake longsleeve tattoos and the people who immediately pile on the OP for using the word "gay".

    The word "gay" has several connotations, including "silly",or "lame".

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gay

    If anyone is offended, please speak up. This is an internet forum, where we talk about things...if somebody doesn't like it, then they can say so.

    Lighten up, people. Deleting posts is going a little too far, IMHO.

    Freedom of speech, anyone? :?:
     
  10. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    There is No assault on The First Amendment.

    No prior restraints or censorship of our words was, or is ever done.

    "Other connotations" recognized, does absolutely nothing to lessen the immediate impact, nor correct the unfavorable impression, that gets made. The reader thinks not about the other connotations; I'm sorry to say.

    I don't think we should have to inventory those who found offense.
    I will stand with them, though.

    Richard E Massey
     
  11. woot

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    Sorry Rick - I missed this earlier when I was skimming through. Hadn't had my coffee at that point.

    OP. Next time choose a different word. There is no need to behave in that way, free or not. There seems to be some confusion about where your freedom ends and mine begins. Exercising your freedom at the expense of another is unacceptable. Aside from that, a bit of common sense or decency should lead one to other colourful and less harmfull expressions.
     
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    If I hadn't seen it, I wouldn't have believed it????????????
     
  13. m0pp3ry

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    ya me either.. um i dont like my real tat anymore but would never get a fake one.
     
  14. Flooglebinder

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    How do you know what anyone, other than yourself, is thinking?
     
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    woot Active Member

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    Flooglebinder - return to the original topic. This one is not open for discussion.
     
  16. Flooglebinder

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    I thought I was discussing it with Rick, but ok. You're the mod. :?
     
  17. woot

    woot Active Member

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    You may discuss it at length in private messages. There are certainly some interesting philosophical debates to have over this and many related issues.

    In this environment, however, I really don't think that this is something that we need to discuss. It does not hurt you to refrain from saying that phase, however, it could hurt someone if you do; as a result no one will use that word in that context as no good can come from it.

    The logical counter is that you may feel it has become a 'police state' and that you are not free to do as you please. I recognize this point, however, in doing so I expect you to realize the difference between not being allowed to engage in some activity you take joy from and not being allowed to engage in some activity that causes pain to others. In the former you are having your freedoms limited, in the later you are allowing the freedoms of others.

    Short version? Please don't. :D

    Woot.
     
  18. Hvnbnd

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    Check out the Thesaurus, only one meaning was a negative conotation.

    http://thesaurus.reference.com/browse/gay

    I believe in your liberty to think like you want.
    Meanwhile, I'll choose words freely.

    I DO choose to respect your form of communication.

    OK the sleeves are goofy (hope no Disney folks are offended), I wouldn't be caught dead in them!
    If you want tats, have the chonies to wear them, or shut up!
     
  19. woot

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    What I don't understand Hvnbnd is that in exercising that very same freedom you couldn't choose from that same thesaurus a different word?

    Goofy has no where near the same negative implications as saying "that is gay". That is like comparing a mildly acidic liquid (rain) with hydrochloric acid and saying they are both acid. While it may be true, it is not the same level at all and not a fair comparison.

    All I am asking is that you pick one of the thousand other words that can perfectly describe what you want to say without ambiguity.

    And yes the sleeves are goofy.
     
  20. beardking

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    So, how exactly is someone hurt by words? Especially words that were not directed specifically at them? The words, in this case, were directed at the items for sale on the JC Whitney site. Not any person. I don't believe that any hurtful meaning was put forth in the OP's comments. He was making a statement about the flamboyant nature of the fake sleeves (2. bright or showy: gay colors; gay ornaments). I think anyone would be hard pressed to disgree that these items fit this definition.

    Could a person take the statement to be meant differently and possibly offensively? Definitely. But I defy anyone to show me any physical proof that using a word in such a general manner as this could have hurt someone. If a person CHOOSES to take offense to a word, then it is their own choice that could possibly be considered hurtful to themselve. However, I do not believe that society has devolved to the point that everyone has to limit their vocabulary at every turn of a phrase to avoid the possibility of hurting someone's feeling or sensibilities.
     

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