chunky Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 (edited) I've always considered myself a pretty intelligent person, but it's amazing just how much I have learned just from spending a few years on the BSF! Not just about speedway, either... Two of the most important things I have learned are : Winning two World Championships and finishing runner-up in another (which no other British rider has ever achieved) does not even make you ONE of the best British World Champions. Being born in Britain, to British parents, means nothing; just because you spent a few years in Australia because your parents moved there, means you are automatically Australian. Oh, and something else I have learned: Every poster on the BSF is right... Steve Edited June 10, 2017 by chunky 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ch958 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 thank god we've cleared that one up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjsj9803 Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Yup I can see the sense for an English guy choosing to adorn his body with Aussie tattoo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midland Red Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I've always considered myself a pretty intelligent person, but it's amazing just how much I have learned just from spending a few years on the BSF! Not just about speedway, either... Two of the most important things I have learned are : Winning two World Championships and finishing runner-up in another (which no other British rider has ever achieved) does not even make you ONE of the best British World Champions. Being born in Britain, to British parents, means nothing; just because you spent a few years in Australia because your parents moved there, means you are automatically Australian. Oh, and something else I have learned: Every poster on the BSF is right... Steve Interesting thoughts - perhaps they're worthy of further discussion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunky Posted June 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 Yup I can see the sense for an English guy choosing to adorn his body with Aussie tattoo. Well, using your logic, that means that a guy choosing to have a tattoo of a girl indicates that he would want to be one... Steve 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted June 10, 2017 Report Share Posted June 10, 2017 I've always considered myself a pretty intelligent person, but it's amazing just how much I have learned just from spending a few years on the BSF! Not just about speedway, either... Two of the most important things I have learned are : Winning two World Championships and finishing runner-up in another (which no other British rider has ever achieved) does not even make you ONE of the best British World Champions. Being born in Britain, to British parents, means nothing; just because you spent a few years in Australia because your parents moved there, means you are automatically Australian. Oh, and something else I have learned: Every poster on the BSF is right... Steve Me especially........................................... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Oh, and something else I have learned: Every poster on the BSF is right... Why does this always shock people? Anyone who gets upset about this I always read as, "I post stuff I know is wrong. Don't listen to me" 🤦♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 It's very educational on here , since I joined I now know all sorts of way to insult others that I never knew before lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 It's very educational on here , since I joined I now know all sorts of way to insult others that I never knew before lol ...yes and don't refer to anybody as old!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Science Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 I've always considered myself a pretty intelligent person, but it's amazing just how much I have learned just from spending a few years on the BSF! Not just about speedway, either... Two of the most important things I have learned are : Winning two World Championships and finishing runner-up in another (which no other British rider has ever achieved) does not even make you ONE of the best British World Champions. Being born in Britain, to British parents, means nothing; just because you spent a few years in Australia because your parents moved there, means you are automatically Australian. Oh, and something else I have learned: Every poster on the BSF is right... Steve Some things Ive learnt Tai Woffinden,s record in the GP series makes him one of Britain's best World Champions Just because you are the best is no guarantee you are the most popular You can be born in Britain to British parents but when you belt out the Aussie national anthem but don't sing the British one you leave yourself open to people putting 2 and 2 together Don't think by riding in the World Championship you are doing your country a favour, Its an individual championship,Its only a reference to where you were born. Some riders have represented 2 different countries , It don't mean much To exclude yourself from riding in the World cup then declare yourself available for the World games on your home track in Poland says you are playing games with the BSPA and British fans, and your reasons for World Cup omission is probably no more than a convenient smokescreen. Britain expects more of its best rider than to simply ride in the GP. All the other riders in Europe ride in their National championship and in the World Cup. Its 5 meetings maximum in a year its not too much to ask 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 ..and is it wrong of me to secretly enjoy watching him not have things his own way in the world championship? 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waytogo28 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I have learnt a lot about human nature including the dark, intolerant side of some posters who are instantly dismissive of the opinion of others. Annonimity emboldens some of them more than if they were discussing the topic in person - or perhaps they are aggressive bullies in real life? It takes all sorts of course and most of all makes it a surety that every topic has polarised views about about with hardline beliefs restrict thoughtful exchange of those differing views. Thankfully there is enough humour to soften the overall impression for new posters. That its the banter of the terraces or the banter that I remember most and happily. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve roberts Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I have learnt a lot about human nature including the dark, intolerant side of some posters who are instantly dismissive of the opinion of others. Annonimity emboldens some of them more than if they were discussing the topic in person - or perhaps they are aggressive bullies in real life? It takes all sorts of course and most of all makes it a surety that every topic has polarised views about about with hardline beliefs restrict thoughtful exchange of those differing views. Thankfully there is enough humour to soften the overall impression for new posters. That its the banter of the terraces or the banter that I remember most and happily. Agree. Public Forums, no matter what the subject matter, are about people offering personal opinions which may not be the opinion of someone else. Doesn't make their opinion wrong or worthless but there are some who think their opinion is always the right one and anybody who dares challenge their view are wrong. Problem is that anything political tends to get very emotive as we are finding at present on other threads...to which many of us are guilty! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 (edited) I have learnt a lot about human nature including the dark, intolerant side of some posters who are instantly dismissive of the opinion of others. Annonimity emboldens some of them more than if they were discussing the topic in person - or perhaps they are aggressive bullies in real life? It takes all sorts of course and most of all makes it a surety that every topic has polarised views about about with hardline beliefs restrict thoughtful exchange of those differing views. Thankfully there is enough humour to soften the overall impression for new posters. That its the banter of the terraces or the banter that I remember most and happily. Agree. Public Forums, no matter what the subject matter, are about people offering personal opinions which may not be the opinion of someone else. Doesn't make their opinion wrong or worthless but there are some who think their opinion is always the right one and anybody who dares challenge their view are wrong. Problem is that anything political tends to get very emotive as we are finding at present on other threads...to which many of us are guilty! I don't think the attitudes referred to happen on the BSF - do they? Edited June 12, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 but there are some who think their opinion is always the right one and anybody who dares challenge their view are wrong. I agree with you about stevebrum hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I've learnt on here that the same people will always argue about the same things I've learnt that copyandpasteix will always copy and paste a link from something that happened in 1948 and considering he's a journalist he doesn't have any views of his own I've learnt that Poole will always be the team to beat, their supporters make sure we remember that 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 ..and is it wrong of me to secretly enjoy watching him not have things his own way in the world championship? I'm a big Woffinden fan but I'm enjoying his struggles too I'm interested how he's going to turn his GP Series around if at all he can, how he would cope if he finished outside the top 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I'm a big Woffinden fan but I'm enjoying his struggles too I'm interested how he's going to turn his GP Series around if at all he can, how he would cope if he finished outside the top 8. If he did finish outside the top 8 he shouldn't get another wildcard. It should go to Bomber..He's the future 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanF Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 I find the BSF very educational. As I now live in the US and maybe only get back once a year, it is great for keeping involved in what is happening. It gets a bit tiresome when folks start throwing personal insults, but I guess that happens in any forum. Also find the non speedway threads educational. I normally find myself on the other side of issues with the likes of HA and Iris but it is always good to listen to and understand opposing viewpoints. Always a good idea to challenge your own belief system. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerblade Posted June 12, 2017 Report Share Posted June 12, 2017 Being born in Britain, to British parents, means nothing; just because you spent a few years in Australia because your parents moved there, means you are automatically Australian. Jason Crump has more English heritage than Tai has Australian (I remember reading an interview with Phil where he said one of his grandparents came from Devon and emigrated to Oz at the turn of the last century) but I bet the Aussies didn't give a monkeys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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