Jeff:
Yeah, like I said in now deleted post on his site: I do not understand why he would feel so threatened by other sites/forums for the Silver Wing. The more the merrier. Oh well. I am just glad that this site is available. Thanks for setting it up.

Jeff,

I agree thanks for setting up this site.

I looked around a little after I bought my Swing. I think I might of come across that site but never registered on it. I didn't like the format at all.

Bob found your site and I have been on it ever since. I like how it is set up, it's easy to read. I find myself on some other forums but I don't like how they are set up like this one.

Everyone here is so friendly, and helpful. Who needs another site. I usually check out links from this site for my information or I will go to another forum that someone has suggested but I always end up here
enjoying the comraderie that is so evident.

The only other site I am a member is the STO Forum. I believe they have changed the format of their site to be more like yours. Easier tro read.

Keep up the good work Jeff and thanks again.

Cathy

I'm still trying to figure out what happened. The other site admin got his knickers in a twist because DennisB was "advertising" one of his clever components?

This started a long, long time ago. In a galaxy (forum) far, far away. A galaxy ruled over by the evil John Cooper. Free thought and ideas were not aloud and the good people revolted aginst this evil ruler and they came here to be free once again.

A picture of the john's evil galaxy in my rear view mirror:

Google now has our website ranked at the top when searching for "Silverwing forum" ... which should help future Silverwing'ers.

In Germany this forum is hit #4, the first 3 hits are a german Silver Wing forum. The .org forum isn't on the first side...
I think thats a very good result for a very good forum and i would prefer this forum on top

I found this interesting information on the Mayo Clinic site...

Definition of Paranoid schizophrenia
By Mayo Clinic staff
Paranoid schizophrenia is one of several types of schizophrenia, a chronic mental illness in which a person loses touch with reality (psychosis). The classic features of paranoid schizophrenia are having delusions and hearing things that aren't real.

With paranoid schizophrenia, your ability to think and function in daily life may be better than with other types of schizophrenia. You may not have as many problems with memory, concentration or dulled emotions. Still, paranoid schizophrenia is a serious, lifelong condition that can lead to many complications, including suicidal behavior.

With effective treatment, you can manage the symptoms of paranoid schizophrenia and work toward leading a happier, healthier life.


That last paragraph shows that John still has hope IF he will just seek help before the suicidal behavior becomes manifested.

They say the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over again and expecting a different result.

Didn't John try this banning crap once or twice before???

Somebody a while back sent me a blurb about John's Company, "Discover Linux" about how he was using the Silverwing.org as an example of the open source software that he distributes and programs for. Whomever did that, if you still have the link to it, please send it to me.

Thanks,

Dan

Is this it...

http://discoverlinux.co.uk/

Gary,

I know that's his site, but I believe there was some kind of press release or business magazine blurb or article that someone sent me which stated it clearly.

Bernardo,

The owner there is a strange person. He doesn't believe in freedom of speech for some reason. He is extremely protective of his site and isn't fond at all of people who visit his site and other sites. I have a totally opposite view where I encourage all sites and links here. As long as it isn't porn or spam really.

He also keeps track of IP addresses and I get the "forbidden" message on my home computer and my cell phone. I can go to the internet with my cell phone and it gets the same "forbidden" message. I personally feel this is pretty creepy where someone tracks others IP addresses. Just seems pretty paranoid to me. But don't be surprised if you were booted off just for coming here.

Well, he definitely does come here on occasion. The only place that I even mentioned joining the "banned bunch" was here, this morning I see that I am banned there because I "wanted to be banned"

Jon

Roger... a "heated discussion" on the other site can be as controversial as saying .... "I think DennisB on the silverwing600.com site makes cool stuff".

I know hearing that sure gets my blood boiling....

Opalsboy
You are right about that.If you want to stroke Johns ego all is good if you want to help some fix a scooter you better butcher it up.Heaven forbid telling someone how to get a great part.

Oh dear Dale, looks like you have been 'un-chosen'!!

At least we know your real and get to ride another day.