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StudBeefpile Liked a forum topic I don't like the direction of modern trail building
11/17/2020 12:50am
Our sport has had a massive influx in the last couple of years. More riders, more money, more media attention and as a byproduct more trails. Overall I think this is a good thing. More MTB specific trails are great, especially single direction MTB trails. But there has also been a trend in the last few years to make the most bland, boring repetitive trails when it comes to building something new. Part of this seems to be legit trail building operations getting their hands on power tools. Where once you had to build your trail to work with the...
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Lukas Liked a comment about video Do Not Watch This Edit if You Already Shout Braap Too Much While Riding
11/13/2020 4:32pm
Boy, those i9 hubs get really obnoxious..
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chasejj Liked a reply to forum topic Bike Magazine Shut Down?
10/4/2020 3:44pm
All the better for the Vital MTB site since Pinkbike is now Pink Pussy Hat SJ Warrior Bike. Vital is the goto for all thinks MTB . Good on ya.
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TEAMROBOT Liked a comment about Feature Single Crown vs Dual Crown Fork: Which One is the Best for Enduro?
10/1/2020 3:25am
That was definitely my point.
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9/27/2020 5:53am
Mullet = 👎
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BRed Added a comment about press release Electronic Suspension for Your Electric Bike - FOX Introduces E-Live Valve
8/20/2020 9:14pm
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I’d pay more for the bike if it said “tribe” on it.
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BRed Added a comment about press release Giant's All-New Trance X 29
8/5/2020 5:37pm
Finally someone’s spec’ing a Shimano drivetrain
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 9:41pm
I'd just like to remind everyone bikes are still cool, yeti is still a great company, and being critical of something doesn't mean we "hate" each other. Sparring intellectually is okay. We used to do this all the time. I'd like to bring it back. Just a friendly reminder despite how fired up I may get. To anyone who I may offend in my critical thoughts, its not my intent, and I'm very willing to change my mind! Much love. (and go ride your bike) -Jeff
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slimshady Liked a comment about Press Release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 8:05pm
I have to apologize for not reading your comment before replying below. And I have to admit you just made some seriously valid points right here. I stand corrected. Thanks for bringing such a concise and consistent explanation. You have given me a lot to think about, but at first you put the spotlight where it should be: I was being naive and jumped on a bandwagon of political correctness. Thanks again. I won't delete/edit my other comments simply because I think they might help someone else who could fall into the same onanistic thinking I was before reading that...
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BRed Added a comment about press release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 6:43pm
That line of thinking sounds rather dangerous. What is it you are saying I am unable to notice? What "priveleged" group have you determined I am to be categorized under?
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BRed Added a comment about press release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 5:47pm
I’m a bit confused by your response. I insinuated I was going to find a Yeti (the creature).
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BRed Added a comment about press release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 5:45pm
I find it both ironic and sad that you just marginalized every commenter here and on pinkbike that has a different opinion than you while claiming to stand up for “vindication” of a “marginated” group.
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BRed Added a comment about press release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 6:48pm
This is in response to Yahmon’s link to myself and another user. I’m not sure why I’m being told the website is unable to take my response as a reply. I’m not sure how seriously you expect me to take a website titled “how not to travel like a basic bitch.” I am still open to hearing evidence supporting your claim. I'm not closed-minded. If you’d entertain me for a moment to try to make your same argument about not offending people on a different point: the slang use of the word “basic” could be interpreted as offensive to people...
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P_BATEMAN Liked a comment about Press Release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 1:50pm
How will those experiencing the means to acquire fine taste express brand loyalty without a trendy name for their exclusive group to lord over the proletariat?
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 1:49pm
For those that don't want to go google the definition; "a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader." Seems a pretty appropriate use of the word "tribe" to me.
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jeff.brines Liked a comment about Press Release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 1:48pm
Wow. Yes, this will get downvoted but I find freedom to use this language more important than popularity. Counter culture is no longer "counter". Its the culture now. People with values like mine, ones that point to pragmatism, and trying to note how impossible (and dangerous) a task like this (making sure nothing is offensive to anyone ever) no matter the expense, are becoming, oddly, the counter culture. Tribe is not an offensive word. Or rather, if it is, we'd better dig up the root of every single word we currently use and put it before the post modernist committee...
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BRed Added a comment about press release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 1:47pm
You mentioned in your first response that the word "Tribe" at the center of this article hurts others. I would appreciate if you could provide me some sort of evidence that this word has injured someone so that my attempt to understand your viewpoint may be successful. If Yeti decides to change their name to Snowman, I wouldn't have a problem with it. If the abandonment of the word "tribe" were accomplished without publicity, I wouldn't raise issue with it. I find issue with the fact that social pressure is driving these kinds of silly changes across the board. This...
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Cougar797 Liked a comment about Press Release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 1:36pm
Maybe he thought the term was fun? Maybe part of the tribe? Point made someone voices an opposite opinion and someone outright says they are wrong and privileged. Social PC wave in action.
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bman33 Liked a comment about Press Release Yeti Cycles Abandons Use of Tribe in Marketing
7/14/2020 1:35pm
Wow....truly sad and caving into PC pressure. Nothing about using 'Tribe' is insulting or demeaning. It's a group of people with common bond, in this case Yeti bike culture. Textbook definition = "a social division in a traditional society consisting of families or communities linked by social, economic, religious, or blood ties, with a common culture and dialect, typically having a recognized leader."
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