Hmmmm.... well bull you asked. Here’s newf’s rant.....
Because all I’ve ever wanted from the forums is to be able to create and protect places where I and others can evolve our knowledge bases, be safe about what we choose to do or not do and have some fun and bullshit along the way.
This means it’s a place that holds a people to a standard. Both members and sponsors. A place that is welcoming, but also won’t put up with shitrats and isn’t afraid to call bullshit when it applies to a situation. A place where there is a level playing field for all those involved no matter what capacity or role they may play and where members can be assured that the staff cares about them and their best interests. A place where people can be serious and hardcore, but also have some fun along the way and bust each other’s balls a little and bullshit.
Lastly, a place where no matter whether we all agree or disagree or argue or all out fight.....we can all come together through a common interest and/or common goal and ultimately bettering ourselves and our community. Everyone brings to the table.
There are sharks always circling everywhere in life and the online bodybuilding community is certainly not spared from that. Some here know this more than others, some know it too well, some care not to get involved or to know, some just want to learn about bodybuilding or general fitness and nutrition, some just want a place to fit in or even just to learn how to use ped’s.
It really doesn’t matter why you’re here or what facet or level you want to be involved with or fit....
You are here.
This is community.
Brotherhood
( plus milli of course lol).
We create this and police it because it is ours and with continued integrity, passion for the sport, caring about each other and holding each other accountable we are part of something that is not only truly great but truly rare.
My forum days, like other senior members are slowly ticking down. To the newer more green members I only hope you read these words with some understanding of what I’m saying here and not poke fun at the old broken fuck that may be sounding a little too sentimental. You are the next ones that have to look after places such as these....otherwise they will be gone forever and all that will be left is a bunch of agreeable bros looking to kiss each other’s balls and rip people off that don’t know any better. The men that staff this board have proven over the years that even in times of our differences we held true to our paths and are here for the same things I’ve spoken to above.
The creation of this board is in some ways at least a testament to that.
And that folks, that is why I love this board.
Lastly.....for the old timers that will remember
ORS muthafucka’s.
Community is all.