The GSResources Due For Update Before Abandonment?

[Buffalo Bill]

I think this site needs to update in title and forums to include Suzuki GS descendants: GSX, GSF, GSXF and GSXR, maybe more.
Smaller note; expunging some vortex trolls.

[rphillips]

We[[, possibly worth a discussion. We already have 2 forums, "Other questions" or "Other projects" for those other bikes. The other bikes mentioned, I think, all have sites for those particular bikes. There's even a site for my GSX1100G, that was just one bike and only made 3 yrs. If I need Bandit, ZRX, CB1100F info I just go to those sites. Also seems Vortex is working as designed, for controversy, different opinions, and arguing, seems that what I see there. If I'm not in the mood, I just don't click on the thread... Not say'in I'd be against your idea, but for me, I've not seen the need.

[salty_monk]

I've been far happier with the site since I had restriction to Vortex added to my account. I used to find one in 50 that were interesting on there, otherwise it just gets in the way...

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Me too, Dan. Had access to vortex for a few days. I asked Don to remove it. I don’t need all that negativity in my life.

[Big Block]

You know what they say, if I want to argue I'll just talk to my wife. I really like this site, I have had newer Suzukis and I am comfortable asking questions here about them because there are quite a few people on here that I trust implicitly. I don't bother going to other M/C sites even when my daily is a non Suzuki.

[Baatfam]

I've been far happier with the site since I had restriction to Vortex added to my account. I used to find one in 50 that were interesting on there, otherwise it just gets in the way...

Me too, Dan. Had access to vortex for a few days. I asked Don to remove it. I don’t need all that negativity in my life.

Help me out here you two. Is it like putting a lock on the fridge, so you don't snack at night, or what?
Sometimes the Vortex is fun and enlightening, (I often learn interesting things), sometimes I'm not interested.
And when I am not interested, I just don't open the threads.
Usually clicking on "new topics" only has a couple Vortex threads. So why the forced lockout.
And don't misunderstand, it's all cool with me how you handle it. I am just trying to understand why.

[Nessism]

Help me out here you two. Is it like putting a lock on the fridge, so you don't snack at night, or what?
Sometimes the Vortex is fun and enlightening, (I often learn interesting things), sometimes I'm not interested.
And when I am not interested, I just don't open the threads.
Usually clicking on "new topics" only has a couple Vortex threads. So why the forced lockout.
And don't misunderstand, it's all cool with me how you handle it. I am just trying to understand why.

I don't want anything to do with the Vortex whining, and "new topics" pumps through the thread title. Even that's too much for me. No thanks.

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Help me out here you two. Is it like putting a lock on the fridge, so you don't snack at night, or what?
Sometimes the Vortex is fun and enlightening, (I often learn interesting things), sometimes I'm not interested.
And when I am not interested, I just don't open the threads.
Usually clicking on "new topics" only has a couple Vortex threads. So why the forced lockout.
And don't misunderstand, it's all cool with me how you handle it. I am just trying to understand why.

For me, in my brief visit, I was reading comments from people directed at other people, some whom I know did not visit the vortex. Comments that were less fun and entertaining, more just mean and uncivil. A lot of that. And a lot of political bashing, and that being pretty one sided. A lot of keyboard warrioring. There probably are a lot of great conversations in there. I guess I’ll never know. Anyway, that’s how I saw it. You can have it. I don’t want it. Yeah, it’s a bit like putting blinders on. So be it. I like you all a whole lot more out here.

[salty_monk]

Help me out here you two. Is it like putting a lock on the fridge, so you don't snack at night, or what?
Sometimes the Vortex is fun and enlightening, (I often learn interesting things), sometimes I'm not interested.
And when I am not interested, I just don't open the threads.
Usually clicking on "new topics" only has a couple Vortex threads. So why the forced lockout.
And don't misunderstand, it's all cool with me how you handle it. I am just trying to understand why.

I don't really like the spirit of the Vortex, as Rich said it's a bit mean, a lot of dumb & I don't need the added distraction. With limited time I'd rather spend it looking at GS stuff and trying to help people here.
Maybe it's changed because I had it blocked quite a few years ago but back then it seemed it was about every other thread was Vortex, the GS stuff was getting lost.
I do agree once in a while I found a nugget there but I feel like most of the nuggets could be found without all the bickering and BS.

Regardless the site is definitely shrinking, that's the Facebook affect primarily I think as well as perhaps a shrinking pool of bikes & an aging population - a shame as Facebook is such an awful medium for what works so well here. I don't really go there either,a lot of people who feel the need to comment but have nothing to say or nothing that's correct /constructive as well as a lot of bad advice & stuff that's just plain wrong...

[Baatfam]

Thanks all of you for taking the time to answer....And I get it. Thank you.

Dan, all forums are shrinking. I belong to a bunch, but it is not like the old days.
As you said, social media is taking over, and it is very inferior to a good, searchable forum.