Tigg
Junior Member
I recently read that using the term "brother" to another biker without a deserved or earned merit somehow cheapens the term . Well those of you who know me know that I can go on a rant at the drop of a hat. When I read this it set me off and I wanted to share because the implication of this statement is intertwined with so many points made by others in posts on this site.
Rhetorically speaking ; can I somehow get my hands on a copy of the guide to biker hierarchy and how to achieve such goals ? I am not talking about the 1%ers because they have a culture and community all their own. I am talking about the self appointed tough guy bikers who want to ...no need to.... tag us Posers,Rubs or Checkbook Bikers like we are not worthy of their protected pecking order. This is not a fraternity or sorority that you have to be initiated into. Nor is it an apprenticeship that you have to prove yourself in. It is a community that needs to look out for each other . Not a collection of self proclaimed tough guys.If you have to tell me what a tough guy you are than who are you trying to convince me or yourself ?
Use of the term "brother " or "bro" in my opinion is a term to show kinship through a common likes or dislikes or a connection with someone's situation or condition in life . We all share a passion here so this is our shared thread that connects us all. Too many people ( not in this forum ) are so concerned with how you dress or what you ride ..I wave at every bike on the highway . From scooter to crotch rocket to HD. What is wrong with affirming the brotherhood (yes I said brotherhood ) you share with everyone on two wheels. These just may be the same people who you need help from someday. I guess my point is that whenever the opportunity presents itself to help change these attitudes we should take advantage of it . Don't keep quiet or not ride with someone or not wave at someone because they don't fit the "biker" template because guess what in someone else's eyes you may not fit the template either.
Just my two cents
Jack
Rhetorically speaking ; can I somehow get my hands on a copy of the guide to biker hierarchy and how to achieve such goals ? I am not talking about the 1%ers because they have a culture and community all their own. I am talking about the self appointed tough guy bikers who want to ...no need to.... tag us Posers,Rubs or Checkbook Bikers like we are not worthy of their protected pecking order. This is not a fraternity or sorority that you have to be initiated into. Nor is it an apprenticeship that you have to prove yourself in. It is a community that needs to look out for each other . Not a collection of self proclaimed tough guys.If you have to tell me what a tough guy you are than who are you trying to convince me or yourself ?
Use of the term "brother " or "bro" in my opinion is a term to show kinship through a common likes or dislikes or a connection with someone's situation or condition in life . We all share a passion here so this is our shared thread that connects us all. Too many people ( not in this forum ) are so concerned with how you dress or what you ride ..I wave at every bike on the highway . From scooter to crotch rocket to HD. What is wrong with affirming the brotherhood (yes I said brotherhood ) you share with everyone on two wheels. These just may be the same people who you need help from someday. I guess my point is that whenever the opportunity presents itself to help change these attitudes we should take advantage of it . Don't keep quiet or not ride with someone or not wave at someone because they don't fit the "biker" template because guess what in someone else's eyes you may not fit the template either.
Just my two cents
Jack