Have Youtube and other media ruined the biker community ?
A provocative question. Which, of course, will create reactions. And feel free to write how you think. But avoid claiming what is right or wrong. All opinions are allowed. And is right for that person.
In the past, bikers have always helped each other. With advice in forums and assistance along the way. We parked anyway. And at large meetings you could leave things in tents etc. without risk. One biker does not steal from another.
About sharing information. I have seen trips on Youtube many times. And read books. Which has triggered a desire to exchange thoughts. Pure information, or more thoughts and reflections. Around life and what travel has meant.
In principle, I do not write on Youtube or Facebook or ..... But preferably E-mail.
I have many times (> 10) written E-mails to Youtube producers and authors. For the most part, completely unanswered answers. And if I got an answer, it has been that I should mark like or write a good review. Nothing more.
So my thoughts are that we have an upper class. Who live on us ordinary. And whose only interest for us is to get as many likes as possible and as many subscribers as possible. To make more money.
Then there are many concept bikers. With expensive motorcycles, expensive equipment and all accessories. Who use most of their energy to hate those who are not equal. And who use the internet to spread their opinions. The majority of the posts on some forums are not about facts. But if the opinion expresses that others are idiots who are wrong.
The brotherhood that once existed is gone. At least in these contexts. But it remains within and between the old motorcycle clubs (You know the ones with patches on the back). When we old men from those times meet, the brotherhood remains.
I feel best on old-fashioned motorcycle meetings. (And the Swedish summer is full of them). But that's probably because I'm an disappointed old man.
Have a good time on the road.
Treat others as you yourself wish to be treated
Vaya Con Dios
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