Well put Ed(biker). Once again, a small group has ruined it for everyone. Most of the avatars were clever, but some were offensive. Now Phil is upset, as he should be. What's the point of taking things to the limit, and pushing the mod's buttons? They don't get paid for what they do, and should be respected, not hassled.
This is a private, FREE site, and membership is a privilege, not a right, If you can't live by the rules, don't log on. Simple as that. If you don't like it, go someplace else.
I've only been a member for a little over a year, but I've enjoyed the friends I've made, the rides, and the comraderie.