The Builder - A Voat Update Part 1 (Voat)

submitted ago by PuttItOut

I posted The Builder thread about a week ago. It has deep significance in life as a whole, give it a read if you haven't.

The past few days/weeks, and slightly below the radar of most, a Voat civil war was in the making. Long story short, because of incredible people, it appears that the earth won't be scorched (this may not age well ;) ).

So I'm going to highlight those I've noticed building instead of destroying. Man is meant to build, to create, it's God-Like and of the highest order.

Most Recent Notable Builders

@kevdude is a builder. He exemplified wisdom and maturity while still standing up for his underlying principles. Builder!

@srayzie is a builder. She has shown assertiveness and stood a firm ground despite facing a potential countless enemy. She has also created and maintained a subverse that her users highly value for nearly 1.5 years. Builder!

@virge is a builder. He? saw a gap in Voat's functionality and fulfilled it with the "What you missed on Voat today" submissions. Many users very much like what he has started. Builder!

I think I'm going to create a Builder badge to start highlighting those of us that build instead of destroy. This badge will come with special perks because builders deserve to be rewarded.

Let's hope the builders remain builders and continue building.

Edit

So I looked up the downvotes on this submission out of curiosity. Most all are destroyers. Many of which will be banned shortly for previous vote manipulation. Interesting isn't it that those that abuse Voat also hate seeing this thread.

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NiggerVirus ago

Builder checking in. Putt, you forgot to sticky this.

PuttItOut ago

Someone recommended I play in the Voat field like a normal user, so I'm doing this. No sticky unless it's of a critical nature.

I did sticky it in v/voat though.

#MSGA (Make subs great again)

NiggerVirus ago

I hope my shit posting doesn't hurt voat in any way. If I thought it did I wouldn't do it. . . I consider myself a builder of sorts. Honestly if you were to tell me what I do is detrimental to voat I guess I would reluctantly stop. These people need to see pictures of my muscles though, it's the only thing that gets some of them through the day.

PuttItOut ago

I think shit posting is very much appreciated if it isn't abused.

NiggerVirus ago

Rodger that https://ibb.co/kDk0gp3 Next time please include me in the Builder list. I work hard for you.

Goys-R-Us ago

Stop begging you faggot.

NiggerVirus ago

I will never stop begging for attention, NEVER.

Goys-R-Us ago

You realize that's narcissistic. That will be the next infraction that buys you a site wide ban goy.

NiggerVirus ago

Can't be banned for being a narcissist you retard. Anyway it's not narcissism, my greatness is a universal truth and a fact acknowledged by all. You've seen my muscles now Move Along little girl.

Goys-R-Us ago

You have an unhealthy obsession with wanting to show off your muscles. Now that I think about it somebody doxxed you in another thread. I'm not impressed at all. Also you look like a nigger so your name is appropriate. GFY.

NiggerVirus ago

I do what I like to do, I'm a very happy person and live a blessed life so I think I'll keep on doing what I do. It's working out pretty well for me. Are you happy in life?

Goys-R-Us ago

Good for you. This is the second post you've made to my comment. Go do whatever makes you happy. My guess is getting your narcissistic supply.

NiggerVirus ago

I'm building a 2 stroke mountain bike. It's a nice full suspension mountain bike and I'm installing a little Chinese 66cc 2 stroke motor kit on it. I'm going to use it to tear around on my property.

Goys-R-Us ago

Normally I'd ignore you at this point but I feel compelled to point out that mountain biking is meant to be a form of exercise. As a mountain biker I find your creative endeavor to be the essence of stupidity and subversion.

Go buy a fucking motorcycle if that's what you want. That or ride a mountain bike under your own power for the benefits exercise provides and for mastery of an activity.

Anyway glad you're happy. I mean that sincerely. I wish for the happiness of all being, even retarded, should have been aborted beings like yourself.

NiggerVirus ago

I've been mountain biking my whole life. One of my favorite hobbies is buying old first generation full suspension mountain bikes and restoring them. Did this one recently https://ibb.co/H4RY9nD 1997 Iron Horse ths-1 . Only one hundred of these frames were ever Handmade by foes racing in Pasadena California exclusive for the Riders of Team Iron Horse. The frame alone retail for over $4,000. I ride downhill and xc mostly and I'm really good. I already have a quad for my property but I want to build this little bike for the fun of it. I don't know why you're so angry.

Goys-R-Us ago

Goddamn, I'm starting to like you.

NiggerVirus ago

I'm looking for a Schwinn 4 banger. Do you remember those? Just about done with my build, I'm just working out some of the bugs https://ibb.co/PG7q7Zw

Goys-R-Us ago

Haha, my knowledge of Schwinn goes back to varsity, continental and some other name that I don't remember. This being voat I'm duty bound to mention the Schwinn is a jew company that I have zero respect for. Their bikes weighed as much as is physically possible without being made from gold or lead.

NiggerVirus ago

It was definitely a tank but I really liked that 4-bar lawhill suspension design. That bike floated over everything. I think it's mostly just Nostalgia for me though because that was the first legit full suspension mountain bike I ever owned. Schwinn used to be a decent company back then. Now they are Walmart level shit. Heavy bikes have never bothered me, the way I look at it riding a heavier bike just makes you stronger.

Goys-R-Us ago

the way I look at it riding a heavier bike just makes you stronger.

That's true to a certain extent. If you take that logic too far the bike could weigh the same as a car and you'll barely be able to move it. Still great exercise but not much fun. If you're challenging yourself by trying to clean obstacles, weight becomes a consideration, whether it's your body weight, the weight of the bike or both.

In my experience the bike itself (weight and geometry) plays a huge role in how well you can overcome obstacles on the trail. I ride technical trails with plenty of challenging sections that require a light bike and skill to overcome. Things I could never do on one of the first MB I had (Trek) I found easy on the next iteration (Santa Cruz). I felt the difference on the same trails when the SC was down and I rode the Trek.

NiggerVirus ago

Wherever I'm going riding definitely dictates what bike I bring with. If it's something really technical with a lot of climbing I bring a light bike. If it's a long ride up logging roads with a downhill bomb I tend to bring my heavy coil suspension bikes. Hell I use my DH bike for city riding just in case I see something cool I want to hit.

Goys-R-Us ago

If it's a long ride up logging roads with a downhill bomb I tend to bring my heavy coil suspension bikes.

What you got?

NiggerVirus ago

What about you?

Goys-R-Us ago

I have a Kona 29'er hardtail and a Giant full suspension XC. Looking to round out the stable with an all mountain like a Santa Cruz Hightower or Megatower.

NiggerVirus ago

2017 Cannondale scalpel Si

Goys-R-Us ago

That single shock...never could wrap my head around it. Not judging, just saying.

NiggerVirus ago

Yeah the lefties are kind of weird. They ride just like a normal fork though, you can't tell any difference at all.

Goys-R-Us ago

From a weight perspective it makes sense. Truth is I have no C dealers near me which is a big reason why I never considered buying one. I like to ride before I buy and I never had that opportunity with a scalpel.

NiggerVirus ago

I go through bikes pretty fast like I do everything in life. I like to try new stuff.

Goys-R-Us ago

Well NiggerVirus I have to say I've completely forgotten why we started out in a pissing contest. I'd ride with you in a heartbeat and probably we'd have more than mountain biking in common.

Text only communication lends itself to some weird interactions. As a typically hostile prick myself, I can easily pick a fight with anyone a the drop of a hat. Forgive me my trespasses and if you're ever in my part of the woods (haha, no I won't doxx myself) we'll go riding. And my part of the woods might soon be the entire US since I'm planning an travelling the country via RV. Peace out man. Your muscles still aren't that impressive. :-)

NiggerVirus ago

I'm just a shitposter and generally weird so I often rub people the wrong way. I consider everyone here my friend even those who hate me. I was a van dweller and traveled around for a year mostly Washington State Arizona and California. Spent a lot of time in Joshua Tree and stabbed a guy in Slab City.

My advice to someone looking to travel or Escape for a while is remember these words: no matter where you go there you are. My motivation for wanting to travel around for a while was the thought that I would Escape my problems and mundane life. But I soon realized all of your problems will follow you no matter where you go so it's just best to deal with them. I'm not saying you're in the same kind of situation but I thought I would mention it none the less.

I thought you might want to see this https://ibb.co/2Mj9w6R

Goys-R-Us ago

That's good advice. My problems will be with me until I'm dead so there's no sense in trying to run from them. I've thought a lot about whether hitting the road is the right move or not and I still don't know the answer. I like to think being in nature will be a healing experience but who knows?

That being said, you slipped in this interesting statement in your post which I hope you'll expand on:

and stabbed a guy in Slab City.

I know what slab city is (that is to say I know where it is and I suspect I know the general atmosphere) but damn man, that's a slight reference to what must be a good story. Inquiring minds want to know.

NiggerVirus ago

Had a Honda Ruckus moped that I brought with me which is somewhat of a Enduro type of moped. Was camping at Slab City and took a long ride to the desert on my moped. Had GPS so I wasn't worried about getting lost. Came across RV out in the middle of nowhere, thought it was abandoned so rode up on it and it got attacked by a pitbull and a tweaker. I think they were probably cooking drugs out there. I won they lost. That was actually the last day of my trip. Called my dad that day and told him I was coming back and needed to stay with him for a while. This is almost 10 years ago now. S*** man I think you're the only person I've told this story to outside of my dad

Goys-R-Us ago

Wow. That sounds like something I would do without even thinking about it. Do you think you kilt the tweaker in Minecraft? Lol, no answer necessary. You did what you had to do.

NiggerVirus ago

I know so. Cheers