View Full Version : Forum name change part II - get in here and contribute.. plz
We seem to have a lot more active members, so I'm putting this up for discussion again. I'd like to choose a new name for the forum before the new season gets into full swing, something that's easier to remember, easier to say, and more encompassing. I'd like to choose a name before the 14th of March (no, it's not a coincidence).
I'm also considering changing the forum software (essentially what you see and use when you're here) to the best software out there, known as vbulletin. This stuff is not free, though, and I'm not about to pirate it, so I'll have to look at getting some financial backing/sponsorship for this as well as hosting, which as it stands right now expires in the beginning of June.
Here are the domain names to choose from. I own all of these right now, and most of them already point here. They are the result of several of us getting together and coming up with names, as well as name availability (in other words, more ideas were kicked around, but those domain names were already taken).
I would prefer a name that covered more than just Charleston, and something that doesn't exclude too many people, but anyways, if someone comes up with something brilliant that's not on the list, post it up.
So, please discuss and choose YOUR forum's next official name (the others will still continue to point here until/unless I get an offer I can't refuse on the ancillary domains):
Come to think of it, rather than choosing one, how about everyone pick three? That way, the most popular one will be it?
(they're all .com)
charlestonmotorcycle
charlestonbikers
charlestonpowersports
charlestonsportbike
charlestonsportbikes
chucktownbikes
chucktownriders
lowcountrybikes
lowcountrypowersports
lowcountryriders
lowcountrysportbike
lowcountrysportbikes
scmotorcycles
southcarolinamotorcycles
southcarolinamotorsports
southcarolinapowersports
seriders (yeah, I know, I know)
leanedover
southernride
rideinthesouth
cornerjunkies
draggingknee
dragginknee
tractionlimit
tarmacribbon
justgetonit
zenontwo
serenityontwo (and serentiyontwo, I was tired and it was late when I typed that in, doh!)
worriesbehind
:coffee:
Kat_Mac
03-09-2006, 06:13 PM
lowcountrybikes has my vote.
It's all encompassing. It doesn't discriminate on type of bike and if the forum grows big enough it can encompass the south region of the country (wishful thinking, I know).
lowcountrybikes has my vote.
It's all encompassing. It doesn't discriminate on type of bike
Well, we are all sportbikers. I think it really hard to mix other types of bikes.
I'd be ideal to include dirt, street, track, and even PWC riders...
DragonFZ6
03-09-2006, 06:52 PM
CharletonPowerSports has my vote.
SUM650
03-09-2006, 08:06 PM
LowCountrySportbikers
burns
03-10-2006, 05:42 AM
I like Lowcountry Riders.
1 reason why I really like this name is because if the group every decided to do another charity event it might bring others out that don't ride sport bikes. Like just say some ol' coot on a Gold Wing says well if it is a sportbike event I can't hang with them folk. Or something like that.
I myself am proud to a sportbiker. If others don't like it, then the hell with'em!
What I'm getting at.....any name we choose, we have to set the example. If we do a few nice things for the community, have mature people represent us, our name will get out no matter what bike we ride.
I also understand a few people want different type bikes on here. While that sounds great, I don't think it will ever work. I don't know of one 'mixed' biking forum on the internet that has been successful. Our personalities and reason for riding are too different. Of course this my opinion based on what I've seen over the past 16 years.
SUM650
03-10-2006, 08:15 AM
I agree Nash. I would guess that 99 % of the people here ride a sportbike. I can count the few conversations on one hand about crusiers, dirtbikes or jetski's that popup here. So why are we still shooting me this pie in the sky dream to mix the comunities? Hell I even tried to ride with a crusier group for a while last year. I really like the folks, but they were on on page and I was on another. We can call the group whatever we want, but the topic of dicussion is still going to be sportbikes day in and day out.
You two have a pretty good point. The successful bike forums that I've been to pretty much specialize in one type of bike (whether by brand name, model, or ridintg style), and my hope is/was that we could choose a forum name that's more representative of the region we live in rather than what type of bikes we ride or why we ride them, mainly because there are already some very large, very successful national/international sport bike forums where regional identity and flavor is lost.
burns
03-10-2006, 08:56 AM
How about Summertime Riders. Since that is when ya'll ride. :evillaugh:
It truth, whatever you ladies and gents pick is fine. When a poll is set up for voting I will see what is up and vote.
How about Summertime Riders. Since that is when ya'll ride. :evillaugh:
It truth, whatever you ladies and gents pick is fine. When a poll is set up for voting I will see what is up and vote.
Hey now :smilebig:
I think it's impractical to have a poll with that many domain names. I'm also worried that just like last time, we won't come to an agreement on the name, and I'll most likely just pick something based on the general mood.
Kat_Mac
03-10-2006, 09:29 AM
You've had three people vote for Lowcountry... Why not put a poll up with lowcountry domains?
Lowcountry Sportbikes was the old school name a few years ago. That's the only reason I'm not too fond of it, but voting in any name, I'm cool with it.
...but voting in any name, I'm cool with it.
Sorry, I don't understand that. Do you mean that you're cool with 'Lowcountry Sportbikes', or the use of 'Lowcountry' in the name?
It does seem that we're drifting towards lowcountry-something (even if it is a mouthful). I'd like to see more discussion, especially from members that haven't weighed in yet.
...but voting in any name, I'm cool with it.
Sorry, I don't understand that. Do you mean that you're cool with 'Lowcountry Sportbikes', or the use of 'Lowcountry' in the name?
It does seem that we're drifting towards lowcountry-something (even if it is a mouthful). I'd like to see more discussion, especially from members that haven't weighed in yet.
Sorry if that was confusing. What I meant to say, I'm cool with any name that's chosen. Even though I don't care for Lowcountry name......but if it's voted in as the name, I'm fine with it.
Kat_Mac
03-10-2006, 10:44 AM
I'm also partial to cornerjunkies. That describes you boogers well.
Red_R6
03-10-2006, 10:59 AM
I like Lowcountry Riders!
Here's a few different ones:
CharlestonRedline
Charleston2Wheel
TeamCharlestonSportbikes
CharlestonSportRider
CharlestonSportbike
CharlestonApex
CharlestonMoto
CharlestonKneeSlider
CharlestonKneeDragger
SportbikeCharleston
Of course you can replace Charleston with Lowcountry.
mandingo
03-10-2006, 11:57 AM
www.LCSB.com
I guess I'm still fond of that name after all these years. That used too be a really good bunch of guys and gals, and all of them were true enthusiasts, then came stuntin.......... all of the sudden sundy rides to the lake loop, beidler run, bushy park and big loop became straight away wheelie time. :alright:
www.LCSB.com
I guess I'm still fond of that name after all these years. That used too be a really good bunch of guys and gals, and all of them were true enthusiasts, then came stuntin.......... all of the sudden sundy rides to the lake loop, beidler run, bushy park and big loop became straight away wheelie time. :alright:
Well, that one's taken... so, given the above choices, which, say, would be your top three pics?
Come to think of it, rather than choosing one, how about everyone pick three? That way, the most popular one will be it?
burns
03-10-2006, 12:04 PM
1. Lowcountry riders
2. summertime riders :evillaugh:
3.lowcountrybikes
Oh, duh, I ought to pick some too, even though I like most of them.
lowcountryriders (low coun try ri ders dot com... lots of syllables, but at least it flows amd it represents the region nicely)
leanedover (I like the fact that it's only four syllables in total, it applies to all bikes, and even watercraft)
rideinthesouth (it flows well, it works for this region, and could eventually encompass more than just sportbikes)
DragonFZ6
03-10-2006, 01:00 PM
If I had to pick 3 it would be:
1. CharlestonPowerSports (Includes dirt, sports, etc)
2. LowcountryBikers (Includes a larger region and all bikes)
3. SCRiders (Maybe too broad of a region, but still good)
There you go :)
mandingo
03-10-2006, 01:22 PM
www.bowdown2mebecauseiambetterthanyou.com/orgy
flows pretty good
burns
03-10-2006, 01:25 PM
3. SCRiders (Maybe too broad of a region, but still good)
I think that one is taken ma'am.
www.bowdown2mebecauseiambetterthanyou.com/orgy
flows pretty good
:stone:
3. SCRiders (Maybe too broad of a region, but still good)
I think that one is taken ma'am.
Maybe she meant sEriders... either way, it's too close to sCriders to be distinct, as even this simple mistake proves.
DragonFZ6
03-10-2006, 02:35 PM
Yea, it is my last choice anyway. I like the other two a lot more. And you are right, Mike. Have you noticed a trend in what I meant to type and what I did? Lol.
Ok i got a guestion.... dkf2 is cool. but are we trying to stay in charleston? or are we going further? like recruiting fat bloke and Sara?
mandingo
03-10-2006, 05:32 PM
Ok i got a guestion.... dkf2 is cool. but are we trying to stay in charleston? or are we going further? like recruiting fat bloke and Sara?
i don't think we need to recruit anyone, anyone is welcome but this is a site for local guys/gals. we can use it for out of towners to get info on events in charleston.
SUM650
03-10-2006, 06:10 PM
Exactly like Kenny said. This is a local forum for local riders. I don't give to sheets about whats happening in Greenville, Columbia, or Aiken. If you want to find out whats going on in the local sportbike community then this is the place.
dumwinnie
03-10-2006, 09:49 PM
all in all, doesn't really matter to me. i'll log on, one way or another (beauty of the favorites file). cornerjunkies describes the majority of us and it's catchy. just my .02
kristin
03-10-2006, 11:30 PM
cornerjunkies.com
that fits the people that actually hit the corners, and the people that like to SIT AT THE CORNER at the gas station. ha
Puckkillers.com?
Ilikebuyingexpensivetires.com lol
deadpuckers.com
843motorsports.com ........hm i like that one.....
DragonFZ6
03-10-2006, 11:49 PM
Ilikebuyingexpensivetires.com lol
Rotflmao...that is great...should do that one!!!
I'll be in Daytona until Sunday/Monday, so it'd be cool if you guys reached some sort of general concensus by then, because I'd like to have the site moved and ready to go before Hooters.
For those of you who have put in your votes, thank you.
Kat_Mac
03-11-2006, 07:50 AM
cornerjunkies.com
Holy Toledo, Batman! Kristin? You're alive!
SUM650
03-11-2006, 11:18 PM
So far cornerjunkies.com has more votes than anything. I like Kristen analogy for the use of this name. It kind of makes good sense.
CameraTrick
03-12-2006, 01:21 AM
Stay local, stay on sportbikes. If you think it works to encompass more than that take a look at SCRiders - lots of room for dirtbikes, quads, and participation state wide but those areas never took off.
If you want businesses to help sponsor events you better use something that makes sense to people when they first hear the name. My .02 - lowcountry is played out and overused - something with Charleston is specific enough to get locals involved and excited - the word "sportbike" scares some people, ie businesses and old people (stupid but it does).
CharlestonKneeDraggers is cool. I'd follow up on that if I heard it.
I totally agree with Tom. Everywhere you look, its Lowcountry this or that. My top three.
CharlestonApex (I feel like I should explain my first choice. I like this because alot of people might not know what Apex means and might be curious enough to check it out. It represents us here in Charleston looking for corners and also the local Charleston racers. Also, has room to add other powersports and it has a bit of mature flair.)
CharlestonKneeDraggers (I like the last two equally.)
CharlestonCornerJunkies
IMO the ones suggested are to long...If you want just US here keep the name super long.... thats why i was saying 843sportbikes. i know its slightly getto but its shorter..... speedf2.com
trackjunkies.com hmmm still long.....
but you see what i meen?
IMO the ones suggested are to long...If you want just US here keep the name super long.... thats why i was saying 843sportbikes. i know its slightly getto but its shorter..... speedf2.com
trackjunkies.com hmmm still long.....
but you see what i meen?
Well, if that's the problem you can always abbreviate Charleston to CHS.
Scrapyard
03-12-2006, 05:11 PM
2 things I've learned about building and promoting websites. Keep the name as simple as possible (ie, memerable) and set the addy so anyone can type it out by the letter. In other words, no abbreviation, dashes or numbers. People have a 2 second attention span. If you want them to remember it via word of mouth and casual conversation it has to be quick,simple and too the point. Enough of my long winded rambeling...
I vote...
cornerjunkies.com.
charlestonpowersports.com (although that sounds like a dealership)
I'm back.
From the list, cornerjunkies and lowcountryriders seem to be the most popular so far (with, uuhh, about four votes each). Unless something weird happens in the next 24 hours, one of those two names will be the new forum name. Which one? Well, I'll tally up the votes, but ulness there's a 2/3 or so preference by you guys to use cornerjunkies, we'll go with lowcountryriders (it's already paid for for the next five or so years). Good? Bad? Whatever?
dumwinnie
03-12-2006, 09:34 PM
either, doesn't really matter, but personally, i associate lowcountry with south carolina's superior educational products. no offense towards anyone, but unless you put boil after lowcountry, i immideately conjure up images of mullets and low tooth to head ratios. i can only assume that i do this because i'm not from here. like i said, no offense to anyone, this is a fault of mine. just figured i'd share.
SUM650
03-12-2006, 10:01 PM
I with draw my vote for the Lowcountry Sportbikers. Tom, Scrapyard and Dave make some excellent points. CornerJunkies.Com is easy to remember, and catchy.
CameraTrick
03-13-2006, 01:21 AM
How about just plain ole "Junkies"?
......nah, probably not good.
Scotty2
03-13-2006, 08:14 AM
Here's a couple names:
Retard riders.com
Wifebeater.org
Posers-inc.com
Who needs gear.net
Helmet what helmet.com or HWH.com
[glow=red:0ed4ee8fa8]Roadrash.com[/glow:0ed4ee8fa8]
rippedpavement.net
pothole poppers.org
randy's retards.com
[glow=red:0ed4ee8fa8]Turn2.com[/glow:0ed4ee8fa8]
Nashville.com
Harryberry.net
rawflesh.org
[glow=red:0ed4ee8fa8]It's my track day deal with it.com[/glow:0ed4ee8fa8]
cornerworkers local 622.net
burns
03-13-2006, 08:20 AM
bangmymomforfree.com
mysistakesitintherear.com
slobmyknob.com
getyourowndamnride.com
nutdraggers.com
fuckoffandride.com
Scotty2
03-13-2006, 08:32 AM
Hello, this is Chris, can I borrow your bike?.com
Ya'll are mean... not that this is news... dot news :smilebig:
So... cornerjunkies after all, and not lowcountryriders, eh? :chin:
Cornerjunkies.com it is... and it hopefully will all be said and done in time for Hooters. Just waiting for the hosting company to do their thing...
will we need to reregister?
will we need to reregister?
Nope, nothing like that, just the address and name of the forum will change.
DragonFZ6
03-13-2006, 08:40 PM
Will you let evryone know when the name change will take place?
Will you let evryone know when the name change will take place?
Yep, I will. Ideally, at some point you'll all see that the forum is shut down for an hour or two, and then it'll be open again under its new name, cornerjunkies.com. I'll also add a link on the dkf2.com front page, as well as a link on dkf2.com/forum.
burns
03-14-2006, 05:29 AM
:crap: I was so hoping for summertimeriders.
...and I kinda wanted lowcountryriders, oh well...
I did a test forum move and it worked flawlessly, so now it's just a matter of waiting for the hosting company to get off their butts.
kristin
03-14-2006, 10:49 PM
sweet. i picked the one that won :evillaugh:
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