"Nonster" (noahnic)
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I know not everyone here cares about motorcycles, but I really liked what Sean was doing with Lanesplitter. It definitely was worlds better than Rideapart or any of the other motorcycle sites out there
Decay buys too many beaters
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:15 |
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This makes me very sad, he was really becoming one of my favorite writers on the site. Wonder what the future holds for LS.
CB
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:17 |
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Wait, what the fuck? No way, he’s amazing!
Master Cylinder
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:17 |
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+1. I really enjoyed the relatively inclusive attitude of Lanesplitter. Motorcycling can get really, really tribal, and it was refreshing that Sean was trying to cover all aspects of it as best as he could. Here’s hoping he has something else already lined up. I’ll definitely follow his work if he ends up at another moto mag / blog.
Mercedes Streeter
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:21 |
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Ladies and Gentleman, we are witnessing Gawker Media actively imploding. Everyone is abandoning the sinking ship before it gets any worse.
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Nonster
> Decay buys too many beaters
04/18/2016 at 20:25 |
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Yeah his stuff was frequently my favorite articles on Jalopnik. I feel like he was just getting started.
Lanesplitter will probably fade back into a state of neglect like before
M54B30
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:25 |
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Gawker needs to trim $140,000,000 and union writers are expensive
LongbowMkII
> Mercedes Streeter
04/18/2016 at 20:26 |
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I thought that was last year and the Conde Nast bullshit...
What I'm saying is that Gawker is pretty shitty.
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Nonster
> Master Cylinder
04/18/2016 at 20:28 |
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exactly, it was some of the best motorcycle content on the web. I’m definitely going to follow his work. Hopefully he finds something soon
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Mercedes Streeter
> LongbowMkII
04/18/2016 at 20:30 |
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It honestly should have been last year. The Hulk stuff was questionable enough, but the Conde Nast outing proved that the majority of Gawker Media does have any journalistic integrity.
Blondude
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:31 |
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I posted that over here and now the comments section is freaking out. Rightfully so.
whoarder is tellurium
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:31 |
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Terrible news. RIP Lanesplitter
The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:36 |
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Tavarish posted an article on it, and it sucked. Soon it will be “why buy an new KLR650 when you could buy an used MV Agusta Brutale 800 Dragster RR for the same price”.
Kailand09
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:42 |
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Damn.... I’m not into motorcycles other than respect and interest in the tech. But I still read a lot of his stuff, because he’s a great journo.
Big bummer.
Conan
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:47 |
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I’m not a motorcycle guy but that dude was great. Sucks that he’s gone.
OPPOsaurus WRX
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:52 |
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Wow another bites the dust.
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 20:55 |
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I’ll be blunt and say it - Jalopnik has some of the most toxic userbase I have seen in the automotive enthusiast oriented sector of the internet. Oppois a but better but even so......I am not surprised Sean was let go/quit. Most of this website refuses to accept motorcycles. Let alone ride them.
scoob
> Blondude
04/18/2016 at 20:56 |
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This guy brings up a good point, which I highlighted:
Kinja is ongoingly wonky. Something will not work right and you never know when until you see it. And they never fix it. Or if they do, something else breaks.
I have a theory.
To have 1,001% job security at Gawker, you must do a bad job.
DasWauto
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 21:00 |
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Bummer. I really liked what PG and Sean set out to do with lanesplitter, to make motorcycles more accessible, less elitist and to advocate for bikes appealing to new riders, those at the top end of the spectrum and everything in between. I’ll follow him wherever he ends up.
Hot Takes Salesman
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 21:05 |
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What the fuuuuuuuuuck?!
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Hot Takes Salesman
> Hot Takes Salesman
04/18/2016 at 21:06 |
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No really, how the fuuuuüûùúck did this happen outta nowhere?!
sn4cktimes
> Master Cylinder
04/18/2016 at 21:18 |
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Awww man! First some good editors and writers bailed, main page article numbers dropped, FA is gone, now this. Truck Yeah! will probably be next... Stupid main Gawker ruining the auto side of the site. Now all the great writers are getting scattered to the far corners of the web and main-stream / published media again. *huff*. I’m hoping Sean nabs a job where he gets to continue saying and doing what he actually wants; vs having to follow some company “line” (AKA: continue being actually interesting and opinionated)
Flavien Vidal
> themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
04/18/2016 at 21:44 |
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Until last week I wasn’t even sure what handle controller the clutch and which controlled the brakes... I enjoyed Lanesplitter though
jimz
> Mercedes Streeter
04/18/2016 at 21:44 |
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I’m with you. someone please save Jalopnik and Gizmodo from the Gawker meltdown.
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jimz
> Master Cylinder
04/18/2016 at 21:46 |
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I really enjoyed the relatively inclusive attitude of Lanesplitter.
well, now you know why these shitfucks fired Sean. he was too inclusive and accomodating. Gawker wants controversy and clickbait.
Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 22:00 |
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I also just realized Tyler wasn’t around for Foxtrot Alpha anymore as well. WTF
This place is going to hell
TheOnelectronic
> Nonster
04/18/2016 at 23:47 |
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Remember a year or so back when Jalopnik was going to completely reinvigorate Lanesplitter, and hired like five different writers?
Now we’re back to, what, zero?
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The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
> Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ
04/19/2016 at 00:05 |
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He left to write for a different publication
, he was not fired.
Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
> Nonster
04/19/2016 at 01:10 |
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I agree with the below comment about him trying to report on all sides of motorcycles. While I love Oppo the most, I spent(d) quite a lot of time on Truck Yeah, Lanesplitter and Flight Club. So sad that two of them are gone now.
ktfright | Kinja Neighborhood Black Guy
> Nonster
04/19/2016 at 02:44 |
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Damn, everybody is getting let go. I never cared for bikes, but his articles were good, and I was warming up to motorcycles. I hope he finds something great.
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Life and Times of Magoo: The People's Champ
> The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock
04/19/2016 at 08:16 |
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Ah, appreciated. I was misinformed.
Pickup_man
> Nonster
04/19/2016 at 09:29 |
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This really sucks, Lanesplitter was the only motorcycle site/publication that I’ve ever enjoyed reading, and that was %99 because of Sean. I really hope he finds somewhere new where he can continue the awesome work that he was doing.
StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8
> Nonster
04/19/2016 at 10:32 |
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I’ll follow him whereever he ends up, really enjoyed reading his stuff. Sad to see him leave with no fan fare or notice or anything.