Train:
Dry snitching, a term that might not be familiar to everyone, represents a subtle yet potent form of betrayal that thrives on indirectness. It’s a practice where information is passed on in a manner that doesn’t overtly name individuals but leads to obvious conclusions. A classic illustration of this is seen in workplace dynamics, highlighting its corrosive impact on trust and camaraderie. Now, let’s steer this narrative towards the biker lifestyle, a realm where the open road is a symbol of freedom and trust among riders is sacred.
Imagine the scenario:
You’re granted an hour for lunch at work, but one day, a chance encounter extends your break beyond the allotted time, as you run into a hot little number giving you the eye after lunch. Unbeknownst to others, or so you think, this detour goes unnoticed until a coworker, having spotted you, chooses not to confront you directly. Instead, upon the boss’s routine rounds, they remark loudly enough for the boss to hear, "I didn’t know we got two-hour lunches now." Without mentioning names or specifics, the message is clear, and the spotlight inadvertently shifts to you, stirring suspicion and possibly leading to uncomfortable questions and or consequences.
Now, transpose this dynamic onto the biker community. Imagine a ride where every member's actions reflect on the entire group. A rider extends a break longer than agreed upon, and rather than addressing it directly with individual brother, comments are made in passing at the next club meeting, suggestive enough to draw attention but not direct enough to invite open discussion. This indirectness challenges the very foundation of trust and loyalty that the biker lifestyle upholds. Now I'm purposely being very polite here because I am a very Sophisticated Biker, however, if you have any frontal cortex at all then you know exactly what I'm talking about. We all know that snitches get stiches if their lucky- the rest end up in ditches!
Navigating the Tightrope of Biker Ethics
In the realm of biker dynamics, the essence of dry snitching lies in its ability to signal betrayal without explicit accusation. It’s a test of the values that underpin our riding relationships and a reminder of the significance of direct communication. The story told here is not just about the consequences faced by the individual but also about the ripple effects on the collective ethos of a biking group.
The Road to Integrity: Embracing Transparency and Solidarity
This narrative compels us to reflect on our approach to communication and the ethical considerations that guide our interactions within the biker community. It's a call to prioritize honesty and directness, safeguarding the trust that binds any group or relationship, especially those forged on the shared love of the open road and brotherhood.
The tale of dry snitching, whether in a workplace setting or within the biker community, underscores the need for direct communication and the preservation of trust. It's a reminder that the values we uphold in our interactions can strengthen the bonds of camaraderie and respect, essential for navigating the challenges and joys of the biker lifestyle.
Tabasco:
Grown Ups are Children
I feel you brother. I've often said that one of the biggest lies I believed as a kid was that grown-ups, were actually grown up. What I've come to realize as an adult is that grown-ups are just the same little scared insecure child in an adult body.
The amount of drama, backstabbing, and snitching that goes on day-to-day in this world is amazing. I think because people were never taught to stand up for themselves or how to stand up for themselves, then they seek others to handle their business. They're often too scared to address the situation directly with the person that they have the problem with. So they throw that person under the bus in front of an authority figure, which as far as I'm concerned is the same as stabbing somebody in the back.
Good Employee doesn't Always Equal Good Leader
The unfortunate part of this is that in 90% of cases leadership is granted to unqualified people. I don't mean that they aren't qualified perhaps to work in the field that they're working in but often people are promoted within their industry because they are good at performing their job. So if you are an excellent assembler and your work was phenomenal you would likely receive a promotion throughout your career into a leadership position. The problem is that although you may be a great assembler and you may have the best technique, the best speed, the best quality, that does not qualify you as a leader. Because the quality of leaders requires the person to be fully trained and how to deal with human resources issues. This is something that they may not necessarily be good at. So, they go with what they would feel would be the obvious reaction and perhaps forget fundamental questions such as if there were qualified reasons that the employee had to take an extended break.
Snitches are Cowards
As far as I'm concerned, the dry snitcher is a coward and should be told to shut the fuck up. Now that is not to say that I am opposed to whistleblowers when authority or privilege is being abused, or if a consistent characteristic of an employee’s absence creates more work for those around them. But one would think that if that were the case then management would notice if they were paying attention.
