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Idiotic posts
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Drifting
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Idiotic posts
Ive been a member for about 5 years now. I learned a lot and gained a lot of knowledge. However, recently, I've been reading a lot of idiotic posts. I also noticed that a lot of the senior members don't post anymore. Now I know why. Some of these posts are from people that know nothing about cars, let alone vettes. Its a real shame. If you want to be a ricer, then buy a Honda, put a fart can muffler on it, duct tape the interior and be happy. This is getting to the point that if you really have a question or problem, you need to pm a senior member and wait for a response. I've been holding back on posting this, but enough is enough.
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I'll agree partially. Some posts are either ignorant, silly or OT to the point they should be in a different forum or even on a different site.
But within this community we enjoy friendly banter and discussion and levity - just as interaction at our jobs is not 100% work-related. Personally that's one of the positive aspects of this place and I'd hate to see the mods limit every thread to 100% Corvette material.
Remember too we have different interests - some want to lower our cars, some want to race them, some want to drag, some want to restore junkers to show condition, and some just want to drive them. We all gotta give the others a little slack. Personally I see no attraction in lowering a car but lots of guys do - so this is a great place to learn how to do it.
Lastly we need to remember the ownership of these cars is constantly turning over, and as a result there is a constant stream of n00bs trying to learn things. Each and every one of us was new at one time - both to this forum and to C-4s. A great deal of what I know about C-4s (and by no means do I claim to be an expert) was learned through the help and guidance of those on here. And I try to pay it back when I can.
But within this community we enjoy friendly banter and discussion and levity - just as interaction at our jobs is not 100% work-related. Personally that's one of the positive aspects of this place and I'd hate to see the mods limit every thread to 100% Corvette material.
Remember too we have different interests - some want to lower our cars, some want to race them, some want to drag, some want to restore junkers to show condition, and some just want to drive them. We all gotta give the others a little slack. Personally I see no attraction in lowering a car but lots of guys do - so this is a great place to learn how to do it.
Lastly we need to remember the ownership of these cars is constantly turning over, and as a result there is a constant stream of n00bs trying to learn things. Each and every one of us was new at one time - both to this forum and to C-4s. A great deal of what I know about C-4s (and by no means do I claim to be an expert) was learned through the help and guidance of those on here. And I try to pay it back when I can.
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I too have noticed a flurry of very odd posts recently from new members. I wonder if someone or some group is effin with us as their posts are absurd. Seems like there are a bunch of 
out there that are laughing about our responses on some obscure Ford-related forum. JMHO
out there that are laughing about our responses on some obscure Ford-related forum. JMHO
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I agree with Railroadman and strongly agree with the OT jon.
I've done more work on my Vette and dont post anymore. If I see a legit thread I help the OT via PM. I started calling out these "idiotic people" and got me banned more than few times and lifetime banned. The moderators gave me one last chance.
These "idiotic people" like corvetteronw mentioned they are members that troll in here using other usernames and they've destroyed this forum. This place was awesome, so awesome that I bought the lifetime membership.
my 1/2 cent
I've done more work on my Vette and dont post anymore. If I see a legit thread I help the OT via PM. I started calling out these "idiotic people" and got me banned more than few times and lifetime banned. The moderators gave me one last chance.
These "idiotic people" like corvetteronw mentioned they are members that troll in here using other usernames and they've destroyed this forum. This place was awesome, so awesome that I bought the lifetime membership.
my 1/2 cent
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Good posts guys. I've noticed alot of trolling in C4 general and have got complaints. I've tried to squash them as quick as possible to keep the drama down. Some of the questions border on downright ridiculous without a shred of common sense applied to them. No problem Jon, you're just stating facts. 
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well sorry to hear that bro. Im probly soneone that your talking about. But this is my first c4 and my first car. Im 15 and i have no idea what im doing. Ive posted asking about things that are probly comen sense to you guys but ive never done any machanical work or electrical work. And with the help of everybody on this forum ive actualy got my car running. And believe me. It needed alot of work to run. And again sorry for the idiotic questions i may ask. :s
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well sorry to hear that bro. Im probly soneone that your talking about. But this is my first c4 and my first car. Im 15 and i have no idea what im doing. Ive posted asking about things that are probly comen sense to you guys but ive never done any machanical work or electrical work. And with the help of everybody on this forum ive actualy got my car running. And believe me. It needed alot of work to run. And again sorry for the idiotic questions i may ask. :s
Lots of wise men here and they don't mind helping.
Just don't start a poll asking what color duct tape is best for seat repair and you'll be fine
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You folks are welcome to foward any and all idiotic posts to me, sometimes you have to read between the lines with some of the questions, sometimes they 'are' idiotic. sometimes they are just rude.... However... I remember when I started playing with cars, I remember more patience than I deserved, I remember not caring if the info was given in a rude sarcastic manner, as long as it was given, and I was gratefull to hear it and still am. Those of you who pass info along in that manner, please dont stop, nothing but respect. You've been and done .
Le Mans Master
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the level / number of idiots has increased exponentially in the last couple of years .
There have always been guys who have been a little slow on the uptake ( needed identical 20 replies and a big stick for them to understand
) and they have been accommodatedbut there seems to be more and more of them lately ( not just on this C4 Forum either )
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