How About A Thank-you
Heel & Toe
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Parafrog
I really like the 82nd, went to jump school with the evil people from Lejune, you know? They were awful, but they were also my friends. You know,"nice watch, can I have it when you die?"
You all have helped me by just reading your threads on idle and what worked, what didn't.
I NEVER had this much trouble with my 68 (Bulls&%t, I did too)
Parafrog,
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Smithdogs
You all have helped me by just reading your threads on idle and what worked, what didn't.
I NEVER had this much trouble with my 68 (Bulls&%t, I did too)
Parafrog,
dogs1954@hotmail.com
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Racer
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From: Tucson, AZ. L98-85 AUTO COUPE: 120k MILES: daily driver. SOUND OFF IF YOU'VE BEEN THERE. Ex-Jumpin' Junky-82nd Airborne-2/505 PIR: 1st ID-1/16th Inf: Recon Marine Retread. GOD BLESS GRUNTS.
what can i say but thanks for the responses.
i didn't mean to tar all of the younger members of the forum. if you show appreciation, then you're not included. and as someone posted, if you acknowledge people's effort, then you are more likely to receive an in depth answer, and more of them.
i don't say that thanks is mandatory. i'm saying that it offers encouragement for those who share to continue to do so, and those who receive to get the greatest benefit from the forum. believe me, i don't want all of us to get in a circle and hug. thanks promotes better help, and promotes a better forum. if you don't believe me, ask doctor phil.
as posted above, posting whether or not the advice was helpful, or which advice cured the problem, or if any of the advice helped cure the problem is an important learning tool for those who answer a post, and anyone following the thread.
this is a great place to learn. all i know about vettes i learned here, and from the fsm i was cajoled into buying. i want to thank everyone who has helped me in the past, and the future.
i didn't mean to tar all of the younger members of the forum. if you show appreciation, then you're not included. and as someone posted, if you acknowledge people's effort, then you are more likely to receive an in depth answer, and more of them.
i don't say that thanks is mandatory. i'm saying that it offers encouragement for those who share to continue to do so, and those who receive to get the greatest benefit from the forum. believe me, i don't want all of us to get in a circle and hug. thanks promotes better help, and promotes a better forum. if you don't believe me, ask doctor phil.
as posted above, posting whether or not the advice was helpful, or which advice cured the problem, or if any of the advice helped cure the problem is an important learning tool for those who answer a post, and anyone following the thread.
this is a great place to learn. all i know about vettes i learned here, and from the fsm i was cajoled into buying. i want to thank everyone who has helped me in the past, and the future.
Last edited by parafrog; May 4, 2006 at 04:51 PM.
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From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Originally Posted by rocco16
I have noticed, lately, a growing number of guys who DO say "thanks for the replies" .... 
This really is a great group of people on the C4 Forum.
Larry
code5coupe
This really is a great group of people on the C4 Forum.
Larry
code5coupe
completely. Para has a point, and it's a good one to make from time to time as new members come aboard (and old members sometimes forget
).I seem to see a trend toward MORE replies about how something helped them, or how someone found the problem after 2 dozen people posted info. It sure is nice to see.
This is a tremendous bunch of people on C4. No wonder so many newbies are willing to tackle things they never dreamed they could handle.
Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
I don't mind the no thanks as much as having to argue with other posters on a thread.I can recall several threads were new guys were led down the wrong path costing mucho bucks for them.If I post a fact I state it as such ,if I post an opinion I preface it with "I believe".I do not mind sharing what I have learned But I am tired of my advice being ignored and some inane responce that is incorrect being followed.Thus I have chosen to cut way back on my help.I will continue to help selected members(you know who you are) that I consider to be friends here but am staying out of pizzing contests over which is better or what is the right way to do something.Life is to short to waste my time and feeling that way about it.
Le Mans Master
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From: Woodstock Georgia
Originally Posted by Redeasysport
I don't mind the no thanks as much as having to argue with other posters on a thread.I can recall several threads were new guys were led down the wrong path costing mucho bucks for them.If I post a fact I state it as such ,if I post an opinion I preface it with "I believe".I do not mind sharing what I have learned But I am tired of my advice being ignored and some inane responce that is incorrect being followed.Thus I have chosen to cut way back on my help.I will continue to help selected members(you know who you are) that I consider to be friends here but am staying out of pizzing contests over which is better or what is the right way to do something.Life is to short to waste my time and feeling that way about it.
In fact--THANKS AGAIN!
Advanced
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From: Maple Grove Minnesota
This is maybe really stupid, but I've not always said thanks because I didn't want to bring the thread back to the top - particularly if it was a simple easy question. Does no one else get annoyed by going back to review threads they previously commented on just to see "
" or some other equally uninsightful remark that brought it to the top again? I'm with some of the previous commenters that my idea of saying "Thank you" is to try and help someone else when you can.
" or some other equally uninsightful remark that brought it to the top again? I'm with some of the previous commenters that my idea of saying "Thank you" is to try and help someone else when you can.
Instructor
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From: Ol Dirty Durham NC
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
What I like more than any thank you is seeing someone who I helped out turn around and share that info with the next guy who needs it.
Safety Car
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From: Mexico Beach FL
Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
What I like more than any thank you is seeing someone who I helped out turn around and share that info with the next guy who needs it.
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From: O'Fallon MO
Thanks, to all of the forum for the questions answered and the trmendous knowledge gleaned just by reading the posts everyday. If I know an answer to a question I usually go back and try to find it and post a reference, its what keeps this thing going.
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
Originally Posted by Aidoneus
This is maybe really stupid, but I've not always said thanks because I didn't want to bring the thread back to the top - particularly if it was a simple easy question.
EDIT: The problem was solved, thanks to the post of _______, and many thanks to everyone else who responded with suggestions.
Larry
code5coupe
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Originally Posted by parafrog
i suspect this is more a symptom of the younger members, but i may be wrong.
What is completely forgotten is that everybody was "young" once and we should never forget where we started.
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From: Athens AL
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Originally Posted by Nathan Plemons
Then some of our physically older people start looking down their noses at the younger generation and get a holier than thou attitude.
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Originally Posted by vader86
which seems to come up when i post answers that old folks dont want to hear
Everybody gets an attitude problem to a certain extent after a while. I know I'm certainly no exception to the rule, but at least I know I realize it. Some people treat others like complete crap and don't even understand why people don't like them because of it.
Safety Car
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From: Detroit's West Side MI
If it's a big issue, I like to PM the main contributers with a personal T-Y.
Otherwise, lots of "thank you" in the post as it evolves and as much paying it forward as I can.
I'm now prepared to help those with injector issues...I'm the new expert.
Otherwise, lots of "thank you" in the post as it evolves and as much paying it forward as I can.
I'm now prepared to help those with injector issues...I'm the new expert.
Burning Brakes
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From: Redding Ca
went to jump school with the evil people from Lejune, you know? They were awful, but they were also my friends. You know,"nice watch, can I have it when you die?"
Now don't go picking on the 2nd Marine Division. Them there's my boys!
Now don't go picking on the 2nd Marine Division. Them there's my boys!
Melting Slicks
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From: Lawrenceville PA
Originally Posted by Nathan Plemons
I wouldn't go so far as to say that at all. Some of our older members, be it just "older" from a forum standpoint, or really physically older members have a nast habit of developing an attitude problem. Once you see the same question answered for the millionth time people want to automatically tell people to just use the search function. Then some of our physically older people start looking down their noses at the younger generation and get a holier than thou attitude.
What is completely forgotten is that everybody was "young" once and we should never forget where we started.
What is completely forgotten is that everybody was "young" once and we should never forget where we started.
Le Mans Master
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From: Castro Valley Calif.
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Originally Posted by 1986pacecar
I both agree and disagree with points you make. I strongly agree that some members have very little patience with commonly asked questions and always point to the search function, usually with an attitude. What I don't agree with is pitting young vs. old as I find it more of a function of particular personalities rather than being old and grumpy as you are alluding to. I'm sure you'll find as many young jerks as old jerks here and in life generally.
Yeah, stereotyping people is pretty silly. Personally, I don't mind re-reading stuff that's been hashed and re-hashed a zillion times......there are some things that can benefit from a different point of view and therefore be productive. If a fresh technique surfaces that makes a given job easier, then I'd like to know about it.
And, we can always just save ourselves the click if a particular subject isn't interesting, right?
Race Director
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Originally Posted by 1986pacecar
I both agree and disagree with points you make. I strongly agree that some members have very little patience with commonly asked questions and always point to the search function, usually with an attitude. What I don't agree with is pitting young vs. old as I find it more of a function of particular personalities rather than being old and grumpy as you are alluding to. I'm sure you'll find as many young jerks as old jerks here and in life generally.
Originally Posted by Nathan Plemons
I wouldn't go so far as to say that at all. Some, of our older membersbe it just "older" from a forum standpoint, or really physically older members have a nast habit of developing an attitude problem.
You can chastise me if you like, but please do so for the words that I say, NOT the words that you THINK I say.
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Racer
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From: Tucson, AZ. L98-85 AUTO COUPE: 120k MILES: daily driver. SOUND OFF IF YOU'VE BEEN THERE. Ex-Jumpin' Junky-82nd Airborne-2/505 PIR: 1st ID-1/16th Inf: Recon Marine Retread. GOD BLESS GRUNTS.
this whole debate is about what makes the forum the most effective. members who have been on the forum the longest no doubt become burned out and pass the frequent answer torch on to those who have learned from them.
the point is that thanks and posting results will cut down on helper burn out and promote the greatest amount of help for the greatest amount of people.
i know we all have individual issues, i've been in therapy for six years but i still hate my cat. none of this detracts from the basic message: be glad for the help you get, and express it to those who try to help. it works and keeps the forum running.
frog.
the point is that thanks and posting results will cut down on helper burn out and promote the greatest amount of help for the greatest amount of people.
i know we all have individual issues, i've been in therapy for six years but i still hate my cat. none of this detracts from the basic message: be glad for the help you get, and express it to those who try to help. it works and keeps the forum running.
frog.
Safety Car
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From: Detroit's West Side MI
Originally Posted by parafrog
i know we all have individual issues, i've been in therapy for six years but i still hate my cat.
