Where's EvilTwin?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,190
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From: Fayetteville AR
I read a thread almost a year ago and he said he was going to retire from CF. I know many members tried to talk him out of it but when certain CF members (mostly new members) would tell him he is wrong or question his knowledge he would get very upset. The other members told him to ignore them but I guess it really would get to him. He was very helpful and will be greatly missed. Maybe someday he will join CF discussions again.
If anyone has an update on Evil Twin then let us know. Some weeks I am too busy to keep up with all the treads and I may have missed something.
If anyone has an update on Evil Twin then let us know. Some weeks I am too busy to keep up with all the treads and I may have missed something.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 12,287
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From: york pa
I read a thread almost a year ago and he said he was going to retire from CF. I know many members tried to talk him out of it but when certain CF members (mostly new members) would tell him he is wrong or question his knowledge he would get very upset. The other members told him to ignore them but I guess it really would get to him. He was very helpful and will be greatly missed. Maybe someday he will join CF discussions again.
If anyone has an update on Evil Twin then let us know. Some weeks I am too busy to keep up with all the treads and I may have missed something.
If anyone has an update on Evil Twin then let us know. Some weeks I am too busy to keep up with all the treads and I may have missed something.
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Pro
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 740
Likes: 99
From: FL
St. Jude Donor '08
Real shame to see such a valuable individual like him go. I can recall a couple of heated exchanges with him and some other CF members, but didn't realize it drove him away. Hope he comes back. He offered me some help on a coffee spill issue a while ago. Great guy.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 2,152
Likes: 1
From: Parkland Florida
St. Jude Donor '09-'10
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 903
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From: Fontana CA
He retired for some time and came back (which I was happy to see). I too have PM'ed him a couple of times and he is always willing to help. Stand up guy!
Team Owner
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 37,329
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From: Plano Texas
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
He is not the only one that has left, or thinking of doing so.
For the past couple of years many 'new' people have joined the C5 section. Unfortunately, many of these have brought with them habits for posting that are more appropriate to other Forums.
Too many times individuals post for the purpose of posting - with little or no regard to the Forum Rules (most haven't read them), or for the specific purpose of eliciting controversy.
In the latter case, most of them show their immaturity and stupidity via those type posts. Then, to make a bad situation worse, others (with the same mentality of a two year old) post responses
Really, it is sad.
For the past couple of years many 'new' people have joined the C5 section. Unfortunately, many of these have brought with them habits for posting that are more appropriate to other Forums.
Too many times individuals post for the purpose of posting - with little or no regard to the Forum Rules (most haven't read them), or for the specific purpose of eliciting controversy.
In the latter case, most of them show their immaturity and stupidity via those type posts. Then, to make a bad situation worse, others (with the same mentality of a two year old) post responses
Really, it is sad.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 2,088
Likes: 2
From: tampa florida
...............but we must continue to set the example and not get drawn into *issin* matches. Many times I have held back from posting what I really thought. And in the end I am usually glad I kept my mouth shut.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 6,269
Likes: 50
From: Dallas Texas
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'09-'10
He is not the only one that has left, or thinking of doing so.
For the past couple of years many 'new' people have joined the C5 section. Unfortunately, many of these have brought with them habits for posting that are more appropriate to other Forums.
Too many times individuals post for the purpose of posting - with little or no regard to the Forum Rules (most haven't read them), or for the specific purpose of eliciting controversy.
In the latter case, most of them show their immaturity and stupidity via those type posts. Then, to make a bad situation worse, others (with the same mentality of a two year old) post responses
Really, it is sad.
For the past couple of years many 'new' people have joined the C5 section. Unfortunately, many of these have brought with them habits for posting that are more appropriate to other Forums.
Too many times individuals post for the purpose of posting - with little or no regard to the Forum Rules (most haven't read them), or for the specific purpose of eliciting controversy.
In the latter case, most of them show their immaturity and stupidity via those type posts. Then, to make a bad situation worse, others (with the same mentality of a two year old) post responses
Really, it is sad.
Dennis is correct and that's why Bill has retired from posting. Too many newbies spouting urban legend type comments then challenging his knowledge and attacking his caustic humor when he replied with factual info. 
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 5,747
Likes: 224
From: Hillsboro Oregon
Such a waste to lose such valuable information from a true Corvette C5engineer.
Way too often the young feel they know it all and we "old farts" don't know a thing.
I see it all the time in my business, age, wisdom, and time actually doing the job are not valued at all by the young and often by management.
I miss ET's posts and extensive knowledge of everything C5
Wish I could read him daily
And buy him a cold one
Jim
Way too often the young feel they know it all and we "old farts" don't know a thing.
I see it all the time in my business, age, wisdom, and time actually doing the job are not valued at all by the young and often by management.
I miss ET's posts and extensive knowledge of everything C5
Wish I could read him daily
And buy him a cold one
Jim
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 3,396
Likes: 2
From: North Manchester Indiana
smart guy,,, was a little cold at times.. but a smart guy.
and i agree that some things on the forum have changed a lot even in the last few years. still a great place.
Did panz replace eviltwin??? then panz left,, who replaced panz??
( just KIDDING)...
and i agree that some things on the forum have changed a lot even in the last few years. still a great place.
Did panz replace eviltwin??? then panz left,, who replaced panz??
( just KIDDING)...
