You learn then become expert.
Enjoy the forum and am glad its here.
RP

 

Great place and why I became a lifetime member

 

Great place, Great people

 

Amazing how many eventually become
"real" (whatever that means) friends.

Peace
Chip

 

Learned tons about the C5 here before I finally bought mine - a great aid in the purchase.
Have learned what to look for and listen for with the car now.
A great place to bring others on-board and support those having questions or problems.
Yep, I've been frustrated at times and had some others angry at me at times - but that's life and it doesn't cost anything to share it here!
This is my major site/forum and I think it's great!

So, Zilla, when you're done with your chores, I'd like one of the C5 profiles, but WITHOUT the BSM's!

 

I was just thinking about E-T and how much he added to the forum. I wish he would come back. The forum is a great place and I have found countless answers to questions I have owning this car. Met a lot of nice people too.

 

I saw posts from E-T at the end of his run here and didn't quite understand at the time what his frustrations were . I understand more now . I think the forum as a whole is great but I feel that some people have a "holier than thou" attitude . I don't feel the need to call some one a "n00b" or laugh at someone because their spelling "sukx" and I feel that some are childish and almost bully like when a newbie asks something that may have been seen 10 times a month on here . Oh and a responce of use the "search feature" doesn't always yield the needed results . Help a brother (or sister) out ! That is what we are here for , not crap .

That being said , I hate post ****** !

 

Well Said

 

Zilla , remember this? I was the lucky winner of one of your give-aways! It proudly hangs over the door to my cave(computer room)

 

I'm just happy to contribute in any way that I can.

We are all just people, nobody's perfect.

 

Owning a Corvette outside of the US can be daunting particularly if you have any problems with your car.

This Forum is great at giving advice and guidance but it's also the people that make the worldwide Corvette community such a great group to be involved with. I am always amazed at the help people have willingly given me and many of my Corvette related decisions have been on the back of such guidance.

Sure, it can get frustrating when people ask questions which a quick search would have answered, but the one thing I have learnt from the Forum is that "the only stupid question is the one that is not asked".

Finally, we all owe a debt of thanks to those people who monitor and moderate it for us.

With best wishes to everyone on the Forum from across the pond.

 

There's no way I could contribute as much as I've taken. I love checking in on CF almost any time I walk by the computer. I've made some good friends here, learned more than I could ever imagine, modded to a degree that I never dreamed of, and spent (no SAVED! ) more $$ than I'll ever admit. Hopefully I chime in and help someone once in a while.

 

This place rocks for the wealth of knowledge and the willingness to share information with the forum members. I've saved a bunch of $$$ using tips from here.

If I have info I feel will help someone out, I pass it on.

 

This Forum has allowed me the confidence to keep our C5 when there was a time that without a warranty and mistrusting the dealers to make correct repairs I considered selling the car. Now with the support of the membership and their knowledge and the vendors I find this place to be not just a place to gain knowledge (and share when I can) but a great form of recreation as well as the camaraderie and friendship that makes this the great car hobby it is. The Wife calls this Forum "The Fly Paper" 'cause I get stuck to it for hours. This is a very valuable part of the Corvette experience and between the local clubs, the regional and national events and the communication in here (and let's not forget the modding!) my plate is fairly full, even with being retired. this is the first I'd seen the super wood projects that Todd (Zilla) makes. I had heard about them, but had no idea they were that nice. This place means a lot to us and I'll contribute what I can, when I can in the future. To all the members and administrators, I salute you May God bless and Save the Wave.
Ed & Ruthann

 

wow zilla those are freaking awesome , i really like th ones of the acyual C5

oak

 

I used to post here quite a bit as well as hosting mod parties at my house and helping people on a one-on-one basis. The old timers here will remember. But, I find that the forum has changed quite a bit and not in a positive way. So much so that I've pulled back almost to the point of not being involved at all anymore. I can't put my finger on what's changed, but it is different. I still check in daily and post occasionally but just don't get the same feeling here that I did a few years ago.

 

Sorry to hear that.

 

I must agree - the attitude(s) of some members on the Forum has changed - and for the most part not in a positive manner.

C5 General has become a kiddie forum in many respects.

Many members refuse to adhere to the Forum rules for posting in this section. Worse yet, when they are informed of the rules they get all prissy. Many will call such information as coming from the "**** police' etc. Such attitudes do little to benefit the Forum as a whole, and for some reason most members refuse to chastise them when it is appropriate.

Many of the old members find the attitude of some members to be such they have elected to either move (I.e., OT, C6, etc.) rather than attempt to contend with many of the rude, 'attack' minded posts and/or members that post irrelevant, and many times incorrect, answers to serious questions.

This is really a shame. The knowledge base is slowly eroding, leaving members that need/want assistance with response posts that are far from helpful.

This section has lost many helpful members - and the knowledge they offered will not be made up for by many of the newer members.

Like many, I have elected to spend more time in other areas of the Forum due to much of the above. I do attempt to be of assistance when possible, but instead of being a pleasure, it is, in many cases, a chore that is no longer worth the effort.

 

OK. Stop all the sugary talk. I'm gonna hurl. This is a community of folks with like interests. There are all kinds of folks in our community. Those I agree with and those I don't. Nothing more, nothing less. Most are helpfull. Some are preditors. For someone to get so angry they stop coming here is more a reflection of them than the community.

 

I've only been here three months, I joined right after I bought my car. Everything I know about my car I've learned here and I hope that someday I'm able to help others. This is a great forum and I love hanging out here.