Venting
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Drifting
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Venting
Being a reasonably new owner of a Corvette, something on this forum makes my blood boil every time I see it.
For God "s sake, instead of using abbreviations ("din"," tpms" , "sho", "rmv") or what ever else, why can't you just type out what it is you are referring to?
We newer owners have not the slightest idea what the hell you are talking about.
Is it asking to much to type a few extra words instead of us being left in the dark as to what you are posting about?
Rant over.
Bob.
For God "s sake, instead of using abbreviations ("din"," tpms" , "sho", "rmv") or what ever else, why can't you just type out what it is you are referring to?
We newer owners have not the slightest idea what the hell you are talking about.
Is it asking to much to type a few extra words instead of us being left in the dark as to what you are posting about?
Rant over.
Bob.
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Is it asking too much for new members to use the search function to educate themselves a little bit instead of asking the forum to hold their hands in every post?
The forum is a excellent source of information for those who want to learn about their car. To get that information requires a small effort to actually learn to use the forum.
The forum is a excellent source of information for those who want to learn about their car. To get that information requires a small effort to actually learn to use the forum.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I am surprised after 2 years you don't know what they are, It comes with time, You can't expect everyone to not use the common letters when they are used everyday. It makes typing a lot faster, Just give it a little time and if you see something you don't get do a search.
Last edited by Mr.Bill; Sep 21, 2014 at 05:16 PM.
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That's much more efficient.
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Drifting
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I am surprised after 2 years you don't know what they are, It comes with time, You can't expect everyone to not use the common letters when they are used everyday. It makes typing a lot faster, Just give it a little time and if you see something you don't get do a search.
Before that, I was hardly on here.
I joined originally to see if I could find a good Corvette for sale.
If I had to do a search every time I came across something abbreviated, searching would be all I would be doing instead of posting.
Is it going to hurt to give us new owners a break, and type out what you are talking about?
Bob.
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Is it asking too much for new members to use the search function to educate themselves a little bit instead of asking the forum to hold their hands in every post?
The forum is a excellent source of information for those who want to learn about their car. To get that information requires a small effort to actually learn to use the forum.
The forum is a excellent source of information for those who want to learn about their car. To get that information requires a small effort to actually learn to use the forum.
I am surprised after 2 years you don't know what they are, It comes with time, You can't expect everyone to not use the common letters when they are used everyday. It makes typing a lot faster, Just give it a little time and if you see something you don't get do a search..........
If you're reading a thread or post and don't know what certain letters mean, just ask.
Example:
PMS = Pre Menstrual Syndrome
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Drifting
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I have asked, and that usually comes back with the spelled out meaning instead of the abbreviation, just as you did with "PMS"
Now if it can be spelled out in response to my question, why can't it be spelled out in an original post, instead of an abbreviation where many, myself included are left to wonder what the abbreviation means.
As I stated above, if I have to do a search for every abbreviation I come across, searching would be all I would be dong.
I think it safe to say, many here type a lot faster than I am capable of doing, so what is wrong with typing a few extra words, if it does away with confusion?
Bob.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I may have been on this forum for a couple of years, but only reasonably active since I bought my 2004 in may.
Before that, I was hardly on here.
I joined originally to see if I could find a good Corvette for sale.
If I had to do a search every time I came across something abbreviated, searching would be all I would be doing instead of posting.
Is it going to hurt to give us new owners a break, and type out what you are talking about?
Bob.
Before that, I was hardly on here.
I joined originally to see if I could find a good Corvette for sale.
If I had to do a search every time I came across something abbreviated, searching would be all I would be doing instead of posting.
Is it going to hurt to give us new owners a break, and type out what you are talking about?
Bob.
So you want everyone else to change for you? So you don't have to do it? I can see where this is going.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I have asked, and that usually comes back with the spelled out meaning instead of the abbreviation, just as you did with "PMS"
Now if it can be spelled out in response to my question, why can't it be spelled out in an original post, instead of an abbreviation where many, myself included are left to wonder what the abbreviation means.
As I stated above, if I have to do a search for every abbreviation I come across, searching would be all I would be dong.
I think it safe to say, many here type a lot faster than I am capable of doing, so what is wrong with typing a few extra words, if it does away with confusion?
Bob.
Now if it can be spelled out in response to my question, why can't it be spelled out in an original post, instead of an abbreviation where many, myself included are left to wonder what the abbreviation means.
As I stated above, if I have to do a search for every abbreviation I come across, searching would be all I would be dong.
I think it safe to say, many here type a lot faster than I am capable of doing, so what is wrong with typing a few extra words, if it does away with confusion?
Bob.
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Now if it can be spelled out in response to my question, why can't it be spelled out in an original post, instead of an abbreviation where many, myself included are left to wonder what the abbreviation means.
I think it safe to say, many here type a lot faster than I am capable of doing, so what is wrong with typing a few extra words, if it does away with confusion?
Bob.
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If you perused the forum you would find the HELP section.....amazing what info is in there.
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