why?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 5,464
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From: Chicago
i think "respectful" treatment does take time to earn, but not necessarily "respect" on the forum. I think it comes down to walking into a room where there's a group of old friends hanging out. You can't expect to be one of the guys right away. Its actually a pretty similar dynamic to real life relationships. The treatment just seems so much more gruff for the simple reason that its written down as opposed to being shrugged off in verbal conversation.
I guess what i'm saying is you have to give it time. show us you want to be our internet friend and we'll show you that we want to be yours. Unfortunately, there still will be total douches on this forum like any other... and even more unfortunate is that negative memories tend to stick out in our minds more than neutral ones. So just try to keep your eye on the nice folks here and ease yourself into this community. We all had to do it.
I guess what i'm saying is you have to give it time. show us you want to be our internet friend and we'll show you that we want to be yours. Unfortunately, there still will be total douches on this forum like any other... and even more unfortunate is that negative memories tend to stick out in our minds more than neutral ones. So just try to keep your eye on the nice folks here and ease yourself into this community. We all had to do it.
Outstanding post.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 124
Likes: 7
From: Ft Lauderdale FL
I'm still in intensive care from my beating! Like I said before, I belong to an off shore boating forum and over there everyone is friendly and helpfull FROM DAY ONE. You say you have a problem with your Baja boat, you get help and advice....not a bunch of other Baja owners acting like you insulted their mother! There are some really helpful guys onhere and I appreciate the advice. I am swapping out my tires and will order 4 billstien shocks this week. I drive the car everyday and love it, Ill enjoy it even more now.
_"SCOTT"_
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 6,870
Likes: 53
From: South Florida
i think "respectful" treatment does take time to earn, but not necessarily "respect" on the forum. I think it comes down to walking into a room where there's a group of old friends hanging out. You can't expect to be one of the guys right away. Its actually a pretty similar dynamic to real life relationships. The treatment just seems so much more gruff for the simple reason that its written down as opposed to being shrugged off in verbal conversation.
I guess what i'm saying is you have to give it time. show us you want to be our internet friend and we'll show you that we want to be yours. Unfortunately, there still will be total douches on this forum like any other... and even more unfortunate is that negative memories tend to stick out in our minds more than neutral ones. So just try to keep your eye on the nice folks here and ease yourself into this community. We all had to do it.
I guess what i'm saying is you have to give it time. show us you want to be our internet friend and we'll show you that we want to be yours. Unfortunately, there still will be total douches on this forum like any other... and even more unfortunate is that negative memories tend to stick out in our minds more than neutral ones. So just try to keep your eye on the nice folks here and ease yourself into this community. We all had to do it.
j/k.
Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 46,295
Likes: 2,596
From: Northern, VA
St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
Slogo
Member Since
07-15-2009
Total Posts
83
A meltdown after 83 posts and 2 months?!?!?!
In C6 General?!?!?!?!
I fight with people everyday here. It's just the way it is. Anyone else notice the mods cracking down lately? Thread aren't just locked now; they are deleted.
Member Since
07-15-2009
Total Posts
83
A meltdown after 83 posts and 2 months?!?!?!
In C6 General?!?!?!?!
I fight with people everyday here. It's just the way it is. Anyone else notice the mods cracking down lately? Thread aren't just locked now; they are deleted.
Slogo, you really don't have to "earn" anything on this site, or probably any other. All you have to do is "read" your post, such as the first one on this thread, as if you were the recipient of it. And if you still feel it's not trying to either pizz someone off, or get them to respond in kind, then there's nothing else I can tell you.
Except that from your first 8 or so threads since joining CF, you've asked questions about your C6 on C5 (and still received helpful answers with no negatives), asked questions with a negative attitude, and asked other, seemingly more serious questions with a positive attitude. Guess which ones work best, in your opinion, not mine?
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 124
Likes: 7
From: Ft Lauderdale FL
What an insult to insinuate slogo doesnt even have a corvette..... some people just dont think before they type. Respect???? This is a forum not a street gang!!
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,321
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From: Southwest Ranches (South Florida) Florida
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,741
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From: Huntsville Alabama
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Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Poor pathetic little excuse for a boy
Why are people being so vindictive and stupid on this forum?I want to learn and understand about my car and have seen so much BS, It is hard to believe that people who own a very selective car can be so ignorant, I wonder if Veyron owners are that assinine? I thought that if we , as owners were of a very nice automobile, and somewhat expensive, would be in a different group of demography, but am astounded at the pettiness of some people. Let's stop this crap. Thanks IMHO
I went through your post history and saw nothing to indicate that you were "mistreated"...
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 11,077
Likes: 29
From: Murfreesboro TN
Well I went to slogo's started threads and saw some interesting things. There seem to be two different types of slogo threads: one that asks for serious information, and gets it; and one that asks questions antagonistically, and gets a like-kind response.
Slogo, you really don't have to "earn" anything on this site, or probably any other. All you have to do is "read" your post, such as the first one on this thread, as if you were the recipient of it. And if you still feel it's not trying to either pizz someone off, or get them to respond in kind, then there's nothing else I can tell you.
Except that from your first 8 or so threads since joining CF, you've asked questions about your C6 on C5 (and still received helpful answers with no negatives), asked questions with a negative attitude, and asked other, seemingly more serious questions with a positive attitude. Guess which ones work best, in your opinion, not mine?
Slogo, you really don't have to "earn" anything on this site, or probably any other. All you have to do is "read" your post, such as the first one on this thread, as if you were the recipient of it. And if you still feel it's not trying to either pizz someone off, or get them to respond in kind, then there's nothing else I can tell you.
Except that from your first 8 or so threads since joining CF, you've asked questions about your C6 on C5 (and still received helpful answers with no negatives), asked questions with a negative attitude, and asked other, seemingly more serious questions with a positive attitude. Guess which ones work best, in your opinion, not mine?
Last edited by RadarP3C; Sep 15, 2009 at 11:31 PM.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 11,367
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Sometimes you have to wade through a lot of bs in order to get to the answers you're seeking. That's life.
You can always PM a Forum Member who is attempting to stay on topic and offering useful tips, ideas, informed opinions etc. Most are glad to help if they can.
Corvette ownership brings with it an impassioned point of view. It's one of this Forum's greatest assets.
You can always PM a Forum Member who is attempting to stay on topic and offering useful tips, ideas, informed opinions etc. Most are glad to help if they can.
Corvette ownership brings with it an impassioned point of view. It's one of this Forum's greatest assets.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 124
Likes: 7
From: Ft Lauderdale FL
Sometimes you have to wade through a lot of bs in order to get to the answers you're seeking. That's life.
You can always PM a Forum Member who is attempting to stay on topic and offering useful tips, ideas, informed opinions etc. Most are glad to help if they can.
Corvette ownership brings with it an impassioned point of view. It's one of this Forum's greatest assets.
You can always PM a Forum Member who is attempting to stay on topic and offering useful tips, ideas, informed opinions etc. Most are glad to help if they can.
Corvette ownership brings with it an impassioned point of view. It's one of this Forum's greatest assets.
I like that....when your right your right
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 5,464
Likes: 1
From: Chicago
Many children come on the forum just to bash the Corvette. My kid sisters boyfriend has a Mustang. He joined the forum (CF) just to stir up trouble.
Some people on the forum exaggerate and some even brag. Some will say they own a business and have big bank accounts. You can basically say anything or be anyone on a forum.
In time people earn some respect. Not from everyone but slowly people get to know you and find out if your for real.
I urge members to go through this thread started by Brian18330.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...-c6-owner.html