Changing commenters
Pro
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 579
Likes: 56
From: Sarasota Florida
While I haven't been here as long as some, I have noticed a change in the tone of C7 Gen. I've been thanked nearly 500 times in C7 Gen, so have apparently added some value to some threads, but I will admit to posting the occasional comment about reading the Owner's Manual or <gasp> posting the dead horse smiley.
For several reasons that I won't go into, this will be my last post in C7 Gen at least for a while, if not a long while. I love my C7 and will still lurk here and post in other parts of the forum, but won't be posting in the C7 forums any longer.
For several reasons that I won't go into, this will be my last post in C7 Gen at least for a while, if not a long while. I love my C7 and will still lurk here and post in other parts of the forum, but won't be posting in the C7 forums any longer.
I do hope that what ever reasons you have will be resolved soon and we will enjoy your insight and enthusiasm once again
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2000
Posts: 10,777
Likes: 199
I've been on here when the C5 was new, the C6 was new and now the C7. By far, the C7 has fewer problems or issues than any of the 2 previous versions, therefore, more people that come and go. This is the finest place to gather information about the cars we have. It has helped me and educated me on just about everything Corvette related and on many other things (PR&C and OT). I post very seldom but read a lot and often. 
Racer
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 346
Likes: 70
I'm sure like most of us they are waiting for something interesting to happen, I'm excited about the news that will come out from the April NCM bash tbh
I kinda miss random C7Jake photos and Glenn getting a camaro is news to me, I bought all the black fire stuff to perform his detailing method, but never have enough time actually do the work
I kinda miss random C7Jake photos and Glenn getting a camaro is news to me, I bought all the black fire stuff to perform his detailing method, but never have enough time actually do the work
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 850
Likes: 415
Down in the lower right corner of each post is a button that has a ThumbsUp and says Thanks! Clicking the thing is like giving a Like on Facebook only much cooler. It lets the poster know you found the info useful, you agree with what was said, you found it funny, or were otherwise entertained.
Pro
Joined: May 2015
Posts: 586
Likes: 124
From: Florida
Down in the lower right corner of each post is a button that has a ThumbsUp and says Thanks! Clicking the thing is like giving a Like on Facebook only much cooler. It lets the poster know you found the info useful, you agree with what was said, you found it funny, or were otherwise entertained.
Very good point TyBoo. You can see a lot of members who have been on the forum for a very long time and have almost never thanked anyone. Helps to spread good will for sure.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,113
Likes: 2,194
From: Big Bend Country, TX
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
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Race Director
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 11,825
Likes: 2,474
From: Ft Lauderdale
Tech Contributor
I'll always be here as the mods were kind enuf to make me a tech contributor, I usually post as least 2-3 times a day.
The camaro6 forum is nice for tracking my mods, but is frustrating as the younger guys will not search or read the owner's manual (or anything you send them) - I think it's just a function of the younger gen that does not like to read. Hence the board is littered with repetition and feature questions that are in the first 10 pages of the manual!
Joining me over there are Modshack, Bbrown and Mkw930, who also have bought camaros...
The camaro6 forum is nice for tracking my mods, but is frustrating as the younger guys will not search or read the owner's manual (or anything you send them) - I think it's just a function of the younger gen that does not like to read. Hence the board is littered with repetition and feature questions that are in the first 10 pages of the manual!
Joining me over there are Modshack, Bbrown and Mkw930, who also have bought camaros...
Last edited by Glen e; Mar 27, 2016 at 12:38 PM.
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Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,113
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From: Big Bend Country, TX
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2015
Posts: 954
Likes: 269
From: San Jose
Yeah, i see this constantly with the people in their late 20s, early 30s... The brand new internet generation where all answers are instant.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 16,376
Likes: 404
From: Should this thoughtful, valuable contribution meet with no acknowledgement or 'thanks' this post----
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Tech Contributor
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 16,376
Likes: 404
From: Should this thoughtful, valuable contribution meet with no acknowledgement or 'thanks' this post----
Down in the lower right corner of each post is a button that has a ThumbsUp and says Thanks! Clicking the thing is like giving a Like on Facebook only much cooler. It lets the poster know you found the info useful, you agree with what was said, you found it funny, or were otherwise entertained.
Yes, but, but, but, what we need is a "You're Welcome" button!!!
It's so impolite to not follow up with proper etiquette!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,040
Likes: 416
From: hardyston new jersey
St. Jude Donor '09-'25
Ten year member and still here. I just bypass the complainers and read the good ones. I am not a techie and have found some good answers to my questions or issues on the Forum for problems that I have encountered with the vette, but I have never complained about the vette. Been driving them since 1969 and my wife says she's going to bury me in one some day in the far future. 
Advanced
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 60
Likes: 22
From: Markham Ont
Only been a member (and owner) for about 1 year, there are a few rough posts but nothing that would make me think twice about posting. This is my 1st Vette and everything is pretty new to me on this car, so love reading what others have notice and experienced.
I'm not one to read the manual cover to cover, do reference it here and there. The cruise control temporary being turned off when the brake or clutch is pressed, did catch me off guard. 1st car I've owned that doesn't turn it off (yes, I've been told it's in the manual, LOL)
I'm not one to read the manual cover to cover, do reference it here and there. The cruise control temporary being turned off when the brake or clutch is pressed, did catch me off guard. 1st car I've owned that doesn't turn it off (yes, I've been told it's in the manual, LOL)
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 12,641
Likes: 463
From: Houston TX
(since 2010 for me). I comment when I think I have something to contribute...and there is plenty of good info and entertainment here !
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2000
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 5,191
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From: Morrill Nebraska
Chas, it's "'curious" that you start a thread such as this and make NO MENTION of specific people you're referring to.
Zymurgy and I have worked VERY hard to make the C7 Section more of a positive place to hang out. There was a lot of negativity here, but we're working on making this section a better place to be. A lot of the negative people that used to be here are gone and I say, "good riddance".
My mother taught me a long time ago, it's not what you say, it's the way you say it. Personally, it gets VERY tiring to read all the negativity around here. Some people have nothing else better to do than to bitch and moan.....it makes for poor reading and is boring as hell.
Zymurgy and I have worked VERY hard to make the C7 Section more of a positive place to hang out. There was a lot of negativity here, but we're working on making this section a better place to be. A lot of the negative people that used to be here are gone and I say, "good riddance".
My mother taught me a long time ago, it's not what you say, it's the way you say it. Personally, it gets VERY tiring to read all the negativity around here. Some people have nothing else better to do than to bitch and moan.....it makes for poor reading and is boring as hell.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,113
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From: Big Bend Country, TX
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
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Team Owner
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 26,714
Likes: 344
From: Houston, TX
I am a long time member with over 26,000 posts. I have not even owned a Corvette in over four years now but am still on here almost daily. One thing you have to remember is that this is an extremely active forum. I have not seen a forum with anywhere remotely close to the number of threads and posts as this one, and I'm a forum junkie for cars and motorcycles.
With a forum this active, the bell shaped curve is very apparent and accurate. It's like walking into a mall, you see it all. It's best just to learn to ignore what you don't like and there will still be plenty to like.
With a forum this active, the bell shaped curve is very apparent and accurate. It's like walking into a mall, you see it all. It's best just to learn to ignore what you don't like and there will still be plenty to like.
Last edited by jschindler; Mar 28, 2016 at 07:24 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,017
Likes: 169
From: SE VA VA
Lurked before I bought my C5, participated a lot afterwards.
Learned a lot, shared what I learned.
Tapered off, the pretty much went away during the bugs have worked out/been fixed, reliable/non-problem time of the cars life.
Revisited only when/if I had issues.
Repeat performance for the C7. Lurked prior to buying, active right after buying. 2 model years later, a lot of the 'buzz' and Q&A don't apply to my car, so what I can help others with is limited. Since my 14 is low mileage non-DD, I don't say quite as much.
As to another posters comment on negativity/bickering, I don't think that's limited to this forum. I read similar observations on some non car forums I'm on