So much tension in the air
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02-09-2018, 11:03 PM
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I have learned to avoid some sub forums.
02-10-2018, 12:27 AM
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02-10-2018, 12:37 AM
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Common sense isn't common anymore and too many people think Patience is a stripper at the Gold Club. America has become the land of the "offended" and the home of the "I'll do and say what I damned well want to". Its a poor commentary on our society that a group of like minded enthusiasts can't get along when they don't agree about trivial things.
Does anyone know what free speech is? We Americans think our founding fathers and our government give us freedom of speech, freedom to say anything we want to. Is that the intent of our founding fathers? Those guys came from a place where the king and the church told them what to say and think. When they decided to start a free country they felt the government should not infringe on the citizen's right to think and speak without censorship. That doesn't mean the rest of us have to like it or put up with it. The rest of us expect to be treated with respect and kindness, even if we act like dorks or nerds or whatever seems objectionable to the abuser. The government's freedom of speech isn't about having the freedom to heap retribution onto the unfortunate, its about being able to openly discuss anything without the government stepping in to shut it down.
Why not show the world you have the freedom of speech along with wisdom to contribute to the conversation without being rude or abusive.
(Frodo steps down from his soapbox)
Does anyone know what free speech is? We Americans think our founding fathers and our government give us freedom of speech, freedom to say anything we want to. Is that the intent of our founding fathers? Those guys came from a place where the king and the church told them what to say and think. When they decided to start a free country they felt the government should not infringe on the citizen's right to think and speak without censorship. That doesn't mean the rest of us have to like it or put up with it. The rest of us expect to be treated with respect and kindness, even if we act like dorks or nerds or whatever seems objectionable to the abuser. The government's freedom of speech isn't about having the freedom to heap retribution onto the unfortunate, its about being able to openly discuss anything without the government stepping in to shut it down.
Why not show the world you have the freedom of speech along with wisdom to contribute to the conversation without being rude or abusive.
(Frodo steps down from his soapbox)
Dude, that’s a fkd up meme to post. Do you teach your kids or grandkids to pick on “retards”? Do you? Do you have anyone with a physical or mental disability in your family? Or are you just retarded yourself and trying to validate your existence.
02-10-2018, 06:32 AM
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02-10-2018, 08:04 AM
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I have noticed over the last several weeks that a lot of owners/members have been what I would call “on edge.” As I read some of the posts and comments, I can’t help but notice the general anger for lack of a better word in some of them. I realize it is the nature of some people. It’s their personality, but I can’t understand why there seems to be so much combative conversation. I’ve seen plenty of name calling (Had a guy call me a dork recently because I posted an opinion thread.) I don’t know I just don’t get it obviously. Why on earth would someone who owns such a beautiful piece of machinery that is really just a toy if you think about it, be so angry all the time? I think the general attitude of these less than happy people seem annoyed at everything. You can almost see them rolling their eyes as they’re typing away a response that’s less than friendly.
It’s sad really.
Have be a better day!
It’s sad really.
Have be a better day!
02-10-2018, 08:27 AM
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I can assure you that I reserve that behavior for those that have it coming. I don't think the folks over here on this side of things have to put up with the same nonsense that goes around in the other forums. There is quite a lot of technical misinformation being passed around as fact and some people will fight their asses off like its true. You guys here don't really have the same problems since the majority of c7 cars are still under warranty.
02-10-2018, 08:34 AM
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You're right, a lot of arrogant and downright mean spirited people are on this Forum which made me consider leaving. However, I've met some great people who have responded back to me with questions I have posted and got some really good info and help. You just gotta take the good with the bad.
I even am compelled to contribute in Wikipedia from time to time with documented references when I see a revisionist historical statement or outright incorrect info!
02-10-2018, 11:02 AM
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And even this thread has devolved to name calling. We're done here.
02-10-2018, 11:03 AM
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OK guys, I think this thread has sunk to a level of no return....thread closed.