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Question for Moderator
In an attempt to squelch the drama on here which seems to revolve mostly around performance and technical concerns, would it be possible to start an area in the drop down menus called "ZO6 Tech/Performance"? There is a similar area for the C7 but seems to be more Stingray related.
Don't know about others but this back and forth bickering is really getting old and makes me want to go elsewhere for information.
Is this possible?
Don't know about others but this back and forth bickering is really getting old and makes me want to go elsewhere for information.
Is this possible?
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In an attempt to squelch the drama on here which seems to revolve mostly around performance and technical concerns, would it be possible to start an area in the drop down menus called "ZO6 Tech/Performance"? There is a similar area for the C7 but seems to be more Stingray related.
Don't know about others but this back and forth bickering is really getting old and makes me want to go elsewhere for information.
Is this possible?
Don't know about others but this back and forth bickering is really getting old and makes me want to go elsewhere for information.
Is this possible?
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Could not agree more about the drama instituted in these treads. I saw one member make reference to another member's father being a liar. It is totally taking away from the enjoyment of what this forum used to provide.
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I don't know if mods have an infraction system. If you get "x" amount of infractions then you get banned. On the Houston Texans Forum you get infractions for going off topic, and then temp. ban if you stay off topic. It really keeps the forum straight.
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If I recall correctly, wasn't that about a performance matter quoted in a magazine or publication? If so, that proves my point about a lot of the bickering being associated to performance topics. If we separate those discussions there would be much less drama on a general thread.
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St. Jude Donor'15
I'll inquire for you about starting a ZO6 Performance section. Or maybe we should just call it the pissing, bitching and moaning section......
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Best idea I've heard in a LONG TIME. Put all of the racing stuff (vids, roll racing, track talk, freeway pulls, and generic performance related dink measuring threads) in one convenient location. Or, maybe a section for us waxers/posers/collector's that are sick of the constant dick swinging bravado...
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That's called the "Off Topic" section or the "Political" section. I don't get a vote, but I'm casting it anyway: a separate section isn't necessary IMHO. Folks need to patiently wait for the furor to die down, and for the usual trolls to wander away. Once those things happen, this section will be fine to discuss both waxing and racing.
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Best idea I've heard in a LONG TIME. Put all of the racing stuff (vids, roll racing, track talk, frewway pulls, and generic performance related dink measuring threads) in one convenient location. Or, maybe a section for us waxers/posers/collector's that are sick of the constant dick swinging bravado...
It is clear that there is a very severe line between people who utilize the performance in their performance cars and those that do not.
Unlike any other car groups that I know of - it literally seems to be one or the other - so a "waxers" section and "racing" section seems to make sense.
That should help those that see wanting to understand the performance capabilities of their performance cars as "whining and complaining" to stay away from said information.
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Isn't the single biggest topic of interest for the Z06 PERFORMANCE? After all, it is simply a performance upgrade over the normal C7, right?. So, it not talking about performance, what would be discussed vs a normal C7?
Melting Slicks
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That's called the "Off Topic" section or the "Political" section. I don't get a vote, but I'm casting it anyway: a separate section isn't necessary IMHO. Folks need to patiently wait for the furor to die down, and for the usual trolls to wander away. Once those things happen, this section will be fine to discuss both waxing and racing.
It wasn't too often that I saw this kind stuff over in the ZR1 section a couple years ago. I suspect that we won't see nearly as much in the ZR1/Zora section when it opens.
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I hope you're right. But, honestly, I'm not very optimistic. It's entirely a function of the demographic of buyers at this price point. You don't see this on Rennlist's 991 TT site. But, it's a bit saltier in the 993 section.
It wasn't too often that I saw this kind stuff over in the ZR1 section a couple years ago. I suspect that we won't see nearly as much in the ZR1/Zora section when it opens.
It wasn't too often that I saw this kind stuff over in the ZR1 section a couple years ago. I suspect that we won't see nearly as much in the ZR1/Zora section when it opens.
You seem to be implying people of greater wealth are more refined and those with less are "saltier"?
It also seems that you are stating that wealthier people would more than likely be uninterested in the performance of their performance cars and be "waxers"?
Am I understanding you correctly?
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I love with a passion the new ZO6 the only thing I don't love is how GM does business. In other words, allocations, constraints, etc etc. I still find it hard to "understand" how a major "Global" company wouldn't contract with a 2nd supplier to eliminate the constraints.
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Can you please explain what you mean "a function of the demographic of buyers"?
You seem to be implying people of greater wealth are more refined and those with less are "saltier"?
It also seems that you are stating that wealthier people would more than likely be uninterested in the performance of their performance cars and be "waxers"?
Am I understanding you correctly?
You seem to be implying people of greater wealth are more refined and those with less are "saltier"?
It also seems that you are stating that wealthier people would more than likely be uninterested in the performance of their performance cars and be "waxers"?
Am I understanding you correctly?
This isn't meant to **** on anyone, or infer anything about their wealth. Obviously, nearly all here have a level of wealth that far exceeds the average American. This is a lot of car for a relatively low price, which makes it available to a larger group of personalities. More personalities provide greater opportunity for diverse opinions.
Melting Slicks
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Well
Glen, what are you getting at? I hope you are not saying what it sounds like. Do you think anyone with a car that costs more than an average car is a nicer ,better, or maybe more refined forum member?
I hope you don't think that way but still....
I hope you don't think that way but still....
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That's called the "Off Topic" section or the "Political" section. I don't get a vote, but I'm casting it anyway: a separate section isn't necessary IMHO. Folks need to patiently wait for the furor to die down, and for the usual trolls to wander away. Once those things happen, this section will be fine to discuss both waxing and racing.
I spend much less time here lately because of the issues, but I also think it is already beginning to resolve. a couple members are now in many ignore bins and you can already feel the effect.
Finally, I don't think creating the new section will remove the problems. There are other forums more heavily moderated. They don't have the traffic that this forum enjoys, but they also have none of the problems.
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Here's an idea:
If someone creates a thread that says "The C7Z06 makes _________ obsolete" -- lock it.
If someone creates a thread that says "The _______ leaves the C7Z06 in its dust" -- lock it.
Both of these sentiments have gone through the ringer multiple times, so they would be considered double-posting anyway. (In case you're looking for an excuse to lock them.)
If someone creates a thread that says "The C7Z06 makes _________ obsolete" -- lock it.
If someone creates a thread that says "The _______ leaves the C7Z06 in its dust" -- lock it.
Both of these sentiments have gone through the ringer multiple times, so they would be considered double-posting anyway. (In case you're looking for an excuse to lock them.)