why dont the good guys post?
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why dont the good guys post?
Ive been on here a long time...previously on another name which was banned...I shouldnt say that but I wasnt banned for anything that was bad. Im a good honest member it was just some forum bullshit. Any way I notice that all the guys that know their stuff have just finished their cars and left. Maybe its because they got tired of seeing all the **** posts on here and nothing challenges them any more. Well we need the educated people with good ideas to speak up and for the morons that couldnt find their ******* with both hands to stop answering questions and giving out wrong information (you are not an expert because youve browsed the forum because you are bored to death.
Any way would just like kick it up another notch (sorry haha....in the 3d gen section
Now the pfc and single turbo forums are the **** thats where all the big dogs are hiding.
SM
Any way would just like kick it up another notch (sorry haha....in the 3d gen section
Now the pfc and single turbo forums are the **** thats where all the big dogs are hiding.
SM
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Most of the older forum members are gone. I am sure very few people here even remember the mailing list. It's always too bad when a long standing, knowledgable forum member leaves, but it's becoming a regular occurance. Even just looking at how long people have been members here gives you an idea of how few older members are around these days.
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I'm still here(back from a hiatus). I'm a good guy right? I don't tell n00bs to search. I don't have a negative comment for EVERY post on this forum(unlike a few people I can think of). But I also have a little place of my own(which has grown by leaps and bounds in the past year) that I like to stay at. Maybe that's why I'm not bitter about mods like some of the "Vets".
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It's because so many people joined (mostly younger) that disrespected the senior members who've been there and done that. I remember when Gordon Monsen left for that reason. The experienced and knowledgable members answer the newbie questions, but the answer isn't what they want to hear (ie, properly modding the car costs money, hell owning the car costs money).
Hell, I sometimes wonder why I'm on here so much (not that I put myself with the "good guys"). A good portion of the threads started in the 3rd gen section these days are worthless. It's amazing to see the same topic repeated within a SINGLE day. It just gets old.
Hell, I sometimes wonder why I'm on here so much (not that I put myself with the "good guys"). A good portion of the threads started in the 3rd gen section these days are worthless. It's amazing to see the same topic repeated within a SINGLE day. It just gets old.
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well I must say to this point you are the ones I was thinking of as good members.
I totally understand that everything to do with this car is slowly fading away because of these new members and its age but Id like for it to remain thought of as the high class car that it is and for everyone to act accordingly. Why cant we make a section for the veterans and newbs then?
I totally understand that everything to do with this car is slowly fading away because of these new members and its age but Id like for it to remain thought of as the high class car that it is and for everyone to act accordingly. Why cant we make a section for the veterans and newbs then?
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i don't consider myself a veteran or a newb, but i do think that with every post i read, the more cynical i become- if you just become a reader you can quickly identify the intellectuals, i think mahjik is the best role model when it comes to tolerance, hospitatlity, and intelligence
people that post and ask for advice but argue with your advice or argue with me about MY car....grrr
people that post and ask for advice but argue with your advice or argue with me about MY car....grrr
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#8
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Originally posted by SurgeMonster
Why cant we make a section for the veterans and newbs then?
Why cant we make a section for the veterans and newbs then?
If it makes you feel any better there are plenty of guys on the Ferrari board with money out their ears and yet they are still unsure which way to unscrew the gas cap
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Originally posted by 93BlackFD
i think mahjik is the best role model when it comes to tolerance, hospitatlity, and intelligence
i think mahjik is the best role model when it comes to tolerance, hospitatlity, and intelligence
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Originally posted by rynberg
Hell, I sometimes wonder why I'm on here so much (not that I put myself with the "good guys"). A good portion of the threads started in the 3rd gen section these days are worthless. It's amazing to see the same topic repeated within a SINGLE day. It just gets old.
Hell, I sometimes wonder why I'm on here so much (not that I put myself with the "good guys"). A good portion of the threads started in the 3rd gen section these days are worthless. It's amazing to see the same topic repeated within a SINGLE day. It just gets old.
Hey don't go equating newness on the forum to not knowing what your talking about, or being a nueb. **** I had my first RX-7 in 1979. A lot of guys on here were unborn or babes. Some of you younger guys will move on raise a family and stuff. They will leave the forum and maybe come back later when they have more time. I'm sure this is happening now. Thats kind of my tale.
Good thread, I hate to see the guys that know there stuff leave. RYnberg is right, too many repetitive threads. I thing the mods just need to clamp down a little.
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I agree. He's a model moderator I don't have his patience.
I agree. He's a model moderator I don't have his patience.
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The reason I don't post often is due to a few turds telling me I don't know what I am talking about. I turn my own wrenches and have broken more things than most have even seen.
I still do help but I choose to do it via PM and less in public.
Chris
I still do help but I choose to do it via PM and less in public.
Chris
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Originally posted by cpa7man
Don't leave, we need you.
Hey don't go equating newness on the forum to not knowing what your talking about, or being a nueb. **** I had my first RX-7 in 1979. A lot of guys on here were unborn or babes. Some of you younger guys will move on raise a family and stuff. You will leave the forum and maybe come back later when you have more time. I'm sure this is happening now.
Good thread, I hate to see the guys that know there stuff leave. RYnberg is right, too many repetitive threads. I thing the mods just need to clamp down a little.
Don't leave, we need you.
Hey don't go equating newness on the forum to not knowing what your talking about, or being a nueb. **** I had my first RX-7 in 1979. A lot of guys on here were unborn or babes. Some of you younger guys will move on raise a family and stuff. You will leave the forum and maybe come back later when you have more time. I'm sure this is happening now.
Good thread, I hate to see the guys that know there stuff leave. RYnberg is right, too many repetitive threads. I thing the mods just need to clamp down a little.
All I know is that the wealth of knowledge from the experts on this forum is amazing - it would be a shame to loose ANY of you. I have a background in racing and auto mechanics, but I these cars definitely have their own personalities. This forum is invaluable when dealing with these cars!
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I remember joining this forum when it only had around 500 members. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. It's too bad that there are so many immature people that don't know how to treat others. There is way too much negativity going around this forum, which is the reason I can't stand this place anymore. I seriously think this forum sucks. Is it possible to have this forum the way it was a few years ago? Definitely.
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I think as said above it's kinda just the life cycle of the forum. Members come and members go. I think some move on away from the FD because they've owned one for so long and seek other interests, and other's get busy with work, family, whatnot and just don't get time to check in anymore. I'll admit I've seen some people posting info that is totally not correct and I don't say anything. Mostly because if you do, a war of words will come forth and I just haven't got the time anymore. It does seem like there's more false info(newbies trying to be master mechanics)than the old days(anyone else remember when rx7club.com wasn't a forum yet?) but that's just to me.
Don't get me wrong, there are still lots of people on here that know their stuff and this board is still has a ton more info/informative people than other boards.
Don't get me wrong, there are still lots of people on here that know their stuff and this board is still has a ton more info/informative people than other boards.
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I agree. Even over the last 9 months that i have been here there has been a huge change in the intellect of some of the people posting. When i first started out, i would post a question and i would have like 10 responses with in a day. Almost all of the responses helped. Now i post a real question, and it takes over a full day to get 1 reply. Alot of the time that response doesnt even help me. It kinda sickens me.
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I've been around for a couple years now and it seems that lately most of the posts to this forum have nothing at all to do with cars, but are more related to kids behaving badly.
A few minutes ago I read a thread (that looks like it was removed) where the author was complaining that the girl who alleges that she was abused and raped by teammates deserved it because she shouldn't have been playing football.
I think the larger problem is the many of the people sho post here now don't seem to have any respect for anything. Let alone any common sense and decency.
A few minutes ago I read a thread (that looks like it was removed) where the author was complaining that the girl who alleges that she was abused and raped by teammates deserved it because she shouldn't have been playing football.
I think the larger problem is the many of the people sho post here now don't seem to have any respect for anything. Let alone any common sense and decency.
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While I'm certainly not a veteran by any stretch of the imagination (number of posts should give you a clue), I have been reading this forum for well over a year and a half before I "joined". I can say that I can fully respect the older members of this forum and agree that their insight and experience would sorely be missed if they decided as a group to leave this forum. I think in general the responses I've received have been very informative and certainly given the respect they deserved. I do admit that I often check the number of posts when looking at responses I've received.
Why anyone would decide to bad mouth or ridicule someone asking for help or advice is beyond me, especially on a forum!
I for one appreciate the help and insight I've received from the vetern's of this forum and urge you to stay!
Why anyone would decide to bad mouth or ridicule someone asking for help or advice is beyond me, especially on a forum!
I for one appreciate the help and insight I've received from the vetern's of this forum and urge you to stay!
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i guess most of the questions are ones that have a million threads with the exact same question already. ive seen same topic threads on the same page. and i guess its all the annoying kids who feel the need for name calling and attacking other members for whatever reason... stating unpleasant opinions is one thing but i dunno how many times ive seen some kid say "retard" among other things... i mean personal attacks are unnecessary.
also its annoying the kids that dont have a car yet but dream about it and are just wasting time with dumb questions... ive been reading this for a couple years and i didnt even join until right before i bought my car. im not much of a vet or guru but even i can answer a lot of questions just from seeing it over and over.
i guess kids these days are getting dumber and dumber, just turn on the tv and look at what their watching. teletubbies? they cant even speak english right, let alone teach kids. spongebob? that **** is ridiculous if i had kids i would never let them watch that garbage.
too bad snook, who sold me the car, got banned. we need more nice people who are either helpful or thankful and humble.
also its annoying the kids that dont have a car yet but dream about it and are just wasting time with dumb questions... ive been reading this for a couple years and i didnt even join until right before i bought my car. im not much of a vet or guru but even i can answer a lot of questions just from seeing it over and over.
i guess kids these days are getting dumber and dumber, just turn on the tv and look at what their watching. teletubbies? they cant even speak english right, let alone teach kids. spongebob? that **** is ridiculous if i had kids i would never let them watch that garbage.
too bad snook, who sold me the car, got banned. we need more nice people who are either helpful or thankful and humble.
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hey, i'm 23 and think spongebob is hilarious. i'm not "exactly" an idiot either. i have a 135 IQ and i'm a mechanical engineer for the US Deparment of Defense designing Chemical, Biological and Nuclear defense and protection devices... although, i agree, Teletubbies... WTF?!?! i will admit to asking a question that has been asking recently but its more or less because the previous post started turning into a fighting match and NEVER actually answered the question, so i try to get a new one going to get a staright answer. i always try to listen to the advice/answers given and be respectful but when its an obvious or blatant lie or just has nothing to do with the question, i get a little ticked.