Jake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 ...naming Jake and Michael as a reason for someone not signing up. And yet when actually challenged for a link to these events the original poster goes quiet and doesn't respond. So, well, where are those threads? I'd quite like to see them, so I can get both sides of the story. They do exist, don't they? Ah yes, I had forgotten about that. Let's see it then Trev. If you're so keen on pointing the finger how about you back it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Care bears!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mawby Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Care bears!!!It wasn't so funny the second time round though. We want some new material from you Ian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I think this sites brilliant Come on here everyday, i've learnt loads and my posts are usually answered My welcome was good too I haven't met anyone bar Ibrar from this site but looking forward to meeting some of you at the Jap Show Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Not read all of the posts, but IMO there are some very judgemental people on here with attitudes more suited to a snotty golf club:p As a snotty golfer I ressemble that remark too! Anyone who is too lazy to string a coherent sentence together gets what they deserve IMHO. Wing Comander SupraSuzuki, RAF (retired) (PS, I'm not realy like this, I'm just bored;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonut Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I find it amusing that most of the people who use txt spk come storming into the forum pretending to be Mr Big Potatoes, then at the first sign of hostility towards their utter bollocks way of writing, storm back out again like pansies. Have to agree! I'd noticed that too I like that idea about substituting certain words for text speak....bring it on, I say It is hugely annoying to have to translate text/gangsta speak and realise that in some cases they couldnt string together a sentance of full sylables even if they tried to use correct words anyway, as it would be equally illegible! At the end of the day this forum is a cross section of society and will encompass all different characters but a strong sense of humour and a tough hide is helpful - of you cant take it, don't dish it out..... Lxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 in some cases they couldnt string together a sentance of full sylables even if they tried to use correct words anyway, as it would be equally illegible! Good point. I hadn't thought of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Who is this "Mr Big Potatoes" fella? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Who is this "Mr Big Potatoes" fella? http://www.umocm.com/PHOTOS/Mr%20Potato-W.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 At the end of the day this forum is a cross section of society and will encompass all different characters...I tend to ignore people who talk chav/txt spk in the real world too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 i know whats you mean innit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 What was that? :search: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 The chav in me popped out for a second innit - doh sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Grate thread (cheesy, I no) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 how big does my exhaust need to be on my nova to get:respekt: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Not read all of the posts, but IMO there are some very judgemental people on here with attitudes more suited to a snotty golf club:p I certainly don't have a problem with that, infact there should be more people like that/us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 can,t get the golf bats in the supra forgot--- if i could, i can't play anyway . But they would fit in a nova:chav: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIL Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 I've seen two things in this thread that prompt me to reply. One - A few people have made unfounded comments about "witchhunts", giving a "lambo owner shit", and even naming Jake and Michael as a reason for someone not signing up. And yet when actually challenged for a link to these events the original poster goes quiet and doesn't respond. -Ian Afternoon....not gone quiet, I just have to work for a living! Ian, in my post I did mention (Off the top of my head.....) as my opening line, if people want to hunt for specific threads then that up to them. They are just ones that I seemed to recall. The intention of the first post was to see why people react to others, in many cases new posters in the way they do. Now this thread has looked specifically at TXT speak but it was not my intention to focus in on this one issue. It may just be me....and by the looks from most of the comments it is...but I just think that some people can come across fairly aggressive or overly defensive. Yes there are two sides to a coin, people like the banter...etc.......and I am certainly not defending the nobbers that come to the site who immediately start upsetting people. But at the same time I do sometimes think that there are people here quick to judge others and dont mind adding the odd unesessary scathing comment! Am I wrong?...it seems I am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 But at the same time I do sometimes think that there are people here quick to judge others and dont mind adding the odd unesessary scathing comment! Its taken me 2 years to judge you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIL Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Its taken me 2 years to judge you. LOL ...... good or bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Am I wrong?...it seems I am! No mate, you're not wrong. We've all got slightly different views, that's all. It would be boring if we were all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Ian, in my post I did mention (Off the top of my head.....) as my opening line, if people want to hunt for specific threads then that up to them. They are just ones that I seemed to recall. The one about Michael and myself being named and shamed as putting off a new member was directed to TBourner rather than yourself. It's him that we would like to see backup his claim by providing the link to the thread in question. The intention of the first post was to see why people react to others, in many cases new posters in the way they do. Now this thread has looked specifically at TXT speak but it was not my intention to focus in on this one issue.Apart from text-speakers and obvious bull-shitters I really don't think there is a problem. Maybe if you give us a couple of examples of threads where newbs have been harrased or made unwelcome in some way it would help us understand your point. As you can see, most members don't see the problem you've noticed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 ...My personal opinion is that this club is the sum of its parts ... it's actually more than that. But you have to dig a bit to see beneath the surface ..if we are to encourage new members then a modicum of tolerance and understanding would not go amiss. ... I find this attitude as healthy. It is a miniscule equivalent of 'hazing'. That is also a healthy custom that has survived centuries and hasn't gone away despite legislations and bad turns. If the members don't earn the right to belong, how committed are they going to be? Would you like it if every Dick and Harry could butt in, throw some bullshoite comments and walk away? What if those comments eventually cost you an engine? Look at it this way: Do you prefer to be surrounded by knowledgeable members, or idle timewasters who know nothing except 'croozes'? In the first case you have to put up with the 'attitude' (price of admission) In the second case there are lots of choices out there on the internet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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