Dragonlady Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I don't really post alot, mainly read, digest and laugh at the odd post here and there, but I really can't believe whats happening on this forum. Some people appear to have made it their hobby to put people down on this forum either for spelling mistakes, car looks, lack of technical knowledge, driving ability or just about anything that they can find fault with. I wouldn't normally post and make comment but the actions of a few are giving new members and general viewers with a bad impression of the forum. Yes, some people have a better technical prowess than others but that doesn't mean that they have a right to belittle people and call them chavs. Yes, someone's car may not be to your taste but that doesn't give you the right to slag them off on the forum. Yes, I agree with other peoples comments that text speak has no place on the forum but we are all capable of making spelling mistakes and not spotting them before we click post. Also we are still in a society where, believe it or not, there is remains a high population of people who have reading or writing difficulties, and of course there are those who have dyslexia. So what gives anyone the right to be so judgmental of others. We have met quite a excellent few people on here and have found them to be friendly and supportive, so I don't understand why have things gone like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Repost! Name and shame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 hi, i agree with some of what you have said as i have put up 2-3 threads echoing this (before i "got the forum").you thing you have to remember is theres alot of "in jokes" and banter on here, it also depends on how you read the post. when i was first on here i thought a couple on here (a specific couple) were complete nobs, turns out the ended up being quite funny and possible my favorites if that doesent sound too much like a ten year old. people also get boared of pulling me/others up for spelling as they know its not that imposrtant (to me anyway) does this make sence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Repost! Name and shame? http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=129049&highlight=wheres+the+love http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=118661&highlight=problems+with+new+members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I think the thread title should be "What on Earth..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 http://www.weblogcartoons.com/cartoons/internet.gif lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Most of its banter, some people deserve it tho, like that thread last night about the dials, i mean christ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I think the thread title should be "What on Earth..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Without some of the more controversial members on here the forum would be a much less interesting place IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I think the thread title should be "What on Earth..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Without some of the more controversial members on here the forum would be a much less interesting place IMO Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 like that thread last night about the dials what one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 In all seriousness, the problem we have is when to comment and when not to. As an example, if we see a post put up that is obviously technically incorrect, should we say anything? Of course we should otherwise the newer members may take that as being correct and a potentially expensive and/or catastrophic decision may be made. And what of those threads that post up images of peoples cars asking what you think? Should we only post if we like it and keep quiet if we think it looks ghastly? At the end of the day, we have to remember that this is a public forum and, as such, will attract comments and opinions that are not always positive. Edited to add this next paragraph: In all seriousness the problem we have is when to comment and when not to as an example if we see a post put up that is obviously technically incorrect should we say anything of course we should otherwise the newer members may take that as being correct and a potentially expensive and/or catastrophic decision may be made and what of those threads that post up images of peoples cars asking what you think should we only post if we like it and keep quiet if we think it looks ghastly at the end of the day we have to remember that this is a public forum and as such will attract comments and opinions that are not always positive. Now, which would you prefer to read, the former or the latter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 what one? Be warned its not for the faint of literacy http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=133363 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Be warned its not for the faint of literacy http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=133363 However this is probably what this thread is on about, before he replied to your post you automatically labelled him, he could have suffered from dyslexia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 However this is probably what this thread is on about, before he replied to your post you automatically labelled him, he could have suffered from dyslexia. It was his second and third post that made me post that, pure rubbish, nothing to do with his spelling or grammer, altough that was poor too. Dyslexia, doesnt make your write crap, just mix letters up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 but that doesn't mean that they have a right to belittle people and call them chavs. Yes, someone's car may not be to your taste but that doesn't give you the right to slag them off on the forum. Yes it bloody does. If someone is going to cover their car in glue, ram raid Halfords then make it look like the victim of an explosion in a paint factory then they aren't going to get 100% positive comments. There is far too much of the Emperors new clothes about sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 sorry but it has to be said this forum is one of the worst places for newbies to be, i know a few people who will never ask advice on here because they will get the piss took out of them instead of helped not everyone is a petrol head they just have a supra because they like to drive them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 I have noticed that sometimes it can be abit edgey, and firey. But thats what life is all about. Ok some of it is uncalled for, but overall i have had loads of help and advice. I dont agree with people WriITing Lik Dis DouGH, but then i guess nothing can stop that, and nothing can stop timewasters joining the site, atleast they will go when their membership is due. Xmas is soon, lets all chill,and help each other, at the end of the day we all have supras for a reason, and thats because we all love the car in some way........so lets just all get along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Now, which would you prefer to read, the former or the latter? Neither Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Neither Smart arse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 but overall i have had loads of help and advice Thats cos you have breasts, if it wasnt for that, you would be getting flamed like the rest of em! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=129049&highlight=wheres+the+love http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=118661&highlight=problems+with+new+members No, no, that appears to be two whiny threads you started that go on exactly like this one. What Daman wanted was specific posts to back up your claims but YET AGAIN There aren't any. I just scrolled through all 22 pages of shite those two links point to and found these: http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1650890&postcount=14 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1651553&postcount=50 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=1514454&postcount=14 Which back up what I'm saying, and these links: Which finally specifically name a post that backs up the accusations of this thread. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 It's Winter FFS - people get bored, cabin fever sets in, everyone starts getting picky and want to start a fight. Happens every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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