This board has got something like 5,000 users now. I think it's safe to say we've let a few in thru the cracks. I've got nothing against newbies, but at the same time, I don't want to come on here to help them pick out a boss stereo for their PT Cruiser or argue over who makes the best 22" Dubs for their Yukon. And I sure don't want to buy their nifty new billet bullshit or whatever else they're trying to make a buck on. This place is like a club and like any club, it has it's own agenda. We're not here to support the aftermarket. We don't care how fast your ricer is or how many OCC and WCC stickers you have on your minitruck. We're here because we like old school hot rods and customs and we like building our own using what we have or can scrounge up. Most of us are lost in the 50's or 60's and like it that way. We also like to know a little about who we're talking to. You don't have to have all the skills to join, hell, you don't even have to have a car. But you do have to have an interest in what we're about. Newbies who can live with that will find this a great place. Those who can't will get their asses kicked back out the door they came in. And that's fine with me.
[ QUOTE ] Cry Cry CRY CRY .... HotRodHon I don't give a shit. This isn't a drama show. Who gives a f%$k. I'm sure you have alot to offer this place. But, be thick skinned. If you shit then deal shit out. OH OH !! The Drama.. Dude how did you just join and your a member.. I've been here how long and I think I've help a little with flatty stuff and other things.. Cry me a f%#king river man If a newbie get it a little hard then thats just the way it is......the good the bad and the ugly thats me The big bad Brooding Swede [/ QUOTE ] I'm not crying. Just offering a suggestion to stop new guys from offending. I had never gotten the shitstorm. (until this post) I guess it's easier to brood behind your keyboard than tell someone up front what you expect. As for being a member, I don't set that. That goes by how many posts you've had. But you knew that already since you've been a member so long.
We are no longer a bunch of "hoodlums"... this place has been legitimized just like hot rodding did back in the day... it's good, because we get to learn a lot and teach a lot and get a lot of good info... but bad because we're soft now... and nobody likes to be soft. I used to bash people a lot... then the bash-police got on us... then I turned to just being a plain smart-ass to newbies... and that was even less well recieved... Maybe I should just go back to telling it like it is... I felt more comfortable doing that. Besides... the true reason for the messageboard is for people to TALK about shit... and OPINIONS are what drives them... Sam.
Slide, Sound like you went CCAD for art school? What are you driven? BS [ QUOTE ] When I was in art school, the first semester they constantly put us down, and criticized our work, even though we had worked on a project for the last 52 hours straight. A lot of people didn't make it (about 50% gone by Fall Break, another 50% of those left were gone by Christmas), [/ QUOTE ]
Hey I agree with you. I joined in january and almost never used this board for that reason as I saw people get burned. However being friends with a few local hambers has shown me a totaly different h.a.m.b. than what I thought it was about. The h.a.m.b. is a great source for the hobby and I also have lots to contribute. Thanks Ryan and thanks to all the hambers because we all contribute. Still learning the rules myself.
In my veiw its always the same shit talkers on the posts in question.I belive they are all upset cause they got turned down for a security job positions!!! Its weak and puts a stain on the members that have some integraty and social skills. At least the Newbies have a excuse for there mistakes. These bully types are just part of the disease that plagues our country.And the worst part is that its sets a example and effects things on a larger scale than this board.Someone may see this and feel its ok to act in this perverse manner in the world. What a shame such a great place as this has this flaw in it.I started to take part in this BS at first then realized how childish and Rude it was I would never do this in my home so I changed my tune... my take....
[ QUOTE ] Fucking newbies... [/ QUOTE ] I was one of them a few months back.....got the intro bashing etc, but hell......I ain't going nowhere....The amount of info & help available 24/7 is incredible...even on the most bizzare/obscure CAR related query... Dave....Former Newbie.
Dont look at me I'm just the F-N-G, by the way Smokin Joe...that was the BEST post....It took me forever to type this just to stop the laughing.....
Some times you have to dig through a pile of shit to find a jem. Lots of shit here...also lots of jems.
HOTROD HON.. god I love that name its so original....What.. What...What... So we have a Porn star on the board Nahh !! Youre not that creative.. Yahh.. I brood a lot but I usually dont take part in this drama shit. But if its Drama you want then Its drama you got by starting a fucking dumb as topic like this you old piece of shit HAHAHA I hope I didnt hurt your feelings.. This is fun Now I know way people do these O/T post .. Later, I am going
when i joined i got the post an intro - now i'm usually private about stuff so it took about 4 attempts to write something sufficient - but it worked out in the end - hey its just common sense - now that i think about it - you wouldn't just rock into a club with ut intoing yourself to a couple of people - this boards about sharing info and having a laugh as far as i can see - and i ain't gonna try to pawn none of that billet shit - 'cos i ain't gonna pay the freight - basically if you can't handle a little ribbing - then your gonna struggle so run hard, tackle hard and if ya don't like it take your ball and go home.
Try getting out and actually meeting alot of these guys (and girls). Maybe I'm just in a lucky spot living in Michigan, but we are a pretty good group of people. If someones got sumpthin, we give it up to those who need it. We can pick on each other, just as we can support each other. The HAMB is what you make of it. If ya wanna sit around and mope cause you catch some shit, use the time you'd be here to work on your car in the garage, then post the pix of what ya got done. That'll get ya instant response, usually to the good. Unless you're putting a 2.8 in a Fleetline. Oops, that slipped. It's just words, typed by people. You can't portray sarcasm, kidding, etc. thru words. You have to know the people personally to know who's kidding and who's not. Don't take it seriously, unless you ask for advice, which you should soak up every word given to you, because there are some excellent people here. Yeah, I enjoy my stay here... Jay
[ QUOTE ] but bad because we're soft now... and nobody likes to be soft. [/ QUOTE ] Ya know Sam, they make pills to take care of that now! hehe
When I go to a car show, I talk to owners of cars that I like when I get the chance. Y'know, just basic "car guy" questions & compliments. I don't walk up to a guy & say "Hi, my name is _______ & I grew up around hot rods & I've built XX amount of cars & I live in Bumfuck, Egypt & my favorite color is ______". And I have never been "bashed" yet by a guy because I didn't give a proper intro before I just walked up & said something to him. Same thing at a bar- I don't give people my fucking life story before I say something to them. This is an online car show/bar & some of the guys here need to lighten up.
[ QUOTE ] That'll get ya instant response, usually to the good. Unless you're putting a 2.8 in a Fleetline. Oops, that slipped. [/ QUOTE ] What kind of gay bitch would do that? Sorry Greg, I couldn't resist. hehe
Sounds like some of these newbies need to turn on their sarcasm detectors. The old farts here are just testing them to see what they're made of. If the babies cry and leave............. well then I guess we found out, huh. Fortunately I was given the heads up to post more than a half-ass intro. Still have a crappy bio, but then again I lead a crappy life so whaddya expect.
I don't have a problem with newbies getting flamed. If you're brave or dumb enough to inflict some rival prodding, deal. On the other hand, initiation or not, regs should be prepared to encounter newbies that bite back and excercise willingness to realize this is a message board, not a bar and that flames thrown back are not a challenge to tell someone "I'm gonna kick your ass" or any of the other shit I've seen in my short tenure here. Regs should check their skin thickness too.
[ QUOTE ] On the other hand, initiation or not, regs should be prepared to encounter newbies that bite back and excercise willingness to realize this is a message board, not a bar and that flames thrown back are not a challenge to tell someone "I'm gonna kick your ass" or any of the other shit I've seen in my short tenure here. Regs should check their skin thickness too. [/ QUOTE ] im gonna kick your ASS!!!
[ QUOTE ] Some times you have to dig through a pile of shit to find a jem. [/ QUOTE ] Did you mean Germ? He is a gem, that's why I love him. He's foxy.
Just like going to any new place...tread lightly....it might be an "Ironworkers Gay Bar"...you dropped in on. And Samiyam is a smartass...samiyam is a smartass..samiyan is a smartass....he's my teacher
[ QUOTE ] I think all new guys should be beaten, raped, and then shot. And then raped some more! [/ QUOTE ] Ha! I'd love someone try and attempt the above with me! They would be eating through a straw and shitting in a bag for the rest of their life! We should all just try and enjoy the board and not be a bunch of dicks! A hazing is one thing, But pussy mouthed remarks are another thing.
Doesn't Germ shit in a bag?....or on a bag...or on a newbie??? Seriously... welcome all newbies....it's so nice to have you here,,,,how about a nice cup of tea....how was your day?...did you have a good day?...what was your day like?....shall I make you some snacks?..your car is very nice...I really like Plymouth Reliants...the red wheels are bling(is that the proper use of bling?)...bring your orcabetty in the shop so we can discuss her beautiful tattoos...thanks for stopping by.
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