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06-04-2007, 10:04 AM
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I'm not criticizing individualism. Just entertaining the possibility that an individual can make a decision, regardless of what the crowd says, and be wrong. Automatically disagreeing with the crowd wasn't my point.
Holy delayed response Batman. I blame the OP. If he hadn't searched and found this thread again, none of this would've happened.
Too much searching going on at this site.
Holy delayed response Batman. I blame the OP. If he hadn't searched and found this thread again, none of this would've happened.
Too much searching going on at this site.
Anyways, I just thought I'd bring this thread back to life since there's a lot of flaming going on with all these new posts. Trying to get people to think again about how they respond to new threads and why they do so in the manner they do.
06-04-2007, 10:13 AM
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It is all about how the quality of the question is asked and whether I think it's some idiot who knows nothing about the car trying to stir a hornets nest like "I hear these cars need new engines after 30k miles or a stupid question like "I have a Saturn Ion Redline right now and I think I want an RX-8 to drift with".
If it's legitmately a new owner, and they are interested in learning and the question is well framed and formed, I'll answer them.
Bottom line, if the OP sounds like a tool, I'll put on my "tool" hat and be a tool right back.
If it's legitmately a new owner, and they are interested in learning and the question is well framed and formed, I'll answer them.
Bottom line, if the OP sounds like a tool, I'll put on my "tool" hat and be a tool right back.
06-04-2007, 10:50 AM
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The site is not exactly 100% effective at placing FAQs and other "stuff every new member should read" in places that make it obvious for the new member to FIND. Kinda like this one (and the others at the top of the lounge)
06-04-2007, 11:00 AM
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Make them take a quiz before their first post. Like this one.
I have a question. I should
a) Start a new thread with my question.
b) Search for answers first.
c) Buy a crossfire.
If they get it wrong, their post will be denied.
I have a question. I should
a) Start a new thread with my question.
b) Search for answers first.
c) Buy a crossfire.
If they get it wrong, their post will be denied.
06-04-2007, 11:42 AM
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I agree with the post about the credibility of the poster and question. If it looks like some thought, care, and searching went into the noob post, I'm more likely to answer.
Some people are just gullible.
Some people are just gullible.
06-04-2007, 01:35 PM
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you can tell if the newbie asking the question has done their homework or not.
I'm sorry but if someone with 1 post and just joined comes and askes a question like, "I want an RX8, but I hear I will have to replace the engine after 30,000 miles. Is this true?"
Or the other classic, "I just got an RX-8 and I'm only getting like 15 or 16 MPG is this normal? Will the dealership fix it for me under warranty or will I have to pay for it cuz yalls know I'm broke LOL LOL LOL" no one here is going to take tho that kindly. Not to mention it proves how purely stupid and young the OP is.
And it seems that we have an invasion of sorts of the younger demographic who is much slower and not as informed as our previous younger dempgraphics (me included, I'm a youngen). Because our previous younger owners had to have the green to get the car, but now the RX8 is cheaper in the used car market, so a lot of 16-19 year olds are getting them either a) their own money they saved from mowing lawns, or b) mommy and daddy are paying for it. And most of the kids aren't doing their homework and just ask stupid, ridicilous, and over-asked questions and expect a nice warm welcome. It ain't gonna happen.
I seriously think this forum should adapt a rule so a person who just joins can not post a new thread until they hit near 20 posts of something along those lines. Maybe it would cut down on stupid *** threads.
I'm sorry but if someone with 1 post and just joined comes and askes a question like, "I want an RX8, but I hear I will have to replace the engine after 30,000 miles. Is this true?"
Or the other classic, "I just got an RX-8 and I'm only getting like 15 or 16 MPG is this normal? Will the dealership fix it for me under warranty or will I have to pay for it cuz yalls know I'm broke LOL LOL LOL" no one here is going to take tho that kindly. Not to mention it proves how purely stupid and young the OP is.
And it seems that we have an invasion of sorts of the younger demographic who is much slower and not as informed as our previous younger dempgraphics (me included, I'm a youngen). Because our previous younger owners had to have the green to get the car, but now the RX8 is cheaper in the used car market, so a lot of 16-19 year olds are getting them either a) their own money they saved from mowing lawns, or b) mommy and daddy are paying for it. And most of the kids aren't doing their homework and just ask stupid, ridicilous, and over-asked questions and expect a nice warm welcome. It ain't gonna happen.
I seriously think this forum should adapt a rule so a person who just joins can not post a new thread until they hit near 20 posts of something along those lines. Maybe it would cut down on stupid *** threads.
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06-04-2007, 01:41 PM
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Yea I think when it's your own money and you're looking to buy a car, you're more inclined (at least the smart ones) to research it before you buy it. But then again they come here to do their research and they get flamed for not searching through the forum.
06-04-2007, 01:52 PM
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Be nice to the new people. If you can't answer the question, DON'T!
06-04-2007, 07:18 PM
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If people who aren't arrogant hit it first, the question normally gets answered. Imagine how dead this forum (or any forum relating to cars) would be if there weren't new people asking questions? It would be a bunch of regulars sitting around with nothing to talk about.
06-04-2007, 08:36 PM
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As stated before:
1) When someone asks a good question, I'll give a good answer.
2) When some knowitall new owner who doesn't know what they are talking about says something that isn't correct or true or proven in long term ownership, I will take a stand against what they said and introduce my own opinion and experience.
I admit my tone has been testy of late, but there are also just too many folks out there, and you know who you are, who spout crap like its fact, and I like to correct those wrongs.
1) When someone asks a good question, I'll give a good answer.
2) When some knowitall new owner who doesn't know what they are talking about says something that isn't correct or true or proven in long term ownership, I will take a stand against what they said and introduce my own opinion and experience.
I admit my tone has been testy of late, but there are also just too many folks out there, and you know who you are, who spout crap like its fact, and I like to correct those wrongs.
06-04-2007, 08:42 PM
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As stated before:
1) When someone asks a good question, I'll give a good answer.
2) When some knowitall new owner who doesn't know what they are talking about says something that isn't correct or true or proven in long term ownership, I will take a stand against what they said and introduce my own opinion and experience.
I admit my tone has been testy of late, but there are also just too many folks out there, and you know who you are, who spout crap like its fact, and I like to correct those wrongs.
1) When someone asks a good question, I'll give a good answer.
2) When some knowitall new owner who doesn't know what they are talking about says something that isn't correct or true or proven in long term ownership, I will take a stand against what they said and introduce my own opinion and experience.
I admit my tone has been testy of late, but there are also just too many folks out there, and you know who you are, who spout crap like its fact, and I like to correct those wrongs.
06-04-2007, 08:57 PM
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It all depends who hits it first. If Stew or Car and Driver hit it first, you can guarantee it's a "S-E-A-R-C-H" type of response. Car and Driver loves those types of threads, because he can add on to his post count with minimal effort.
If people who aren't arrogant hit it first, the question normally gets answered. Imagine how dead this forum (or any forum relating to cars) would be if there weren't new people asking questions? It would be a bunch of regulars sitting around with nothing to talk about.
If people who aren't arrogant hit it first, the question normally gets answered. Imagine how dead this forum (or any forum relating to cars) would be if there weren't new people asking questions? It would be a bunch of regulars sitting around with nothing to talk about.
Last edited by CarAndDriver; 06-04-2007 at 09:09 PM.
06-04-2007, 09:00 PM
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It is all about how the quality of the question is asked and whether I think it's some idiot who knows nothing about the car trying to stir a hornets nest like "I hear these cars need new engines after 30k miles or a stupid question like "I have a Saturn Ion Redline right now and I think I want an RX-8 to drift with".
If it's legitmately a new owner, and they are interested in learning and the question is well framed and formed, I'll answer them.
Bottom line, if the OP sounds like a tool, I'll put on my "tool" hat and be a tool right back.
If it's legitmately a new owner, and they are interested in learning and the question is well framed and formed, I'll answer them.
Bottom line, if the OP sounds like a tool, I'll put on my "tool" hat and be a tool right back.
hey i said that with less words.. and i got my pee pee slapped last night..
now it is just a big cup of cant help you for the truly stupid.. and a link for those that try..
beers
06-04-2007, 09:04 PM
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The blind leading the blind. Caveat emptor.