Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by soundman98

my family is now closer because of my brother stepping away. we're terrible at talking during the week. so since the whole thing, the parents have dinner for everyone at least once a week. it doesn't matter what's for dinner, or even if there's enough.

Unfortunately for us, like a lot of families, we are now geographically dispersed and can't do this. When we did live close together though we did do that on a regular schedule. It definitely makes a difference and we all miss it.

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by soundman98

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/27/w...davos-men.html

it's interesting how a movement that at it's roots worked to build equality and end harassment has created a whole other type of sexism.

There's no problem with men mentoring women or vice versa. The important thing is to not be a disgusting pig.

[echo419]

Originally Posted by Spuds

I know. I just wanted to bust his balls for stereotyping.

it's not a stereotype if it's true.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by echo419

it's not a stereotype if it's true.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotype

In social psychology, a stereotype is an over-generalized belief about a particular category of people. Stereotypes are generalized because one assumes that the stereotype is true for each individual person in the category. While such generalizations may be useful when making quick decisions, they may be erroneous when applied to particular individuals. Stereotypes encourage prejudice and may arise for a number of reasons

[echo419]

Originally Posted by Spuds

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereotype

a) you are taking this entirely to seriously.

b) like I said it's not if it is true.

c) every car forum I've been on with the exception of this(it just never comes up) is full of White Knights. events are worse. guys will literally hover around any female that comes to the event like she's the only woman on Earth.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by echo419

a) you are taking this entirely to seriously.

b) like I said it's not if it is true.

c) every car forum I've been on with the exception of this(it just never comes up) is full of White Knights. events are worse. guys will literally hover around any female that comes to the event like she's the only woman on Earth.

A. You are taking this entirely too seriously

B. Yep, you do believe that to be true

C. I'm trolling you. Or am I?

[NoHaveMSG]

My brother and I live together while I am looking for another house and we do most of our communication through parents or friends He takes the slightest form of criticism as disrespect. Even something as simple as, "hey, why don't you rinse your plate before you put it in the sink?" and he is all pissy. Have to treat him with kiddy gloves.

[echo419]

an email I just got about an order I placed for one of our foreman:

"I don't want that item(1 of 3). I was just describing it.".

the stupidity I have to deal with on a daily basis is painful.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

It's not unique to this forum or the car community.

This forum sees many females actually. They can all be pigeon holed into the same sort of categories as any of the males though. I think that the regional subs have the majority of female participation with only a few venturing into the general or tech sections.
Those that do wander into the untamed wilderness of tech, general or off topic seem to be:


1) Just One of the Guys - Hot Leapord Mama, Kellyrahne and to some extent Choco were good examples of these. They gave and took the banter with the rest of the crew without ever batting an eye.


2) Looking For Tech Info or Help - There are a few that have some issues and show up looking for help. They usually didn't roam far though.


3) Look at me or Give me Likes - Queenbee, even with her well done videos, is still one of these. All she posts are YouTube videos with nothing else ever said. We also now have Cindy with her "Please visit my Instagram" on every post. Like the guys that are doing the same the posts from these people usually have little content beyond "that is cool" go to this link". A while back we had that one with the FRS that included the link to her personal porn site with every trivial post she made. Sorry noobs I don't remember her name.


4) The Incognito Women - This is the only category where we can not say there are male equivalents since they never revealed they were female even though very active. Over the years I have had 4 PMs and figured out on my own that another 3 were women (by things they said). At least a couple of them would have surprised the regulars but I promised I would never tell so don't bother asking who they are/were. No doubt there are plenty of others that just don't want the attention so just act like guys.




All in all about the same as many of the short term or moderate contributing members only with different body parts.
Us regulars are sort of a different demographic but even the names in that list (with maybe 10 or so exceptions) have changed over the years.

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

This forum sees many females actually. They can all be pigeon holed into the same sort of categories as any of the males though. I think that the regional subs have the majority of female participation with only a few venturing into the general or tech sections.
Those that do wander into the untamed wilderness of tech, general or off topic seem to be:


1) Just One of the Guys - Hot Leapord Mama, Kellyrahne and to some extent Choco were good examples of these. They gave and took the banter with the rest of the crew without ever batting an eye.


2) Looking For Tech Info or Help - There are a few that have some issues and show up looking for help. They usually didn't roam far though.


3) Look at me or Give me Likes - Queenbee, even with her well done videos, is still one of these. All she posts are YouTube videos with nothing else ever said. We also now have Cindy with her "Please visit my Instagram" on every post. Like the guys that are doing the same the posts from these people usually have little content beyond "that is cool" go to this link". A while back we had that one with the FRS that included the link to her personal porn site with every trivial post she made. Sorry noobs I don't remember her name.


4) The Incognito Women - This is the only category where we can not say there are male equivalents since they never revealed they were female even though very active. Over the years I have had 4 PMs and figured out on my own that another 3 were women (by things they said). At least a couple of them would have surprised the regulars but I promised I would never tell so don't bother asking who they are/were. No doubt there are plenty of others that just don't want the attention so just act like guys.




All in all about the same as many of the short term or moderate contributing members only with different body parts.
Us regulars are sort of a different demographic but even the names in that list (with maybe 10 or so exceptions) have changed over the years.

Ultramaroon is a woman. A large woman.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Ultramaroon is a woman. A large woman.

I am not convinced Ultra is human much less female!

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

My brother and I live together while I am looking for another house and we do most of our communication through parents or friends He takes the slightest form of criticism as disrespect. Even something as simple as, "hey, why don't you rinse your plate before you put it in the sink?" and he is all pissy. Have to treat him with kiddy gloves.

Lol, my youngest brother is the same way!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Ultramaroon is a woman. A large woman.

And here all along, I thought those were man boobs -


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

I'm a hotty.