I am so glad that... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MuseChaser · 05-10-2018, 03:04 PM

... the creators/moderators of this forum have decided to completely disallow any discussion of politics or religion instead of creating a special "off-topic/Anything-goes-but-be-warned" type of room.

I had a FaceBook account for about three months several years ago as my first and only foray into "social" media, and found it to be the antithesis of decent, kind, social behavior, and closed my account. Just wasn't for me. Not saying that some folks use it productively and healthily.. just that lots (most?) don't.

Forums.. well, I read and occasionally participate in this one, Benzworld, lurk on a Sprinter forum, and a sailing forum or two. Unfortunately, recently, on the Benzworld forum, I saw a topic appear in the "New Posts" listings that I was interested in. Turns out, in was in their "unsafe zone" area. Figuring that we're all mechanics, interested in keeping old cars running, that there'd be civility and openness to other viewpoints, so I wrote a very kind, lengthy, thoughtful post pertinent to the topic. I should have known better. Doesn't matter what the topic was, or what I said, and won't go further here. Let's just say that polite rational thought wasn't welcomed in any way, shape, or form. Didn't feel good, and now whenever I read actually helpful stuff, I can't help but remember how nasty folks turn quickly. Same thing happens on the sailing forum.. mention global warming/climate change or gun control, and WWIII breaks out only meaner.

Short version.. It's nice that the only real arguments we have here are about cars, and even then it's extremely rare that anyone gets personal.

Sooo.. thanks for being a great bunch of folks. This place is always enjoyable.

Barry

Atropine · 05-10-2018, 03:22 PM

I feel this way as well.

I think not doing this is why ESPN and the NFL are losing fans/customers.

It use to not matter who you voted for, you could talk sportsball and cars with anyone. Then NFL and ESPN put their hats into the political arena.

I am glad that we can talk cars and not talk politics.

The closest I can get is still being kinda pissed about the US Government bailing out GM. But that topic doesn't come up very often on this forum.

Tcoat · 05-10-2018, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MuseChaser

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Sooo.. thanks for being a great bunch of folks. This place is always enjoyable.

Barry

Oh shut up you old geezer. Nobody wants to hear your rambling.

MuseChaser · 05-10-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Oh shut up you old geezer. Nobody wants to hear your rambling.

lol.. thanks, man, I needed that. Especially hard to take offense from an avatar wearing a toque...

Cheers..

Tcoat · 05-10-2018, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MuseChaser

lol.. thanks, man, I needed that. Especially hard to take offense from an avatar wearing a toque...

Cheers..

LOL You would be surprised by the number that can!

Tcoat · 05-10-2018, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MuseChaser

... the creators/moderators of this forum have decided to completely disallow any discussion of politics or religion instead of creating a special "off-topic/Anything-goes-but-be-warned" type of room.

I had a FaceBook account for about three months several years ago as my first and only foray into "social" media, and found it to be the antithesis of decent, kind, social behavior, and closed my account. Just wasn't for me. Not saying that some folks use it productively and healthily.. just that lots (most?) don't.

Forums.. well, I read and occasionally participate in this one, Benzworld, lurk on a Sprinter forum, and a sailing forum or two. Unfortunately, recently, on the Benzworld forum, I saw a topic appear in the "New Posts" listings that I was interested in. Turns out, in was in their "unsafe zone" area. Figuring that we're all mechanics, interested in keeping old cars running, that there'd be civility and openness to other viewpoints, so I wrote a very kind, lengthy, thoughtful post pertinent to the topic. I should have known better. Doesn't matter what the topic was, or what I said, and won't go further here. Let's just say that polite rational thought wasn't welcomed in any way, shape, or form. Didn't feel good, and now whenever I read actually helpful stuff, I can't help but remember how nasty folks turn quickly. Same thing happens on the sailing forum.. mention global warming/climate change or gun control, and WWIII breaks out only meaner.

Short version.. It's nice that the only real arguments we have here are about cars, and even then it's extremely rare that anyone gets personal.

Sooo.. thanks for being a great bunch of folks. This place is always enjoyable.

Barry

Oh and I almost forgot...

Leonardo · 05-10-2018, 03:46 PM

This is a great forum. I am happy that we can talk about cars, share pics of cars, and poke fun at each other in a humorous way.

via Imgflip Meme Generator

Tcoat · 05-10-2018, 03:58 PM

JD001 · 05-10-2018, 03:58 PM

'I am so glad...' I was expecting a triumphant write up about how easy it was to open his/her trunk... All I see is an ego massaging exercise to pave the way to an easy life on this forum..

Tcoat · 05-10-2018, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

'I am so glad...' I was expecting a triumphant write up about how easy it was to open his/her trunk... All I see is an ego massaging exercise to pave the way to an easy life on this forum..

From Muz?

JD001 · 05-10-2018, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

From Muz?

Is that like 'From Russia with love'?

SCQTT · 05-10-2018, 04:06 PM

I was an "idiot" earlier in the week according to another. People seem to not be able to simply disagree any longer.

In this day and age it is really hard to pick up the phone and call an old friend, you are busy, they are busy....etc.

I have found FB to be great for keeping in touch with old friends, distant family members and even old coworkers from places I have not worked in 20+ years. As bad as it is it is also great at simply staying in each others lives. As bad as it can be I feel the good still outweighs the bad.

Tcoat · 05-10-2018, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

Is that like 'From Russia with love'?

05-10-2018, 03:04 PM	#1
MuseChaser Feeling like thinking.... Join Date: Oct 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: CNY Posts: 1,664 Thanks: 1,664 Thanked 2,433 Times in 1,064 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I am so glad that... ... the creators/moderators of this forum have decided to completely disallow any discussion of politics or religion instead of creating a special "off-topic/Anything-goes-but-be-warned" type of room. I had a FaceBook account for about three months several years ago as my first and only foray into "social" media, and found it to be the antithesis of decent, kind, social behavior, and closed my account. Just wasn't for me. Not saying that some folks use it productively and healthily.. just that lots (most?) don't. Forums.. well, I read and occasionally participate in this one, Benzworld, lurk on a Sprinter forum, and a sailing forum or two. Unfortunately, recently, on the Benzworld forum, I saw a topic appear in the "New Posts" listings that I was interested in. Turns out, in was in their "unsafe zone" area. Figuring that we're all mechanics, interested in keeping old cars running, that there'd be civility and openness to other viewpoints, so I wrote a very kind, lengthy, thoughtful post pertinent to the topic. I should have known better. Doesn't matter what the topic was, or what I said, and won't go further here. Let's just say that polite rational thought wasn't welcomed in any way, shape, or form. Didn't feel good, and now whenever I read actually helpful stuff, I can't help but remember how nasty folks turn quickly. Same thing happens on the sailing forum.. mention global warming/climate change or gun control, and WWIII breaks out only meaner. Short version.. It's nice that the only real arguments we have here are about cars, and even then it's extremely rare that anyone gets personal. Sooo.. thanks for being a great bunch of folks. This place is always enjoyable. Barry __________________ Drive like everyone's life around you depends on it...

05-10-2018, 03:46 PM	#7
Leonardo Country Boy 4 Life Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 19' & 06' Ridgelines, 13' FR-S Location: EUGENE Posts: 5,228 Thanks: 6,719 Thanked 5,293 Times in 2,720 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	This is a great forum. I am happy that we can talk about cars, share pics of cars, and poke fun at each other in a humorous way. via Imgflip Meme Generator __________________ I LIKE TIRES!

05-10-2018, 03:58 PM	#8
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