Ian
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I laughingly told him to fuck off because I think he's talking bollocks, not going to fall out with the guy over it, just don't think that particular post has much merit.
But yeah the site is fucked because I laughed once while telling someone my thoughts on their post.
Ultimately anyone who wants to leave may do so and anyone who wants to join will make their own decision. Nothing to do with whether I drop the diplomacy to make a point.
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Steve
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Interestingly whitter is always keen to point out how badly run the site is, yet always seems to be here
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TimC909
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Originally posted by whitter45
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Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by BarnshaW
i would say your opinion is invalid and lesser to that of people who actually have run one yes.
 fuck off
sums this site up tbh that reply.
Great way to lead by example
And then you wonder why Jim etc spam threads and people just can't be arsed adding value
What is clear is that through people attitudes this site is running out of users who add value to the site and for guests reading this thread I would question why they would consider joining such a forum
[Edited on 18-01-2012 by whitter45]
Why would somebody who wants to know about owning a Corsa go on a thread about owning an Evo? 
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whitter45
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Originally posted by Ian
So Mike can come out with that bollocks and I have to go 'oh yeah I'll shut up now because I've never owned one'.
I laughingly told him to fuck off because I think he's talking bollocks, not going to fall out with the guy over it, just don't think that particular post has much merit.
But yeah the site is fucked because I laughed once while telling someone my thoughts on their post.
Ultimately anyone who wants to leave may do so and anyone who wants to join will make their own decision. Nothing to do with whether I drop the diplomacy to make a point.
How you look at things has a lot to be desired
I did not once state that your one reply is the sole reason that the site is in the state its in - unless you can prove otherwise
However as the owner and developer of this forum I think you need to lead by example and establish some rules
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Ian
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Originally posted by whitter45
And then you wonder why Jim etc spam threads and people just can't be arsed adding value
Jim spams because he has attention issues, don't give me the credit for that
What value would you otherwise be adding?
People saw my posts and said right I'm not going to add value now? Really.
Think that's the first time I've ever told anyone to fuck off anyway, how far back have you been taking notes?
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whitter45
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Originally posted by TimC909
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Originally posted by whitter45
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Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by BarnshaW
i would say your opinion is invalid and lesser to that of people who actually have run one yes.
fuck off
sums this site up tbh that reply.
Great way to lead by example
And then you wonder why Jim etc spam threads and people just can't be arsed adding value
What is clear is that through people attitudes this site is running out of users who add value to the site and for guests reading this thread I would question why they would consider joining such a forum
[Edited on 18-01-2012 by whitter45]
Why would somebody who wants to know about owning a Corsa go on a thread about owning an Evo?
so while looking at forum you do not browse threads of various topics????
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whitter45
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Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by whitter45
And then you wonder why Jim etc spam threads and people just can't be arsed adding value
Jim spams because he has attention issues, don't give me the credit for that
What value would you otherwise be adding?
People saw my posts and said right I'm not going to add value now? Really.
Think that's the first time I've ever told anyone to fuck off anyway, how far back have you been taking notes?
no point in arguing over it - its your outlook
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whitter45
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Originally posted by Steve
Interestingly whitter is always keen to point out how badly run the site is, yet always seems to be here
not always just certain times when a thread that seemed to be genuine gets ruined for various reasons
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BarnshaW
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personally i stand by my statement, i think people who have actually owned the car and run it are in a far better position to comment then those that have not? whats wrong with that?
it would be like me claiming to know more about running a puma then ian or steve, fact is i never have so i would know nothing about it.
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Ian
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Originally posted by whitter45
How you look at things has a lot to be desired
Examples?
Because an Evo uses less fuel than my tow car, and costs less to tax than the one I just use for going on dates, and costs less to do a full service than the one I rescued from the scrappy?
Seriously quote where my posts have done anything at all to dictate the direction of the site.
In fact tell me properly about Jim's motives as you seem to be the authority on it.
And who are these people who made these decisions?
Poppycock.
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Colin
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Originally posted by BarnshaW
personally i stand by my statement, i think people who have actually owned the car and run it are in a far better position to comment then those that have not? whats wrong with that?
it would be like me claiming to know more about running a puma then ian or steve, fact is i never have so i would know nothing about it.
Absolutely but then these people should offer constructive views on ownership rather than posting a load of generalised internet wish wash about affordability?
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Ian
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Originally posted by whitter45
not always just certain times when a thread that seemed to be genuine gets ruined for various reasons
Agree threads get ruined - disagree on your reasoning for it.
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BarnshaW
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there were many upon many constructive posts, in fact the people who posted stupid stuff were the people constantly trying to pick up on thegsi's statement, that in fact had less help then anything.
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whitter45
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by whitter45
How you look at things has a lot to be desired
Examples?
Because an Evo uses less fuel than my tow car, and costs less to tax than the one I just use for going on dates, and costs less to do a full service than the one I rescued from the scrappy?
Seriously quote where my posts have done anything at all to dictate the direction of the site.
In fact tell me properly about Jim's motives as you seem to be the authority on it.
And who are these people who made these decisions?
Poppycock.
no worries - if you think I'm the authority over Jim posts then there is nothing left to say on this thread
Leave you to it
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Ian
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Originally posted by BarnshaW
personally i stand by my statement, i think people who have actually owned the car and run it are in a far better position to comment then those that have not? whats wrong with that?
it would be like me claiming to know more about running a puma then ian or steve, fact is i never have so i would know nothing about it.
I'll give you some of that but really, anyone in the world can add up the cost of a car.
You also would know about running any other car, if I asked you how much to commute in a Puma you would give me a ball park, if I said track it, the same, it's not so difficult to work out.
All I did was work it out, ask whether you absolutely needed to go to specialists and suggest that it's comparable to other cars.
None of what I did was difficult?
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Ian
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Originally posted by whitter45
if you think I'm the authority over Jim posts then there is nothing left to say on this thread
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Originally posted by whitter45
And then you wonder why Jim etc spam threads
You appear to know more than me? Carry on.
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whitter45
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Originally posted by Ian
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Originally posted by whitter45
if you think I'm the authority over Jim posts then there is nothing left to say on this thread
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Originally posted by whitter45
And then you wonder why Jim etc spam threads
You appear to know more than me? Carry on.
Ian - what's the point. Its my opinion and I stand by it. You can chose to take it on board or discount it. end of the day thats your decision and either way it has no real affect on me.
You seem to know more about it as you stated its attention seeking. I haven't a clue why he posts what he does. But the fact is, he gets away with it
Anyway not arguing over it. If you wish to continue over u2u or email then i am happy with that rather than filling a thread with off topic conversation - which i will happily admit I played a part in
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Colin
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If I went into Curries and asked about the energy rating on a fridge & the guy said 'if you need to know the consumption then you cant afford it mate' i'd full on stick the nut on him....ken!?
He's the expert he should use his wisdom to help others instead of being a bawheed & making useless sweeping statements.
This is similar, thats all!!?
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Colin
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Why we talking about Jim??
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big eck
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What a load of bollocks this thread has turned into
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Ian
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Originally posted by whitter45
You can chose to take it on board or discount it.
Think you're probably missing the amount of time that goes in to me worrying about the direction the site is going on, who is saying what, who is a troll, who is going to stay or leave, who is paying money, who is going to shows.
So yeah, I'm "on board" with the Jim comment. Perhaps I'm not clear what you can tell me that I don't already know, or what me telling Mike to fuck off has to do with it.
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adiohead
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Originally posted by Colin
Why we talking about Jim??
Some people seem to think that without Jim the website would magically turn into a perfect Corsa club without sorrow, spam or banter
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BarnshaW
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i reported ian to admin for telling me to fuck off, just waiting for a self ban to kick in
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Ian
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You need to do more than that.
I do buy the point and experience is good, I just don't think its necessary to have an opinion.
In fact I've been reading a certain Ferrari thread just now and that doesn't have too many owners as I'm aware.
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BarnshaW
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fair enough
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