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Three Wheelin'
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Originally Posted by OCBen
I challenge you to support your charge of boorishness. It's one thing to throw out accusations, and it's quite another, isn't it, to back it up with actual proof.
For the record, this kid in question frequents our 997 forum and, after over 1000 posts, outright refuses to support John D's site by becoming a Rennlist Member, even after many of us have tried to convince him to do the right thing. He likes to harshly criticize others for their personal choices (speaking of boorishness) and often misleads others with his misinformation, requiring on more than one occasion for someone to step in and correct the bad information before someone is led astray.
Most of us ignore him for the most part, as evidenced by the last thread that he started, complete with pics, and nobody replied.
In fact, one Rennlist Member just PM'd me the following:
You probably spend most of your time in the Boxster forum and so you probably don't know the history here with us trying to convince this guy to become a member.
For the record, this kid in question frequents our 997 forum and, after over 1000 posts, outright refuses to support John D's site by becoming a Rennlist Member, even after many of us have tried to convince him to do the right thing. He likes to harshly criticize others for their personal choices (speaking of boorishness) and often misleads others with his misinformation, requiring on more than one occasion for someone to step in and correct the bad information before someone is led astray.
Most of us ignore him for the most part, as evidenced by the last thread that he started, complete with pics, and nobody replied.
In fact, one Rennlist Member just PM'd me the following:
You probably spend most of your time in the Boxster forum and so you probably don't know the history here with us trying to convince this guy to become a member.
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Originally Posted by OCBen
More importantly, if you don't know what you're talking about (which is most of the time in your case), keep your trap shut and don't mislead with misinformation such as this tidbit:
Since you're such an avid reader, I'm surprised you've never read the saying that it is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought wise...than to open it and remove all doubt.
Since you're such an avid reader, I'm surprised you've never read the saying that it is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought wise...than to open it and remove all doubt.
Oh God here we go again.
Smarty pants: go do some simple research and learn why cops with laser guns aim at the front plate; reflects laser to a tremendous degree.
Better yet go aim a laser pointer at a plate and learn.
Buh Bye.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2006
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Originally Posted by Le Chef
It wasn't meant as an attack on you but to make a couple of general points about double standards.
When people claim you should "drive it like you stole it" they are often the ones who say they wouldn't buy a car that had been driven like this.
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When people claim you should "drive it like you stole it" they are often the ones who say they wouldn't buy a car that had been driven like this.
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Altough not related to me, I would definitely buy a car that has been tracked if I know the person and the car very well. If the previous owner is into cars and taking very good care of his/her car, why not? I would be much more scared to buy a Posrche from a housewife. Just my opinion
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Originally Posted by Bob Rouleau
Item Two - OCben, I'd appreciate it if you'd be more polite. You can disagree with someone without getting belligerent. Insults have no place on these forums and I am disinclined to endure them.
Regards,
Regards,
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From: Bay Area CA
Dear Ben:
I don't spend a lot of time on the Boxster board (it's dead), and I enjoy 997s so I am aware of your various tiffs with other members here.
I don't feel the need to prove a case here, a quick search on your posts shows you're frequently brow beating other members - whether because you've appointed yourself the Deputy of Searches and Membership, because you feel the need to correct others' posts in a condescending manner, or because you feel it's your right to turn a simple question into a self serving haughty treatise on physics.
Someone who thinks they know so much more than everyone else is only showing insecurity and how much they truly need to learn.
Let's return this Board to a friendly, tolerant place owned and enjoyed by all members and enthusiasts.
Another famous quote: "I have no tolerance for intolerance"
Thanks
I don't spend a lot of time on the Boxster board (it's dead), and I enjoy 997s so I am aware of your various tiffs with other members here.
I don't feel the need to prove a case here, a quick search on your posts shows you're frequently brow beating other members - whether because you've appointed yourself the Deputy of Searches and Membership, because you feel the need to correct others' posts in a condescending manner, or because you feel it's your right to turn a simple question into a self serving haughty treatise on physics.
Someone who thinks they know so much more than everyone else is only showing insecurity and how much they truly need to learn.
Let's return this Board to a friendly, tolerant place owned and enjoyed by all members and enthusiasts.
Another famous quote: "I have no tolerance for intolerance"
Thanks
Last edited by Chris C.; Apr 26, 2006 at 08:18 AM.
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Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Longboat Key, FL
Originally Posted by Chris C.
Dear Ben:
I don't spend a lot of time on the Boxster board (it's dead), and I enjoy 997s so I am aware of your various tiffs with other members here.
I don't feel the need to prove a case here, a quick search on your posts shows you're frequently brow beating other members - whether because you've appointed yourself the Deputy of Searches and Membership, because you feel the need to correct others' posts in a condescending manner, or because you feel it's your right to turn a simple question into a self serving haughty treatise on physics.
Someone who thinks they know so much more than everyone else is only showing insecurity and how much they truly need to learn.
Let's return this Board to a friendly, tolerant place owned and enjoyed by all members and enthusiasts.
Another famous quote: "I have no tolerance for intolerance"
Thanks
I don't spend a lot of time on the Boxster board (it's dead), and I enjoy 997s so I am aware of your various tiffs with other members here.
I don't feel the need to prove a case here, a quick search on your posts shows you're frequently brow beating other members - whether because you've appointed yourself the Deputy of Searches and Membership, because you feel the need to correct others' posts in a condescending manner, or because you feel it's your right to turn a simple question into a self serving haughty treatise on physics.
Someone who thinks they know so much more than everyone else is only showing insecurity and how much they truly need to learn.
Let's return this Board to a friendly, tolerant place owned and enjoyed by all members and enthusiasts.
Another famous quote: "I have no tolerance for intolerance"
Thanks
Racer
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: St. Petersburg Florida
Come on guys, we must all get along..........Back to break in. I have owned 3 new Porsches since 1998 and the Boxster, Boxster S as well as the 997 S have all burned a quart or so of oil in the first 2,000 miles. That only means to me that there is a period that it takes to seat the rings. I have driven all three cars close to the recomended rpms even tho the 997S was on the track with 135 miles on the clock I still used 4,000 rpms as a shift point. Other than the RMS problems on the Boxster S the engines have held up with a good deal of track driving.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by Chris C.
Dear Ben
Anyway, all these little occasional arguments we have... they are always fueled by moods external to this forum and usually have nothing to do with the topics discussed. I'd say, as friends, let's allow each other to vent once in a while and move on. This specific forum is still so much friendlier than anything else on the web.
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Originally Posted by icon
thanks, in this thread you seem to have done exactly what you have been accusing ben of doing!
