Who had the bad day at High Plains today (9-12)?
09-13-2014, 09:46 AM
#16
If the owner of the car wanted to share this, he would probably done so! Most people that have driven these cars on the limit for years have some stories to tell. But please leave it up to the owner to share. Bad etiquette!
09-13-2014, 11:41 AM
#17
The clubs in the NW have a policy-- any pics or vids of another driver's misfortune posted without his/her permission anywhere on the internet result in an immediate lifetime ban. From all clubs.
Just sayin.
Just sayin.
09-13-2014, 11:51 AM
#18
Rennlist Member
That's retarded. Posted where? I assume said clubs police the interwebs to enforce such rules.
09-13-2014, 11:54 AM
#19
Bad etiquette.
If the owner laughs it off, is so loaded that s/he says "I'll just buy another tomorrow", etc., then let him/her post it online. Otherwise you're just encroaching on someone else's privacy... Not cool.
As a matter of fact, it is very often discussed at drivers' meetings to NOT post such pics online. No one cares if you are ok with it - should ask the actual owner if s/he is OK with it first.
EDIT: was too harsh.
If the owner laughs it off, is so loaded that s/he says "I'll just buy another tomorrow", etc., then let him/her post it online. Otherwise you're just encroaching on someone else's privacy... Not cool.
As a matter of fact, it is very often discussed at drivers' meetings to NOT post such pics online. No one cares if you are ok with it - should ask the actual owner if s/he is OK with it first.
EDIT: was too harsh.
Last edited by the_vetman; 09-13-2014 at 10:06 PM.
09-13-2014, 09:20 PM
#20
What privacy? And who's the newbie you are referring too?
I would agree if someone's car or personal identity had been posted which may effect an insurance claim but again its the risk you take and why many run with no plates or masked. You can't control what photos are taken and if they are posted up somewhere.
I see your post as aggressive and more offensive then a photo of a dented Pcar.
I would agree if someone's car or personal identity had been posted which may effect an insurance claim but again its the risk you take and why many run with no plates or masked. You can't control what photos are taken and if they are posted up somewhere.
I see your post as aggressive and more offensive then a photo of a dented Pcar.
09-13-2014, 10:00 PM
#23
Ur20v, that post was not directed at you. And, yes, that was harsh. Typed after a few drinks post-work.
It's important to remember that these are private track events, not nationally televised professional racing. Most people would not want to be on the front page of news (or some other derivation) after crashing their prized possession - whether it's at the track or on the streets. It's fine if you are OK with it; we just don't know whether the actual owner of the car is OK with it. Track etiquette to ask before posting.
It's important to remember that these are private track events, not nationally televised professional racing. Most people would not want to be on the front page of news (or some other derivation) after crashing their prized possession - whether it's at the track or on the streets. It's fine if you are OK with it; we just don't know whether the actual owner of the car is OK with it. Track etiquette to ask before posting.
09-13-2014, 10:13 PM
#24
Rennlist Member
I sure don't like people hanging around like vultures when car nailed a wall or rollover when it's towed to the paddock. Don't think the driver appreciates it either unless I know the guy and want to help him. People I don't know - I leave them alone. Mike
09-13-2014, 10:38 PM
#26
Instructor
To explain it to a non-track enthusiast:
It would be akin to posting pictures of random people who were injured for some reason or another, under the pretext of making sure the rest of us remember our own mortality. Even if their faces were blurred, it would still be in poor taste as perhaps a friend or family member might recognize the sad event. That said, there are entire websites devoted to this kind of stuff.
In the case of cars, this type of etiquette is also based on just giving the poor guy a break who possibly just crashed his beloved car. I guess that some of us in the GT3 forum expect folks to take the high road when it comes to things like this.
edit: I see that the OP took down the picture. I don't think he intended any harm, and I'm glad he did the right thing.
It would be akin to posting pictures of random people who were injured for some reason or another, under the pretext of making sure the rest of us remember our own mortality. Even if their faces were blurred, it would still be in poor taste as perhaps a friend or family member might recognize the sad event. That said, there are entire websites devoted to this kind of stuff.
In the case of cars, this type of etiquette is also based on just giving the poor guy a break who possibly just crashed his beloved car. I guess that some of us in the GT3 forum expect folks to take the high road when it comes to things like this.
edit: I see that the OP took down the picture. I don't think he intended any harm, and I'm glad he did the right thing.
09-14-2014, 03:15 AM
#28
Ur20v, that post was not directed at you. And, yes, that was harsh. Typed after a few drinks post-work.
It's important to remember that these are private track events, not nationally televised professional racing. Most people would not want to be on the front page of news (or some other derivation) after crashing their prized possession - whether it's at the track or on the streets. It's fine if you are OK with it; we just don't know whether the actual owner of the car is OK with it. Track etiquette to ask before posting.
It's important to remember that these are private track events, not nationally televised professional racing. Most people would not want to be on the front page of news (or some other derivation) after crashing their prized possession - whether it's at the track or on the streets. It's fine if you are OK with it; we just don't know whether the actual owner of the car is OK with it. Track etiquette to ask before posting.
Yeah, I need to stop posting while under the influence.. 
09-14-2014, 08:18 PM
#30
Burning Brakes
Bad etiquette.
If the owner laughs it off, is so loaded that s/he says "I'll just buy another tomorrow", etc., then let him/her post it online. Otherwise you're just encroaching on someone else's privacy... Not cool.
As a matter of fact, it is very often discussed at drivers' meetings to NOT post such pics online. No one cares if you are ok with it - should ask the actual owner if s/he is OK with it first.
EDIT: was too harsh.
If the owner laughs it off, is so loaded that s/he says "I'll just buy another tomorrow", etc., then let him/her post it online. Otherwise you're just encroaching on someone else's privacy... Not cool.
As a matter of fact, it is very often discussed at drivers' meetings to NOT post such pics online. No one cares if you are ok with it - should ask the actual owner if s/he is OK with it first.
EDIT: was too harsh.