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07-10-2007, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by arshad
Cway: It's not about patting each other on the back.
He comes on and makes a number of generalizations (paraphrased):
- Lonely people
- No *****, never take their cars to the track
- True car enthusiasts dont stand around chatting/checking out the rides
- Whupped, only opportunity to get away from wife/kids
etc.
Nothing wrong with expressing an opinion but painting everyone with this big brush just highlights his ignorance. Several of the guys that I know who came out are hardcore track junkies. Some are instructors. They probably spend a lot more time at Mosport than this clown does. Who said these activities had to be mutually exclusive?
I would characterize the people who came out to this event as people who enjoy cars in general, enjoy driving their vehicles, and are probably doing half decent in life to be able to afford some of these cars. To me it seems that the guy who states that he doesn't like to socialize and gets his jollies by insulting others manhood on an online forum more likely fits the bill of the lonely loser.
I guess some people just crave attention...
He comes on and makes a number of generalizations (paraphrased):
- Lonely people
- No *****, never take their cars to the track
- True car enthusiasts dont stand around chatting/checking out the rides
- Whupped, only opportunity to get away from wife/kids
etc.
Nothing wrong with expressing an opinion but painting everyone with this big brush just highlights his ignorance. Several of the guys that I know who came out are hardcore track junkies. Some are instructors. They probably spend a lot more time at Mosport than this clown does. Who said these activities had to be mutually exclusive?
I would characterize the people who came out to this event as people who enjoy cars in general, enjoy driving their vehicles, and are probably doing half decent in life to be able to afford some of these cars. To me it seems that the guy who states that he doesn't like to socialize and gets his jollies by insulting others manhood on an online forum more likely fits the bill of the lonely loser.
I guess some people just crave attention...
Well Said!!!!!! As per my previous post but not as eloquent.
07-11-2007, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by CWay27
Wow you guys are really uptight and it's not even funny. Would you just relax, it's just a forum. If you start a thread (no, actually 4) and post pictures, one way or the other you'll get good and bad comments and that's the internet. I'm not saying I agree with Noble (sometimes he also gets under my skin) but come on, every bad comment and the hole gang jumps on it like flies on ****. Are you guys so insecure that only the "hey man, that was a cool ride", "love your car", "best time of my life" are allowed to be posted. In that case all 4 threads should of been closed a while ago cause everything had already been said in the first 15 posts.
Speaking of the girl, I made an observation and Gunner made a comment, who cares!! If woman were on this board, the bitching would of started way earlier. The matter of fact is if you have the nerves to let your GF or wife wear something like to a frigg'n run, you are bound to have comments and most of the time the odds are not in favor of good ones. If this thing is so about cars, why would let her dress like a stripper.
And to whom ever said that comments like that ruin Canadian forum, well that B.S. No offense guys but all we see around here are the same threads over and over about GTG in the same starbucks parking lot with the same cars over and over. Same sh.. different thread. No wonder there's hardly ever any activities on the Canadian forum.
... And those were my .02$
Speaking of the girl, I made an observation and Gunner made a comment, who cares!! If woman were on this board, the bitching would of started way earlier. The matter of fact is if you have the nerves to let your GF or wife wear something like to a frigg'n run, you are bound to have comments and most of the time the odds are not in favor of good ones. If this thing is so about cars, why would let her dress like a stripper.
And to whom ever said that comments like that ruin Canadian forum, well that B.S. No offense guys but all we see around here are the same threads over and over about GTG in the same starbucks parking lot with the same cars over and over. Same sh.. different thread. No wonder there's hardly ever any activities on the Canadian forum.
... And those were my .02$
'nough said...
07-11-2007, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by goldyf355
Certainly, the internet isn't "real life", but thats the point.
It's easy to talk $hit over the internet, unlike real life where your actions/words might have consequences......
I prefer a straight up approach in either enviroment......after reading some of his (and your) comments in this thread, I have to wonder how you guys would behave "in the real world"?
Would you act the same? I doubt it.......and if that's the case....who's the "poser" now ???
It's easy to talk $hit over the internet, unlike real life where your actions/words might have consequences......
I prefer a straight up approach in either enviroment......after reading some of his (and your) comments in this thread, I have to wonder how you guys would behave "in the real world"?
Would you act the same? I doubt it.......and if that's the case....who's the "poser" now ???
Would I have the same thoughts? Absolutely!!
This forum isn't going to change the way the internet works.... good or bad, it's what it is, so relax.
Hey Carl,
on the stripper analogy!!!These TO folks...... pretty soon they will roll out their mighty
Leafs... now that's reeeeally lame!!
07-11-2007, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by imcarthur
I thought it was cool too.
Here's another view:
Here's another view:
That's amazing! It looks like a prototype. I like that Trabant though:
"In Russia you don't drive car, car drives YOU!"
07-11-2007, 01:24 PM
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I think the next gen of Smart cars are due within 18 months. Hopefully some of the nicer models will make it across the pond instead of just the homely Fortwo we get here.
07-11-2007, 07:28 PM
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1Gunner, if they roll out the Leafs, I will counter with my mighty Oilers....er...wait, they have been freaking ****ty lately and going down hill faster that someone on a GS race
Hockey related funny story about Mike Comrie - The local Porshe dealer mechanic told me that a few years back they inflated his tires to very high pressure (over 100 psi) for the winter to keep them from flat spotting. In the spring he forgot to reduce the pressure and drove it around for 5 months before he brought it in and complained it was a very hard riding vehicle.
Hockey related funny story about Mike Comrie - The local Porshe dealer mechanic told me that a few years back they inflated his tires to very high pressure (over 100 psi) for the winter to keep them from flat spotting. In the spring he forgot to reduce the pressure and drove it around for 5 months before he brought it in and complained it was a very hard riding vehicle.
07-12-2007, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jake Ok
The people who show up at these events....are they really car enthusiast or just attention seekers.
I mean come on, the person who owns a Z06 have nothing in common with someone that paid 3 times more for a F430. It all about $$$. What is with that Mercedes SLR anyways!!!
I mean come on, the person who owns a Z06 have nothing in common with someone that paid 3 times more for a F430. It all about $$$. What is with that Mercedes SLR anyways!!!
07-12-2007, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CDN_Wolf_eh
If you are refering to the owner of the White Z06 ... special Ron Fellow edition ... he is a Corvette Lover ... he could easily aford the F430, the Carrea GT and the Mercedes ... it's not always about the cost of something ... but what you fall in love with!
The one host Jonny drives a Rolls Royce Phantom to Italy for a classic car show at the Villa d’Este on Lake Como.
They wouldn't even let the £250,000 Phatom in with there 1 - 3 million $ cars.
People will have a lot in common no matter how rich or poor you are. Anyway you look at it we are all human.
07-12-2007, 12:11 PM
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Hey Greg ... I made the mistake of posting my response before reading ALL of the other related responses before doing so 
Should have done so, more elequent responses than mine!
I think every forum has a few Poop-disturbers on them ... Big Red on the Ferrari and Corvette Forums is a perfect example!
But I like to have my thoughts and opinions challenged ... forces me out of my comfort zone ... and forces me to rethink my original position, and if it still holds, then I know it is stronger.
So NobelGT3 ... keep posting ... keep following the path less traveled, or get out the machette and slash and burn your own new path ...
Mark
Should have done so, more elequent responses than mine! I think every forum has a few Poop-disturbers on them ... Big Red on the Ferrari and Corvette Forums is a perfect example!
But I like to have my thoughts and opinions challenged ... forces me out of my comfort zone ... and forces me to rethink my original position, and if it still holds, then I know it is stronger.
So NobelGT3 ... keep posting ... keep following the path less traveled, or get out the machette and slash and burn your own new path ...
Mark
07-12-2007, 12:41 PM
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Rest In Peace Jaak
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Originally Posted by CDN_Wolf_eh
So NobelGT3 ... keep posting ... keep following the path less traveled, or get out the machette and slash and burn your own new path ...
Mark
Mark
07-12-2007, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by NOBLEGT3
in other words im writing a prescription for 2 ********* to all you GTG people
Originally Posted by NOBLEGT3
why do you take my opinion as bashing? Be happy with your choices.
im trying to help you...thats why im on the forum.
its funny how dissenting views are always taken as ,bashing or judgemental. are your convictions that weak that you cant stand dissent?
i guess you are right about me being a joiner for being on this forum...therefore i wont post again. that is the right thing to do
im trying to help you...thats why im on the forum.
its funny how dissenting views are always taken as ,bashing or judgemental. are your convictions that weak that you cant stand dissent?
i guess you are right about me being a joiner for being on this forum...therefore i wont post again. that is the right thing to do
