It's been alot of fun but, when it resorts to more then name calling, well, my family has to come first.

Honestly, it's all been in jest but, apparently some don't get it and life is wayyy to short to have to deal with a few psychos (that ought to get me a few more emails, LOL!)

Take care and above all remember,....It's just a car!!!!

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Trey
"Who are you calling chicken? I said I'm YELLOW"

posted 11-14-2002 08:27 PM         

But, after some consideration, I realized that you were correct to a degree, that one should not make express or implied safety or performance claims without some sort of backup. POA doesn't need to look like we all just fell off the truck, either.

Bottom line - get an unlisted number, get your mail at a PO box, but don't let anybody intimidate you into dropping out. Diffent opinions are what its all about...

If you're going to drop out anyway, then, damn it, BURN whoever is flaming or threatening you, and let the group moderator or whoever runs this thing dump them. Once its public, I can't imagine anyone trying any further intimidation.

posted 11-14-2002 08:44 PM         

I'm just curious how you could get such emails!... but
since you aren't going to be posting anymore, I guess I'll
never get an answer to my question. (I won't be loosing
sleep over it though...) Maybe you can take SantaClaws
with you. You can keep each other company.

I will agree with you that "it's just a car",
but someone recently put up a post saying
quote:
"I guess manners is either one of those things you are
either brought up with or if not, you simply don't get it."
(--- gee I wonder who said that on October 26, 2002 ---)

Think about that, when you and SantaClaws have a few cold
ones (I hear it's very cold at "North Pole, TX.") and recall
how YOU were the one who started the name calling BS on the
Spinning Wheels thread. Yeah, it's a shame there are
"a few psychos" out there, isn't it?

Chill out

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Dead End Don: Sometimes people bring things on themselves.
It's a part of life, living, and hopefully learning.
YellowFever did it to himself!

GPS John

posted 11-15-2002 03:55 AM         

Seriously, without knowing the details, I say........
Do reconsider, I've enjoyed your action on this site.

Hey guys, a little heat here and there is expected. Moderation a must. Let's all have fun, challenge and learn.

posted 11-15-2002 08:19 AM         

PK

posted 11-15-2002 08:31 AM         

I still disagree with some of your statements:

"It's been alot of fun but, when it resorts to more then name calling...."

I don't understand how you can have fun name calling. I should think it would be much better BEFORE it resorts to name calling.

In any event, I agree "it's just a car"

posted 11-15-2002 09:02 AM         

YF, Think about it before you leave the board.

Remember what your mother told you as a kid. If you can't say something nice about someone, don't say it.

WE all have a right to our opinions, but, after we have voiced it, sometimes it is best to drop it if it is going to hurt a lot of others.

I, for one, really enjoy this site, but when this kind of garbage breaks out it starts to destroy the reason for the site. Don't you think?

posted 11-15-2002 09:11 AM         

Email threats can be followed up on with the authorities, and they take it seriously. They can track through, IE: a Yahoo account and follow it right up to the user's computer.

People sure have large brass ones when they THINK they can be anonymous.....

As for you, Yellowfever....I imagine you are a hoot to hang out with a six-pack or two. But sometimes comments made on this board can come off wrong no matter how many smiley faces follow your comment. Please don't go away, just try a little tact in your replies....Message boards are very forgiving as a general rule, and pleasant posts are always well received.

posted 11-15-2002 05:53 PM         

WHO CARES??????????????????????????????????????????????????

If folks want to belong to a car club where all members exist in a state of blissful harmony, unfailingly courteous and respectful, with no off-the-wall opinions or
disagreements, then they all need to GO OUT AND BUY A TAURUS, AND JOIN THEIR CLUB!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hear they all get along fine, and every day is a #(&%#*ing love-in!!!!!

I bought a Prowler because they are loud and outrageous, and way outside the mainstream, just like me. I HATE clubs and organizations of every kind and description, and THIS is the reason why - people actually take them seriously. How pathetic is that, anyway??? Hell, I didn't even want to join the Auto Club!!!

What a turn-off to new members or lurkers to read this PATHETIC and EMBARASSING thread, and the juvenile, gutter-dredging Spinning Rims posts that started it.

YF, if you typically drink before posting, stop that practice immediately!!! If this is not the case, and you post sober, then, please, ignore the preceding sentence, and have a shot or two before you hit the "Send" button!!! Believe me, it won't hurt your posts a bit...

I truly hope that the moderator of this nursery school sandbox fight elects to delete both the Spinning Rims thread and this one soon - I AM SO EMBARRASSED TO BE A MEMBER RIGHT NOW, I can't even tell ya...

It's just like the &(*^)^ing PTA, for chrissakes!!!!!!

posted 11-17-2002 07:19 PM         

quote:

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Controversy is good, pissing off people with bad taste makes me happy, door edge guard is for door edges on used Geo Metros (not grills)!

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Your welcomed to your opinions, I agree.
Here is mine: pinstriping is as outdated as the Yugo, and graphic decal work is NOW.

Guess we can agree to disagree.

Let's catch all up to speed, shall we:

GPS John: true, my email address is not visible but, I've posted it in a number of threads here. Had you read them, you would have known.

PROWLER-KEITH & GPS John: One can send anonymous emails by spoofing. One can also create ficticious IP addresses if one is fairly sharp.

Kraut: I'm not sure how telling you you have a case against the guys that sold you your car (and lied to you) is giving you a hard time but, suffice it to say, I will now take it under advisement that giving some advise is construed as giving one a hard time.

To those that posted in support and emailed in support...THANKS!

posted 11-18-2002 01:28 PM         

quote:

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Originally posted by YellowFever:
Well, to the dismay of a few, NO I AM NOT LEAVING!!
While I did get the emails, I was really more curious if an off-topic section thread could win the weekly prize. Has any section other then general ever won? I was also on vacation for a few days so, I couldn't reply.

Let's catch all up to speed, shall we:

GPS John: true, my email address is not visible but, I've posted it in a number of threads here. Had you read them, you would have known.

PROWLER-KEITH & GPS John: One can send anonymous emails by spoofing. One can also create ficticious IP addresses if one is fairly sharp.

Kraut: I'm not sure how telling you you have a case against the guys that sold you your car (and lied to you) is giving you a hard time but, suffice it to say, I will now take it under advisement that giving some advise is construed as giving one a hard time.

To those that posted in support and emailed in support...THANKS!

Now for the biggie: for those that thought me saying "you will see spinning rims in the next P. Diddy video" as racist.
1) Lighten up folks;
2) Mentioning where you might OBVIOUSLY see them is not a
racist remark;
3) The Yukon XL, Navigator, old Caddies, and 60's Chevy's are the cars of choice in Rap videos. You want the biggest latest chrome wheels available with the right shoes.

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In trying to catch all up to speed, I have a few questions and comments:
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YF: While I did get the emails

Send these emails (was it ONE or TWO? you weren't specific, and that's something I wouldn't be so "unsure" of in light of the circumstances) to someone like Dan Pena or Cliff - they can independantly research their source. I'm sure they would like the challenge.
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YF: I was really more curious if an off-topic section thread could win the weekly prize. Has any section other then general ever won?

That's why YOU first put the topic under GENERAL and it was Mike K. who moved it to OFF TOPIC. No doubt you KNEW this would happen!
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YF: GPS John: true, my email address is not visible but, I've posted it in a number of threads here. Had you read them, you would have known.

Gee, sorry for the oversight on my part. That's just what I want to do - research through all your previous posts looking for an email address when everyone else around here is more than willing to stand behind their words and leave open the opportunity of contact with a readily retrievable email address.
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YF: PROWLER-KEITH & GPS John: One can send anonymous emails by spoofing. One can also create ficticious IP addresses if one is fairly sharp.

Not being as internet savvy as you, I wouldn't know about this. Again, if you forward your "anonymous email(s)" containing the alledged threats to you on to someone like DanP or Cliff, this should be a REAL challenge for them now. Just imagine their satisfaction when they eventually solve this puzzle! Here's your opportunity to "Make Their Day"!
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YF: Kraut: I'm not sure how telling you you have a case against the guys that sold you your car (and lied to you) is giving you a hard time but, suffice it to say, I will now take it under advisement that giving some advise is construed as giving one a hard time.

Although addressed to Kraut, here's my opinion on the subject - posting 5 times in a thread that has 18 posts,each time basically saying the same things (yet progessively more aggressive) when Kraut has stated he's happy with the end result (several times, no less) MAY be construed as giving him a hard time. This is overlooking the other dialogues on you correcting all the other people who offered their opinions.

It should be sufficent to accept Kraut's word that you gave him a hard time, just as YOU expect people to understand the words YOU use. I doubt this is asking too much of you.
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YF: To those that posted in support and emailed in support... THANKS!

I guess there are alot of determined people out here who are willing to research just where your email address lies hidden (in previous threads, as you say,) to send those emailed "letters of support". Count these people as your dear and close Friends. (Curious - did SantaClaws email you too? or how about HiHoSilver? Rumor has it they are in your neck of the woods. Just curiousity on my part. You don't have to support your words or claims to me or anyone else around here. I believe you 100% now...)
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YF: Well, to the dismay of a few, NO I AM NOT LEAVING!!

Who would be dismayed? With your valuable contributions, I'm glad you're sticking around.
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From your original post, originally posted in the GENERAL
Discussion Section:
YF: It's been alot of fun but, when it resorts to more then name calling, well, my family has to come first.
Honestly, it's all been in jest but, apparently some don't get it and life is wayyy to short to have to deal with a few psychos (that ought to get me a few more emails, LOL!)

When a man gives his word, (or, in this case, writes his words) I will offer the benefit of taking him at his word.
Meaning, his words are truthful. (It's an honor thing...)
But when I see a bunch of lies, and holes in his arguements, then I find I have to put up a post like this asking questions. How many people are out there using multiple screen names and carrying on conversations with themselves (and everyone else here) in the "third person"? (That's a literary term.) How many people put their families first, then say it was all in jest, and this was done because he was really more curious if an off-topic section thread could win the weekly prize. Sounds rather self serving to me. Sounds rather pitiful too, but that's MY OPINION.

YellowFever, I could care less about whether you stay or go. When you said you were going, I didn't jump on the band wagon and ask you to stay. (That's obvious.) I didn't do that because YOU are an adult. YOU can make your own decisions - and you made one, which was to leave. Now you have reversed that decision, and that's also fine with me.

I just hope you can use a little more tact, and respect the other people around here as you expect them to respect you.
If nothing else, please do this as a personal favor for me (and a whole lot of other people too, I might add). Remember what you posted about manners - in some of the previous threads. PLEASE try to fulfill these (your) words.

Peace. Chill Out. Prowl On... (Whatever!)

GPS John