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DORCHESTER, ONT

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Here we are. A fork in the road. The begining of the end. While I haven't been on this site as long as some of the members here, I have been on a bunch of forums that have fizzled out over the years. I can see the writing on the wall, ......it's not good writing.

As late as Friday night I've been thinking I should finish up the remaining days of coverage from Hot Rod's Power Tour and start up a new thread with pics from "Fords in the Park" in Milton .... but what for?

A car forum is kinda like a car show, in that the administrator/promoter provides the venue, but it's the posters/show cars that provide the content. Not much of a forum without members/ Not much of a car show without the show cars.



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I sure hope we are wrong and this forum continues.
But you are right! If the posters/content is no longer here........not much to offer.
Very sad indeed.

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Missing a few cars dont break a show. I have been to to many shows to know that's true. I have seen where guys dont respect the show or others at the shows and have been told to leave for being disrespectful. Same thing in all aspects of life we all make mistakes some learn some dont care enough to learn.


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looking at the introductions we are still growing.

  Is the cup 1/2 full or 1/2 empty optimism or pessimism. An individuals choice.



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I would rather see less posts than the crap I've been seeing lately. This is a hotrod site . Some members with real creditals in the hot rod\drag racing community have disappeared because of the antics of a few and their followers. Lets HOPE they come back.

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Before this thread goes viral

the boss-man has requested..

OK.....before I close this thread, (it is disrupting the board), I want to explain a few things........If you want to talk about it in Off Topic, go ahead...I probably will not be part of that discussion. 

Steve can you change the heading to off topic

That way we can have some debate or group discussion with bothering those that  are unconcerned

Seems like we have more openess and transparency and less likely to upset the 3 poster guys if we post this conversation in the section created for just such conversation..It is OFF topic to some ..

So please lets take it to off topic..Maybe Harry can even do that for us with-out predjudice ..I think that we are at the fork in the road where it might be a tme to have this conversation about banning especially forever...I like Dan so I am out in the open and I am avocating for his suspension to be repealed on compassionet grounds..We can all moderate Dan..Just move him to off topic where everybody  goes anyway..Then the other fine folks that he annoys will not be offended..and the rest of his friends can enjoy his humor and appreciate his knowledge, and his help with soo many things..



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Fordy acres.. I hope you do post pictures of Milton. I know I'll look at them and I think the post count will surprise you.

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Well I guess if the clique of bullies and thugs who post here most ofton stop posting they won't be missed .Evidently there are 5against to every one in support of those baned . So I guess I will take a bit of a break and watch in awe as the silent lurkers step up and all of a sudden start posting. It should be interesting to see how many of the lurkers who are so terrified to post under the current conditions step up and contribute. There are other Ontario sites to check out so I will sit back catch my breath and maybe get a little more work done on the 55. Might be fun to see what happens when as someone famous said a long time ago "the meek shall inharate the hotrod site" or something like that. See ya in a bit. Ed

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"And another one bites the dust"
As much as I enjoyed Hemi43's good posts and would like to see him return,
if he is computer savvy perhaps he could start a forum of his own.


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jarvis1 wrote:

"And another one bites the dust"
As much as I enjoyed Hemi43's good posts and would like to see him return,
if he is computer savvy perhaps he could start a forum of his own.


 Theres an idea my club started our own its not that hard.

 



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Bob T wrote:

I would rather see less posts than the crap I've been seeing lately. This is a hotrod site . Some members with real creditals in the hot rod\drag racing community have disappeared because of the antics of a few and their followers. Lets HOPE they come back.


I agree this is a hot rod site.....not sure about the drag racing part but I love all the posts and pictures that many contribute to that hobby and would miss them if they weren't here.

Some would not miss them.

Many newbies without much knowledge are members and we are happy to have them. That's how they will learn and hopefully keep this hobby going.

There are some that don't currently have a car/"hotrod" but contribute loads to this forum also.

I guess what I'm getting at is define "real credentials" confuse(I think that's what you meant)  

No disrespect intended at all and I understand sometimes posts go a bit sideways.

But

Why cant we simply read what interests /helps us, and don't read what doesn't! Take the information we need and file the rest under Not needed info?? Its not that difficult if we don't make it that way.

 

 



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Just so you know Steve Nor I am signed up in off topic so i don't know if he can change the thread . Not an option on my page.



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I wish the administrator would get involved a bit in this conversation because it's his site and he determines the rules.

 

I agree with janies dirty 37 that it should be defined as to what is required to be a member and contributor to this forum.

 

Do you need to own a hot rod? Can you just be considering or dreaming of owning a hot rod? What if you owned a hot rod but don't currently have one? For the purposes of this site, what is a hot rod?

 

We know how hard it is to define "hot rod". So how can we nail it down while being fair to everyone and not excluding those who are car enthusiasts? Cars are what we all have in common.

 

Can we have separate forums for different eras? eg. 1920s, 30s, 40, 50, 60s, 70, and so on? Or can we classify them as muscle cars, pre war cars, exotic cars, special interest cars etc?

 

I think we need to put forth an effort to be inclusive of all car enthusiasts because most cars were bought off a lot at some point and then modified into someone's idea of a hot rod.

 

As long as nobody feels they are better than someone else or that they are their car has more of a right to be here, then things should go smoothly.

 

Please, Mr. Administrator, define your members for us.

 




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Sorry, you misunderstood what I was trying to say.

I'm not saying we need admin to "define"  what allows someone to join here.no

I think the way it was/is  is all inclusive..... without having to define anything.

If your a true gearhead, you will find an interest in it all. Again, if it doesn't interest you, just simply move on.
The variety of enthusiast/knowledge and friendships are what made this forum great.smile
Hope it continues.



-- Edited by janies dirty 37 on Sunday 6th of July 2014 12:12:44 PM



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I have been asked to take this to off topic. Why? It is in the "Lounge" where we can talk about whatever, as long as everyone remains civil towards each other, it shouldn't have to be moved to the off topic area. I'm not part of the off topic section of the site on purpose - no time or tolerance for mud slinging, name calling nonsence.

I haven't been in contact with Dan yet, but I'm thinking he is intellegent enough to know that coming back won't restore things here - it will be different without him or if he returns. You can't change history, it has happened.

I know Dan and respect him greatly, but won't beg or vote for his return. That would be entirely up to someone other than me, but would welcome him back - his knowlege is invaluable here.

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Thank you Janice..thats what I have been trying to say..but Some just don't get it..never will..There are many members and posts that I never respond to..Not because of any reason other than they have no interest to me and I have no helpfull information ..I might pop in for a read but you Know I am not a drag-racer and have limited knowledge in that area so I respect those members and try to learn from them...

This site has a variety of members and interests..Some are track racers, some are just cruisers, we do not all have the same interests, So to call it a " from BobT This is a hotrod site . " although most of our interests in cars,what ever that may be they are loosley intertwined but this forum is so much more than a "hot-rod site"  what ever that is supposed to mean.? for Hot rod friends who share all the good and bad in our lifes as friends do ..this is a gathering place to just shoot the **** and a place to have a little fun between meeting at different venues and swaps and to share some fun ,some sad stuff and life in general.

Hell at 72 I am not planning to build another car does that mean I have nothing to contribute maybe some might say so...My generation did not have the internet for the most part when we were building nor half the offshore tools and gadgets that you have available to-day to build and communicate..To think you would ever have a site that guys only came to talk engines, body,paint,upholstery, this site would be pretty empty..I see lots of drag and racer guys come on and talk and share what they do amoung each other they never get into our stuff when we are pissing around and vice versa I don't get on any of their threads and piss with guys that I don't know....

I just don't see how how a few of us that poke fun or jibes at each other should be bothering anyone else ..Hell look at Janice we can poke at her all day and she can give right back what she gets and I never see Janice with a wedgie in her shorts..nor do I see the racers guys whining It's always the fringe part time posters that are afraid to speak up ,,my goodness how do they make out in the real world nobody on here can hurt anything more than your feelings..Just sayin

I beleive there is room for everbody..But It should never be restricted to only car talk..who's car / which kind of car/ street-rods..rat-rods..customs.. special interest cars,  dragsters, sprinters, go-cars.. or is ok to talk about the weather on a cold winter day..Why does the conversation have to only be about cars..If you only want to look and talk about cars there is always google or Bing..

For me I like the whole enchalada...I like a little raise in blood pressure somedays it lets me realize I am alive enough to care  and I do enjoy some crazy chit with my friends ..too soon I will on the other side or up to my heart in a family illness or tradgedy..so let the fun roll and if you don't like a post or what's in it just move on ..unless you physcally go open a post and stick your nose in it you will not know what it's about and you will not be offended ..but the reality is you just can't resist



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Our members are from Ontario, Canada...That is the gist of this forum. That is what its about. Start dividing it into this and that and it becomes even more cliquish.

As for the rest of the debate...I was wrong saying that it should go to off topic, and was probably wrong for closing the other thread. I guess it needs debated. I wish more of the people with a view other than the core group would participate, but it seems it is just like our elections....and you see where that gets us.

I am sorry, but after the last day or so, I cannot reinstate Dan....He has pushed it way over the line. If any of you were in my shoes right now, I am sure you would think a bit differently

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fatchuk wrote:

Before this thread goes viral

the boss-man has requested..

OK.....before I close this thread, (it is disrupting the board), I want to explain a few things........If you want to talk about it in Off Topic, go ahead...I probably will not be part of that discussion. 

Steve can you change the heading to off topic

That way we can have some debate or group discussion with bothering those that  are unconcerned

Seems like we have more openess and transparency and less likely to upset the 3 poster guys if we post this conversation in the section created for just such conversation..It is OFF topic to some ..

So please lets take it to off topic..Maybe Harry can even do that for us with-out predjudice ..I think that we are at the fork in the road where it might be a tme to have this conversation about banning especially forever...I like Dan so I am out in the open and I am avocating for his suspension to be repealed on compassionet grounds..We can all moderate Dan..Just move him to off topic where everybody  goes anyway..Then the other fine folks that he annoys will not be offended..and the rest of his friends can enjoy his humor and appreciate his knowledge, and his help with soo many things..


 X2 3 4 someone mentioned member #s up but if they only lurk and dont contribute.what use is the forum if they are here for help on problems if there are no people posting good bad or otherwise.it will soon end up being a ghost town.most not all that agree with the events of the last few days I dont recall posting anything.I realize Dan had  has a sharp tongue but as stated over and over if you do not want to know his feelings or scorn you obviously know what key to hit to open his postings.if you are affronted by his humour or postings.YOU do have the option of not opening them but you display your lack of self control by opening them the profess shock at his comments.people kill me when that happens they are morbidly curious.if they have been on here for any period of time they can not say they did not expect anything different.how the hell they think that is bullyling is beyond me.they chose to look they remind me of people that stop on an overpass and think I wonder if it will hurt if I jump.then they wake up in the hospital if lucky and then want all overpasses torn down because they induce stupid people to jump.I could go on with analogy after analogy.Harry has the off topic section may be time for a lurker section with no access to the rest.there are a lot of great people on here but for how long? when there are only readers and no posters for fear of offending the more sensitive.the question of a poll is a good idea but should be limited to posters not lurkers who contribute nothing.some have said they dont post for fear of ridicule how the hell do you know if you dont post.when and if you post and feel that you dont like the response skip past it if you do not receive a response it may be that most do not want to be bothered not for fear of ridicule but because they do not care.that is why that I feel this forum will soon go the way of the dodo bird.whine and bitch but come out of the woodwork and contribute and bear in mind YOU control what you choose to read.sensitivity to perceived bullying without cause has become the latest craze.I am not saying that it does not exist but there is a difference between reading or hearing about it.I will miss this site and the people that actually kept it alive with their banter good bad or otherwise.and as to views how many were generated by these guys?.that will really screw with your smug thinking on the site surviving.no need to respond as I dont care if it is negative dont waste your time.now that is a closed mind sound familiar?



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I have read lots. And wow it's a lot to read spawned across several threads.
I been sitting back reading and trying to understand everyone's perspective.
I leaned not so long ago that waiting for an apology that is never going to happen is like expecting a prostitute only to give you a hug.
If it's not gong to happen. It's not. And just to move forward. 

 

Also so once someone is going. Coming back will never be the same. 

People will never forget what was said and not done vs trying to re invite.

i only met Dan once. I do not know the man. I'm sure he will be just fine as Harry.

When I logged or joined I read the rules. And know Harry is the owner. I am well aware of the fact I can be removed at any time. I'm ok with that.

 

We we for the most part are adults. And will manage fine in life without someone.

 

i admit there has been many times I have read off putting comments. 99% of the time I just click next and move on. I got much more things in life to deal with than negative comments. I click next and I forget it happened.

 

i like the site. I know some of you. It can and has been off putting or un inviting to some new members. Not everyone has thick skin like me or ignores stuff. Some take it to heart.

 

I don't disagree or agree to ban or reinstate anyone. It's not my website forum. My contributions have been limited as I am fairly new. I will say this having a young gear head in this house he looks upon us to learn. Knowledge will die if we don't pass it along. Arrogance is a huge turn off. My car is better or fastER or why is your POS even here?  Pfft. Walk a mile in my shoes. And you will slowly understand that stuff like this is minescule and we should just get along civilly. 

 

I look forward ward to this forum growing positivly

 

 

 

 



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poncho62 wrote:

Our members are from Ontario, Canada...That is the gist of this forum. That is what its about.


 PERFECT!

 

I'm so good with that. Anyone that is an Onario car person is welcome here. Ontario Rodders are car people,,,,,,period!

Not someone's idea of what a hot rod is, but anyone's idea of it.

Love it!

 

Thank you administrator! This is and will continue to be a great site.



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Bubba, watcha workin on?

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Nothing at the moment but a jeep wrangler. Hoping to get a chevy ssr if I can swing it.



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bubbagump wrote:

Nothing at the moment but a jeep wrangler. Hoping to get a chevy ssr if I can swing it.


 It still holds true. I belong to another group of social misfits and around 15 years ago this guy older than dirt told me ." you kick out one pain in the axe and two more will show up to replace him"



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jarvis1 wrote:

"And another one bites the dust"
As much as I enjoyed Hemi43's good posts and would like to see him return,
if he is computer savvy perhaps he could start a forum of his own.


 I would join it, if he chooses to start one. I'm sure it would do well!



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Janie... Sorry if I seemed to imply a person had to have a hot rod and /or be a drag racer to belong. That is my interests and my point was that others with similar interests who I thought had a lot to contribute seemed to have disappeared.

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Bob T wrote:

I would rather see less posts than the crap I've been seeing lately. This is a hotrod site . Some members with real creditals in the hot rod\drag racing community have disappeared because of the antics of a few and their followers. Lets HOPE they come back.


I have to agree with Bob that there is a lot of junk being posted lately.  It's was getting hard to even look at a "forsale or wanted" thread with out having to weed through stupidity let alone a build thread.  And if you "suggested" that it was crap...it wasn't long before the "hate" posts started. 

 I would hope that Bob isn't referring to "the Candyman and also Jeff Norwell"  because I haven't seen much of them on the site lately and their knowledge and contributions I looked forward to reading when they came up and now that I think of it there are a few others that haven't posted lately that had interesting projects or info. 

 



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Slab. I didn't post a build thread of my kids car simply because of the immaturity and the comments. Nor I do feel necessary to defend my sons car when I personally could care or less what someone's opinion was in a negative manor. People don't know my situation or his. I refrained from putting a build thread because of the comments And what a HOTROD is in our opinion and the negative ignorant MoreDoor comments. If I don't like someone's car I say nothing. 



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bubbagump wrote:

Nothing at the moment but a jeep wrangler. Hoping to get a chevy ssr if I can swing it.


 Interesting! Hope you can find some folks with similar interests here.



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slim wrote:
bubbagump wrote:

Nothing at the moment but a jeep wrangler. Hoping to get a chevy ssr if I can swing it.


 It still holds true. I belong to another group of social misfits and around 15 years ago this guy older than dirt told me ." you kick out one pain in the axe and two more will show up to replace him"


 Really?

 



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Ghost.smile

Its a shame you didn't post a build thread, as the purpose of those is to teach/help anyone who wants to learn from them.
You, your son, me ect. I learn different things everyday. How to/or not how to as I choose.

No defending or opinions need be takin to heart unless you ask for them and do so.

Again, just don't respond and negative comments are quickly seen for what they are.
You never know who you are helping by posting.

Life is to short. to waste it on that stuff.



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GhostPost wrote:

Slab. I didn't post a build thread of my kids car simply because of the immaturity and the comments. Nor I do feel necessary to defend my sons car when I personally could care or less what someone's opinion was in a negative manor. People don't know my situation or his. I refrained from putting a build thread because of the comments And what a HOTROD is in our opinion and the negative ignorant MoreDoor comments. If I don't like someone's car I say nothing. 



-- Edited by GhostPost on Sunday 6th of July 2014 02:54:16 PM


Funny you should post that up because I deleted something similar after thinking better of it.  But since you said it I will continue the thought.  My son Ben has met more than a few of the "major posters" on the forum (lots of great guys who have been a big encouragement to him)  but I sometimes wonder what kinda response he would have gotten coming onto a Hotrod site with very little knowledge and a car that is way tooo new and what most would not consider a Hotrod by most of the definitions (opinions) and starting a thread.  You kinda gave me the answer with your post and might give others something to think about if someone new comes on and starts a thread.  I am still waiting for the kid with the Civic to show up and start posting......Hate me if you will but I will have his back. Just say'n

Ghost post .... I can relate to the 4dr thing as my very first "project" car was a 67 4dr chevy II.  The build of it was published in the Nova Times club magazine and that's how I got into this stupidity called Hotrodding or Car Crafting.  We (my brother and I ) took that car everywhere.  Even down to the Nova Nationals in PA twice.  Never won nothing but a bit of respect due to the fact that we were having fun in that yellow Nova!!! 



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bubbagump wrote:
slim wrote:
bubbagump wrote:

Nothing at the moment but a jeep wrangler. Hoping to get a chevy ssr if I can swing it.


 It still holds true. I belong to another group of social misfits and around 15 years ago this guy older than dirt told me ." you kick out one pain in the axe and two more will show up to replace him"


 Really?

 


 Not a word of a lie. Sorry should of added welcome ... lay off the cop posts and you will fit in fine



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I keep reading about the few and their follower like some roaming gang of invisible men.

Post up some name's all of you in the know. I could use a good laugh

  



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GhostPost wrote:

Slab. I didn't post a build thread of my kids car simply because of the immaturity and the comments. Nor I do feel necessary to defend my sons car when I personally could care or less what someone's opinion was in a negative manor. People don't know my situation or his. I refrained from putting a build thread because of the comments And what a HOTROD is in our opinion and the negative ignorant MoreDoor comments. If I don't like someone's car I say nothing. 



-- Edited by GhostPost on Sunday 6th of July 2014 02:54:16 PM


 Nothing wrong with 4 doors I have one and my son has one there are 5 or six at least in our car club.  We are into cars and having fun way more than worrying about resell value.



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workin class wrote:
GhostPost wrote:

Slab. I didn't post a build thread of my kids car simply because of the immaturity and the comments. Nor I do feel necessary to defend my sons car when I personally could care or less what someone's opinion was in a negative manor. People don't know my situation or his. I refrained from putting a build thread because of the comments And what a HOTROD is in our opinion and the negative ignorant MoreDoor comments. If I don't like someone's car I say nothing. 



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 Nothing wrong with 4 doors I have one and my son has one there are 5 or six at least in our car club.  We are into cars and having fun way more than worrying about resell value.


 i agree, nothing at all wrong with four doors. remember the gapp and roush tiajuana taxi ? that was an uber cool 4 door.



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As we old farts age and as time goes by there will be more 4 door cars used, the two doors are slowly getting scarcer.
And, in some cases insurance on 4 doors are a bit less.

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Ignore the idiots and the bull**** and move on.
I am really surprised to see this sort of thing on a board of this nature. I would expect if from a Honda board.

I love this board for the vast amount of experience of its members. I'm new to the classic car world so I'm here to soak up as much as I can.
I hope to pass it on whatever gets through my thick skull to my kids and anyone else willing to listen.
This hobby needs this type of message board to keep it alive. I would hate to see it go away.



-- Edited by Schnitz on Sunday 6th of July 2014 08:37:51 PM

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And there lies the problem

Less than 3% of the members are active and post on a regular basis

Yes there is a core group who have become friends and have met

And joke about and post prolificly The other 97% tune in to watch or learn

But dont contribute. Yes the numbers show an increase of views But it is the core

Group that they are viewing

Look at this thread alone.

It starts out as one members concern about it continuing after the most prolific poster

contributor and knowledgable members is banned after what appears to be a personal

Issue with the administrator

It degrades to a discussion about 4 door cars WTF?

Slab and ben did an excellent post about a father son rebuild of a late model camero

It wasnt a hot rod but an amazing build by father son. Thousands viewed and not one

Negative post. But another member posts he wouldnt do a build thread with his son

Because of the negetivity ??????

The banner member has helped dozens of other members making parts and answering

Build problems without CHARGING. FREE. HELPING OTHERS

VERY FEW ON THIS FORUM CAN SAY THAT.

i have been quiet the last few days watching and the posts have dropped sugnificantly

I have met many new friends here and i will contiue to be in touch But. After this

Last week. It wont be the same

The administrator once banned a guy in 7 posts Yet the instigater of this last round

Was in and out and constantly warned and banned 2 times before he was banned

permanently. If he was banned after the first time the others would all STILL BE HERE

and things would have carried on. 

I for one will miss Dans input and agree with Steve. This well could be the beginning of the 

end

if you cut out the fun and information this site has provided to many. Then there wont

be much for the fringe to come here to look at

just sayin

 

sorry. Fat fingers and small cell phone



-- Edited by Cat in the Hat on Sunday 6th of July 2014 10:25:48 PM

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How many times in the early days of the HAMB did we hear the board was going down because this guy or that got banned? I think it's still doing ok. This board fills a need that no other does (Ontario scene) so I'm not worried and I'm not crying. I've rolled my eyes and sighed at many a sarcastic comment and baiting lately, did I jump into the drama pool? Nope, I have 5 daughters I have all I need thank you. Don't need it here.

I've found in work and play, that cutting out the BS no matter how much it may hurt at first, generally results in better production and overall team contribution. I'm looking forward to the next phase of the board.



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Cat in the Hat wrote:



"Less than 3% of the members are active and post on a regular basis

Yes there is a core group who have become friends and have met

And joke about and post prolificly The other 97% tune in to watch or learn

But dont contribute. Yes the numbers show an increase of views But it is the core

Group that they are viewing"




-- Edited by Cat in the Hat on Sunday 6th of July 2014 10:25:48 PM


 These participation numbers aren't unique to this site either. Most forums are similar in structure and stats.

I would guess that at least 50% come in, look around register, then forget their password.They don't really count/factor in.

3% are your core group/"Meat and Potatos".

Maybe 10% are occaissional visitors that comment every now and then/"Light Salad or Bread Stick"

and the final 37% who are registered lurkers/"A Big Tall Glass of Air" 



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Cat in the Hat wrote:



It degrades to a discussion about 4 door cars WTF?

 


 Did it degrade or cut to the root of the problem?  Here we have someone saying they didn't want to post a build because of the "expected" comments.  Why would he think there would be negative comments???  Probably because it happened to others like the Cat in the hats build.  Production stopped for a time on that thread  due to the what???  Negative crazy crap that was dragged through almost every thread on the board. Even someone as thick skinned as the Cat got sick of it and stopped the thread(a very interesting build thread to boot).   

Water under the bridge now.  Time to move on.  Bring on the next round of builds, car show pics, automotive related stuff, good times, good friends and cruising.......



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I would try not to read much into the number of postings going down
it seems to be a trend on most auto related sites these days

I skip between about 6 sites every day - I've noted over the last year or so posting traffic is lower , much than say 3-4 years ago

and yes there are millions of people who just want info and have no reason to speak up

even I was like that when I first started visiting car sites - though at first there's usually an overpowering amount of info for the newbe's to get caught up on first
- then some will start asking questions or offering help

lol , if you wanna see a slow site try the canadian f150 site - more happens watching paint dry but it too has it's little core group that keep it keepin on
heck it's probably one of the better places to ask f150 questions though
- maybe because it's small

I'd have to say if a small group posting brings in thousands of lookie lou's then the site's probably not doing so bad after all

heck I posted a couple of links to a truck for sale that I thought was pretty cool just last night
the last time I looked it had 80 views - not one post mind you , but 80 views

lol - if ya wants post counts I can give ya post counts
I'm well over 10 000 on the turbo dodge site in only 4 years but in that I have an advantage - being stuck at home lookin after my father for just over 4 years , the internet seems to have become my life - a little to much maybe but it'll have to do for now

 

as for the reason for this thread , I don't know anyone here well enough to make judgements but speaking as a mod , I'd have to think the real issue is that when someone tryed to lay down a little bit of "the law" as far as the site goes it probably didn't go over well when someone else made light of it - probably without intent to offend

 

although , maybe without prior motivation I'd probably just have moved that "funny" thread to the deleated pile

- my point would have probably have gotten across doing only that

I did think to myself , humm that may not go over well when I saw it

guess I was right



-- Edited by DJD on Sunday 6th of July 2014 11:41:26 PM

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I've been a bit quiet lately because I have bigger fish to fry than staring at a computer.

The way I look at it is this...its like going to the Barrie Swap Meet. It used to be a great place to find those elusive parts and to socialize with like minded guys. Then the junk started filling the aisles. Sure you can walk past the plastic pop bottles made into bird feeders, but after so much junk, it just wasn't worth the extra walking. I stopped going to Barrie...my own choice.

I won't bail on this site just yet, but there certainly is more and more junk to weed through. Just saying.

I have met some great guys on here and have become good friends with many of them, and I include Dan in that group. I don't know what happened (I was busy in the garage!) but I also will miss his wit and savvy. Nothing a phone call or email can't fix.

I hope we can get back to the friendly way it was...and a more car-centric forum too.

Chris

Peel out.



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We are fortunate for Harry to supply us with this site. He should have our support as we do not know what has gone on between him and Dan and I give him credit for not draging it out on here, as it is between him and Dan.

Yes there is times that you would like back what you have said or done but as life goes you can not, but life goes on.

If this happened at a work place you would get fired.

Steve PLEASE keep posting your excelent coverage of all the shows as I for one like the camera on a stick and the way you cover the shows.

As for voting I can not go there as I do not know what has gone on behind the scene and I can not make a good decision on it.



-- Edited by Homer on Monday 7th of July 2014 10:53:19 AM

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slab wrote:
GhostPost wrote:

 I refrained from putting a build thread because of the comments And what a HOTROD is in our opinion and the negative ignorant MoreDoor comments. If I don't like someone's car I say nothing. 
-- Edited by GhostPost on Sunday 6th of July 2014 02:54:16 PM


 I am still waiting for the kid with the Civic to show up and start posting......Hate me if you will but I will have his back. Just say'n Ghost post .... I can relate to the 4dr thing as my very first "project" car was a 67 4dr chevy II.   Never won nothing but a bit of respect due to the fact that we were having fun in that yellow Nova!!! s
-- Edited by slab on Sunday 6th of July 2014 03:22:32 PM


 If that kid in the Honda shows up( Slicks on going 10's lol),I 'm with you Rich 2 or 7 doors, cars are what WE make them,for ourselves.  

I have said this before 'cause I have had my nose broke 3X. You can think what you want,but you can't always Say what YOU think. Harry has done a great job.



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ok...convinced...I posted a build thread.

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Cat in the Hat wrote:

And there lies the problem

Less than 3% of the members are active and post on a regular basis

Yes there is a core group who have become friends and have met

And joke about and post prolificly The other 97% tune in to watch or learn

But dont contribute. Yes the numbers show an increase of views But it is the core

Group that they are viewing

Look at this thread alone.



-- Edited by Cat in the Hat on Sunday 6th of July 2014 10:25:48 PM


 

I think this is the reality of a 'hot rod' board in 'Ontario, Canada'.

You're not going to get the same traffic as HAMB with only a 1000 registered members it just is what it is.



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GhostPost wrote:

ok...convinced...I posted a build thread.


 i was going to post the outlaw anglia rebuild after the cbsa has f*****d up my car using a forklift to move it in & out my shipping container. but wasn.t sure if anyone would be interested in a racecar rebirth. loving this site for the little time ive been here, as said its a petrol head thing,? we should embrace all thing,s, even a honda, do u know how much time,effort,exspence goes into that.? he may even be turned as he is after all a petrohead himself.  cheers   jonny



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Post away Jonny Z.
Would love to see it.

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Steve, you may be right, but I hope not. Most members know that the site got a bit off track. Decisions have been made to correct it. It is now behind us. Moving forward, let's give it a try. There are a lot of positives here.

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