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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by 308 milano, Jan 23, 2008.

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  1. 308 milano

    308 milano F1 Veteran

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    #1 308 milano, Jan 23, 2008
    Okay Guys, I have to vent a bit! Has anyone else noticed a spike in a--holes posting on fchat that don't own f cars? I don't mean everyone, but the select few who don't have anything constructive to offer,and just slam everything and everyone. When I first joined I was impressed by the wealth of knowledge and the length members would go to help fellow members. In the last month I"ve been really astonished with the caliber of these indivdual's lack integrity and poor character. Anyone else noticed this? Mostly in the "silver subscribed section" I believe because they know nothing about ferrari in depth. Any thoughts?
     
  2. testarob

    testarob F1 Rookie

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    #2 testarob, Jan 23, 2008
    I was thinking about slamming you for posting this ...
     
  3. ryalex

    ryalex Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 ryalex, Jan 23, 2008
    So... you have under 70 posts, and you're already whining about an alleged lack of quality content?

    Why don't you solve your own problem by writing really good, interesting, uplifting threads instead of trying to pick fights?
     
  4. testarob

    testarob F1 Rookie

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    #4 testarob, Jan 23, 2008
    OK ... consider yourself slammed.
     
  5. FarmerDave

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    #5 FarmerDave, Jan 23, 2008
    Go easy on Kim, he's obviously suffered from much pent up frustration and will need time to loosen up a bit.

    Previous Cars Owned:
    1996 993 porsche
    1977 911 porsche
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    Welcome Kim
     
  6. djui5

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    #6 djui5, Jan 23, 2008
    hahahha
     
  7. Darolls

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    #7 Darolls, Jan 23, 2008
    +2; he is rather arrogant, isn't he!

    P.S. Kim, why don't you move to the Rossa subscribed list? Obviously us poseurs (I've owned Ferraris for over 40 years) annoy you!
     
  8. Racerboy

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    #8 Racerboy, Jan 23, 2008
    Hahaha... look at the replies, then consider your post. Looks like you're right on.
     
  9. ryalex

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    #9 ryalex, Jan 23, 2008
    I suppose I'd be frustrated too if I spent years driving cars that sound like they chainsaws for engines. :D
     
  10. Mike360

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    #10 Mike360, Jan 23, 2008
    You guys just need to drink more beer :)
     
  11. The Ape

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    #11 The Ape, Jan 23, 2008
    The can of worms has been opened!!!! LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    He walked right into it. This slays me!!
     
  12. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #12 SrfCity, Jan 23, 2008
    Welcome to A-holeChat :)
     
  13. KKRace

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    #13 KKRace, Jan 23, 2008
    What's in the silver subscribed section anyway? If it's just a bunch of A-holes I don't think I'll spend the money to find out?
     
  14. 05F430F1

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    #14 05F430F1, Jan 23, 2008
    having to drive those cars is enough to upset anybody... makes the rest of the world look miserable too I'm sure.
     
  15. amenasce

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    #15 amenasce, Jan 24, 2008
    I own a wooden F50, does that count ?
     
  16. Abarth

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    #16 Abarth, Jan 24, 2008
    :D

    My opinion?
    You're spot on.
    I'm a member of 3 different F forums and this one is a bit special.
    I know I'll be trashed by all arogant A-holes here, but luckily there are plenty of "normal" people here too.

    ;)
     
  17. Bullfighter

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    #17 Bullfighter, Jan 24, 2008
    We need pics!!!!
     
  18. darth550

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    #18 darth550, Jan 24, 2008
    What's happening to FChat you ask? I'll tell you......

    Thanks in no small part to you, "A--holes posting on fchat that don't own f cars" threads have now officially replaced "F1 vs. 6Speed", "What do you do?" and "Spec my car" threads as the most common and annoying posted.

    I guess this is what happens after spending 17 hours on the floor trying to ready the old 308 for another exhilarating lap around the parking lot?
     
  19. Night life

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    #19 Night life, Jan 24, 2008
    Don't believe one mans opinion, yes it's his opinion but make up your own the silver section is pretty cool and you feel like part of something special
    as for the *********s some might come across harsh some times but don't ask stupid questions and you won't get bitten, they have been pretty good to me and I'm more of a comic relief than a technical guru I couldn't compete with the masters but I will add my 2 cents where I can and learn tonnes along the way.
     
  20. 308 milano

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    #20 308 milano, Jan 24, 2008
    Dudes! Chill out a bit! I didn't mean everyone who doesn't own a ferrari! And your right, I am really new to fchat so maybe it isn't my place to speak, But from a new members prospective I was overwhelmed with the support and "help your neighbor" attitude from this site. When I posted this thread I was tired of reading the " screw them before they screw you" attitude starting to show up, but you showed me my place and I'll limit my conserns to threads reguarding my car. As for my profile, I'm proud of being able to purchase cars that I could afford at the time and work my way up to the present!
     
  21. BT

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    #21 BT, Jan 24, 2008
    Like the ebbing of the tides, the crap postings on Fchat come and go. Stick around and you'll get the rhythm. No worries, there are still plenty of helpful people here.
    BT
     
  22. Texas Forever

    Texas Forever Eight Time F1 World Champ
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    #22 Texas Forever, Jan 24, 2008
    +1

    So true, so true. Just remember that the ignore button is your friend.

    Dale
     
  23. rob lay

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    #23 rob lay, Jan 24, 2008
    FerrariChat.com gets 3,000 posts a day and we have 52k users. **** happens. Everytime I get complaints about "FerrariChat.com" in general I go back and do a broad analysis and always find the complaint unfounded. Even if 5% of the posts are crap (like this one), they tend to get 50% of the attention (like this one). All I can say is our 30 moderators, forum rules, terms of use, and all the good users self regulating do the best job we can towards a 100% quality community. Short of that goal it is an art to filter out and ignore the crap.
     
  24. DM18

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    #24 DM18, Jan 24, 2008
    it is that simple
     
  25. PhilNotHill

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    #25 PhilNotHill, Jan 24, 2008
    (They sound more like sewing machines IMVHO. I have owned several Porsches and now own a Boxster S as well as a F360 F1 Spider with a Tubi. You can't beat the sound of a Ferrari.)

    Perhaps this thread should have been posted in the Return of the Fchat Police in the Silver Subscribed section. ;)
     
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