[QUOTE=LiQiCE,Jun 15 2005, 07:27 PM]I hate all of you.

 

I honestly believe that I'm not the type of person that is at the center of, or causes a lot of drama. I'm really easy to get along with and I don't mind being at the blunt end of jokes. It's all in good humor and I completely understand that. I don't think I've had any problems dealing with any jokes that I've been a part of.

Yes I know I've come to get the reputation of "kirking" or getting mad a lot, but honestly, thats all over little stupid annoying things. I do get annoyed fast, but over little inconsequential stuff. I honestly don't have a lot of problems with other people and I don't kirk out or :bnavz: at people. I'm very affable and don't judge people at all. I'm still fairly new to s2ki and the whole Mid-A community, but I have still managed to make a lot of new friends, and I think that is proof enough that I'm not closed minded or antisocial by any means.

The purpose of all of that is to show that for me to not like someone, or what someone says or does, it takes A LOT. It's going to take more than just a simple comment or two. You have to consistently do something that I don't like for me to end up not liking you. I'm really straighforward though. If I dont like someone I will tell them, and I have already told the person outright that I do not like them. I don't like to be fake with people and put on a facade of me being all nice to someone I dont like.

Does this mean I will now make it my sole purpose in life to find every post made by this or any other person and pick on it? No, I couldn't give less of a shit. If I run across anything and feel like responding, I will. I just want to clear the air by saying that even if I don't like someone, I will not blatantly start shit for the sake of the community and for the simple fact that I do not like to lower myself by instigating shit. I will just try to avoid that person, but not at the expense of what I want to do. So please don't intentionally say anything to me that you even thought for a second I wouldn't give a shit about...

Do keep in mind though that this is a public forum. Anything anyone puts on it is open to the everyone in the public and their own ways of thinking. If you think something is going to spark a conflict or any other negative feeling, please do not post it. Once you type something and hit Add reply, what you said is now open for criticism. You may not like everything you hear...but you'll hear it.

Now tell me what my probs are...

Happy posting

 

Ive gotten bashed pretty hard for stupid things ive done....but oh well....once you get to know people and realize they are usually joking its all good. I dont know who the Anthony person is that everyone is talking about because I'm new....BUT I've pretty much enjoyed this site so far. I was half debating starting a mid atlantic s2k forum and branching off away from s2ki.com but I dont think anyone else would do that. Most of the problems I've had were outside midatlantic group. Skip pissed me off a bit but I dont think it was intentional at all. Dylan and the other guys are cool. I guess I dont have much to complain about.

I do ask that the people who have owned their s2k for awhile give us new guys a lil slack though. It's like someone else said...we don't know every inch of our car....thats why we are here.

Anyways... Happy night to everyone!

 

No it isn't. Yes, there were some remarks made against you that were part of the inspiration of this thread. I really wish those individuals would choose to playfully kid with you or just not respond to things you say that they don't like.

There has been a whole lot of junk going on all over the boards and I do not want to see it move into the Mid-A more than it has. I think folks should sit back and think before posting - a few seconds of thinking may save a whole lot of trouble. If your intention is to incite trouble, then I for one do not want you here.

Yes, this thread is probably a bad idea - BUT - is it a good idea to let things continue to decline?

I'm just asking for more thoughtful posts from people. I'd like to hear what others want too. If we put the garbage out there, then maybe a few will get the message that the whole community doesn't appreciate it.

If this thread starts getting too personal, then I'll dump it. I hope the maturity of S2Ki has not reached a point where we can't speak as adults.

 

I left cause of all the drama... Now I just lurk...

-JB-

 

Sorry to be such a mod but would you all take your conversations to the HAW thread. One of the other reasons I started this thread was to hear from some of the old (not in age ) folks who don't post in the Mid-A anymore - like Giorie - man. If you all whore this thread up people aren't going to want to post.





Thanks for removing your posts fellas

 

For the noobs saying that they're being picked on unfairly ...

There's a "right way" and a "wrong way" to ask questions if you will. Some people come across the wrong way, and even if its not their intention .. when you come across that way you sometimes end up with negative responses.

I'm not picking out people specifically, I'm just referencing some of the questions I've seen asked in the past or different things that have gotten on people's nerves. Note that I'm mostly a noob myself. I've owned my S2000 for almost a year now, but I haven't really come out to a lot of meets and I've only really met a few of the Mid-A s2ki.com guys ...

First of all, try to do your own research! I know the search engine on this site sucks, but I've found if I keep narrowing my search down more and more or try different things, the search engine does work for me. The idea is to limit the amount of hits, because the more hits you get the longer the search takes and the better the chances of the search timing out on you. Limit the number of forums you search, the dates you search, and use more text to narrow it down. It just takes some patience.

Additionally, using the search engine on off-peak hours, like 7am in the morning Eastern time will yield much better results then trying at 11pm Eastern time when people across the USA are on the website. Also try the stickies at the top of each forum. A lot of times they will link to FAQs or will be FAQs themselves which may easily answer your question or point you in the right direction. Trying google.com sometimes will yield results too, maybe outside of s2ki.com ... but it will get you your answer nontheless.

Personally, I hate people who ask a question they could have just looked up themselves. For example, people asking for directions on how to goto a restaurant when they could easily just goto that restaurant's website, get the address and then use MapQuest or Google Maps. Thats just my pet peeve though.

Second, if you can't find the answer to your question .. Ask it in a polite manner. Try as hard as you can to be polite. Asking a question like "yo wats da best exhaust cuz i need mad JDM bling on my ride y0!" will probably get some negative responses. Also saying "I need an exhaust for my car ASAP! What is the best one to get?" and then 10 minutes later responding with "I said ASAP? How come nobody has repsonded yet?" Will probably get some negative responses. A more appropriate post might be "Hey, I just bought my S2000 recently and I really would like to get an exhaust for my car. I'm looking for an exhaust that isn't overly noisy (and will attract cops), but adds a deeper tone than the stock exhaust. I'm hoping to not have to spend a lot of money, so what do you guys think is the best bang for your buck?" Being specific with what you want will help a lot more than asking whats the "best" to buy too. If you know nothing about intakes or exhausts or whatever you're asking, try to go back to #1 and do some research generically on the subject. There are a lot of intake and exhaust choices for the S2000 but that doesn't mean that they're something completely different than what are on other cars.

Third, I understand that some people are enthusiastic ... Its natural. After all we drive great cars and it gets people excited. But just because you're enthusiastic, doesn't mean everyone else is. Sometimes what you're asking or saying isn't new, and older members have been through it before. Just remember that ... Telling everyone to come out to a meet, and asking if people are interested are two different things.

Fourth, have a sense of humor. You may not know these guys but a lot of people are sarcastic regardless of whether they know you or not. So just cuz someone gives you a wiseass remark, don't over react and get nasty. USUALLY they're just joking. Having a chip on your shoulder won't get you very far. Being easy going will.

Fifth, if you're new .. try to have some respect for others. I've seen a lot of noobs come in with an attitude and that definitely isn't going to help you out.

And lastly, proof read your posts! Read everything over a 2nd time to make sure it makes sense. Especially if you're asking a question - Its really difficult to help you if your sentences don't make any coherent sense.

Sorry for the book ... and sorry its a little bit off topic, but I saw some of the new guys complaining, so I thought maybe this might help. I may be new here, but I'm not new to Internet forums ... and every forum goes through these same kind of problems to an extent.

And yes I still hate all you guys

 

I think it would be a good idea to have a locked and stationary thread about va and md laws. I think that would probably some of the down. Or even things people ask alot of questions about all the time. I know some of you have been on the boards since the wheel was created but I think it would be a good idea.