Guest Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I posted the following as a reply in another thread, but I believe it's important enough to warrant its own heading. [color:\\"red\\"] MY TWO CENTS WORTH: I've never met Russ, or Barney, or Robert, or Mike, or Ross, or any of the other Forum members -- but I consider them friends. They've helped me with a variety of Reatta problems, and, hopefully, I've passed on a tip or two myself. We have fun, we kid each other, we share a love of Reattas. We are registered with the Forum, and in so doing, have posted our e-mail addresses and assumed responsibility for our remarks. We do not hide behind a cloak of anonymity; if we make an ill-thought-out remark, we have to stand with it. Because we have identified ourselves, we've established a certain amount of credibility and trust with each other. Not so with the anonymous. You can sit on the sidelines, take potshots and never have to be accountable for your words. There's something about your anonymity that, foolish as it may sound, equates with faceless men in white sheets.I invite you to register; why should you not? Don't be an outsider; be a real part of the Forum; get involved, let people know who you are...and, best of all, become friends with this marvelous bunch of people.Jerry SellersFullerton, California Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greg Ross Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 7 registered and 14 anonymous users are browsing this forum. JJ,We're outnumbered!Women and Children first,Senior Citizens next (JJ, that's your cue)!Signed,ANONYMOUS(alias)Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBSO Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 18 to 22 now. It is working!NO NO NO GM Ross. Moderators first, Senior Members next Women and Children then Canadians then every man for himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadster90 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Alrite !! What a go JJ - I'm sure your random thoughts are shared by all of the registered members - thanks for expressing...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I get pissed, I'm a 2 finger typer, when I spend a considerable time trying to help and get no answer, either helped or didn't. Am tempted and sometimes do ignore anon. posters. Most aggravating is a long thread w/ many entries by the person w/ the problem, registered or not, lots of members trying to help then silence. You never know what solved the problem. IMHO: 1. Register to post 2. Provide an email address (anyone can get a free Hotmail-lots of porn too!) 3. I think the Forum opening page should provide Links to info re., but not limited to, Attention New Owner ( things to service/test/etc), Buyers Checklist, reatta,net.............. I see a lot of names receiving thanks here but seldom notice anyone mentioning Tom Jenkins and his reatta.net! I think he is 100% responsible for all the info there! Lots of work! Thanks Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBSO Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Yes big thanks to Tom and Wally888.Wally888, correct me if I am wrong, and I have been and will be again, but wasn't it you who said that if you ever had to reregister you would register as "big b**sted Betty with round heels" or something similar? Think it was close but no cigar? Do you regret coming back as Wally888, and again congratulations and welcome back.I recall a poster saying that because of liability reasons he would not post registered on a brake thread. Also find the feedback on successful repairs is sorely missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wally888 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Maybe "Cute little Hairy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I believe if anyone takes the time to ask questions or make statements on this forum, then they can take the time to register. Anonymous posts are beginning to take up a lot of space on this forum. It's a great place for Reatta owners and obviously potential future Reatta owners as well.My two cents..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Suspect many anonymous posts are the result of the new Netscape-hostile board. Know I could not stay logged in with NS 4.79 and was forced to Internet Explorer. Perhaps the board is really owned by Microsoft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 Anyone noticed that of the 128 or so people who have viewed this thread, the only ones who replied are registered? You'd think the anonymous types would want to state their case for not identifying themselves... Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I applaud your comments on anonymous posters. I have availed myself of much great information and a bunch of help on this forum and it has all come from registered posters. I was steered to this forum by my son-in-law and registered immediately. I looked for nearly two years for Reatta information and some parts but got no help from my dealer even though I have a lot of faith in their service department. (they apparently have no knowledge of the forum) Everything they looked up for me came back 'no longer available' or 'out of stock'. I enjoy the information, comments, witty remarks, wisecracks etc. and think this forum is the best thing I've ever seem dedicated to Reatta lovers and helping all owners with pretty much every concievable problem or question that could arise. To all the registered posters, KUDO'S, to all noneemuses, register or go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted October 31, 2002 Share Posted October 31, 2002 I would like to add to this.... I don't spend as much time as I would like or should on this forum and really post mostly when I am having problems with my car or need advise (i know thats bad of me). Lots of times, I just read and watch what's going on with people who love the same type of car I do. Everyone on this forum has always been nothing but helpful with their suggestions, ideas, etc... I've recieved phone calls and emails from many of you who have helped in so many ways. I consider myself fortunate to be permitted to register and take part in discussions with all of you. Anonymous users are foolish to want to remain outsiders. Thats all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest checkers Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 I have allways found this forum to be just what the doctor ordered for reatta owners. There is no end to the depth of knowlage you people have and I enjoy reading all the posts.I rarely contribute to the forum because by the time I get a chance to read the posts the problem has been solved or a suitable answer has been allready posted. But when I do post Iam never anonymous. My real name is Rob Eaton, I use checkers so I wouldn't get confused with Barneys posts he adds so much to this forum.88 blue coupe90 red coupe9o white convertBCA 38442RDiv 563 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest joereatta Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 People,You take this anonymous business wayyyy tooo seriously. It's only a choice that really doesn't amount to anything.I suspect that many post anonymously because they don't know how or forget to register. Lighten up. There are many more important things to get irrate about.signed, anonymous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Pop quiz . . .When is an anonymous post not an anonymous post?Answer . . . when . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack91 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 I too would like to thank those responsible for this forum.If we didn't have it I probably wouldn't keep the Reatta .I enjoy checking the forum each evening.As far as registering;it adds more interest and information to the comments if you have a general idea of what part of the country they are from and to whom you are talking.You know when they are talking about 5 degrees below zero you wonder where they coming from.Our lows in NE are still in the thirtys.-----------Jack91 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnheygirl Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 I thought I'd throw my opinion in the hat. I am guilty of ANONYMOUS postings. Only because I am usually in an uproar about my car acting up and get ahead of myself.Although I do identify myself in the actual post. I think its important to register because this board is not just a discussion board. We all come here for not just advice but "how-to" directions. It is a courtesy to register if you want free how-to advice. I feel as though if you come here and want us to spend the time to help you, its the least you can do to spend a couple of your minutes registering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 I agree on the registry of a name but I think there are sometimes problems with the forum that prevent or change registry. I'm 2seater and I cannot register at all! I did have a virus problem and we had to reformat the hard drive and I lost everything. Maybe I have a setting screwed up or something but nothing works. I can't register as a new or previous member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Aaaamen JoeReatta, who has the same name as me but is not me. Who cares? The only valid point is that you never find out if things work out or not. People don't register cuz they don't know anything and therefore do not want to be asked anything. They are being honest, they are not members. Its not a bad thing if people don't register, the few registers allow people to know who knows something. I there were more registers people wouldn't know who to ask, even though it is posted and everyone can see what you're writing. For the most part I can see what is being said, but lately I haven't seen so many of these anonymous postings, so its more of a non issue to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteviejoe Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 That was bigsteviejoe. I logged in honestly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hit "Refresh" and read bigsteviejoe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 With more than one <span style="font-weight: bold">abnormalmous</span> reply to a particular topic, one does not know if the same person is responding or several anonymous persons are responding.Sort of like <span style="font-style: italic">name theft.</span> With a registered person, there is no question it is that person responding, since a password must be used. Will all <span style="font-weight: bold">anonymous</span> posters please move to the bottom of the list.Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteviejoe Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Eeeew! I feel so dirty, so used. . . That dude took the time to memorize all our names, it was like he was observing this forum for a while. I think we have a stalker here. FBI should've known earlier. OKAY!! LISTEN YOU MAGGOT!!! YOU DO NOT BLASPHEM THE NAMES OF: Barney Eaton; bcfoster; bigsteviejoe; bobwhite; Buick Mike; Charlie B.; checkers; Consultants_1; Copper81; CReichert; curtislt; Dolores; EDBSO; Emme; GM Ross; harpe; Howard; IGottaReatta; jchudyk8383; jjroverholdings; JLK52055; joereatta; KHowie; Klasicfan; made42; mccrackenr; MNREATTAGUY; NCBRIJEN ; nic walker; Nittany; padgett; pal1955; pogonuts; prakash raja; RawjaNYC; reatta1; Reatta_Cruzin; reattasteve; RED891; Robert Fletcher; stknflrda; tama sioux; TINKER; Vincent Vega; voucher2001; Wally 888; wufibug; XvSlim; 2seater and including RedReattaRuss.YOU TREAT US WITH RESPECT!!! AND THAT IS. . . AN ORDER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 [color:\\"green\\"] Something tells me that you didn't really intend to call me MAGGOT bigsteviejoe-slow. My feelings are hurt. You better watch it.FINE, I'll just register and become one of you. Muahahahahaa, muahahahahahaha, muahahahahaha! You ol foggee!I guess I'll ask someone who knows. Yo Padgett! HOW DOES ONE REGISTER? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteviejoe Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Actually Anonymous, I did mean to call you MAGGOT , I meant it as MAGGOT and nothing else. You should take a chill pill. How are ya going to get me anyways your car is as slow as mine. Sucka. See a shrink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 First, I am not going to say what I really think about being anonymous because you will all just discount it because I AM anonymous. But I will say this for you to consider: would car shows be as interesting if you only let in members of the club that are holding the show? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 See A SHRINK!!!? You want a piece of this?!! Cuz you're registered I know where you live! [color:\\"green\\"] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Yo people are just like your cars - you don't know when to STOP!! Clean and flush your mouths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteviejoe Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 FastBastard!!!Whats my name [censored]? Thats right you come here and I'll fart on your head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Something tells me you should watch your Reatta very closely. Its gonna take a trip to the world of hurt Mr. JOE Stevie Big. Hammerland perhaps.Thats right JOE you watch your dirty mouth, h**, or I'll tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteviejoe Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 O I I I I I I nnnnI Innn n n n \\ n n u n nnnnnnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteviejoe Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Whats that supposed to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hey atleast I'm a contributor. I'm giving you something to post on. The only thing close to a contribution on your part is repeatitive asking of the same questions over and over again.No one cares to hear about your stupid hood scoope. I've seen it. Its a stupid ripoff of a Ferrari. And those R25 rims suck as well as those LEAFS, or should I say laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsteviejoe Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 You're an ASS.I don't totally disagree but those rims weigh 17lbs.Listen, if you come here, i hope you know its already winter and IF the cops find you after you mess with the Reatta you'll be in deep trouble, so just relax and I'll complement you on your username. OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 NO! ITS TOO LATE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EDBSO Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 take that u 2 and this Scram here they come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rawja Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Congratulations, bigstevejoe you got him to register.FastBastard, welcome to the BCA Reatta Discussion group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reatta1 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Gosh golly gee. I thought I was coming to a forum but found a boxing ring! At least it isn't as phony and ugly as WWW wrestling I guess if someone is that dead set against registering we'll never know just how nice a Alien they is. Heated discussion and barbs do add some spice to this space. Keep it up guys, I'm enjoying this!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reatta_Cruzin Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Jesus, I haven't logged on for a while and this is what I come back to!! I can't leave you registered kids alone bu yourselves, can I? BigStevieJoe, he won't F*#$ with your car, and if he does, I'll personally drive to where ever you live and pay him a visit. Just shows what kinda man he is. Has to mess with your car instead of facing you. " Don't make fun of me or I will key your paint" instead of facing u with the problem. That's bad! I'd rather Fat Bastard not be registered. Don't need him. He couldn't possibly benifit us with valuable info unless we wanted to become "Little Bitches" like him!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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