Anyone notice the change to the forum?

[novaman]

Don't know if anyone noticed, but after the date of your post it now shows the IP address your post was sent from.

[Guest trevor ward]

Mmmmm....

No, I for one certainly never noticed.....

I wonder what purpose this serves and how

it would be of any use to anybody???

I am sure a techy type can put us in the

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[Amphicar BUYER]

Your IP come up as...

OrgName: RIPE Network Coordination Centre

OrgID: RIPE

Address: P.O. Box 10096

City: Amsterdam

StateProv:

PostalCode: 1001EB

Country: NL

And Novaman's...

OrgName: Road Runner HoldCo LLC

OrgID: RCMS

Address: 13241 Woodland Park Road

City: Herndon

StateProv: VA

PostalCode: 20171

Country: US

[Bill Stoneberg]

Most of them are going to be a gateway from your ISP or company. I know for example, my IP is not the one that will be displayed. I hide my IP at home any my IP at work is not routable.

[1937hd45]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Don't know if anyone noticed, but after the date of your post it now shows the IP address your post was sent from. </div></div>

Goes to show you how boreing the Forum gets doesn't it. Anyone given any thought to how to attract more posters? <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

[Shop Rat]

Have the forums ever been written about in the AACA magazine? If not then maybe an article would help get more people to come see what is going on and join in the fun. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

[Peter Gariepy]

sorry... ip address thingy is now disabled...

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[Steve Moskowitz]

Susan, hard for me to resist commenting on this...the answer is YES! However, Obviously you are not reading the magazine! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Your assignment on the next issue is to read it from cover to cover! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Bob, there are some ideas being worked on. We expect this year to have some modifications to the site which hopefully will get more people involved.

[Guest imported_MrEarl]

I for one recall the good words from the Presidents Corner regarding the Forum. I also recall thinking that perhaps there could be a "What's Crankin' Over on the Forum" column dedicated each month to a popular post from the column that might entice folks to check in here more often.

Now about the modifications to the site... been hearing that for a couple of years now...so it's really gonna happen???

[Guest leadfoot]

1937hd45 -

Sure ain't like it was in the good old days. It used to remind me of the wild west, sort of like Gun Fight at the OK Corral. Then they wanted things toned down and much of what they got was zzzzzzzzzzz. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

[R W Burgess]

Leadfoot, what you say may be true, but we have a LOT more women involved and more new members then ever.

This site is real popular and friendly, the way it should be.

Wayne

[TG57Roadmaster]

I think all the forums are a GREAT way to express the many facets of the hobby. It's like shopping around at a swap meet; you wouldn't go to Hershey or the other large shows, stop at one or two vendors, then gripe 'cause you didn't find the widget you're looking for, would you? Shop around, spend some time, share your experience/knowledge/expertise.

Of special interest personally are the challenging What Is It's?; Help me ID this car. I don't think we realize how important it is for folks, especially novices, to find out that Granny's sitting in a (fill in the year, make, model) car. At least they want to know, which is more than can be said for most. Is it better for guesstimates or vague reminiscences to replace the truth?

It's like when you're watching a great old B&W movie, and the villain's '41 Limited goes over the cliff, bursting into flames. The trouble is, they usually cut to a clapped-out Chevy (or worse, a scale model) to blow up. That kind of thing drives me NUTS, and noticing those little differences is what sets separates the men from the boys, the women from the girls. 99.5% of viewers go, What a cool crash! It's MADDENING, but that's a whole thread in itself!

Boring? Never. In need of improvements? Hopefully always.

Respectfully,

Tom Gibson

[Guest windjamer]

OK people,(see how i skirt the he she thingy) Be nice. My kids gave me this computer about 5years ago. Ive allready learned how to turn it on, I can buy on ebay I have become adicted to this forum and ive only punched the d--- thing out once last week when I couldnt log on. Now you have to through things at me I never heard of and Peter takes em away evan befor I get to ask,,, What the heck is a ip. Dick <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[Shop Rat]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Susan, hard for me to resist commenting on this...the answer is YES! However, Obviously you are not reading the magazine! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Your assignment on the next issue is to read it from cover to cover! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /></div></div>

Steve, you shouldn't resist commenting. I asked a question and you answered. I just somehow missed it. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" /> I do read a lot more of the magazine since West took it over. The magazine in previous years was very nice, but I just like the new one better.

I accept my assignment and will try to do better in the future. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

[pakkrat]

I believe IP stands for internet protocol. Basically, the lil' piece of the vast spider web where your computer lives. But that is just my opinion, I could be wrong.

[Jim Bollman]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I also recall thinking that perhaps there could be a "What's Crankin' Over on the Forum" column dedicated each month to a popular post from the column that might entice folks to check in here more often.</div></div>

I run a Crosley Message board for the Crosley Auto Club and I do about 2 pages of excerpts from our board for each issue of our Quarterly. I usually keep it mostly on technical side, but throw in some of the humor when it seems like it would translate to printed form. I quote it directly using the posters alias. I only edit for space, obvious incorrect statements, and some spelling. I consider it useful to not only get others to join in but so those that will never go online to be part of that part of the club.

[Guest ZondaC12]

yeah i was gonna say something. i saw it yesterday and nearly jumped out of my chair <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

"why the heck are people's IPs showing?"

your IP address in the hands of a hacker is BAD news. from my knowledge i think it is like a "freebie" to a hacker. with your IP they can do a lot of damage easily.

and i saw Peter G's post and was like "yep...i DONT think that was supposed to/intended to be there"

funny stuff

[novaman]

I run an article in the Alamance Region's Coil Wire when there is something good on here. Last two was about the car on fire going to the Sentimental Tour and the following month how things turned out with the insurance company. I used it to help stress the importance of carrying fire extingushers with you. I have done some others containing funny things that were post here too.