Can't we all just get along??? Please read

[67ChevyRedneck]

There have been several complaints of "truck bashing" on this board lately. Some more vocal than others. I've read A LOT of posts. True, some were slightly out of line, but most people mentioned something they liked about it along with what they didn't like. Also, I have yet to read anything that says "I hate it" or "What a POS" or "What and idiot, who would do that?" This forum is for us to help each other. Everyone has different tastes and likes different types of modifications. I believe we have the right to express our opinions, good or bad, about how a truck looks, how much it costs, or how to fix it! If you don't like what someone is saying, DON'T READ IT. Lately, I've read a lot of posts that have nothing to do with the topic because some people are whining about what others have said. Just go build a bridge and get over it! By the way, that's sarcasm if you can't tell....read it a couple of times if you don't get it! I am also a newbie, and I don't appreciate the "newbie bashing" I've read in several posts. I have a vast knowlege of these trucks. Growing up poor requires you to fix everything yourself and you tend to have older vehicles. Between my grandpa, uncle, dad, and me, I've worked on a buttload of these trucks. If I can no longer express my opinion because I don't like something or because I am a "newbie" I'll just head back to the garage, open a beer, and read the latest Classic Trucks magazine. I believe if there was a problem with what someone was saying, the administrators would close the thread. So why don't we leave the decision of whether or not someone's opinion is hurtful or offensive to them??? I have been honored that some of my posts and opinions have been answered or complimented from them. Thanks guys! I don't wish to read anymore posts about how someone's opinion is "bad"...after this one, of course! I mean, what fun would it be if we all had the exact same truck!!!

[bigjimzlll]

I used to "share" my opinion on those who bash someones truck....then I figured out it was just a waste of bandwidth. I appreciate you have an opinion on how we should act....but I dont conform well. I have seen too many slam posts in my few years here and just as many 'cant we get along' posts. they are the same thing...someone trying to impose their belief on others...as far as newbies...we were all one..and had to go through the same deal. It takes a little while to know a person..on here as in real life.
This is a BB....thats all...dont make more than it is, it can hurt your real life..I have seen divorces because of it....just have fun and dont sweat the small stuff

[Tx Firefighter]

Redneck, send me a PM with the specific details of what you're talking about.

Kevin (Moderator)

[Slammed67]

I say if you are going to bash someone else's truck/intelligence in a pompous manner, then you also need to post a picture of your truck so we can all see the basis of your opinion. Put up or shut up.

[67ChevyRedneck]

A-men! My trucks on here somewhere....bash away, but I love it!

bigjimzIII....thanks for the advice bro!

[junkyardjohn]

EXACTLY JASON (& BY THE WAY.. AWSOME PIC.S) JOHN

[Shane]

1.) This is the internet .. .there are a$$holes here just like in "real life" ... ignore them, they will soon go away.
2.) Everyone was a "noob" at one point or another ... when someon "ribs ya" about being a noob, it's not that it is a "hate" thing as much is it is an "initiation" thing. It's all done in good fun, ignore it and it will go away too.
3.) Everyone likes different things ... bone stock, mild custom, all out custom, beater, show room stock, whatever ... no need to get all worried that someone likes something different than you. Ignore them, they too will soon go away.

[purple gas]

As someone who hasn't been here all that long all I can say is it's been a totally posative expierience for me.. Occasionally some have differd with my opinions. Hey that happens. I even managed to stay out of the pre-election thread. (for a Canadian news/political junkie that wasn't easy). The only time I can recall saying anything disrespectfull it was about American beer and, well, I ain't takin that back.

[GreyHoundSteve]

Originally Posted by purple gas

As someone who hasn't been here all that long all I can say is it's been a totally posative expierience for me.. Occasionally some have differd with my opinions. Hey that happens. I even managed to stay out of the pre-election thread. (for a Canadian news/political junkie that wasn't easy). The only time I can recall saying anything disrespectfull it was about American beer and, well, I ain't takin that back.

TAKE IT BACK!!!!!


If i had a flapping head like Canadians i would have different tastes too. :p

BTW anyone who doesnt get it ...... disregard it.

[LUV2XCLR8]

I WAS BASHED IN THE BEGINNING, HALF WAY THROUGH, AND STILL AM TODAY, AND
I HAVE ONLY BEEN ON THE BOARD ONE YEAR, BUT I REALLY LUV ALL OF YA

[71Blazer]

I HAVE ONLY BEEN ON THE BOARD ONE YEAR, BUT I REALLY LUV ALL OF YA

1 year and nearly 4000 posts- that's a lot of love! And since it has already been brought up, the only beer for me is scotch whiskey.

[chevyboy55]

Wow I feel lucky. I have never gotten anything short of help,help & more help. I am willing to bet a months pay that I cannot be called anything that I have not been called before,several by my wife I live by the 5 year rule "If it will not matter in 5years from now, Dont worry about it" Mike

[Mudder]

Someone bashes ya here don't worry about it........ My truck has been bashed before but I don't care. It's mine and it's just the way I want it with what I have to spend on it. Opinions are like butts.........everyone has one!!!!!!!!! I wont bash anyones truck. I don't know why anyone would want to give a new guy a hard time here.

[doc_rock]

My truck's rusty and yellow. Can I bash it?

[jamis]

I think must of the time the peeps are just busting balls and joking around. But since we cant see each others facial expressions or here the laughter in the voices we assume it is in bad intent. I cant say thay have all been in fun, because I have read some really nasty or off color remarks. I moderate another board unrelated to trucks and you always have to make a desicion and ban somebody when the flaming becomes to serious. I think this place is kept fairly clean and open thanks to the admin. and the mods.

[longhorn71]

I am not about to bash any ones ideas.Hope no body would bash mine either.
If i am asked about anything that has to do with brakes or suspension,or general safty of a car or truck.I will speak my mind,but not to put anybody down.I understand that certain things are expensive to repair on these trucks.When it comes down to it a truck with 400-500hp in it.Should have up graded brakes and suspension.Safty on the road is EVERYONES RESPONISIBILTY and i will past on my thoughts.During any of our projects the brakes,tires steering and suspension are the frist things we look at.I will drive my trucks ugly but it must be safe.My kids,wife,and me ride in it,and our lives depend on it.Not to mention the lives of everyone else on our roads.

[roj2323]

the only truck i have ever outright bashed was copperhead. copperhead was built by corporations and a tv show unlike eveyone elses on this site. i realize the amount of work that goes into these project trucks so i would never do it to anyone elses. actuly most of the bashing i have seen recently has been twords the corporation build trucks and honestly i agree with a lot of comments twords them all be it not all of them.

OnDrew

[rolnlow]

Originally Posted by Slammed67

I say if you are going to bash someone else's truck/intelligence in a pompous manner, then you also need to post a picture of your truck so we can all see the basis of your opinion. Put up or shut up.

your trucks ugly.
j/k Jason how you been bro?

[tmad]

Wow all this time I thought this board was about helping each other get a project done right. I personally have had nothing but fun here and I sure have learned a thing or two. Heck sometimes I dont ask because I think its a stupid question. Sure Ive seen trucks on here I wouldnt want, but Ill bet I could find a few who dont like the looks of mine.But I wouldnt change a thing and I hope YOU wouldnt either!!!!!!

[rolnlow]

believe me. I'm on all kinds of forums for bikes, cars. trucks. and this has the most love!!!. I always enjoy coming in here. its like walking into the cafe in a small town and every bodies there for the bs session. GAWD I LOVE THIS PLACE!!

[70 shorty]

I've been on this board just a few months and have nothing but positive things to say about it so far. I've gotten a lot of help on things concerning my truck, and now it's on the road thanks to the help I've gotten here, so thanks to everyone that's helped. As Doc Roc said, can I bash my truck, (it's 2 tone, primer and rust) Maybe if I bash it then I'll have to paint it!

[DirtyLarry]

In my opinion, one of the many good things that seem to separate this board from others is the “Lack” of bashing. I have personally not noticed any bashing but from experiences on other boards, bashing somebody’s rig is pretty immature. All of us are here for our common interest of GM trucks regardless if they satisfy our personal preference of style or not.

My 78’ tied for Truck of the Month for December to a truck that is certainly not my style preference or anybody I know, but the time and perseverance the person put into his truck should not be overlooked. I guess if I lived in Texas I would think it was cool too. Chances are if we lived in the same town we’d be buddies since we share a common interest of GM trucks and that is the cool thing about this website.

If I ever bash anybody’s truck….it was not intentional. If I bash where your from that may be intentional but only in good humor.

[customweld]

New to posts. This is the first forumn i've joined because i'm a chevy guy. I've had lots of diffrent vehicle's and chevy's have done nothing but treat me right. You Guys are awsome here and we can disagree witout being disagreeable. Excellent input to any questions. Thanks for being here!

[teamharvey]

First of all I want to thanks each person who has helped me along he way, even those who have just replied to something in support. I am a self proclaimed newbie who by having a love for these trucks, luckily stumbled onto this site. This place is "Heaven" compared to a previous board I was connected with. Until about a year ago I was a competitive bobybuilder and a major contributor for years to a very popular bodybuilding forum. If you guys think what goes on here is bashing, you should see how someones body or ideas are shreadded by wanna-be internet, so called experts.
I honestly have only seen one attempt to insult someone, and it was later re-tracted and an apology from the author followed with a legitimate explanation. I think we all know that we have something special here ( thanks Josh ) and intend to keep it that way.

Just my $ .02 worth,
Bret

[Hunter]

I wuzn't bashin' nobody's truck! Honest! Matter of fact, I looked and couldn't find nobody bashin' nobody's truck.
Cool thing about this group is that we ALL agree on SOMETHING.
I gotta agree with the Canadian guy regarding American beer EXCEPT: Sierra Nevada Ale, Fat Tire Ale,Sam Adams, Red Hook and a couple other local micro-brews. The rest were sanitized for your protection sometime after WWII and have never recovered. I also agree wit' the scotch drinkers with the following blend exception: JW Black. Best cheap scotch out there. Don't drink and drive boyz. Yer pal, Hunter