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rophle1 · 10-09-2007, 03:36 PM

Here's an interesting article that talks about us (not this site

, but car sites in general). It says it's like we're all sitting around our garages, instead of cyberspace, drinking beer.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21207748/site/newsweek/

67ChevyRedneck · 10-09-2007, 04:09 PM

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Buyers and sellers began migrating online about a decade ago, and by now they’ve formed a substantial yet surprisingly intimate community. A search through the forums on enthusiast car sites—places like Hemmings.com or Datsun1200.com—reveals people who identify themselves by the list of cars they’ve worked rather than a more traditional signature. Although most of them never meet, there’s a sense that they know each other. “It’s like we’re sitting around a virtual garage drinking beers,”...

Cool article. I wonder if virtual beer is as good as real beer?

**67 cst swb** · 10-09-2007, 04:20 PM

I wonder if I'd be allergic to virtual beer... as I am real beer... or something within the beer actually...
(Yes, it sucks...But, I'm not allergic to Captin Morgan...)

67ChevyRedneck · 10-09-2007, 04:31 PM

^My GOD man! You have my deepest sympathies!

OhioDan · 10-09-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Cool article. I wonder if virtual beer is as good as real beer?

Less Filling

Longhorn Man · 10-09-2007, 05:08 PM

Hmmm, the true light beer?

<--- virtual winos

<--- virtual drinking buddys

<--- virtual beear

<--- virtual hang over

67ChevyRedneck · 10-09-2007, 05:41 PM

<---- Virtual wife after she finds out you've been virtually drinking with your virtual drinking buddies again after you've said you'd stop

**Boog** · 10-09-2007, 07:34 PM

Hey just who do they think we are, anywho? The writer sounds kinda snobbish don't he? Or is it a SHE? Let me guess he/she was never allowed in any kids clubs when he/she was a child. Still has trouble fitting in...
Oh and it's GREAT TASTE!

fastom · 10-09-2007, 08:50 PM

What do you expect from NewsWeek!

stllookn · 10-09-2007, 09:55 PM

Virtual beer...now that's some funny stuff...I don't care who you are!!!!

**special-K** · 10-10-2007, 07:51 AM

Not reading it.But,who cares what others say?If they don`t get it,then they don`t realize just how much they don`t actually know about the world and the people they profess to have such a grasp upon.I don`t understand overintellectualizing over what one does with their time.Doesn`t that take time?

Oh...and the "actual beer" is fully compatible with this "virtual activity" which is potentially "actual" because it leads to actually getting to know people.I`m usually drinking "virtual iced tea" anyway(which is actually actual because it makes me pee).I had a few "virtual margaritas" the other night(and pee`d).It`s funny,I see mention of beer from time to time.But,really don`t know who drinks and who doesn`t.I didn`t think it was about beer.

Shyguy · 10-10-2007, 09:21 AM

There is nothing wrong with drinking beer virtual or other-wise.

In my day I drank plenty, but now since I am old and gray I need the kick of the "Dew" to keep my heart and body running.

These sites are informative and intertaining, all round great places to visit.

I have not met anyone on here personally, but feel I know many.

On these sites it doesn't matter what age, race or gender you are.

I don't work on trucks as much as a lot of you, but the information on here makes for a great read and some times motivates me to do stuff to my ole farm truck.

Danny - Southeast Missouri

caminokid · 10-10-2007, 11:50 AM

I dont drink beer. But me and Jack have been known to get together and drink a few! I have done some of my best work half drunk. these people who writes this crap....dont do what we do everyday. To someone who wrote that article....I would have to ask them how many wrenches they have even picked up.

**special-K** · 10-10-2007, 08:27 PM

The writer prolly drinks virtual apple martinis while chatting about home decorating on the internet.

**Boog** · 10-10-2007, 10:15 PM

da wimp!

72armyswbtruck · 10-11-2007, 12:46 AM

QUOTE=67ChevyRedneck;2395565]Cool article. I wonder if virtual beer is as good as real beer?[/QUOTE]

Theres your virtual beer. Yum, I especially love the fact that there are no more hangovers.

Bishops Trucks · 10-11-2007, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

The writer prolly drinks virtual apple martinis while chatting about home decorating.

The writer needs to go back to writing articles for The Femanine Male Magazine and leave the car and truck stuff to the real men and women of our hobby. He probably drives a Peugot.

Morgsie · 10-11-2007, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by caminokid

I dont drink beer. But me and Jack have been known to get together and drink a few! I have done some of my best work half drunk. these people who writes this crap....dont do what we do everyday. To someone who wrote that article....I would have to ask them how many wrenches they have even picked up.

I always laugh when people say "I do my best work when I'm drunk". It usually shows too... I don't know why you guys are getting all excited over this article, especially when the author is MAKING AN OBSERVATION, and nothing more.

10-09-2007, 03:36 PM	#1
rophle1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 112	Interesting article Here's an interesting article that talks about us (not this site , but car sites in general). It says it's like we're all sitting around our garages, instead of cyberspace, drinking beer. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21207748/site/newsweek/ __________________ 1968 C10 Stepside 396 bored .030 TH400

10-09-2007, 04:20 PM	#3
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Interesting article I wonder if I'd be allergic to virtual beer... as I am real beer... or something within the beer actually... (Yes, it sucks...But, I'm not allergic to Captin Morgan...) __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 10-09-2007 at 04:21 PM.

10-09-2007, 04:31 PM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Interesting article ^My GOD man! You have my deepest sympathies! __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-09-2007, 05:08 PM	#6
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Interesting article Hmmm, the true light beer? <--- virtual winos <--- virtual drinking buddys <--- virtual beear <--- virtual hang over Last edited by Longhorn Man; 10-09-2007 at 05:10 PM.

10-09-2007, 05:41 PM	#7
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Interesting article <---- Virtual wife after she finds out you've been virtually drinking with your virtual drinking buddies again after you've said you'd stop __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-09-2007, 07:34 PM	#8
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Interesting article Hey just who do they think we are, anywho? The writer sounds kinda snobbish don't he? Or is it a SHE? Let me guess he/she was never allowed in any kids clubs when he/she was a child. Still has trouble fitting in... Oh and it's *GREAT TASTE!* __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-09-2007, 08:50 PM	#9
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: Interesting article What do you expect from NewsWeek!

10-09-2007, 09:55 PM	#10
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	Re: Interesting article Virtual beer...now that's some funny stuff...I don't care who you are!!!! __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

10-10-2007, 07:51 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Interesting article Not reading it.But,who cares what others say?If they don`t get it,then they don`t realize just how much they don`t actually know about the world and the people they profess to have such a grasp upon.I don`t understand overintellectualizing over what one does with their time.Doesn`t that take time? Oh...and the "actual beer" is fully compatible with this "virtual activity" which is potentially "actual" because it leads to actually getting to know people.I`m usually drinking "virtual iced tea" anyway(which is actually actual because it makes me pee).I had a few "virtual margaritas" the other night(and pee`d).It`s funny,I see mention of beer from time to time.But,really don`t know who drinks and who doesn`t.I didn`t think it was about beer. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-10-2007 at 07:56 AM.

10-10-2007, 09:21 AM	#12
Shyguy Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southeast Missouri Posts: 2,436	Re: Interesting article There is nothing wrong with drinking beer virtual or other-wise. In my day I drank plenty, but now since I am old and gray I need the kick of the "Dew" to keep my heart and body running. These sites are informative and intertaining, all round great places to visit. I have not met anyone on here personally, but feel I know many. On these sites it doesn't matter what age, race or gender you are. I don't work on trucks as much as a lot of you, but the information on here makes for a great read and some times motivates me to do stuff to my ole farm truck. Danny - Southeast Missouri

10-10-2007, 11:50 AM	#13
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Interesting article I dont drink beer. But me and Jack have been known to get together and drink a few! I have done some of my best work half drunk. these people who writes this crap....dont do what we do everyday. To someone who wrote that article....I would have to ask them how many wrenches they have even picked up. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

10-10-2007, 08:27 PM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Interesting article The writer prolly drinks virtual apple martinis while chatting about home decorating on the internet. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-11-2007 at 06:24 AM.

10-10-2007, 10:15 PM	#15
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,514	Re: Interesting article da wimp! __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-11-2007, 12:46 AM	#16
72armyswbtruck Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Idaho Posts: 4,033	Re: Interesting article QUOTE=67ChevyRedneck;2395565]Cool article. I wonder if virtual beer is as good as real beer?[/QUOTE] Theres your virtual beer. Yum, I especially love the fact that there are no more hangovers. __________________ "Remember, They can Kill You, but they can't eat You, That's against the law!!!!!!!!!"



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