DemonGhost said:
I seem to recall in Burpins first thread, Burpin was insulted for the way he posts in 3rd person, and, nobody really answered his question, even though the last guy to post said he knew the answer........
Not that its right, or even nice, but I think (IMO) the problem with Burpin's reception IS his "language" choice...
I don't think its really offensive (maybe to some), but it is VERY annoying. (Note: I didn't dis or even reply to any of the other threads)...
Burpin' might want help with his car (brakes, etc), but he should ask is a normal way... It might be funny the first few post, but gets old quickly...
It is internet etiquet... Just like posting in all CAPITAL LETTERS would be considered yelling... or posting without punctuation...
Its not only annoying, but makes it hard to read and hard to realize if the person really wants help or is just joking around and wasting everybodys time (afterall, if he really wanted help, then why didn't he drop the 3rd-person act and actually ask for help, instead of playing around?)...
People here (and on other sites) are the same (for the most part).
Joking, having fun, burnouts, etc... Listen to someone "post" in 3rd-person is not fun. .. We all like to have fun and be laid back and relaxed,
but when someone is seeking information, they SHOULD (not required) do so in a clear, respectful manner, using typical grammer...
Post in Bench Racing or another forum about your cool burnouts, etc, but when asking a technical question, try to do so in normal english...
Some of the folks at this site might have been a little harsh to Burpin, but its a two way street... Maybe Burpin should try reasking his question in a manner more consistant with those that frequent this board. We have foreign members and visitors that convey their thoughts and questions in "better" english than Burpin...
Why can't Burpin try to assimilate better with this board... I am not suggesting changing his personality, his thought, etc.. ONLY the way he uses language... He comes off as being young and immature...
We are not all perfect (especially here), we don't always spell perfectly, etc (I know I use the "..." way to much), but still try to communicate in concise statements... Many of us are immature in many respects (and some are pretty young too)...
I saw a few people noting that they thought it was BS about the burnout being Burpins, but thats commom anywhere... Alot of people pull stuff from the net and claim it as theirs... When someone "talks" in an immature manner, its easy to think it is just some young kid that is making everything up...
For the most part, most people here like many cars or all marques... We are not "Chevelle Only" type of people, that just happens to be where we are right now... Personally, Chevelles are my favorite, but I love most musclecars...