/whine on /rant on

jpkirk · 03-13-2014, 11:13 AM

OK, some of ya'all need to chill a little.

First, I will gladly take a newB pill for 370Z since, yes I did just get one. However, I have been around forums since they were called bulletin boards, you know, with a 300 baud modem, and have kinda been lurkin' here for two years. So when I posted about the Stillen front license plate mounting bracket I thought was cool ... I did do a search for other threads and after the first three pages I decided that hey, maybe some of the many new members/owners showing up in the Introduction page might think it was cool not to have to drill holes in their front facia. Apparently I was wrong.

Some crusty old fart [BTW, I resemble that remark (just not 370Z crusty) and reserve the right to call anybody else the same] decided that there were many other threads that already discussed this. There were… four… pointed out, three from 2011 or before, (no wonder I didn’t find them) the last for 6-13 discussing Nismo brackets, I don't have a Nismo. So... after all that...

I am still here and I will still probably make some newB errors in some of the eyes of you crusty old farts (remember, I am one), have some patience, be kind, we will run into each other if you are on the middle of the right coast USA, because I do intend to show up at some club events and go to autoX events to get myself thoroughly thrashed. It is all part of the learning experience right? All ya'all were there once.

Thanks for reading this far. And I still think that license plate bracket is cool. Ordered mine and it is on the way.

/rant off /whine off

Chuck33079 · 03-13-2014, 11:21 AM

Eh, there's a lot of guys here who bitch and moan when someone new makes a thread they feel is stupid or unwarranted. Just put them on your ignore list and go about your day. Search first (using google) but by now, there have been so many threads on common topics that the search function gets unwieldy.

Also, I don't think JAR was trying to be an ***, he was just pointing you in the direction of the existing discussions.

Now if you make a thread about what kind of oil to use, you will be beaten.

kenchan · 03-13-2014, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpkirk

OK, some of ya'all need to chill a little.

First, I will gladly take a newB pill for 370Z since, yes I did just get one. However, I have been around forums since they were called bulletin boards, you know, with a 300 baud modem, and have kinda been lurkin' here for two years. So when I posted about the Stillen front license plate mounting bracket I thought was cool ... I did do a search for other threads and after the first three pages I decided that hey, maybe some of the many new members/owners showing up in the Introduction page might think it was cool not to have to drill holes in their front facia. Apparently I was wrong.

Some crusty old fart [BTW, I resemble that remark (just not 370Z crusty) and reserve the right to call anybody else the same] decided that there were many other threads that already discussed this. There were… four… pointed out, three from 2011 or before, (no wonder I didn’t find them) the last for 6-13 discussing Nismo brackets, I don't have a Nismo. So... after all that...

I am still here and I will still probably make some newB errors in some of the eyes of you crusty old farts (remember, I am one), have some patience, be kind, we will run into each other if you are on the middle of the right coast USA, because I do intend to show up at some club events and go to autoX events to get myself thoroughly thrashed. It is all part of the learning experience right? All ya'all were there once.

Thanks for reading this far. And I still think that license plate bracket is cool. Ordered mine and it is on the way.

/rant off /whine off

mr. jar- look wat you did!

kenchan · 03-13-2014, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Eh, there's a lot of guys here who bitch and moan when someone new makes a thread they feel is stupid or unwarranted. Just put them on your ignore list and go about your day. Search first (using google) but by now, there have been so many threads on common topics that the search function gets unwieldy.

Now if you make a thread about what kind of oil to use, you will be beaten.

^^ yah like this guy chuck.

jpkirk · 03-13-2014, 11:29 AM

I get that way sometimes. No oil threads. That research is done.

And you know, now that you say that, you are most likely correct, On a re-read, I believe he was just pointing the way.

Apologies to JAR and I'll just shut up now.

kenchan · 03-13-2014, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpkirk

I get that way sometimes. No oil threads. That research is done.

you're good jpkirk.

yah, no oil threads per AK370Z.

ZeeBabar · 03-13-2014, 11:40 AM

I did not drill holes. I have zip tied the front licence plate. Holding up good through car washes and all.

kenchan · 03-13-2014, 11:47 AM

i think the point of those stillen plate holders is the ability to easily remove it during a photo shoot or car show.

i personally do not use my car in shows so i just used the factory bracket. i use a black hard felt cover over the plate when i take snaps.

the snaps you will find in my albums page... lol

Malm · 03-13-2014, 02:49 PM

Don't sweat it op. Ask away. I follow a few message boards for different hobbies, and they have all the same kind of people. Trolls, arrogant knowitalls ect. On a site like this where the enthusiast cover a broad spectrum of mechanical and technical expertise, you can expect some guy to feel insulted about having to read a simple question (that might of been discussed months or years ago)

Ignore them and move on and don't be embarrassed about askin questions. Hell I'm going to shop for wheels (vossen cv3 model) in the next few months, and even after reading all the fitment threads I am positive ill have plenty of dumb questions since my technical understanding is horrible ...must of missed that gene

Tadpole · 03-13-2014, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpkirk

OK, some of ya'all need to chill a little.

First, I will gladly take a newB pill for 370Z since, yes I did just get one. However, I have been around forums since they were called bulletin boards, you know, with a 300 baud modem, and have kinda been lurkin' here for two years. So when I posted about the Stillen front license plate mounting bracket I thought was cool ... I did do a search for other threads and after the first three pages I decided that hey, maybe some of the many new members/owners showing up in the Introduction page might think it was cool not to have to drill holes in their front facia. Apparently I was wrong.

Some crusty old fart [BTW, I resemble that remark (just not 370Z crusty) and reserve the right to call anybody else the same] decided that there were many other threads that already discussed this. There were… four… pointed out, three from 2011 or before, (no wonder I didn’t find them) the last for 6-13 discussing Nismo brackets, I don't have a Nismo. So... after all that...

I am still here and I will still probably make some newB errors in some of the eyes of you crusty old farts (remember, I am one), have some patience, be kind, we will run into each other if you are on the middle of the right coast USA, because I do intend to show up at some club events and go to autoX events to get myself thoroughly thrashed. It is all part of the learning experience right? All ya'all were there once.

Thanks for reading this far. And I still think that license plate bracket is cool. Ordered mine and it is on the way.

/rant off /whine off

I have to agree with you at some point as there are a lot of smart asses in this forum including myself from time to time. I'm pretty sure it's in a joking nature for the most part so take things in stride.

Remember that little white search box on the top right of the screen is your friend to prevent the flames.

Drex · 03-13-2014, 06:54 PM

this is what happens to all forums over time. newbs can't win. if you ask a question that has been asked before, people will bitch that you should search. if you bump an old thread on the same topic to ask a question, people will bitch about necroing an old thread.

7speed · 03-13-2014, 07:42 PM

I dare you to post about "which intake.......".

H2O_Doc · 03-13-2014, 07:42 PM

This is one of the better (maybe best) forums that I frequent. Having said that, I do see more "use the dang search function" replies than I'd like. I can't fathom taking the time to post such a reply when it is much easier to move on. It so much easier to let someone else reply or let the question go unanswered than it is to act like a douche. I sometimes wonder what the internal process is that leads to such posts.

edconline · 03-13-2014, 08:09 PM

While it is usually better to search first, and look at the threads of old, that can be a double-edged sword.. There was this one time, that a guy posting in the 'Parts for Sale' sub-forum REALLLLLLLLY wanted some Nismo wheels, and boy did he use the search function

Yeah sometimes there is some (mostly) good-natured firm reminders about the search button, I still think we have a pretty awesome forum. Especially when you look at 90% of the other forums out there

jpkirk · 03-13-2014, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 7speed

I dare you to post about "which intake.......".

Nyet... nada.... no. That research is done also, now exhaust on the other hand...

03-13-2014, 11:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	/whine on /rant on OK, some of ya'all need to chill a little. First, I will gladly take a newB pill for 370Z since, yes I did just get one. However, I have been around forums since they were called bulletin boards, you know, with a 300 baud modem, and have kinda been lurkin' here for two years. So when I posted about the Stillen front license plate mounting bracket I thought was cool ... I did do a search for other threads and after the first three pages I decided that hey, maybe some of the many new members/owners showing up in the Introduction page might think it was cool not to have to drill holes in their front facia. Apparently I was wrong. Some crusty old fart [BTW, I resemble that remark (just not 370Z crusty) and reserve the right to call anybody else the same] decided that there were many other threads that already discussed this. There were… four… pointed out, three from 2011 or before, (no wonder I didn’t find them) the last for 6-13 discussing Nismo brackets, I don't have a Nismo. So... after all that... I am still here and I will still probably make some newB errors in some of the eyes of you crusty old farts (remember, I am one), have some patience, be kind, we will run into each other if you are on the middle of the right coast USA, because I do intend to show up at some club events and go to autoX events to get myself thoroughly thrashed. It is all part of the learning experience right? All ya'all were there once. Thanks for reading this far. And I still think that license plate bracket is cool. Ordered mine and it is on the way. /rant off /whine off __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction

03-13-2014, 11:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	Eh, there's a lot of guys here who bitch and moan when someone new makes a thread they feel is stupid or unwarranted. Just put them on your ignore list and go about your day. Search first (using google) but by now, there have been so many threads on common topics that the search function gets unwieldy. Also, I don't think JAR was trying to be an **, he was just pointing you in the direction of the existing discussions. Now if you make a thread about what kind of oil to use, you will be beaten. Pintsize725 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent Last edited by Chuck33079; 03-13-2014 at 11:23 AM.*

03-13-2014, 11:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
jpkirk A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Merry Land Posts: 5,515 Drives: '14 MidBlu ST MT Rep Power: 3376	Was I over the top in my rant? I get that way sometimes. No oil threads. That research is done. And you know, now that you say that, you are most likely correct, On a re-read, I believe he was just pointing the way. Apologies to JAR and I'll just shut up now. TerribleONE, kenchan and DEpointfive0 like this. __________________ intake \| exhaust \| wheels \| tires \| suspension ... um ... stock, do speed stickers count? intake \| exhaust \| TE37 SL \| RE-11 \| suspension ... um ... do speed stickers count? Signature under construction Last edited by jpkirk; 03-13-2014 at 11:41 AM.

03-13-2014, 06:54 PM	#11 (permalink)
Drex Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 498 Drives: '11 370z MB 6MT SP Rep Power: 14	this is what happens to all forums over time. newbs can't win. if you ask a question that has been asked before, people will bitch that you should search. if you bump an old thread on the same topic to ask a question, people will bitch about necroing an old thread. TerribleONE and Chuck33079 like this. __________________ 2011 Nissan 370z \| 6MT \| Magnetic Black \| Sport Package

03-13-2014, 07:42 PM	#12 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	I dare you to post about "which intake.......". __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

03-13-2014, 11:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
ZeeBabar Banned Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 423 Drives: 2006 350z Rep Power: 0	I did not drill holes. I have zip tied the front licence plate. Holding up good through car washes and all.

03-13-2014, 11:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think the point of those stillen plate holders is the ability to easily remove it during a photo shoot or car show. i personally do not use my car in shows so i just used the factory bracket. i use a black hard felt cover over the plate when i take snaps. the snaps you will find in my albums page... lol

03-13-2014, 02:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Malm Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 706 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z bs a7 Rep Power: 12	Don't sweat it op. Ask away. I follow a few message boards for different hobbies, and they have all the same kind of people. Trolls, arrogant knowitalls ect. On a site like this where the enthusiast cover a broad spectrum of mechanical and technical expertise, you can expect some guy to feel insulted about having to read a simple question (that might of been discussed months or years ago) Ignore them and move on and don't be embarrassed about askin questions. Hell I'm going to shop for wheels (vossen cv3 model) in the next few months, and even after reading all the fitment threads I am positive ill have plenty of dumb questions since my technical understanding is horrible ...must of missed that gene

03-13-2014, 07:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	This is one of the better (maybe best) forums that I frequent. Having said that, I do see more "use the dang search function" replies than I'd like. I can't fathom taking the time to post such a reply when it is much easier to move on. It so much easier to let someone else reply or let the question go unanswered than it is to act like a douche. I sometimes wonder what the internal process is that leads to such posts.

03-13-2014, 08:09 PM	#14 (permalink)
edconline Track Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton Posts: 855 Drives: 10' MB Z34 6MT T/S/N Rep Power: 22	While it is usually better to search first, and look at the threads of old, that can be a double-edged sword.. There was this one time, that a guy posting in the 'Parts for Sale' sub-forum REALLLLLLLLY wanted some Nismo wheels, and boy did he use the search function Yeah sometimes there is some (mostly) good-natured firm reminders about the search button, I still think we have a pretty awesome forum. Especially when you look at 90% of the other forums out there Chuck33079 likes this. __________________ View Journal Audio Build

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