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05-07-2009 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='870959' date='May 7 2009, 09:09 AM
I understand you thought you were funny when you called him a cheap bastard. I think you are not understanding that it did not come off as funny, more douche bag like. Myself and others have noticed that more and more with some of your posts here on this forum, it's a failed attempt at humor. Understandable that tones are lost over the keyboard, so sometimes the humor can be lost, but when it continues to happen without remorse or afterthought, there is an issue. Like another member that has been "called out" recently, I can honestly say I've seen your posts here on this forum start off as respectful/helpful transform to rude and obnoxious. Perhaps your comfort level increased as you've been a member here so you let a few zingers go, that's cool....just be aware that your humor can be misinterpreted. And by stating members here need to loosen up or are too sensitive or make references to feminine hygiene products is cop out. The mentality of "that's your problem, not mine" is not what e60.net is about. In fact that is the same elitist stigma that we as BMW owners are trying to combat.
05-07-2009 | 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mrfva' post='870966' date='May 7 2009, 09:15 AM
Well said Gene.
05-07-2009 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='870959' date='May 7 2009, 07:09 AM
I understand you thought you were funny when you called him a cheap bastard. I think you are not understanding that it did not come off as funny, more douche bag like. Myself and others have noticed that more and more with some of your posts here on this forum, it's a failed attempt at humor. Understandable that tones are lost over the keyboard, so sometimes the humor can be lost, but when it continues to happen without remorse or afterthought, there is an issue. Like another member that has been "called out" recently, I can honestly say I've seen your posts here on this forum start off as respectful/helpful transform to rude and obnoxious. Perhaps your comfort level increased as you've been a member here so you let a few zingers go, that's cool....just be aware that your humor can be misinterpreted. And by stating members here need to loosen up or are too sensitive or make references to feminine hygiene products is cop out. The mentality of "that's your problem, not mine" is not what e60.net is about. In fact that is the same elitist stigma that we as BMW owners are trying to combat.
two thumbs up for you buddy!!!!
05-07-2009 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='870959' date='May 7 2009, 07:09 AM
I understand you thought you were funny when you called him a cheap bastard. I think you are not understanding that it did not come off as funny, more douche bag like. Myself and others have noticed that more and more with some of your posts here on this forum, it's a failed attempt at humor. Understandable that tones are lost over the keyboard, so sometimes the humor can be lost, but when it continues to happen without remorse or afterthought, there is an issue. Like another member that has been "called out" recently, I can honestly say I've seen your posts here on this forum start off as respectful/helpful transform to rude and obnoxious. Perhaps your comfort level increased as you've been a member here so you let a few zingers go, that's cool....just be aware that your humor can be misinterpreted. And by stating members here need to loosen up or are too sensitive or make references to feminine hygiene products is cop out. The mentality of "that's your problem, not mine" is not what e60.net is about. In fact that is the same elitist stigma that we as BMW owners are trying to combat.
I still try to do my best when it comes to helping forum members. A lot of them PM me and we exchange a few back and forth. Most of the stuff I do is not nearly as public as other people on here.
My only gripe is that we have A LOT of members on here that simply don't want to put forth any effort in learning about their cars for mods or care. They want everyone else to try trial and error and on these cars that really expensive. I just always ask that a person search for themselves and then ask us if they can't find anything.
I don't mind helping anyone really, I just mind when someone asks a question where the answer is in front of their face.
The issue of "its not my issue its yours" really just comes down to I think people are way too sensitive and there is a big push for that in civilian culture. It even tries to creep into the armed forces. Being respectful is one thing, being sensitive is another.
I think since its over the internet and there is not tone or inflection its easy to misunderstand, I don't believe what I said was mean but for the sake of unity and consideration I'll be more careful next time.
05-07-2009 | 02:30 PM
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05-07-2009 | 03:26 PM
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Hey man, haven't seen you cruising around in the TO area yet!... I actually have a question for you: Do you know of any good body shops around the TO area or maybe even in the valley?
05-07-2009 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GENEaTALS' post='870959' date='May 7 2009, 09:09 AM
I understand you thought you were funny when you called him a cheap bastard. I think you are not understanding that it did not come off as funny, more douche bag like. Myself and others have noticed that more and more with some of your posts here on this forum, it's a failed attempt at humor. Understandable that tones are lost over the keyboard, so sometimes the humor can be lost, but when it continues to happen without remorse or afterthought, there is an issue. Like another member that has been "called out" recently, I can honestly say I've seen your posts here on this forum start off as respectful/helpful transform to rude and obnoxious. Perhaps your comfort level increased as you've been a member here so you let a few zingers go, that's cool....just be aware that your humor can be misinterpreted. And by stating members here need to loosen up or are too sensitive or make references to feminine hygiene products is cop out. The mentality of "that's your problem, not mine" is not what e60.net is about. In fact that is the same elitist stigma that we as BMW owners are trying to combat.
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