O/t What Has The Hamb Become?

[29bowtie]

While i am still relatively new here,ive come to respect many people of the HAMB.The car i currently own is not HAMB material,but i've certainly admitted that i wish i wasn't this far along on the build,because i've become disheartened with what i have.I'd like to get it driveable so i could get the most value for it,but sell it and build a proper hot rod,worthy of the HAMB.I have not tried to profess that my current project is a "traditional Hot Rod"nor do i get offended by"good natured"HAMB'rs if they want to kid me about it, because i know it isn't "traditional".That doesn't mean,i am not as interested in "traditional" rides as anyone else on this site,just that i currently am not building one.I have a varied past in motorsport,as my bio states.I've crewed on t/a hydroplanes,A t/a funny car(with backing from GM Goodwrench),and even a t/f harley that was a Hells Angels ride.I'm also proudly "Canadian".Unfortunatly yesterday i tried to reply to a valid question on the board,i also tried to get another hamb'r to correct his spelling and turn off his caps lock which i've seen many people on here ask.He also was not replying to the original question asked.Rather he insulted the original poster,made a derogatory comment about people from my country and the people who serve that country.My father and 1rst gen. hot rodder,happens to have served our country as a "dudley do right" as this other hamb'r refered to.In this country the R.C.M.P. also serve around the world along side your military in war zones.I have not insulted his cars,his country,or the serving men and women of your country.Nor would i.But when people like this drive away good people who try to contribute constructively everyone else loses.I have some interesting historical photos from Canadian hot rodding in Southern Ont.that i wanted to post,but now i think "why bother"if my contributions are not going to be appreciated. Thank You for reading this long post and so long!:confused:

[Wyle E Coyote]

Don't let one or two bad seeds ruin your time here, there are a LOT of great people on this board, and there are bound to be a few that are asses. You can't please everyone, just please yourself and ignore ignorance.

[maud]

I frequent several message boards and have found there are boneheads on all of them. You can't help it that you were born in Canada any more than I could help being born in Oklahoma. The difference was I was smart enough to move to Texas in 1981. ;)

[Saoutlaws_Gotti]

hey man send em the bird salute and do your thing
post them pics the hell with what the others say if the mods dont have anything negative to say about it then fuck the others

cause i gaurentee (SP) there is someone one this board that will enjoy what you contribute

[flatoz]

an arsehole is an arsehole, I have travelled alot and it seems to me that they arent country specific.

I for one am interested in your photos.

[55 dude]

post the pic's dude! "dudley do right" seemed to always end up banging "NELL" in the end. letting one dumb fucks opinion derail you is weak. carry on dude!are we all better now?

[HOTRODPRIMER]

The HAMB is a melting pot of all types of people and nationalitys from around the world,,,we don't always agree with each other but we All should be here for the same reason,,,,,our love for old cars,,,traditonal HOT RODS to be more to the point.

There are some real jerks here,,but for the most part they are few and far between,,,you just happened up on one.

Speaking as someone who has been here a few years,,,sometimes you need thick skin because every comment is not warm and fuzzy.

And as for spelling,,,I ain't the best.

But the guys that leave the CAP LOC ON AND GO ON AND ON WITHOUT A BREAK DRIVE ME NUTS!

Hang in there,,don't let one ASS keep you from enjoying the HAMB. HRP

BTW,,,I have been called a SOUTHERN REDNECK in a post in the not too distant past,,,did I let it bother me,,,no way,,,,I probably am.

[chopolds]

I find that in general, car guys are a pretty tough lot. They usually have to be, working in bad conditions, on greasy, or rusty pieces of junk, getting cut, burned, smashed fingers, splinters, etc. while doing what we do best.
That said, they are also a bit tough in personality, as well. Thin skinned people can easily get offended, and hurt. People not used to profanity, will be shocked. Generalizations, criticism, predjudice, stereotyping, are usually part of normal conversation.
But in all, car guys are also, usually, helpful, caring, generous and friendly.
Of course there are always bad apples in the crowd, but once you get into the 'group' it's pretty good.

[Levis Classic]

Unfortunatley and fortunatley the HAMB has grown so quickly in the last year. Alot of folks here behind the veil of a computer think they have a right to say what they want without ramifications. I am sure this person wouldn't say those things to your face.

Please continue to contribute about your hot rod builds and history. Thats what this place is supposed to be all about as opposed to all the bull shit drama!!

[31whitey]

I am new to the HAMB also...new to computers to be exact....hate the things really, but the hamb and ease of communication are the positives....if some joker is being negative about Canada i would tell them to take a look at my truck from 1959, or do some more reasearch on the hot rod scene there...i was checking out some early drag cars recently and the guy had mags from the 1950,s on up... stumbled across a canadin show car issue and was blown away...post your pics man, i for one are interested and i am sure others who have an appreciation for history and cars in general will be to...smart asses crave attention,we seem to enjoy that feeling of pride that comes from accomplishment, not anybodys approval..

[Petejoe]

My ass hurts...
Be proud of your service, heritage and your hobby.
You dont need us to pat your back and tell you its alright do ya?
Take your personal grievances to the source and write the fellow a PM if you feel the need. It doesnt have anything to do with the Hamb. I dont like your subject line.

[s.r.i.]

I saw what post you are talking about,,,, get over it. He was fuckin with you to get your goat,,, and looks like he got it, or you wouldn't have posted this post.

Worst part was, you threw the first stone AND jumped in something that had nothing to do with you. I'm sure the ORIGINAL poster didn't need you "standing up" for him. Who gives a flying ratts ass if Desoto keeps his caps on or offers his OPPINION?????

[Leaky Pipes]

I want to personally apologize for any behavior here that you may have thought seemed too harsh or innapropriate. -now go get your shine box! ha ha!

[Jimv]

petejoe, I myself found the post replies hes talking about way out of line!!
all 29bowtie is trying to do is improve on a good thing.
jimv

[Petejoe]

petejoe, I myself found the post replies hes talking about way out of line!!
all 29bowtie is trying to do is improve on a good thing.
jimv

I too would have been offended.. Take the guy out and wipp his ass. It doesnt have anything to do with the Hamb. There is nothing I dislike more than disrespect.
Many times a simple one on one will clear the air. As you know Jim, the Hamb is much more kinder and gentler as before. One guys action doesnt reflect the Hamb. That was my point.

[Phil1934]

I had posted a similar reply to that thread, but decided it would only egg on the confrontation. You asked a good question and got a good reply. I asked about Toyota 5 speeds as Chevy T5s are hard to find while Ryan was on his honeymoon and the self appointed tradition police descended on me. However i got a PM with plans for an adapter. It's a shame he didn't post it, but I don't blame him for not wading in. . You can still ask the occasional MII or Jag question as long as we respect the tone of the board. Obviously rants don't respect the tone of the board, but This is a good site as it is only slightly moderated and I don't expect Ryan to spend his holidays watching these folks. Now for a tip. If you would just as soon ignore some asshole, click on his name and go to his public profile. At th e top right is an Ignore Posts By This Person button. Use it. Life is too short to have to put up with a lot of unnecessary shit.

[Jeff Norwell]

Now for a tip. If you would just as soon ignore some asshole, click on his name and go to his public profile. At th e top right is an Ignore Posts By This Person button. Use it. Life is too short to have to put up with a lot of unnecessary shit.[/QUOTE]






A very good tip fellas

use it.

[Ryan]

The H.A.M.B. hasn't become anything...

Just report posts if they bother you... It really is that simple.

[Radio Joe]

Didnt read the post this referrs to but heres my 2 cents:

Putting up with jerks is the FEE for all the other good info, people, parts and experience that comes from the HAMB. Im pretty new here too and a memeber of alot of other forums. Read the negative comments, if you cant take anything constructive from them, then ignore them and be happy.

[porknbeaner]

While i am still relatively new here,ive come to respect many people of the HAMB.The car i currently own is not HAMB material,but i've certainly admitted that i wish i wasn't this far along on the build,because i've become disheartened with what i have.I'd like to get it driveable so i could get the most value for it,but sell it and build a proper hot rod,worthy of the HAMB.I have not tried to profess that my current project is a "traditional Hot Rod"nor do i get offended by"good natured"HAMB'rs if they want to kid me about it, because i know it isn't "traditional".That doesn't mean,i am not as interested in "traditional" rides as anyone else on this site,just that i currently am not building one.I have a varied past in motorsport,as my bio states.I've crewed on t/a hydroplanes,A t/a funny car(with backing from GM Goodwrench),and even a t/f harley that was a Hells Angels ride.I'm also proudly "Canadian".Unfortunatly yesterday i tried to reply to a valid question on the board,i also tried to get another hamb'r to correct his spelling and turn off his caps lock which i've seen many people on here ask.He also was not replying to the original question asked.Rather he insulted the original poster,made a derogatory comment about people from my country and the people who serve that country.My father and 1rst gen. hot rodder,happens to have served our country as a "dudley do right" as this other hamb'r refered to.In this country the R.C.M.P. also serve around the world along side your military in war zones.I have not insulted his cars,his country,or the serving men and women of your country.Nor would i.But when people like this drive away good people who try to contribute constructively everyone else loses.I have some interesting historical photos from Canadian hot rodding in Southern Ont.that i wanted to post,but now i think "why bother"if my contributions are not going to be appreciated. Thank You for reading this long post and so long!:confused:

I don't recall anyone ever claiming to be polically correct on here or that the HAMB is a touchy feely place. Actually a few years back it was a pretty rough place to hang out some of us can remember being called hoodlums and being proud that it was true.

That said getting your feelings hurt is not at all fun and although I don't feel compelled to appologize for something that someone else said to you I am sorry you feel the way you do.

I probably wouldn't leave over it but I came up in a different world than you did. I do think if you have something to ad that you should probably just stay but that's entirely up to you. See ya either here or somewhere.

[wvenfield]

I don't understand why people can't just add posts like this to the 50 similiar ones already going around.

[porknbeaner]

I don't understand why people can't just add posts like this to the 50 similiar ones already going around.

Well!! We'll just have to call you wvenfield the meany.:D:D

[Nads]

Damn that was a long paragraph. Have you considered using apostrophes and breaking up your thoughts into shorter paragraphs to make it easier to read?

[adjustablejohnsons]

In a Darwinesque sort of way, jackasses serve a useful purpose here. They help weed out the pussies.

[pitman]

In a Darwinesque sort of way, jackasses serve a useful purpose here. They help weed out the pussies.
Has Doctor Johnsons taken leave of his senses, or simply standing in till a solicitor/defender of rogues holds court? :eek:

[haring]

Someone needs a hug, eh?

http://fedora.net/falconaut/HAMB/kittyhug.jpg

[Big Dad]

Some one needs a nap .. !

[Nads]

In a Darwinesque sort of way, jackasses serve a useful purpose here. They help weed out the pussies.


Perfect response!

[scootermcrad]

I think it was Nelson that told me once.... "It's just the internet."

[STIFF]

I wonder if Walgreens sells some kind of salve for dry, irritated manginas.

[STIFF]

Make that Canadian manginas.

[Nads]

Make that Canadian manginas.
Damn, brutal mutherfuckers, tough crowd this morning.
I'm crying over here, please stop.

[pitman]

Sometimes we find ourselves in a funk. Read his post again. Then think how YOU would feel if your old man had served in the Marines, only to put up w/a clueless maligning and slanderous comment.
The folks north of the border have always been generous and cordial when I've traveled up there. The rude reflect back upon themselves.
Monsterflake had a post yesterday about a shabby comment he rec'd from an Ebay viewer, which would have gone onto his ad for all to read. It's sometimes good to post the offensive, as long as their member-name is tied to it. But it often takes on an unearned validity...as these things can be read again & again, unchallenged. IMHO

[slazzen]

The hamb has changed alot its alot softer.. it use to be a place where you heard about some lame building a street rod and could buy all the running gear for a song..It use to be a place where you could log on any given night and laugh your ass off cause Germ was thrashing some one with drug induced insperation.If you didnt post a intro you heard about it..What makes you think you can come to thins garage with out a intro...I use to love the hamb now i check in once in a while and see very little that interests me before it would take hours to check up on all the great stuff..

[KutThrtKustms]

Just move on, Life is too damn short!

[Ryan]

The HAMB has changed... its gotten better... alot better...

But one thing hasn't changed. You only get out what you put in... If you don't put shit in, you aren't going to get anything back.

[Section 8]

I wonder if Walgreens sells some kind of salve for dry, irritated manginas.

Congrats. My first laugh-out-loud of this Monday morning.

[DE SOTO]

O.K. .... To all the whinning word POLICE, I wont write in caps & will try my best to to spell everything correct... K?

The "DUDLEY DO~RIGHT" Remark has nuthin to do with yer haritage,
and was never meant to be aimed at the canadian military vets or anything like that,
Its a jab at someone poking there nose in and standing up for another guy who should be man enough to stand up for him self, also for gettin there panties in a wad over caps & spelling.

I meen really, If caps & spelling on the HOT ROD board from the computer really get ya that uptight, you really have a personal problem.

Read what the originators of this post say in the head line "" PREACHING THE GOSPELL OF TRADITIONAL HOT RODS TO THE GREASERS OF THE WORLD""

Now, if someone posts some STREET ROD bull shit on here ya know SOMEONE is gonna give you shit about it.

And on the other hand, if yer gonna stand up and talk shit to what i say on the board, AND send me a P/M tell me to "SHUT THE FUCK UP", you really think im gonna sit on my ass and let you?

FUCK NO !!!! Funny thing is, Guys whinning over the use of a CARTOON CHARICTURE that is of canadian decent ... but its O.K. for another guy to slam CALIFONIA and no says a thing.

I stand for & build TRADITIONAL STYLE CARS useing TRADITIONAL OLD PARTS so when i see someone banging the HOT ROD drum & they are building a STREET ROD & want some home depot bull shit circus wagon light for it and calling it TRADITIONAL.... I will say something.

As for the tough guy saying i wont say that shit to your face, I WILL ! And for the tough guy saying TAKE HIM OUT BACK AND WHOOP HIS ASS........... I'LL BE IN PASO IN MAY !!

Funny thing that all the fuckin macho car guys on here who have done so much in the car world that such a lil thing as spelling or WORD CAPS get them all mad and wanna beat some ass, GET OVER IT, ITS JUST THE COMPUTOR !!!

ANY WAY, TO ALL THE REAL CAR GUYS .... HAVE A NICE DAY :D

'AN 2 DA WERD PULEEZ & WINERS....... GIT OBER YUR COMPUTIR O'BSESHON

[Ryan]

Just as an example... For the past 11 years I have consistently deleted posts that get this far. If you contributed to this thread, ask yourself why... That time would have been much better spent on a thread with actual value and you would be getting much more from the HAMB in return.