**NEWS FLASH**...H.A.M.B. Disrespects Thoughts and Ideas.

Actually, I should have written "Intelligent Thoughts and Ideas". What brings this about
you might ask. Well, it has to do with a thread titled "Old cars/shows/new cars",
discussing the trend of bringing very late or current model cars to car shows and, to an
extent, cruise nights. There was give and take on both sides of the conversation and
for the most part was civil, but the thread has now been closed.

Two things bug me about the closure. First, I presented what I thought were valid points
in an intelligent manner. I didn't slam anyone or step on opposite feelings. What I did
do was post about ten photos from a singular cruise night featuring a variety of cars,
asking the members which car(s) did not belong at a car event? I also asked the mods
to cut me some slack since I had two '80s cars in the mix. I said I was trying to make a point. Well, too f*****g bad for me, my post was deleted. Okay, it's happened to me before
because I like to get involved in some of these thought provoking threads, and it'll happen to me again, because I like to get involved in some of these thought provoking threads.

The second thing that bugged me is no reason was given for closing the thread. Okay, but if the H.A.M.B. is going to close a thread then remove it, too.

Car freaks come to this site for a variety of reasons I suppose, but there are some really
stupid subjects brought up and they go on and on. Yep, I want to see photos of the
different floor mats that guys use in their '49 Desotos, and I often wonder which door
I should get in if I have a four door sedan and I'm going to run to the store for a new
California Duster. Spelling sucks and correct punctuation is nil. C'mon moderators,
show the clear thinkers some respect.

 

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Quick85 I hear you but they have the power to decide what stays and what goes, without explaining it to anybody. All I can say is to not take it personally even though you believe it was a valid thread with good courteous discussion taking place. I think the idea of dumping a closed thread is a good one as well.

 

Oh shit

 

Extra butter ?

 

I'm not necessarily talking about the above mentioned thread but there are times that I wish threads were closed but NOT deleted.
I can give an example. Recently I posted a bunch of HAMB-appropriate photos in a thread that unfortunately went south. If threads were closed, even "cleaned" and closed then the posts remain visible.
That thread got deleted and is gone entirely.....

 

I started the discussion because I've only been a member for a few months, so I didn't know it had been discussed before.
That to me isn't a rational reason to close a discussion. People are participating, to me and new members it's a new topic.
Why not simply ignore something that's been discussed before?
Similarly I've noticed repeat discussions on electrical issues, something I have knowledge in. Those discussions aren't closed and are repeated.


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Ryan, I'm really not trying to give you grief. I've gotten hip to the way things work here, or
at least a lot of it. Yes, I realize that some subjects reappear from time to time, but as I said,
so much lame brain stuff pops up that it's refreshing to have a reasonable discussion going,
if guys will agree to discussing reasonably.

As far as the photos contributing to my posts getting pulled, it's not like I post a photo of
a late model car ('69 and newer) just to say "Hey, check this out". I've posted them (within
a context) when I feel there's a point to be made. I would think an educated moderator
could recognize that. I appreciate your making an appearance in my post. Mitch.

 

please, don't ever quit the site,,, there is no other website for the old ways.

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I don't envy the mods.

 

No kidding!

 

Don't always agree with everything but its not my site and the rules are there for a reason so don't get your panties in a wad. JMHO

 

I have no complaints with the staff or the site as they have both done a great job getting me the info on the cars I love.

 

The H.A.M.B. is the H.A.M.B.
That is what it is for. The H.A.M.B. has it's niche.

 

It’s Ryan’s site. If we don’t like the rules we can take our toys elsewhere.


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I have had a lot of threads deleted in the past 15 years and the majority of them did tend to veer off topic, post by others and myself.

Remember the moderators are doing their job and it's not a easy one,they are charged with keeping every section on topic and it's a daunting task, don't take it personal, just try to let it go & forget about it. HRP

 

Desoto floor mats! I must have missed that thread, anybody got a link?
Get out on the curb side, it's safer and a bench seat makes it easy.
The key to reading is comprehension and punctuation does help.
Besides all this do you want to see John Holms is you favorite girly book? Or street freaks and cruiser vans on the HAMB?
-Dave

 

Street freaks (mile high '57 Chevys and '62-'65 Chevy IIs) and (mid-'70s) cruiser vans? Yeah, sure.

 

The Hamb focus is '65 and earlier.

Your profile eludes to a liking for later model cars.

Nothing wrong with that but considering the narrow Hamb focus your Mustang like all the late model cars at cruise in's is considered a new car here.

Again,in the last 15 years I have had many post deleted, your not being singled out and pleading your case is a lesson in futility,the moderators are just doing their job. HRP

 

Walk the line or go to the end of the line.There needs to be some order.

 

what people need is a list of H.A.M.B. approved alternative websites to post on, so they're getting they're h.a.m.b. on the side

 

What some of you seem to fail to understand is that I (personally, and possibly others) can
have an interest in late model cars but still really enjoy early rides. That's what makes the
H.A.M.B attractive to me. I can get my fill of what I like, possibly pick up a tip or two and
go along my merry way. I would never consider trying to pass my 33 year old street machine
off on you guys and would certainly never post a photo of it here. I realize my '67 Nova
doesn't fit the bill either. That being said, I still have my thoughts and feelings and sometimes
feel like I have to share those with others when the time is right. What I can do is enjoy the
photos along with some of the discussions and keep my thoughts to myself.

 

Geeeez Ryan! You are mellowing in your golden years. I remember when the mods would just suspend guys or ban them for such repeated whining. Thanks again man, for providing this site!
Seems like a LOT of new members that just don't really get the IDEA of the HAMB. Not talking about my personal taste, but the parameters of the site. I see it all over. I "report" very few posts, not my job to be a mod.
I might suggest you re establish the rules, people NEVER read rules or terms when joining a site, seems like few new posters bother, yet gripe like crazy when their stuff is deleted! I've had stuff deleted, big ' deal.
NOT your job to get people to read, but maybe it's time ( again ) to sort of lay down the law to constant repeat offenders. The SAME GUYS just do the same stuff over and over, maybe it's again time to do some house cleaning.

EXHIBIT A: Didn't read the rules, wants them changed.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/rules.1117548/

 

I suggest locking this thread!

 

The rules say no profanity...then I read "fuckin'".
Earlier I was confused in the rules wording when all one had to say was this forum is dedicated to pre-1966 hot rods and customs. Personally, I would have included original cars.

 

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