Panderbox

Row Man Gross-Gene · Post by **Row Man Gross-Gene** » 22 Oct 2010, 13:25

I just wanted to say that the difference in the tenor and civility of the discussions here versus the discussions on other F1 boards is like the difference between the Dali lama and Charles Manson. Way to go guys. That's not a small accomplishment.

(Moderators, feel free to delete this if you wish, it's just me pandering/high-fiving the members here)

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 22 Oct 2010, 13:56

That is top quality pandering in association with fiat. I respond to your high five in kind, we are very self policing aren't we, every single one of us:-).

I'm probably the only non-spambot to annoy members of this forum and I approve of everyones responses be they cheap shots or expensive pints.

coops · Post by **coops** » 22 Oct 2010, 14:34

Losers.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 22 Oct 2010, 15:49

I was thinking someone would want to turn this forum into some sort of meetic.com

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 22 Oct 2010, 16:01

Phoenix wrote:I was thinking someone would want to turn this forum into some sort of meetic.com

I had to look up what meetic was, but then I thought, ohhh, yes please. I probably am the most desparate on here. And we all share a love of rejects on here...

But back on thread, this is indeed a great forum, the only one I'm a member of, and have no wish to join any other as this seems like an online home for me. And if what you say about the other forums are anything to go by, maybe I don't want to go anywhere else...

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 22 Oct 2010, 16:05

dr-baker wrote:
Phoenix wrote:I was thinking someone would want to turn this forum into some sort of meetic.com

I had to look up what meetic was, but then I thought, ohhh, yes please. I probably am the most desparate on here. And we all share a love of rejects on here...

But back on thread, this is indeed a great forum, the only one I'm a member of, and have no wish to join any other as this seems like an online home for me. And if what you say about the other forums are anything to go by, maybe I don't want to go anywhere else...

This forum helped me immensely with my English, made me more knowledgeable about F1, and I've received a great treatment, all for AU$ 0.00. Not a bad relation indeed.

coops · Post by **coops** » 22 Oct 2010, 16:10

dr-baker wrote:And if what you say about the other forums are anything to go by, maybe I don't want to go anywhere else...

Ive had a cursory glance at a few other F1 sites and I've seen nothing as good as this. On here theres an abundance of informative posts aswell as the more light hearted ones. I only wish more people would post things. Im naming no names but there are quite a few that I really enjoy reading but they only seem to post once in a while.

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 22 Oct 2010, 16:12

coops wrote:I only wish more people would post things. Im naming no names but there are quite a few that I really enjoy reading but they only seem to post once in a while.

Name names! I'm thinking TimmyB?

coops · Post by **coops** » 22 Oct 2010, 16:19

Warren Hughes wrote:Name names!

That Warren Hughes is a bit of a hero of mine.

patrick · Post by **patrick** » 22 Oct 2010, 16:20

Such is the nature of the young forum, that the low traffic and core of active members keep it quality. But sadly, these things rarely last, as word spreads and the site gets more popular.
see also: AtlasF1 (autosport forums) used to be good too, and then it got popular.

But indeed, it's always an enjoyable read here!

Myrvold · Post by **Myrvold** » 22 Oct 2010, 17:05

This is the only international forum I am a member of (besides cliptheapex, but that's for the amazing statistics!), what so ever! A fantastic site!

Warren Hughes · Post by **Warren Hughes** » 22 Oct 2010, 17:28

coops wrote:
Warren Hughes wrote:Name names!

That Warren Hughes is a bit of a hero of mine.

And I'm sure that's nothing to do with the fact that I once wrote

Warren Hughes wrote:I wish I was as funny as coops

coops · Post by **coops** » 22 Oct 2010, 17:52

Warren Hughes wrote:And I'm sure that's nothing to do with the fact that I once wrote
Warren Hughes wrote:I wish I was as funny as coops

I hadnt read that. Just be thankful you're not as bitter as CarlosFerreira.

DonTirri · Post by **DonTirri** » 22 Oct 2010, 18:25

This is the only forum thus far that I have NOT managed to tick someone off in. You just won't get pissed even if i TRY

In all honesty tho, this is the only motorsport-related forum I go to. And I love it here

thehemogoblin · Post by **thehemogoblin** » 22 Oct 2010, 19:13

I've learned an incredible amount about Formula One from all of you. Even though I can comment a lot on what goes on in specific races, I never got into the political or technical sides of F1 until after I joined this forum. Also, I've managed to rack up a ridiculous amount of comments without starting many threads at all. I'm a born replier.

(Also, I absolutely adore the wordplay in the title of this thread. Well done, RMGG.)

Cynon · Post by **Cynon** » 22 Oct 2010, 20:59

I've also learned a fair amount on Formula 1 and other categories, since it's nice to see a forum with intelligent people who are very good at ... creatively speculating ... what the future of Formula 1 is... and in the name of Mike Skinner I hope you all keep that up! :mrgreen:

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 22 Oct 2010, 21:12

i'm only on this one here because here people think about what they're saying - even if it's off topic, at least they try to be funny

- which results in using this forum for informing myself about F1
it's also a good thing that i'm keeping relatively quiet, because usually i don't, that varies from endless discussions with hopeless people (and i'm tired of that) to starting my own religion and basically ruining a forum

(you don't want to know)

BabyG · Post by **BabyG** » 22 Oct 2010, 21:17

I've been a member of this forum since day one and will check the pages most days. The depth of knowledge that is posted by forum members astounds me - there's hardly a question/topic that doesn't get at least 5 indepth answers! And the respect of F1's reject drivers and teams is also given to other members of the forum. Long may it continue!

WeirdKerr · Post by **WeirdKerr** » 22 Oct 2010, 22:37

this place amuses me greatly and could seriously lead to a fatal laughing incident , though i think sakon yamamoto's head departing from his body may do that also.....

Popi_Larrauri · Post by **Popi_Larrauri** » 23 Oct 2010, 03:11

BabyG wrote:I've been a member of this forum since day one and will check the pages most days. The depth of knowledge that is posted by forum members astounds me - there's hardly a question/topic that doesn't get at least 5 indepth answers! And the respect of F1's reject drivers and teams is also given to other members of the forum. Long may it continue!

Well, nothing of that would be worthy without us, the ignorant and irrelevant trolls who try to crack casual jokes from time to time to moister everything... :oops:

PS: I'm speaking for myself... I'm not funny, but irrelevant

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 23 Oct 2010, 03:16

Popi_Larrauri wrote:PS: I'm speaking for myself... I'm not funny, but irrelevant

Your Spanish Press alter ego is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

Popi_Larrauri · Post by **Popi_Larrauri** » 23 Oct 2010, 03:20

ADx_Wales wrote:That is top quality pandering in association with fiat. I respond to your high five in kind, we are very self policing aren't we, every single one of us:-).

I'm probably the only non-spambot to annoy members of this forum and I approve of everyones responses be they cheap shots or expensive pints.

Oh, yeah, yeah, peace and love...

Now prove it!

TomWazzleshaw · Post by **TomWazzleshaw** » 23 Oct 2010, 03:23

Popi_Larrauri wrote:

That should come with an epilepsy warning...

Popi_Larrauri · Post by **Popi_Larrauri** » 23 Oct 2010, 03:26

Wizzie wrote:
Popi_Larrauri wrote:PS: I'm speaking for myself... I'm not funny, but irrelevant

Your Spanish Press alter ego is one of the funniest things I've ever seen.

....

He forced me to do it!!!

I swear!

EDIT: Be damned your memory! :lol:

Waris · Post by **Waris** » 23 Oct 2010, 15:02

YAY! I love this forum! \o/

coops · Post by **coops** » 23 Oct 2010, 15:23

dr-baker wrote:I had to look up what meetic was, but then I thought, ohhh, yes please. I probably am the most desparate on here

Prepare a paragraph that describes yourself. Lets see if anybody takes a shine to it.

CarlosFerreira · Post by **CarlosFerreira** » 23 Oct 2010, 16:27

ADx_Wales wrote:That is top quality pandering in association with fiat. I respond to your high five in kind, we are very self policing aren't we, every single one of us:-).

Self-policing is the key. Everyone seems to do it around here, I think we're a case study in self-governance of common-pool resources.

coops wrote:
Warren Hughes wrote:And I'm sure that's nothing to do with the fact that I once wrote
Warren Hughes wrote:I wish I was as funny as coops

I hadnt read that. Just be thankful you're not as bitter as CarlosFerreira.

Go home, Colin Kolles!

Myrvold · Post by **Myrvold** » 23 Oct 2010, 17:37

Oh, but I have to say, no offence to anyone here, I'm alway looking forward to see if Mario have posted anything.

Nessafox · Post by **Nessafox** » 24 Oct 2010, 19:46

how can someone possibly be offenced by someone saying he loves reading mario's posts?

watka · Post by **watka** » 24 Oct 2010, 19:47

dr-baker wrote:I had to look up what meetic was, but then I thought, ohhh, yes please. I probably am the most desparate on here. And we all share a love of rejects on here...

I thought we had you down for one of the Ecclestone daughters (or was that someone else?).

coops wrote:On here theres an abundance of informative posts...

I take no responsibility for any of these.

dr-baker · Post by **dr-baker** » 24 Oct 2010, 19:55

watka wrote:
dr-baker wrote:I had to look up what meetic was, but then I thought, ohhh, yes please. I probably am the most desparate on here. And we all share a love of rejects on here...

I thought we had you down for one of the Ecclestone daughters (or was that someone else?).

I'm open to any offers or suggestions (within reason).

Row Man Gross-Gene · Post by **Row Man Gross-Gene** » 24 Oct 2010, 20:25

Been away from the interwebs for a couple of days. I'm glad to see that there are others in agreement with me. I very rarely go anywhere else to find out interesting stuff about F1 as several members of the forum are nice enough to post the good stuff here.

On an unrelated note, I've been curious how old most of you all are. I read plenty of references that make me think I might be one of the ancient ones at the ripe old age of 31.

thehemogoblin · Post by **thehemogoblin** » 24 Oct 2010, 20:26

Row Man Gross-Gene wrote:Been away from the interwebs for a couple of days. I'm glad to see that there are others in agreement with me. I very rarely go anywhere else to find out interesting stuff about F1 as several members of the forum are nice enough to post the good stuff here.

On an unrelated note, I've been curious how old most of you all are. I read plenty of references that make me think I might be one of the ancient ones at the ripe old age of 31.

I'm 20.

Phoenix · Post by **Phoenix** » 24 Oct 2010, 20:26

I will turn 18 in a bit less than a month.

F1000X · Post by **F1000X** » 24 Oct 2010, 20:32

I'm 23, but 4chan has given me the maturity of a 14 year old.

This forum is great, the wealth of information (particularly that which you wouldn't find anywhere else) is astounding. I've had too many great laughs at the brilliant things people have posted. Like some others have said, this is the only motorsports website I visit, and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Also, ADx_Wales is my hero for carrying high the Anti Ferrari banner.

Row Man Gross-Gene · Post by **Row Man Gross-Gene** » 24 Oct 2010, 20:32

patrick wrote:see also: AtlasF1 (autosport forums) used to be good too, and then it got popular.

Lot's of great comments so far as I noted, but this one reminded me of something attributed to the great Yogi Berra (New York Yankees Catcher from the 50s)

Talking about a popular New York restaurant: "Nobody goes there anymore...it's too crowded".

Row Man Gross-Gene · Post by **Row Man Gross-Gene** » 24 Oct 2010, 20:35

Great, so I am one of the oldsters.

Where does the time go?

CarlosFerreira · Post by **CarlosFerreira** » 24 Oct 2010, 20:53

I'm personally 1981 vintage, making me 29.

ADx_Wales · Post by **ADx_Wales** » 24 Oct 2010, 20:59

1981 aswell.

And again, I'm frequently on this forum and also a facebook group relating to motorsport in general that I shall not plug in this thread, and I've not got any beef, other meats or even vegi/soya equivalents with anyone, nor do I stumble upon troublemakers (apart from the odd bot), maybe its me who is causing all the trouble around these parts...

watka · Post by **watka** » 24 Oct 2010, 21:08

ADx_Wales wrote:1981 aswell.

And again, I'm frequently on this forum and also a facebook group relating to motorsport in general that I shall not plug in this thread, and I've not got any beef, other meats or even vegi/soya equivalents with anyone, nor do I stumble upon troublemakers (apart from the odd bot), maybe its me who is causing all the trouble around these parts...

I thought you were one of the young guys?

I'm 21, which I guess makes me about the oldest of the young lot.