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Post by Singapore stag » Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:26 pm

Hi, I have and am still a member of the TT owners Club, the Triumph Stag club, the Lexus club, Jeep owners club and Fiat X1/9 club.
I have found that some members on this Forum are quite cold in their attitude. Seems they dont like to reply for the help sought and a bit sarcastic and cheeky. Also picking and choosing whom they sell their goods to. I have requested items for sale and never hear back then only to see that a few weeks later sold to someone else. I dont mind, but at least answer request for info or help without the sarcasm, help, if not dont but dont make a song and dance about it..
I can rebuilt a Triumph Stag in my sleep or even blindfolded. I have helped hundreds to their problems and even travelled over 60 miles to help fix a Stag for a member free!!
The whole point of a owners club includes helping others keep their cars healthy. Having said that many of the members on here are exempalary, WELL DONE!!! :happyclap:
Sorry if I spoke out of turn for a newbee. A thousand apologies, but if you do mind then may the fleas of a thousand camels infest your armpits.
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Post by mr wilks » Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:31 pm

Why not pull up the ones you feel aggrieved at? Ideally on the threads you feel most aggrieved :?
No point fannying around :thumbsup:
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Post by firebobby » Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:41 pm

Bloody newbies speaking out of turn..what ever next :poke:

I am in a few clubs/forums and can honestly say this is by far the best one I have been a member of. It's an open forum and people will answer in different way.
You will always get posts that receive very few feed backs , others will get loads. It all depends on the content I suppose.
It helps to have a thick skin on forums, oh and I was joking about newbies :rofl:
Stag engines eh, I used to own one back in the 80's and loved it, still own a GT6 though
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Post by Smartbear » Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:49 pm

firebobby wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:41 pm Bloody newbies speaking out of turn..what ever next :poke:

I am in a few clubs/forums and can honestly say this is by far the best one I have been a member of. It's an open forum and people will answer in different way.
You will always get posts that receive very few feed backs , others will get loads. It all depends on the content I suppose.
It helps to have a thick skin on forums, oh and I was joking about newbies :rofl:
Stag engines eh, I used to own one back in the 80's and loved it, still own a GT6 though
Didn’t those stag engines overheat before the electronic water pump was invented? Groundbreaking stuff :P
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Post by firebobby » Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:00 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:49 pm
firebobby wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:41 pm Bloody newbies speaking out of turn..what ever next :poke:

I am in a few clubs/forums and can honestly say this is by far the best one I have been a member of. It's an open forum and people will answer in different way.
You will always get posts that receive very few feed backs , others will get loads. It all depends on the content I suppose.
It helps to have a thick skin on forums, oh and I was joking about newbies :rofl:
Stag engines eh, I used to own one back in the 80's and loved it, still own a GT6 though
Didn’t those stag engines overheat before the electronic water pump was invented? Groundbreaking stuff :P
Rob
Nah, those Stag engines were bullet proof Rob :P
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Beige M sport seats, wood dash
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Mini 1000 1981

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Post by greg81 » Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:25 pm

Much like every internet forum there's know-it-all pricks but a vast majority of helpful, decent people.

Then there's the sarcastic knobs...

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Post by Singapore stag » Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:39 pm

Smartbear wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:49 pm
firebobby wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:41 pm Bloody newbies speaking out of turn..what ever next :poke:

I am in a few clubs/forums and can honestly say this is by far the best one I have been a member of. It's an open forum and people will answer in different way.
You will always get posts that receive very few feed backs , others will get loads. It all depends on the content I suppose.
It helps to have a thick skin on forums, oh and I was joking about newbies :rofl:
Stag engines eh, I used to own one back in the 80's and loved it, still own a GT6 though
Didn’t those stag engines overheat before the electronic water pump was invented? Groundbreaking stuff :P
Rob
firebobby wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:41 pm Bloody newbies speaking out of turn..what ever next :poke:

I am in a few clubs/forums and can honestly say this is by far the best one I have been a member of. It's an open forum and people will answer in different way.
You will always get posts that receive very few feed backs , others will get loads. It all depends on the content I suppose.
It helps to have a thick skin on forums, oh and I was joking about newbies :rofl:
Stag engines eh, I used to own one back in the 80's and loved it, still own a GT6 though
It helps to have a thick skin on forums, oh and I was joking about newbies :rofl:

Then the Camels will leave you alone... :rofl:

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Post by buzyg » Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:37 am

A TT owner, what more is there to know. :wink:

(Did some one mention sarcasm) :D
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Post by srhutch » Fri Dec 27, 2019 1:08 am

There’s always the odd t**t, but generally this is a nicer place than most.

On the purchases did you make your interest know on the thread or pm. If it was the latter then that could be a reason you were passed over.
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Post by Singapore stag » Fri Dec 27, 2019 2:04 am

buzyg wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:37 am A TT owner, what more is there to know. :wink:

(Did some one mention sarcasm) :D
No mate, its a haircutters car, remember Top Gear :cry:

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Post by ph001 » Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:18 am

What’s the difference between an owners club and a forum???
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Post by buzyg » Fri Dec 27, 2019 8:57 am

ph001 wrote: Fri Dec 27, 2019 7:18 am What’s the difference between an owners club and a forum???
Owners clubs generally have club officials, AGMs and charge for membership. Forums generally have mods, meets and are free. Many owners clubs have forums. I was a FCCUK forum member I still am technically. I never joined the club though.

Many less frequented forums turn into owners clubs and charge a fee, simply to pay for the overheads. We are very fortunate the Boss and mods here are able to provide such a valuable asset for us to use for free. :thumbsup:
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Post by paddy wright » Fri Dec 27, 2019 11:26 am

I’ve been a member of this forum for nearly 12 years and have always found it a helpful, friendly place and genuinely think it is one of the reasons my Z is a keeper!
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Post by gov » Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:20 pm

Been a member for many years even though I no longer own a zed - best car forum by far which is why I stay :D

Yes a few wallies , a fair bit of sarcasm and a lot of banter but always entertaining and there's always someone to help with problems - although I didn't get many problems when I had my E85 - mind you in 8 years of ownership I only took it out of the garage twice :rofl:

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Post by Dav the wheel nut » Fri Dec 27, 2019 12:29 pm

Singapore stag wrote: Thu Dec 26, 2019 10:26 pm Also picking and choosing whom they sell their goods to. I have requested items for sale and never hear back then only to see that a few weeks later sold to someone else.
Perhaps people think you’re in Singapore and think its not viable to send stuff to you ✈️

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