Remember when I posted asking a question about the powerstroke airbox sensor? Well I figured if I tried a ford forum that maybe someone could help me. Turns out I was wrong. I have much more respect for this site now, not that I didn't before but I just realized how great this site really is. So I want to thank everyone out there for helping a uneducated diesel lover! Thanks everyone ;D

Heres why I was wrong:

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/sh...51#post1178551

 

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I can't even think of anything to say on that one that I would post on here anyway. You asked a normal information gathering non-offensive question and he comes back with that reply. Sounds like someones ego is oversized maybe making up for something else.
We kid around a lot on here but that went beyond kidding I feel. I would have either edited that one or moved it had it been on here.

 

I agree. I didn't go in there saying anything bad about powerstroke or anything. I just had a question.......Kill a guy for trying to learn something. I'll stick to this forum ;D

 

WOW, even the admin is in on it!(on the other site...!!!)

 

I read the hole thing from the top and Cumminsdude, I thought handled him self very well in the manner. Good job dude. I do think they were being a little snooty and it was unjust for the question at hand.

But if you did notice the last poster, he was from Alaska and left you a nice post to your question. Good Alaskan's ;D.

 

Thanks guys! I finally got my answer(sorta). I'm not gonna bother going into detail about it!!!

 

seems like this is common with alot of different types of forums. back when i was searching and planning out my system i joined a car-stereo forum to tryn get some help.......never got a reply. as it turned out it was a member here who really helped me out and answered all my questions.

a couple of jeep forums are the same way, nobody seems to want to answer your question if your a "noobie".

 

Seems that once the theme for a board is set, (usually by a few very active members) it becomes contagious. If that theme happens to be "lets bash everyone that doesn't own our particular brand", I feel the site isn't worth my time. Too many other options to stick with one that only give you grief when you are looking for answers to legitimate questions.

BTW - I didn't see anything in the original question that warrented the kind of response given!

Just my .02

 

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a couple of jeep forums are the same way, nobody seems to want to answer your question if your a "noobie".


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Haha - POR, right? It's good for info-gathering, but if you and your Jeep don't conform to their standards you get flamed .
Chris

 

Bummer CumminsDude... Stick with your CTD... those Ferd guys will be crying when they hit 175K miles and their trucks fall apart...

I think you handled it just fine. sure makes you appreciate DTR that much more!

 

Cumminsdude? You handled yourself very well... i'm not sure if i wouldv'e responded with your patience...
well done!

 

Thanks guys. Being 19 and a "noobie" I figured I would act respobsibly about this because I knew I was in the right. It wasn't easy but I did it and thought I did it well. Meanwhile my brother was telling me what to tell them and lets just say it wasn't as pleasant!!! Thanks again guys.

 

know how u feel man, im only 20. ill admit i dont know jack bout diesels bout i can hold my own when i comes to jeeps. just kinda sucks when people judge u by your age

 

[quote author=quantrill88 link=board=10;threadid=24022;start=0#msg227179 date=1071997214]
kinda sucks when people judge u by your age
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Exactly, and thats why I like it here. Noone cares how old you are or how uneducated you are. They always give the answers needed and kindly say things that need be said.

BTW, what you still doin up? ;D