Huge signatures and offensive images

[BLU CIVIC]

Originally Posted by NSX-R-SSJ20K

all newbies seem to take finger smilies as offensive gestures

personnally i miss the rest of the finger gestures

there's a cactus where my finger's supposed to be

itz kinda funny but he's giving u the finger but somehow people miss the cheesey grin he giving

[AnsisK]

Originally Posted by ILike2DriveCars

Darrell was JOKING with you. As Ive stated in another post of mine, the "finger" smiley is generally used when joking around. Im assuming that he, just as others do as well, think you should lighten up a little. Now, can we please stop attacking other members? You're stereotyping us all as if we dont care anything about internals or care about how the engines work, we just care about 1/4 times. You probably read so many of those because sometimes when people get new cares, they become curious as to what their new ride can do. I understand you have some problems that you would like dealt with, as I said earlier, simply PM or get in touch with a moderator. Thank you.

There is no way to recognize sarcasm on the internet.

1/4 mile was just an example, probably the best one at that (next to topspeed). The manufacturers give these stats in an attempt for people (like those who use these numbers) to beleive that their car(s) can go that fast. Either they can't, they have a governer, or you have to be a really good driver to get them to go that fast. That is why I hate using these stats? How fast does a stock NSX pull in (claimed) maybe mid 13s? Yeah well I know a guy who owns one and he can't seem to get it under 14.3. What a waste of time. Go out and drive your god damned car, and not in a straight line. The thrill of driving (evo).

I'm not a stupid knowitall noob like you claim, I'm a knowitall noob who hates 1/4 mile :middlefinger:

eliseracer
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[jon@af]

Originally Posted by AnsisK

I'm not a stupid knowitall noob like you claim, I'm a knowitall noob who hates 1/4 mile :middlefinger:

eliseracer
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See, now you're getting it just be a little loose, dont let the quarter mile times get to you so much.

[AnsisK]

Originally Posted by ILike2DriveCars

See, now you're getting it just be a little loose, dont let the quarter mile times get to you so much.

You've got it all wrong, the times don't get to tme, it get;s to all those
other people. The people get to me...

[jon@af]

Originally Posted by AnsisK

The people get to me...

Eh, Im sure in time you'll be able to see that not everyone on here is a complete moron. We have quite an abundance of members who have a vast knowledge of cars. If you just wanna vent or something, PM or Instant message me. Though we may seem a bit on the immature side (and some of us are, but hey, that's ok) we're always willing to help if we can.

[BLU CIVIC]

Originally Posted by ILike2DriveCars

Eh, Im sure in time you'll be able to see that not everyone on here is a complete moron. We have quite an abundance of members who have a vast knowledge of cars. If you just wanna vent or something, PM or Instant message me. Though we may seem a bit on the immature side (and some of us are, but hey, that's ok) we're always willing to help if we can.

or he can start a thread in STRESS RELEASE

[AnsisK]

Originally Posted by ILike2DriveCars

Eh, Im sure in time you'll be able to see that not everyone on here is a complete moron. We have quite an abundance of members who have a vast knowledge of cars. If you just wanna vent or something, PM or Instant message me. Though we may seem a bit on the immature side (and some of us are, but hey, that's ok) we're always willing to help if we can.

Help, eh? Go check out my thread in Sketching and Drawing. That would help, thanks.

[klohiq]

Originally Posted by MDLarson

All I'm trying to do is bring it to light and understand the reasons (if any) for the relatively unrestrained atmosphere here.

Unrestrained? They still remove certain avatars , so don't act like the gateway to Hell is this forum. You can swear...yes. You can speak (fairly) freely...yes. You don't have complete freedom to say and flame whenever and whatever you want.

Namely Racial things are against the rules...Swastikas, Hitler pics, etc.

And if you want you can go to a site that does censor speech and talks about cars. I would rather just hear the words...to me F*ck and Fuck are the same thing ...and if you can't handle yourself without astericks then you should maybe go pray or something.

check this smilie out...im sure you love it

[taranaki]

Originally Posted by MDLarson

This place doesn't seem to have much class - I've seen some pretty rude smilies (middle finger, swear words...) and some pretty offensive signatures. One signature is an animated GIF of a woman taking off her shirt to expose herself (a bra is still there, but still... c'mon).And the other thing, why is there seemingly no restraint to signatures? They apparently can be of any vertical length they want, and any subject matter. It's sometimes sorting through the images to get to the content (the only reason I'm interested in this forum).

Maybe whoever setup vBulletin had fun turning on ALL of the options?

I'm not trying to spoil people's fun, but it seems a little too much.

Sorry,but you are seriously in the minority here.This site is open to view by any person,and we try our best to moderate it with that in mind.We do not allow nudity or flaming,or links to 'adult' material.We also place a 13 years of age limit on our membership,to make sure that all who post are old enough to take responsibility for their posts.Bearing in mind it is a performance car site,the bulk of our members and visitors are going to fit a certain demographic.If you don't like the kind of attitudes that are prevalent among young male petrolheads,don't try to demand higher moral standards,you are likely to get laughed off the board.

As for the complaint about the animated gif....If the sight of a woman's bra offends you,you shouldn't be in church,you should be in therapy.

[MDLarson]

Originally Posted by taranaki

Sorry,but you are seriously in the minority here.This site is open to view by any person,and we try our best to moderate it with that in mind.We do not allow nudity or flaming,or links to 'adult' material.We also place a 13 years of age limit on our membership,to make sure that all who post are old enough to take responsibility for their posts.Bearing in mind it is a performance car site,the bulk of our members and visitors are going to fit a certain demographic.If you don't like the kind of attitudes that are prevalent among young male petrolheads,don't try to demand higher moral standards,you are likely to get laughed off the board.

As for the complaint about the animated gif....If the sight of a woman's bra offends you,you shouldn't be in church,you should be in therapy.

I thought we already reached an understanding, but that's OK. I'll still willing to defend myself. BTW, I don't get laughed off any board.

The animated GIF was more than just a woman's bra. It was of Britney (I think it's her) taking off her jacket in front of a guy or something, with just a bra on. I don't expect others to agree with me or even understand, but that image is like porn to me. Yes, I'm a guy, yes I "like" the image, but I know it is unhealthy for me to lust after a bunch of pixels. I'm married, and that fact especially makes me motivated to stay pure for my wife. Again, I'm not asking people to understand me (because you just don't) but I would expect people to respect my opinions.

That said, I've been hanging out in the WRX forum mostly, and generally don't have a problem anymore with what I've seen.

-Matt

[BLU CIVIC]

i'm the one that put it in my sig and i'm married even showed it too my wife....lusting after a gif is funny but itz not porn like material...unless every u close ur eyes during evey victoria secrets commercial....but u might wanna go amish if the purity of ur marriage gets cahllanged when u see a woman in a bra....or ur not too secure in ur marriage...

but i don't understand u nor no i want to....not that intrested in ur personal life ....but as it was mentioned...u can always turn the feature to view sigs off....and as taranaki mentoned

Bearing in mind it is a performance car site,the bulk of our members and visitors are going to fit a certain demographic

that meaning mostly young males who like women and cars....

[double trouble]

Originally Posted by MDLarson

Yes, I'm a guy, yes I "like" the image, but I know it is unhealthy for me to lust after a bunch of pixels.

i lust after cacti

pixels are HOT!

[Sluttypatton]

This topic is OLD.

[The LH]

not to start stuff again. but i saw someone say "swearing is free speech." i hate to bust your bubble, but that's not true in all of the U.S.A.

In part of D.C., W.V., and VA, you can be cited, or arrested for swearing at a cop. Gosh I love that law. It's very funny.

[freakray]

Originally Posted by The LH

not to start stuff again. but i saw someone say "swearing is free speech." i hate to bust your bubble, but that's not true in all of the U.S.A.

In part of D.C., W.V., and VA, you can be cited, or arrested for swearing at a cop. Gosh I love that law. It's very funny.

Did you ever think there is a bit of a difference between swearing in general and swearing at a cop?