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Nov 22, 2013 | 09:43 AM

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slimbo13

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you must of misunderstood me
if n.noun

A possibility, condition, or stipulation.
There will be no ifs, ands, or buts in this matter.

i figured possibility you were unhappy....sorry

Nov 22, 2013 | 09:48 AM

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boonslick

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Originally Posted by tjc transport

the way i read this was it is a rant about people coming here looking for help fixing a problem with their vehicle, and then falling off the face of the earth, never coming back to say what the fix was.
not a rant about a thread going off topic.

Perhaps you did not notice the part about grandma. et al.

Take care

Boon

Nov 22, 2013 | 10:07 AM

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RV_Tech

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Originally Posted by tjc transport

I agree. For me, this is an issue upon which we all might be able to improve at times.

Steve

Nov 22, 2013 | 10:19 AM

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slimbo13

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the sad thing i went back looked at his thread he didnt want to listen to most the advice that was givin to him

Nov 22, 2013 | 10:25 AM

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boonslick

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We are all here to help.

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Originally Posted by dirkdriller

Ok I have a little problem with people not finishing their threads. You know that problem you have with your vehicle that someone else has and you read the post and the person doesn't finish? Yeah that issue! So there you are having an issue and you search and BAM, you see others having the same issue. You read down the thread and NOTHIN. People telling the person to check this and that and some how there's no solution (which we know there was) or better yet the tread turns into chat about grandma or something completely unrelated. Look I love my grandma, but auto forums are not the place to discuss dads corns or grandmas hip replacement. JUST TELL US WHAT THE FIX IS!!!! Thanks for allowing me to rant. Happy solutionless forum reading.

Hello and good morning

Sometimes we have to be patient and ultimately your truck issues will be solved because of the knowledge and expertise of our members.

Currently, I have 3 new threads without 1 reply but no worries as eventually someone will reply and I will get answers to my questions.

Take care and Godspeed

Boon

Nov 22, 2013 | 10:26 AM

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tjc transport

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Quote:

Originally Posted by boonslick

Perhaps you did not notice the part about grandma. et al.

Take care

Boon

i saw the part about going off topic and talking about other things,
and still saw it as a rant of the original poster never coming back to say what the problem was and how he fixed it.

Nov 22, 2013 | 10:32 AM

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boonslick

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Mountain out of a Molehill.

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Originally Posted by tjc transport

i saw the part about going off topic and talking about other things,
and still saw it as a rant of the original poster never coming back to say what the problem was and how he fixed it.

You are correct my friend and his thread is no big deal. We are just attempting to encourage and help him.

At least this is my take.

Take care

Boon

Nov 22, 2013 | 11:49 AM

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dirkdriller

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Originally Posted by clux

Another issue that compounds the problem is people posting topics in the wrong forum. For example this rant is really about general automotive issues General Automotive Discussion - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums but is posted in the general non-automotive discussion forum General NON-Automotive Conversation - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums.

Some people just don't pay attention, I guess.................

Oh lord! I never mentioned anything about grandmas 67 Dodge Dart or any other particular vehicle. It is a people issue and it happens more times than not. I believe it is where it belongs.

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Nov 22, 2013 | 11:51 AM

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dirkdriller

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I have just one word for you....EXACTLY!

Nov 22, 2013 | 02:28 PM

#25

slimbo13

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dirkdriller

Ok I have a little problem with people not finishing their threads. You know that problem you have with your vehicle that someone else has and you read the post and the person doesn't finish? Yeah that issue! So grandma or something completely unrelated. Look I love my grandma, but auto forums are not the place to discuss dads corns or grandmas hip replacement. JUST TELL US WHAT THE FIX IS!!!! Thanks for allowing me to rant. Happy solutionless forum reading.

worse than auto you mentioned health just diggin deeper

Nov 22, 2013 | 02:44 PM

#26

Stewart_H

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What the heck is with all the hatertots for the new guy?

If it had been a long time user with thousands of posts, I bet attitudes would be a lot different.

Ease up for gosh sakes.

Stewart

Nov 22, 2013 | 03:03 PM

#27

dirkdriller

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart_H

What the heck is with all the hatertots for the new guy?

If it had been a long time user with thousands of posts, I bet attitudes would be a lot different.

Ease up for gosh sakes.

Stewart

It's all good. Just because I may be a newbie post wise I've been using FTE for years. My problem is time. Crap I have to leave work now to pick up 4 kids at 4 different schools...that's what dads do...right?

Nov 22, 2013 | 03:27 PM

#28

RV_Tech

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart_H

What the heck is with all the hatertots for the new guy?

If it had been a long time user with thousands of posts, I bet attitudes would be a lot different.

Ease up for gosh sakes.

Stewart

I sure can't get my head around it. Seems like it is way over the top.

Steve

Nov 22, 2013 | 06:40 PM

#29

Stewart_H

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dirkdriller

Glad you have thick skin my friend. I know most of us here at FTE pride ourselves in being different than other forums, but I'm not so sure this thread is the best example!

Glad its all good in the hood for ya.

Now back to our regularly schedule programming.....

Stewart

Nov 22, 2013 | 06:51 PM

#30

CampSpringsJohn

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To the OP. I don't see that problem too much in the 7.3 forums.

And if you join The Club, we solve all the worlds problems in there. No thread, or chad, is ever left hanging,,,,,

Though not much mechanical ever gets discussed there.

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