Why do we only post about problems?
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Why do we only post about problems?
In an effort to keep things positive around here, I am going to post something good about my truck every week. Kinda like the President's Weekly Radio Address but not on the radio and not by the President and not anything to do with current events but still kinda like it 
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Although it can be said that it is a good thing when we help one another, the reasoning behind this is that I have read posts from new users that have in turn read things here and it has actually swayed them to consider the other side
because they think there are a lot of problems with our trucks.
I have replied to them stating that these message boards are mainly used to help others diagnose a repair or gain info to upgrade their trucks. But I thought that every once in a while we should just say something good about 'em and not talk about any mechanical challenges we may be experiencing.
So...here goes...
My truck is really cool.
...Although it can be said that it is a good thing when we help one another, the reasoning behind this is that I have read posts from new users that have in turn read things here and it has actually swayed them to consider the other side
because they think there are a lot of problems with our trucks.I have replied to them stating that these message boards are mainly used to help others diagnose a repair or gain info to upgrade their trucks. But I thought that every once in a while we should just say something good about 'em and not talk about any mechanical challenges we may be experiencing.
So...here goes...
My truck is really cool.
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Why do we only post about problems?
I don't know monsta, I guess it's either whine about the trucks, or worry about "Proper Etiquette" when typing a post or reply.
But I'm not bitter...
I think my truck is really cool too!
But I'm not bitter...
I think my truck is really cool too!
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Why do we only post about problems?
>or worry about "Proper Etiquette" when typing a post or reply.
YEAH LIKE WHEN YOU USE ALL CAPS AND SWEAR ALOT! %$!%$# THAT REALLY %$#%#@ TICKS ME $##@ OFF!
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Sheesh
YEAH LIKE WHEN YOU USE ALL CAPS AND SWEAR ALOT! %$!%$# THAT REALLY %$#%#@ TICKS ME $##@ OFF!
thatandnotusingspacesbetweenwordsormispelingawerdo rnotusingthepoperpuncuationmark's...
Sheesh
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Why do we only post about problems?
That's a good idea, Monsta. I too will try to post a good thing whenever I recall.
My good thing today is my '89 F-250 with C6 and 4.10 gears just crossed almost 1000 miles and 3 mountain ranges each way between here and Montana at 75 MPH (3500 RPM) and never saw a lack of power and I never saw my temp get past the M in NORMAL. What a truck. All the other off-brand vehicles we've ever owned needed a break after only 300-400 miles or partway up a pass.
The Law
My good thing today is my '89 F-250 with C6 and 4.10 gears just crossed almost 1000 miles and 3 mountain ranges each way between here and Montana at 75 MPH (3500 RPM) and never saw a lack of power and I never saw my temp get past the M in NORMAL. What a truck. All the other off-brand vehicles we've ever owned needed a break after only 300-400 miles or partway up a pass.
The Law
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Why do we only post about problems?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-Mar-02 AT 09:26 PM (EST)]I definately have much more good to say about my new SD than bad.
It seems that we are just striving for near perfection.If something is performing as intended I feel we just don't comment much or ask for advice.I compare it to horsepower.These trucks have a very generous amount of it.However,we always seem to want more.
If people go to the competitors trucks then I guess it's their loss.
My 95 has a few shortcomings compared to my 02,but you won't see me pawning it off for one of the competitors newer trucks.As far as I'm concerned they don't have "it".
That's positive!
It seems that we are just striving for near perfection.If something is performing as intended I feel we just don't comment much or ask for advice.I compare it to horsepower.These trucks have a very generous amount of it.However,we always seem to want more.
If people go to the competitors trucks then I guess it's their loss.
My 95 has a few shortcomings compared to my 02,but you won't see me pawning it off for one of the competitors newer trucks.As far as I'm concerned they don't have "it".
That's positive!
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Why do we only post about problems?
i love my sd.... i think it gets me laid more often than my harley does!!! 
i am getting ready to by me a 49 or 50 merc... chopped, shaved and bagged... so we will see which out of the three lands me more!!
i am getting ready to by me a 49 or 50 merc... chopped, shaved and bagged... so we will see which out of the three lands me more!!
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Why do we only post about problems?
No problems here! I love my truck! As a matter of fact my SO has started to become a little jealous of her. She noticed that the toenail polish I so lovingly painted on her cute little tootsies (leave it alone guys- you really don't want to know:-X23 ) matched my truck and got a little miffed.
I told her to be glad I wasn't using Ford Dark Toreador Red touch-up paint instead
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Tranny Temp Gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand
I told her to be glad I wasn't using Ford Dark Toreador Red touch-up paint instead
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Tranny Temp Gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand
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Why do we only post about problems?
>No problems here! I love my truck! As a matter of fact my
>SO has started to become a little jealous of her. She
>noticed that the toenail polish I so lovingly painted on her
>cute little tootsies (leave it alone guys- you really don't
>want to know) matched my truck and got a little
>miffed.
>
Oh no. Come on here talkin' about paiting toenails... we expect details. What cool mods for your truck did you get out of that deal?
>SO has started to become a little jealous of her. She
>noticed that the toenail polish I so lovingly painted on her
>cute little tootsies (leave it alone guys- you really don't
>want to know) matched my truck and got a little
>miffed.
>
Oh no. Come on here talkin' about paiting toenails... we expect details. What cool mods for your truck did you get out of that deal?
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Why do we only post about problems?
Well, since I don't have to answer to her for the money I spend on my truck , let's just say she takes reeaalllyy good care of me .
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Tranny Temp Gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand
, let's just say she takes reeaalllyy good care of me .-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Tranny Temp Gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand
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Why do we only post about problems?
[updated:LAST EDITED ON 18-Mar-02 AT 02:16 PM (EST)]I think I'd rather here about someone's problems than about abendx's pathetic love life and painting toenails. (Hey abendx, if you're bragging about getting laid, that usually means that you're not).That's my .02.
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Why do we only post about problems?
>dude... i admit it... i will do a lot of things to get
>some... but painting toe nails???? ouch!!!
It's not about "gettin' some" its about taking care of your lady. Wait till you get a little older and suffer through a bad wife/marriage/divorce:-X23 , and then find the perfect gal- then you'll understand.;-)
Christ- I sound like OPRAH
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Tranny Temp Gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand
>some... but painting toe nails???? ouch!!!
It's not about "gettin' some" its about taking care of your lady. Wait till you get a little older and suffer through a bad wife/marriage/divorce:-X23 , and then find the perfect gal- then you'll understand.;-)
Christ- I sound like OPRAH
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Tranny Temp Gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand
