Can people read?
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Can people read?
Has the human race lost its ability to read? Maybe I am going crazy, but on my screen it says something about DO NOT POST TRUCK QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION. I am not trying to get anything started here, but out of courtesy to Ken and all the other great moderators here I think some decency is in order.
cpnhgnjnky
cpnhgnjnky
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Hey CP (for short)
I feel this is no excuse But,
I wonder the same thing although perhaps, it could be that people are just so excited to find a web site like this, they almost pee their pants trying to get info.
In process they make a mistake when posting.:+
Dennis
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
I feel this is no excuse But,
I wonder the same thing although perhaps, it could be that people are just so excited to find a web site like this, they almost pee their pants trying to get info.
In process they make a mistake when posting.:+
Dennis
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
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Can people read?
I think its either pure laziness or some people just don't give a damn about rules/guidelines. Many people these days feel that way and try to defer personal responsibility when someone tells them. Heck, I've been cussed out in my inbox for telling people that they are posting the wrong section!
Same thing goes with the web store contact page. It states on the contact form THREE times in bold letters:
"WE DO NOT: Provide mechanical repair advice, truck buying information, research information, etc."
Yet I get at least 5 such contacts per day through the store. MotorHaven is a parts counter, not a free mechanic!
Same thing goes with the web store contact page. It states on the contact form THREE times in bold letters:
"WE DO NOT: Provide mechanical repair advice, truck buying information, research information, etc."
Yet I get at least 5 such contacts per day through the store. MotorHaven is a parts counter, not a free mechanic!
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Can people read?
To be honest, I found so much stuff here when I first arrived, that I was overwhelmed until I saw where everything was supposed to go...
In that I made my own share of mistaken posts, and I think that we will never really see a complete end to it - since new people are GOING to make mistakes. That should be kept in mind...
But a one time mistake is easily dealt with, and the post-maker redirected to the proper forum. I do know that people can at times get upset when they see a lot of it, but the key here is to tactfully point out the error, and show them where their message needs to appear.
And I think that this has been managed extremely well here, I have seen no mass-spamming attempts by discontented individuals such as I have witnessed at other sites I have visited on the web.
Some arguments, yes. But we enjoy a webspace where the overwhelming majority of people who use it are mature adults. And it's reflected in almost every bit of the content here.
That's one of the things I like about the place!
In that I made my own share of mistaken posts, and I think that we will never really see a complete end to it - since new people are GOING to make mistakes. That should be kept in mind...
But a one time mistake is easily dealt with, and the post-maker redirected to the proper forum. I do know that people can at times get upset when they see a lot of it, but the key here is to tactfully point out the error, and show them where their message needs to appear.
And I think that this has been managed extremely well here, I have seen no mass-spamming attempts by discontented individuals such as I have witnessed at other sites I have visited on the web.
Some arguments, yes. But we enjoy a webspace where the overwhelming majority of people who use it are mature adults. And it's reflected in almost every bit of the content here.
That's one of the things I like about the place!
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mil1ion, the response was funny as heck(you get the idea no cussin'). Just wanted to get a general consensus on this. The people that posted were the ones I knew would. I have been in the Army for 5 years now and have to say I agree with Ken and his opinion. I see alot of that here, never paying attention and then trying to pass the blame. New or not it only takes a second to read. "A moment planning or PAYING ATTENTION can save lives and my valuable time" my First Sergeant always says something to that effect, and I agree whole heartedly with it. Paying attention to even the little things in life pay off or can avoid a careless mistake or accident.
cpnhgnjnky
PS.Oh yeah if you wish to shorten down the name just use CJ please, its stands for Copenhagen Junky. Had the nickname since I was 11.
cpnhgnjnky
PS.Oh yeah if you wish to shorten down the name just use CJ please, its stands for Copenhagen Junky. Had the nickname since I was 11.
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Well I like Mil1ion's explaination best!Seems to me though, that the folk's who mispost their first thread have a sense of urgency and don't read everything carefuly. They are often stumped by a repair problem or looking for info on a pending truck purchase. It can be dissapointing when you do a little research and post a reply, only to never hear from them again.
On the other hand, you have the truck enthusiast's who read through all the forums and reply to a few threads even before they post their own first thread.
I try to give both types of poster's the same respect. Every first time offender is not only a potential customer for MotorHaven, but a possible forum contributor and truck enthusiast.
Lately, I've followed Mil1ion's good example of welcoming the 'lost sheep' to the forum
politely explaining why they are posting to the wrong forum and even suggesting the proper forum to post in. 
Mil1ion, you could get a consultant's job training WalMart greeters!
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I guess you figured out why my friends call me "one in a million"
One old girlfriend even wrote a poem.
It's also quite funny that this thought of yours was right in line with ABC-TV New York when they asked if I ever move to the US I will always have a JOB with ABC,this after running their transportation dept.and driving celebrities around for them during the 88 winter Olympics.
Roone Arledge was the first to say " Dennis My boy, You're One in a million.
And the name stuck.
I'm blushing now,Thank you.
If you can't baffle them with .....
Smother them with Kindness.
Dennis
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
One old girlfriend even wrote a poem.
It's also quite funny that this thought of yours was right in line with ABC-TV New York when they asked if I ever move to the US I will always have a JOB with ABC,this after running their transportation dept.and driving celebrities around for them during the 88 winter Olympics.
Roone Arledge was the first to say " Dennis My boy, You're One in a million.
And the name stuck.
I'm blushing now,Thank you.
If you can't baffle them with .....
Smother them with Kindness.
Dennis
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
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Can people read?
*Eyes Bug-out*
Well doggone - it seems you have some connections out there in the world!
But in all the posts in this thread I see a common one -
Think twice and try helping.
(After all, some of us are getting too old to read well)
-And on that last, I plead the fifth!
Fifth 'o Daniels, or fifth Ammendment I leave up to your personal choice of "aspersion".....
*LOL*
I don't mind, whatever I'm accused of I'm still gonna be myself. Ya know?
Well doggone - it seems you have some connections out there in the world!
But in all the posts in this thread I see a common one -
Think twice and try helping.
(After all, some of us are getting too old to read well)
-And on that last, I plead the fifth!
Fifth 'o Daniels, or fifth Ammendment I leave up to your personal choice of "aspersion".....
*LOL*
I don't mind, whatever I'm accused of I'm still gonna be myself. Ya know?
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The message board description says:
Please use this forum to discuss non-Ford truck related topics.
so, given that, does anyone know where I can find information about a 1991 dodge caravan fuel pump?
jk..
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Try the newgroups .
You can hook up with a news provider
with www.Deja.com
or www.newsone.net
Dennis
Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
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*GUFFAWS!*
I just went out and did my own laundry tonight, after the laundromat was closed for 4 days because of snow....
I thot my Levies were fixin' to git up and walk around on they own, for a while there...
*Eyes twinkle*
I just went out and did my own laundry tonight, after the laundromat was closed for 4 days because of snow....
I thot my Levies were fixin' to git up and walk around on they own, for a while there...
*Eyes twinkle*
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>so, given that, does anyone know where I can find
>information about a 1991 dodge caravan fuel pump?
did you try www.pieceofcrap.com
or www.worthlessjunk.com
how about www.heapojunk.com
also try www.whywouldiwastemoneytogetadodgerunningwhenicoul dbuyafrod.com
And don't forget www.crappyautosRus.com
Don't tell anybody but I own a '96 Grand caravan ES. 145K! I pray everytime I start the engine that she'll bring me back home...
>information about a 1991 dodge caravan fuel pump?
did you try www.pieceofcrap.com
or www.worthlessjunk.com
how about www.heapojunk.com
also try www.whywouldiwastemoneytogetadodgerunningwhenicoul dbuyafrod.com
And don't forget www.crappyautosRus.com
Don't tell anybody but I own a '96 Grand caravan ES. 145K! I pray everytime I start the engine that she'll bring me back home...
Sit. Stay.
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From: Washington State
Can people read?
Tell 'em to stop lookin' and start buyin'. What's NOT to like about an Excursion?!
See I can say that here and not worry that some wussy Chebby owner will try to "beat me up" with a question like that. Man, I love this place!
See I can say that here and not worry that some wussy Chebby owner will try to "beat me up" with a question like that. Man, I love this place!