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FTE Leadership Emeritus
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 42,561
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From: Long Island USA
But occasionally, we get some of this:
or this 
but it's usually because of this: 
Lead Driver
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 7,093
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From: San Diego, CA
I don't know about the other sections, but aside from some friendly "my engine is better than your engine" ribbing, this is just a bunch of guys who love their trucks. When I first got my truck I signed up on probably 4 or 5 forum sites. I haven't even gone outside this forum in over a year. I've learned a lot and saved a lot of $$$ from what I've learned here. I've had my truck and I have done all the work myself, largely due to to this forum. I do what I can to try and pay it forward and hope that I can provide some useful information for somebody. Most of us aren't mechanics, but we've turned a lot of wrenches.
Elder User
Joined: Oct 2008
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You really think this forum is bad?? Try posting in any section other than the Newb section on Pirate4x4, where things AREN'T moderated or censored. Or, try asking a question on The Drake Mag's bulletin boards. Then you'll see how good it is here.
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,296
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From: muskegon mi.
it seems this is not a forum for truck lovers it seems to be a forum for bashing people that want to put out info for the trucks so i will be holding any info to my self unless someone ask and to the ones that keep there negative comments to themselfs good luck with this forum
Hotshot
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 13,555
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From: Manhattan, KS
I agree with you Ken. I've been dinged a few times, but have also had guys and gals provide me with a wealth of information on keeping my truck in good repair etc. This forum and a couple of others here at FTE have been life savers for me. Plus I have a whole bunch of personal friends through our state (Kansas) chapter that I probably would never have met if it hadn't been for FTE.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11,798
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From: Mt. Shasta California
I saved 2-3 thousand in repairs because of this site. It's not a bash oriented site at all. I would still be cussing at my door locks if it wasn't for this. That is why I try to inject some of my mechanical background experience into it. 
Hotshot
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 15,014
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From: Semper Fi tell I die!
This site is almost to friendly most the time! i have got in trouble before for just some mild friendly ribbing,, and also have had tonz of helpful info from here. maybe martha steward . com is more your style.
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Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Mt. Shasta California
You should see my old snowmobile forum which wasn't regulated. I think it is kind of like talking to a stranger on the phone; you are somewhat removed from any danger being rejected, liable, or attacked, etc. When a girl wrote in to the forum; why do you guys act like little kids when I just wanted to be part of this and learn a few things ?......that was the end of that forum for me.
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 11,798
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From: Mt. Shasta California
It was when I got my first sled about 15 years ago. Now I am on the DOO-talk forum and it has been great. That one years ago was talking about sex, violence, constant sled bashing, threats and you name it.
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