The Ford Barn

Fullraceflathead · 08-26-2015, 01:24 PM

Being it is a Private Forum all of it's members must follow the Rules. If they don't they risk being deleted.
Membership is an option not a right.

5window · 08-26-2015, 01:54 PM

There's always going to 10 or 20% who cause 80-90% of the problems.

Thanks, Ryan, for what you do. I'm cool with your rules.

inex01 · 08-26-2015, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

There are social cliques in this community... And through posts on the forum as well as through private messages, these cliques seem to be constantly battling each other and seemingly measuring each other's manhood.

The reasoning behind it all baffles me. This is, after all, just a forum about old Fords. I can't, no matter how hard I try, find a rational reason for anyone to attack or ridicule another person over an old Ford.

I have a whole bunch of kids. One of them is 9 and her class recently got to debate on the lunch menu - what is served on what days and things like that. Now if you have a 9 year old, you know how important this is to them. It's like three or four on their life priority list.

Anyway, the parents were told to sit on the sidelines and let the kids go at it while the teacher moderated. They argued back and forth over things like pizza and burgers for an entire hour. In that hour, not a single 9 year old called another 9 year old a name... And not a single 9 year old told another 9 year old to "shut up."

Amazing given the way some of you guys treat each other, isn't it?

I have a theory. Kids are honest. Kids are wholesome. They haven't been tainted by society and they haven't had their ego stomped on by years of the kinds of abuse life can bring. Grown men on the internet, however, are entirely different. Some of them aren't honest. Most aren't wholesome. Some have battered egos. Hide them behind a computer screen with a silly username and an avatar and all of this is amplified to the point of nausea.

If we were all at a bar having this conversation, do you think anyone of you would tell anyone else in the conversation to "shut the fuck up?" And if you did, how long do you think you would be welcome in the group?

So why on earth would you do it on a forum about old Fords?

I believe it's because some of you like the feeling of being something online you really aren't in real life. And some of you like to act online in a way that you are too scared to act offline. In either case, I don't like to host these kinds of fellas. I would rather them not be on my forum at all. Maybe that's my issue... Maybe I should be more understanding of these folks, but I've failed miserably when I have tried.

In any case, I'm done. I'm done baby sitting a bunch of kids at a name calling party.

- Want call some other guy a name because you disagree with him? Your account is gone.

- Want to constantly report another member's posts because you feel he is doing the same to you? Your account is gone.

- Want to team up on another group of members with all your buddies? All of your accounts are gone.

In short, I'm done fellas. It's either you or me... And it isn't gonna be me.

Note: To those of you that are just here to enjoy old Fords, learn a thing or two, or teach something to the masses - please excuse this post and understand that in order to end all of the drama, you might start to see some really common names around here gone.

Well said! this Forum is a super tool and there is absolutely no reason to be-little anyone with a question about his/her Model A.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-26-2015, 02:20 PM

Ryan,
Are P.M.'s REALLY PRIVATE?
Bill W.

Slotblog · 08-26-2015, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BILL WILLIAMSON

Ryan,
Are P.M.'s REALLY PRIVATE?
Bill W.

They're as private as emails and phone calls, Bills.

Ryan · 08-26-2015, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Slotblog

They're as private as emails and phone calls, Bills.

Read our terms of service... Your private messages are just that - PRIVATE.

Willie Krash · 08-26-2015, 02:47 PM

I walked away from the Model T forums at MTFCA. I asked the leadership to moderate and get rid of politics et. al.
Hobbies that grow prosper. I took heat from that leadership but their very own written policy backed me up. They did ask that politics etc be avoided. Post for the good of the hobby.
Thanks Ryan and MTFCA (on the other side).

racingrufus · 08-26-2015, 02:48 PM

This is a great forum, I have recieved many helpful suggestions. Dont let the few dictate for the many. Dwayne

BILL WILLIAMSON · 08-26-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by racingrufus

This is a great forum, I have recieved many helpful suggestions. Dont let the few dictate for the many. Dwayne

There's the "KEY" word-----"THE FEW"
Bill W.

Jeff/Illinois · 08-26-2015, 05:22 PM

Just curious if most of the trouble on the Forums comes from the Model A guys, Early V-8 guys, or Model T guys. Some go back and forth I watch Model A and Early V-8 sides.

Counting just today, there were 34 'lines' of threads posted so far today (didn't open each thread and count how many hit that post today just the line item count on the face page) on the Model A side, 41 on the Early V-8 side, and only came up with 12 lines on the Model T side in the past WEEK!

Conclusion: It's those pesky Model T guys causing the trouble

Must be because they are so 'cranky'!!

31 Model A · 08-26-2015, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff/Illinois

Just curious if most of the trouble on the Forums comes from the Model A guys, Early V-8 guys, or Model T guys. Some go back and forth I watch Model A and Early V-8 sides.

Counting just today, there were 34 'lines' of threads posted so far today (didn't open each thread and count how many hit that post today just the line item count on the face page) on the Model A side, 41 on the Early V-8 side, and only came up with 12 lines on the Model T side in the past WEEK!

Conclusion: It's those pesky Model T guys causing the trouble

Must be because they are so 'cranky'!!

Best post on this thread so far...IMO. Lightened the mood, considerably!!!

WestCoast · 08-26-2015, 04:13 PM

ive read what Ryan said over the last few days, and my conclusion is like RYANS, be nice, or be gone, so very simple LOL

JD Miller · 08-28-2015, 11:28 AM

I agree with Ryan.

The suggestion of a user's name and address is right on.

Thanks Ryan for trying to clean the place up.

JD

John Stone · 08-28-2015, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JD Miller

I agree with Ryan.

The suggestion of a user's name and address is right on.

Thanks Ryan for trying to clean the place up.

JD

I agree with this 100%. Thanks Ryan!!!

Curly · 08-26-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryan

If we were all at a bar having this conversation, do you think anyone of you would tell anyone else in the conversation to "shut the fuck up?"So why on earth would you do it on a forum about old Fords?

I have learned not to post here. I read it every day but I seldom post. Those who treat other poorly I just skip over. I never read their stuff. They are only here to show other up.

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Originally Posted by Ryan

I believe it's because some of you like the feeling of being something online you really aren't in real life. And some of you like to act online in a way that you are too scared to act offline.

Well said. They know who they are. They were picked on in school so they will spend the rest of their lives trying to make up for it. Without the internet they would just have to make up lies about their former greatness to tell their wife and children. With the internet their "former greatness" is shared with us.

CarlG · 08-26-2015, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Curly

I have learned not to post here...

Before I post anything, I attempt to reason out what I intend to say, and many times I just pass on that post/question, saying to myself: "let someone else answer that." I've gained a lot more here than I have been able to contribute. Appreciate being able to just sit back and listen most of the time.

PS: Hi Curley!

hardtimes · 08-26-2015, 04:48 PM

Hey Ryan,
Thanks !! Well thought out and stated and leaves little doubt about what to expect for anyone using an arrogant asshole attitude to abuse the rules of YOUR forum and/or other members ! We all know that actions speak louder than words. So, no need for the enablers to ask...'hey, what ever happen to so/so', he was such a great guy...ha !
OMG...what are we ever going to do ....without the drama of blue haired ladies ? IMO, try it , you'll like it..lol

31 Model A · 08-26-2015, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hardtimes

OMG...what are we ever going to do ....without the drama of blue haired ladies ? IMO, try it , you'll like it..lol

I believe you're commenting on what's called the "Blue Rinse Brigade". I usually ignore any confrontations when the talk is about Model A Fords and the maintenance of and that's because I know jack crap about Model A Fords but I do know more now than what I did before coming here but still so far from enough to butt in. What problem I do have is with people with no sense of humor, doesn't matter what, where or who, without humor, any subject would be like listening to a political debate, boring and mostly all lies and.....without humor, a lot of people couldn't mask their pain to continue on with life and enjoy it with like minded people. Try going through life without a laugh or a smile and having to live with demons from the past, it's not possible.

160B · 08-26-2015, 06:05 PM

deadhorse.gifthe horse is dead

jimalabam · 08-26-2015, 06:47 PM

Ryan" I agree with all you new rules. I am a Senior member who came over from the old Barn, and as I post infrequently, I mainly review posts that interest me and ignore the others. As for any character problems, this forum is for fixing Fords, and it is no place to display any mental problem someone may have. Cheers Buddy, and keep up the good work.

08-26-2015, 01:24 PM	#1
Fullraceflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chillicothe, Missouri Posts: 1,684	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... Being it is a Private Forum all of it's members must follow the Rules. If they don't they risk being deleted. Membership is an option not a right. __________________ "If I asked people what they wanted they would have said faster horses." -Henry Ford "Primitive technology is not a design flaw" 1928 Ford Model A Roadster Pickup 1930 Gordon Smith Air Compressor 1941 Willy's Pickup 1960 Thunderbird-For Sale 1964 Buick Riviera 2x4 425 1965 Pontiac GTO, 455 Super Duty 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10, V-10 Viper 1977 Charger Jet Boat,460 Ford,Jacuzzi Jet Front Engine Nostalgia Dragster,Supercharged 296 "Fullrace Flathead" Ford Engine Build up on DVD ask

08-26-2015, 01:54 PM	#2
5window Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewisburg,PA Posts: 938	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... There's always going to 10 or 20% who cause 80-90% of the problems. Thanks, Ryan, for what you do. I'm cool with your rules.

08-26-2015, 02:20 PM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... Ryan, Are P.M.'s REALLY PRIVATE? Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

08-26-2015, 02:47 PM	#7
Willie Krash Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Phoenix, Oregon Posts: 661	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... I walked away from the Model T forums at MTFCA. I asked the leadership to moderate and get rid of politics et. al. Hobbies that grow prosper. I took heat from that leadership but their very own written policy backed me up. They did ask that politics etc be avoided. Post for the good of the hobby. Thanks Ryan and MTFCA (on the other side). __________________ Mike Stitt "A business that make nothing but money is a poor business." -Henry Ford

08-26-2015, 02:48 PM	#8
racingrufus Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: alabama Posts: 146	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... This is a great forum, I have recieved many helpful suggestions. Dont let the few dictate for the many. Dwayne

08-26-2015, 05:22 PM	#10
Jeff/Illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,973	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... Just curious if most of the trouble on the Forums comes from the Model A guys, Early V-8 guys, or Model T guys. Some go back and forth I watch Model A and Early V-8 sides. Counting just today, there were 34 'lines' of threads posted so far today (didn't open each thread and count how many hit that post today just the line item count on the face page) on the Model A side, 41 on the Early V-8 side, and only came up with 12 lines on the Model T side in the past WEEK! Conclusion: It's those pesky Model T guys causing the trouble Must be because they are so 'cranky'!!

08-26-2015, 04:13 PM	#12
WestCoast Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: oroville calif Posts: 892	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... ive read what Ryan said over the last few days, and my conclusion is like RYANS, be nice, or be gone, so very simple LOL

08-28-2015, 11:28 AM	#13
JD Miller Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 139	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... I agree with Ryan. The suggestion of a user's name and address is right on. Thanks Ryan for trying to clean the place up. JD

08-26-2015, 04:48 PM	#17
hardtimes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South California Posts: 6,190	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... Hey Ryan, Thanks !! Well thought out and stated and leaves little doubt about what to expect for anyone using an arrogant asshole attitude to abuse the rules of YOUR forum and/or other members ! We all know that actions speak louder than words. So, no need for the enablers to ask...'hey, what ever happen to so/so', he was such a great guy...ha ! OMG...what are we ever going to do ....without the drama of blue haired ladies ? IMO, try it , you'll like it..lol Last edited by hardtimes; 08-26-2015 at 04:49 PM. Reason: ..........

08-26-2015, 06:05 PM	#19
160B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Port Orchard, WA Posts: 1,498	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... deadhorse.gifthe horse is dead __________________ 1931 160B & 1931 68B If you don't have time to do it right the 1st time, how do you have time to do it the 2nd time? Last edited by 160B; 08-26-2015 at 06:28 PM.

08-26-2015, 06:47 PM	#20
jimalabam Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lee County Alabama Posts: 828	Re: Fellas... I've had enough... Ryan" I agree with all you new rules. I am a Senior member who came over from the old Barn, and as I post infrequently, I mainly review posts that interest me and ignore the others. As for any character problems, this forum is for fixing Fords, and it is no place to display any mental problem someone may have. Cheers Buddy, and keep up the good work.