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Old 01-13-2017, 09:40 AM   #1
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I don't know where to start... So, lets start here. Read that thread in its entirety and note the seemingly endless list of people that feel as though they are being sniped or harassed by other users.

Ironically, some of the people complaining on that thread are the same people that are causing issues. Generally speaking, it's a huge mess... and I'm to blame. I just haven't done a good enough job getting rid of users that are destructive to the community. Today, I'm hoping to get back on the right track.

So, I'm introducing a new rule or protocol for dealing with users that just can't manage to post politely. It's a typical three strike rule. Essentially, a user that posts without manners will be banned for one week. A second offense and they will be banned for a month. A third offense and they will be banned permanently. Automatic bans will also be used for users that are obviously trying to cause problems for either the forum or a specific user.

We will give no special consideration for users with large post counts or specialized Ford Knowledge or anything else. It's a black and white deal.

Be nice or don't post.

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I need help however... If someone posts something derogatory towards you, don't respond (if you further instigate the problem, you could be banned as well) - instead, use the report button. Help us weed out the people that are being so disruptive. We really need the help fellas...

Oh... and fellas... opinions are fine. However, if you can't post your opinion without bagging on someone else's you need to keep your opinion to yourself. Drama simply isn't welcomed here guys.... under ANY circumstance.

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This is a fluid deal too. I'm working to clean the joint up and my strategies might fluctuate, but the general message will not.

Thanks fellas... and sorry for all the trouble,

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I must be dense; what is "that thread"?
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I must be dense; what is "that thread"?
Click on the underlined word "here".
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It was those Model A guys playing up again.. Lol.

Oh no, I was a little harsh in a reply earlier.

Hope I'm not on the hit list.

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It was those Model A guys playing up again.. Lol.

Oh no, I was a little harsh in a reply earlier.

Hope I'm not on the hit list.

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I just checked... you literally have never had a post reported. I think you are going to be ok.

Most of the guilty have a long and sordid history of starting trouble. They will all be gone soon... I already got two this morning!
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Thanks, Boss.

As an elementary educator, sometimes you need to lay down the law so everyone can have fun and enjoy. I'll try my best to mind my P's & Q's.
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Thanks, Boss.

As an elementary educator, sometimes you need to lay down the law so everyone can have fun and enjoy. I'll try my best to mind my P's & Q's.
I feel like I can relate to you as an elementary educator more than I should be able too... We should compare notes!
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Ooops! Sorry; I'm not fully versed on some of the more sophisticated ins and outs of the internet. I'll just say that I was unaware that that sort of thing was going on so I didn't read the thread and will continue on in my blissful ignorance.
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Hey Ryan!! Great idea for the three strikes!! Can you implement that over at the HAMB? I got 1 strike(for being a dickhead) and was banned! Can I have at least one more strike?? Pete
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Hey Ryan!! Great idea for the three strikes!! Can you implement that over at the HAMB? I got 1 strike(for being a dickhead) and was banned! Can I have at least one more strike?? Pete
Boy, did you pick the wrong day to ask...
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Yea!! Timing is everything!! Not my strong point! Pete
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Just wondering if " not politically correct " and " blunt " equates to " not polite " ? If so I may need to pack da bagz .
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Just wondering if " not politically correct " and " blunt " equates to " not polite " ? If so I may need to pack da bagz .
We don't allow politics on the ford barn and never have...

And if you are looking for the forum to teach you manners, then yeah - back your bags.

If, however, you are here for the right reasons and are capable of treating people like you would want to be treated then you are welcomed on the forum.

It's not that hard to be polite. It just isn't.
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Thank you Ryan
It has only happened to me once but I sure remember it! I offered correct information on one posters incorrect definition of third degree burns. I ended up with a criticism of not only my medical degree but also the country I live in.

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Letting people/abusers know they are on others 'ignore' lists might help as well....
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Letting people/abusers know they are on others 'ignore' lists might help as well....
I prefer the ban button... It's easier.
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Boy, I hope I'm not on that list?? I know I sometime get frustrated with some of the questions, but I try to help those that are not familiar with some part of the engine or suspension. My biggest concern is safty. These old cars are not safe in today traffic. As long as you know this, fine. But traveling 70 mph down the interstate with the original brakes can be dangerous. AS old as I am, I've seen too many nice cars damaged by this. I my self lost a nice 36 Ford because I was going too fast with the stock brakes. I learned a lesson there. Just remember an "Accident" is an unplanned event.
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Boy, I hope I'm not on that list?? I know I sometime get frustrated with some of the questions, but I try to help those that are not familiar with some part of the engine or suspension. My biggest concern is safty. These old cars are not safe in today traffic. As long as you know this, fine. But traveling 70 mph down the interstate with the original brakes can be dangerous. AS old as I am, I've seen too many nice cars damaged by this. I my self lost a nice 36 Ford because I was going too fast with the stock brakes. I learned a lesson there. Just remember an "Accident" is an unplanned event.
You are just fine Ron.

I think most of us know who the culprits are. It's generally the same names involved year after year with this stuff.
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I am pleased this stance has been taken the vindictive nit picking nasty types are now on notice cheers Ryan
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I feel like I can relate to you as an elementary educator more than I should be able too... We should compare notes!
Referring to Tim Ayer's comment in post #6, and Ryan's reaction, it appears that a number of folks here are on about the same level as grade school kids! 'Meet me out by the bike rack after school' that sort of thing.

Thank you sir for what you are doing.
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It's been awhile since I've bothered you - thanks for keeping up a great forum Ryan!
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Ryan ,thanks ,I don't see any of the drama,BUT ,Man I would be lost if this place wasn't here.and would not have met all the great folks when we visit the USA.
Thank you for looking after it and us.
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There are always a few in every crowd - and in most companies. I'm always amazed at our ability to put up with them and usually for far too long. We spend more time trying to justify why they're here, than they do on thinking about what they say and how they say it.

No matter how smart you are, experienced or fortunate (to own a bunch of cool shit), if your a negative and vindictive person - you do more harm in the end than good. Be positive, be cool - or shut the heck up.

I say, flush em . . . and THANKS for doing so!
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Boy, I hope I'm not on that list?? I know I sometime get frustrated with some of the questions, but I try to help those that are not familiar with some part of the engine or suspension. My biggest concern is safty. These old cars are not safe in today traffic. As long as you know this, fine. But traveling 70 mph down the interstate with the original brakes can be dangerous. AS old as I am, I've seen too many nice cars damaged by this. I my self lost a nice 36 Ford because I was going too fast with the stock brakes. I learned a lesson there. Just remember an "Accident" is an unplanned event.
Ron, your a good guy! i am a Journeymen Electrician and i tell my Apprentices there job is to ask questions and ask why! sometimes i get short with them . but then i relies that they are learning and don't know what or how. we can and do learn from this site! thanks
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There is some room for misunderstanding. Ryan PM'd me in reprimand for referring to a celebrity poster, from Waco Texas as Waco guy, not wacko. Correct spelling and grammar not considered. The reference I thought was a great tongue in cheek responding to being called every kind of SOB. A bit of a disappointment. Fred A
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There is some room for misunderstanding. Ryan PM'd me in reprimand for referring to a celebrity poster, from Waco Texas as Waco guy, not wacko. Correct spelling and grammar not considered. The reference I thought was a great tongue in cheek responding to being called every kind of SOB. A bit of a disappointment. Fred A
I don't remember that at all... So I guess it was recent.

In any case, you know what makes online arguments such a big problem in general? People feel the need to "retaliate" to trolls that call them names. Ultimately, this is what the original poster wants... as it ends up in causing drama. To avoid this, if someone attacks you - don't respond. Instead, just press the "report" button. Problem solved.
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Ryan,

I'm glad you've clarified the expanded use of the "Report" button. Up to now, I thought it was just to alert the moderators about threads on "Eastern-European Diet Aids" and such that sometimes pop up in the middle of the night. I don't remember seeing this when I first joined, but I'm glad to see it now.

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I like than plan...... keeps things civil...... now if we could just get some damn "Ford Barn" t-shirts !!!!........ sorry boss...... I had to...... Mark
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I agree, it does not take any more effort to be polite, in a disagreement. It gets frustrating though to hear of the subject problem incidents, and not knowing what actually happened because the offending posts have been deleted. Perhaps adding to the banned procedure you explained, the punishment of being on an available banned list, would be even more incentive to keep it civil.
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What ever you have done in the past has worked, as I can think of at least one former guy who we never see any more, except at swaps.
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I have been off this forum for a while. Now I am back on the project so I am back. This forum has been so helpful. Thanks Ryan

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I have always enjoyed the forum. Never heard of any shooting or fist fights so far. We all would be lost without it. Me for sure. Is there going to be a t-shirt for Hershey this year. Would be nice. Maybe a cap would be better. I must be dreaming again
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Once upon a time, when Truman was in the White House (and Ford was still building flatheads!), if you said something you had naught, the next guy took you up on it, right there. And it ended there.

Today, thanks to the anonymity and physical distance of the internet, we have to deal with wienies who wouldn't DARE make certain statements in front of the people they are denigrating.

Ryan - Thank you for being on top of it.
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Ryan,
Seems that people have become nicer on here over the last 6 months. Maybe your last post about manners did some good.
Thanks for your work holding this board together, It is one of the most useful things on the internet.
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This is a great thread.
... My sing-song with friends & family especially my children is it cost nothing to be nice, and that has made all the difference.
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Seems that people have become nicer on here over the last 6 months. Maybe your last post about manners did some good.
Thanks for your work holding this board together, It is one of the most useful things on the internet.
It took some time, but we were able to get rid of the folks that weren't mature enough to express an opinion without bagging on someone else's. It was really that simple... and it was only a few users.
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Over on the HAMB I have a circle of friends that at times we bust each others balls. It is all done in a fun guy kind of thing and we all know that it is just are way of being dumb guys! (as my wife would say) I hope it doesn't get misconstrued. We will be more careful!
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Ryan, I love this forum and Thanks for all, I wish Chevy's had a good forum like this one. So far I have only read good things here.
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It's nice to see that the ol 'Barn isn't a stepchild of Atomic Industies. I can only imagine the deep-rooted stress of managing what's essentially intellectual product/service.

That said there's an intangible (maybe) aspect of all this schtick. Anonymity. If you've never met the one you're talking to on a forum board you miss every real nuance of their personality. Their "schtick" if you will. FWIW by schtick I mean their platform of sorts, what they do, how they talk, sort of like a comic's general topics which is what a schtick really is.

Comedy aside, all of this is deeply personal to everyone here. Nobody, and I mean NOBODY on this forum truly needs anything it covers. It's a personal choice founded in nostalgia, upbringing, personal interests, or just how that one person chose to have FUN. FUN. Yes I said it twice and in caps cuz some of us older bucks are hard of hearing

Fun comes in many ways. "Dude, you're such a dick." if said with a grin and in a tone reflective of mutual fun it's more a compliment than anything else, said differently by someone unrelated, easy to be taken as, well, the slam it might be. In my many years sharing the boards of Atomic Industry (our fearless leader Ryan) I've always felt like they're just a milk crate and cup of coffee short of hanging around the shop. On that crate we might talk of everything from compression ratios to old girl friends and everything in between.

And in all reality it's that easy to enjoy the time we all spend here. No secret, I spend more time on the HAMB than here but I feel just shy of duty bound to drop in now and then. I've been helped and tried to help here as well as simply and quietly enjoy pictures and adventures of others. Nothing to prove, or indeed approve or disapprove of. I like this stuff, and no matter the venue us car folks are the finest human beings to walk the earth. You could be in FL, MI, UT, CA, PA, odds are if you were out on a limb and needed something a car guy or gal would jump to the rescue. That sentiment alone is worth a seasoning of respect and good ol human affection. And it's ok to be a bit of dick now and then, but not against your fellow 'barners, with them. Sorry to pontificate so much, and I'm glad some dialogue has been created about this.


Oh yeah, don't forget to have FUN...
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Hello All,

I read the post and can relate to many takes on this. I love older cars and have had many. I never had someone to show me mechanics so I had to learn on my own or through what I consider you guys "the experts". This is my first pre-1960 car but I have always wanted the challenge(and I guess to preserve a piece of history). I know they are very different from the era I am used to and will humbly apologize now for any questions that may seem stupid but when I look at a flathead Vs a 351, or 302 I am amazed. I have a background working in the emergency services so I can relate to safety concerns also. I am sure some may have looked at my recent posts requests and thought who is this wingnut but I can assure you there is a sincere desire to learn from you all. Thanks again for any future help I may request on my 47. Cause it needs it!🤣👍
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Punctuation, Quotations, Punctuation, Quotations

My mother was a English teacher. But sometimes thought/idea can be more important. I'm a real bad speller and have to go back and fix sometimes.


Punctuation is important. These two sentences are very different...


I helped, jack, off a horse. Or.... I helped jack off a horse.


Get your point across with some dignity.

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Old 01-16-2019, 07:30 PM   #47
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"I helped jack, off a horse. Or.... I helped jack off a horse."


In both cases a load was taken off the horse.

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Do you think it might be a good idea to post who gets banned? I have run into occasions whereby I wanted the opinion of an individual only to find out later that they were no longer a member. Seems rather secretive if no one is aware of it.
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Yes the fourms are helpful an entertaining don’t need dickheads recking the fun
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Old 08-17-2019, 07:59 PM   #51
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Well Said Ryan!

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Old 09-20-2019, 01:05 PM   #52
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Hi Ryan,please kill the thread about C&G
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Hi Ryan,please kill the thread about C&G
2nd on killing the C&G thread , just make it go away !!!
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I just started posting again this week. I quit in 2015 because for the reason the subject of this thread is on.
I think some of it starts when posters- —/members can’t stand it when other posters know something about our favorite cars that the rest of us don’t know. We can’t all know more about it than everyone else.
What I posted I did I was told that it couldn’t be done in a very know-it-all way. Made a liar out of me.
i have owned most of these cars and worked on all of them professionally in the past 65 years and still learn A lot from this site
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Old 03-08-2020, 04:27 AM   #56
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Was trying to start my truck yesterday and it seems i lost my ground. The throttle rod got very hot.I had fuel on the ground, coming out the bottom of the intake manifold.1934 ford truck ,1953 8ba. Wired 12v negative ground. any suggestions. thanks Kevin.
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This site is privilege and can be very helpful. Nothing else like it. not too clownish like other sites....facebook for example. Thanks for being here
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Hi Ryan, I see you banned 1931flathead,
I just wanted to share what I felt was going on.
1931flathead was upset and voiced his opinion but there were others who joined in and edge the guy on to escalate to where it got a little out of hand.
I just wanted to say that those individuals should be held accountable of their actions to. There is no room for individuals to act that way. This all could have been avoided if they just used their smarts to defuse the situation. I tried to settle the gentleman down which I thought was going to happen but later when I got back the thread was gone and saw 31flathead banned.
I just felt I had to express my opinion to what took place.
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Old 11-16-2020, 11:46 AM   #60
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I wanted to thanks the guys that stuck up for me I know there was a few of you

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I have a question. I often look and see how many times my User Page is accessed. Usually it goes up by a few every now and then. Lately it has been going up by huge amounts and the list of last 10 visitors hasn't changed. I am talking 50 to 80 at a day.
Is this perhaps a bug in the program that updates this? It just seems odd to me.
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Oh... and fellas... opinions are fine. However, if you can't post your opinion without bagging on someone else's you need to keep your opinion to yourself. Drama simply isn't welcomed here guys.... under ANY circumstance.

indeed. welcome the dialog, but remember, somebody loves that car...
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Old 08-20-2021, 07:49 PM   #64
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When you answer a dumb question you educate someone
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I am new but seems like common sense to me, although given the last year or so, that seems to be in short supply.....
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I received a PM out of the blue this morning that I would report if it were a post.
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Hi Ryan so sorry to hijac this ancient thread. Am sort of. frustrated. Essentially I reached out several months ago requesting full access FYI the Model A forum so I can utilize it fully. Never got a response (bought 30 “A” project in October. I am mystified regarding how gain full permissions on both this and the “T” forums. What is required to dos. Thanks for all you do. John. (Lgndlt5). Can you provide help to upgrade my permissions? Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you. John sullivan
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Hi Ryan so sorry to hijac this ancient thread. Am sort of. frustrated. Essentially I reached out several months ago requesting full access FYI the Model A forum so I can utilize it fully. Never got a response (bought 30 “A” project in October. I am mystified regarding how gain full permissions on both this and the “T” forums. What is required to dos. Thanks for all you do. John. (Lgndlt5). Can you provide help to upgrade my permissions? Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you. John sullivan
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Old 04-21-2022, 12:02 PM   #69
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Why can't we all just get along ..... Sometimes, silence is GOLDEN !
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Rayn I wish I would have read all of this before signing up on you site. Please remove me from your website. I'm not good with shit talker's that sit behind there computer and just down other people all day. I was hoping to get some good info on some for the old car and truck stuff I have but I see that not going to happen on here. Thank's Jim
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Why can't we all just get along ..... Sometimes, silence is GOLDEN !

Well for the most part people can't get along. Big world with a lot of ideas.

Silence is golden less someone is stomping on your head. Then maybe say something. Or say nothing... I'd say, say something.

Ultimately this place is full of a lot of very experienced flathead people. It's a give and take. It usually washes out over time. Enjoy the ride and don't make or create a environment of personal attacks vs flathead opinions. Enjoy!


Don't punch up too much past your weight or ever punch down. Keep your ears open and be involved.

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Hi Ryan so sorry to hijac this ancient thread. Am sort of. frustrated. Essentially I reached out several months ago requesting full access FYI the Model A forum so I can utilize it fully. Never got a response (bought 30 “A” project in October. I am mystified regarding how gain full permissions on both this and the “T” forums. What is required to dos. Thanks for all you do. John. (Lgndlt5). Can you provide help to upgrade my permissions? Please let me know what I need to do. Thank you. John sullivan
I'm in the same boat. Been lurking around since 2016 but since I say very little and only post when I need help I can no longer message sellers, post wanted ads, and various other things. Seems like I'm being penalized for not randomly replying to posts just to get my post count up even though I've been a member for a while now.
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I don't know where to start... So, lets start here. Read that thread in its entirety and note the seemingly endless list of people that feel as though they are being sniped or harassed by other users.

Ironically, some of the people complaining on that thread are the same people that are causing issues. Generally speaking, it's a huge mess... and I'm to blame. I just haven't done a good enough job getting rid of users that are destructive to the community. Today, I'm hoping to get back on the right track.

So, I'm introducing a new rule or protocol for dealing with users that just can't manage to post politely. It's a typical three strike rule. Essentially, a user that posts without manners will be banned for one week. A second offense and they will be banned for a month. A third offense and they will be banned permanently. Automatic bans will also be used for users that are obviously trying to cause problems for either the forum or a specific user.

We will give no special consideration for users with large post counts or specialized Ford Knowledge or anything else. It's a black and white deal.

Be nice or don't post.

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I need help however... If someone posts something derogatory towards you, don't respond (if you further instigate the problem, you could be banned as well) - instead, use the report button. Help us weed out the people that are being so disruptive. We really need the help fellas...

Oh... and fellas... opinions are fine. However, if you can't post your opinion without bagging on someone else's you need to keep your opinion to yourself. Drama simply isn't welcomed here guys.... under ANY circumstance.

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This is a fluid deal too. I'm working to clean the joint up and my strategies might fluctuate, but the general message will not.

Thanks fellas... and sorry for all the trouble,

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Hi Ryan. This is unrelated to the post above. I m a several year member in the early v8 forum. Lgndlt5. I purchased. Model A a year ago. I had reached out to enjoy access privileges to the model A group. My profile now indicates that l may post replies post as of late-however when I try to reply to any Model a segment post it will not allow me to. Why does say I have access in my profile yet every attempt is blocked by I don’t have access??? Please explain what eke I need to do to allow me to reply within the model A forum. Please reply to me or post the proper procedures so I c communicated with other model members. Etc. Thanks John Sullivan!! You attention is greatly appreciated.
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Wondering what will be causing this problem.
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Old 08-15-2023, 09:35 PM   #77
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Old 08-24-2023, 10:45 AM   #78
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Remember...

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Old 10-18-2023, 03:20 PM   #79
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I am having a problem by getting bounced off this site whenever I go back a page, or sometimes when I post a comment. Then, I lose the comment because it says I'm not logged in. JPL
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Old 10-22-2023, 07:05 AM   #80
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Hi Ryan,

Would it be possible to have a "tech resources" or other option to post the two pdf compilations that I made?

"Holy Techno Source, Glenn-MAN! You've gone and done it now * * KA-POW!

Now, if only someone could talk Ryan into issuing a STICKY up top with a dedicated link to EACH of these extremely valuable tech sources, available to everyone and within easy reach, FOREVER!

Coopman"

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I am convinced they everyone pretty much knows how to behave no matter the level of frustration!
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