Another one bites the dust (dealer that is)

[Mark_T]

Damn right I'm getting nasty! 188 post isn't a lot on this forum - there are peeps with thousands, and it certainly does not confer seniority. But, a healthy majority of my posts were made to provide information and assistance to folks who came here asking for it in a polite, courteous, and respectful manner, much like the information that was provided to me when I asked for it, politely, respectfully, and courteously. Look back at my first response to you - I gave your question the benefit of the doubt and provided you with the information you asked for, in a friendly tone.

But what gets my back up, and it has been happening too often lately, is when some noob comes strolling in swinging his dick like you did. If you don't like the expressions used here, then don't come here. What did you think the response would be - that we would all humbly bow down and thank you profusely for showing us the error of our ways? What the hell makes you think that it is your place to lecture this group on choice of words? You got your ears pinned back for good reason, and I submit that it is you acting like a jerk, not I.

Now, you would be well advised to learn your lesson and move forward. Nobody holds grudges around here and I am certainly willing to overlook your little faux pas. We all get off on the wrong foot sometimes.

[Franco]

Hi,

I feel invisible here, my wisdom has been over taken by cockiness

:ah:

[VGM911]

Originally Posted by Mark_T

Damn right I'm getting nasty! 188 post isn't a lot on this forum - there are peeps with thousands, and it certainly does not confer seniority. But, a healthy majority of my posts were made to provide information and assistance to folks who came here asking for it in a polite, courteous, and respectful manner, much like the information that was provided to me when I asked for it, politely, respectfully, and courteously. Look back at my first response to you - I gave your question the benefit of the doubt and provided you with the information you asked for, in a friendly tone.

But what gets my back up, and it has been happening too often lately, is when some noob comes strolling in swinging his dick like you did. If you don't like the expressions used here, then don't come here. What did you think the response would be - that we would all humbly bow down and thank you profusely for showing us the error of our ways? What the hell makes you think that it is your place to lecture this group on choice of words? You got your ears pinned back for good reason, and I submit that it is you acting like a jerk, not I.

Now, you would be well advised to learn your lesson and move forward. Nobody holds grudges around here and I am certainly willing to overlook your little faux pas. We all get off on the wrong foot sometimes.

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Clearly, my posts meant no harm or undue criticism of anyone. But it's interesting to see how an opinion that doesn't square with yours results in personal attacks and an emotional tirade. Nevertheless, consider yourself forgiven - I hold no grudges. Truce?

[Mark_T]

Absolutely!

[clickman]

Just to clear the air, VGM, do you have any affiliation with Porsche?

[VGM911]

I have no affiliation with Porsche, and I've had my cars serviced both at Porsche dealers and at independents.

[Dave928]

when you need computer coding done and the dealer is the only one with the scan tool and they tell you the "book time" for deactivating the pass side airbag is 2 hours, when in fact it takes 10 minutes, that's stealing.

when the dealer tells you the "book time" for changing spark plugs is 5 hours and 3 indi shops tell you it's 2 hours, that's stealing.

preach all you want, you only have to change the minds of every car person on the net...

[Brucelee]

Lets all play nice boys, really. No need for slapping each other around when we can slap the dealers with inpunity.