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09-23-2007, 06:56 AM
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I think we need to re-define what the lounge is all about. If its not 'shooting the ****' off the thread...and 'anything goes' what in the hell is it for?????
Until we reach an agreed position on this, people will continue to push the boundaries....and of no fault of their own get a warning or worse still get banned.
I appreciate this is not a forum for picking fights, but we must allow criticism to be made without taking it personally, and be allowed to express an opinion if one believe's in it, without the fear of getting slam dunked for it.
This debate is entirely necessary because there has been a real concern on this subject, and it's hard to determine where the line in the sand is...
So if we arn't allowed to dish out criticism when we really feel its necessary, and people get offended too easily because of it, why have it? Thats my 2c worth...
Until we reach an agreed position on this, people will continue to push the boundaries....and of no fault of their own get a warning or worse still get banned.
I appreciate this is not a forum for picking fights, but we must allow criticism to be made without taking it personally, and be allowed to express an opinion if one believe's in it, without the fear of getting slam dunked for it.
This debate is entirely necessary because there has been a real concern on this subject, and it's hard to determine where the line in the sand is...
So if we arn't allowed to dish out criticism when we really feel its necessary, and people get offended too easily because of it, why have it? Thats my 2c worth...
09-23-2007, 07:04 AM
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Cripes, we've got two points of view flying in here. Lets deal with Gomez'a first....and a good point has been raised.
Is there any other information, other than the Mazda corporate reply we need to be enlightened about?
Is there any other information, other than the Mazda corporate reply we need to be enlightened about?
09-23-2007, 07:11 AM
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You'll recall that I PM'ed you last week and asked you to do something about that. You said, "Cromax is allowed to have his **** opinion". Well, his **** opinion got out of hand.
Ultimately, the thread got polluted with so much crap that I felt was unlikely that the thread would ever get back on-topic.
I was going to update the thread with info from the Product Development Manager of Mazda Australia, but wth.....
Ultimately, the thread got polluted with so much crap that I felt was unlikely that the thread would ever get back on-topic.
I was going to update the thread with info from the Product Development Manager of Mazda Australia, but wth.....
Also I seem to recall you jumping on a comment by Kall and making the assumption that she was having a go at you. Everyone had asked for all to take a chill pill and so Kall comes in and makes light of a situation. You choose to take it as a personal slight and I think that says mountains about you.
I know you like to keep things "about the RX-8", but this is a forum for more than just talking about the 8. Its a forum for people who are enthusiasts about the 8, to talk about more than the just the 8. But I dont disagree that keeping topics on topic is something people need to work hard on, but at the same time, people need to feel comfortable asking questions and I have seen a few replies recently that would make a few newbies quiver.
09-23-2007, 11:40 PM
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Anyone seen this http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2...24/2041168.htm...we are such a progressive state 
09-24-2007, 06:33 AM
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Like everyone else I like to have a whinge every now and again.
I put this up to break the monotony of some of the negative stuff we've been posting.
Just trying to heal the wounds....
I put this up to break the monotony of some of the negative stuff we've been posting.
Just trying to heal the wounds....
09-24-2007, 09:54 AM
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Howdy all, I aint been active lately, too busy with work, for anyone thats on Facebook ive created a new group "Mazda Rx8 Owners Australia" if anyone is interested in joining 
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And Trev thats not a fish THIS is a fish..... yeah i got nothing shhh.
. And Trev thats not a fish THIS is a fish..... yeah i got nothing shhh.
09-24-2007, 05:15 PM
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09-24-2007, 06:16 PM
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Well you can actually do more here conversationally, its just more showing an appreciation for the cars we drive on another website thats getting quite popular.
09-24-2007, 09:32 PM
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09-25-2007, 05:26 AM
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The simple fact it is mine makes it better than all the rest because it is Aussie specific with a link back to here.
because it is Aussie specific with a link back to here.
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09-25-2007, 07:02 PM
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I saw his car near Flinders St and St Kilda Road maybe a month or 2 ago. He soundedlike he was in a hurry so I didnt bother to try grabbing his attention. Maybe he was just in a hurry to get away from me 
so I didnt bother to try grabbing his attention. Maybe he was just in a hurry to get away from me
09-25-2007, 11:27 PM
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If you know something I dont, please share? lol of course PM me about it, private conversations on forum is a no no.
But seriously my feet are cold. damn melbourne weather its freezing at the moment. gone from sun this mornin to looks like it gonna rain! grrr
But seriously my feet are cold. damn melbourne weather its freezing at the moment. gone from sun this mornin to looks like it gonna rain! grrr
