East Meets West RX8/Rotary Meet May of 2005, Chicago.
#201
You do realize you sound EXACTLY like FD owners did for years, and you'll earn the same reputation they did, through your own doing.
My bad for not realizing you did invite the 7 guys, I guess it was their loss. The event looked like fun, and I've personally driven that road before, it is incredible!
You guys are the only ones getting bent out of shape, my only goal for the past 15 years has been to bring everyone together. Which is why elitist attitudes are not appreciated by me personally. The FD owners were guilty of it for a long long time which only worked to segment the community, since then the general owner demographic has changed, and so has their attitude. Now, it's coming from here. Most 8 owners are cool, but as I've told the RX-8 guys at local events, our strength is in numbers, there aren't enough of us to keep dividing in into separate little groups. Plus, you all stand a lot to learn by hanging out with the 7 owners, because we've been there, done that. Appreciate our knowledge, and we'll appreciate your desire to learn.
YOUR elitist attitude is well demonstrated here, by linking to those threads ... as if you and 8 owners are better than that. Please, there are just as many examples on this board. It's just human nature, human behavior. The difference is I don't judge, the same guys that act immature on the board can be a great bunch of people to hang out with. I give them that chance, while you obviously think you're better. And while guy321 may be an attention *****, we have plenty of them on rx7club as well, and some of the biggest offenders are good friends of mine personally ... no judgement, no snobbery from me. I appreciate the role of everyone on the board, even the attention ******. A big part of the forums allure is the fun attitude in the Lounge.
I'll just keep doing what I've always been doing, and in time 8 owners and 7 owners will learn to play nice with each other.
My bad for not realizing you did invite the 7 guys, I guess it was their loss. The event looked like fun, and I've personally driven that road before, it is incredible!
You guys are the only ones getting bent out of shape, my only goal for the past 15 years has been to bring everyone together. Which is why elitist attitudes are not appreciated by me personally. The FD owners were guilty of it for a long long time which only worked to segment the community, since then the general owner demographic has changed, and so has their attitude. Now, it's coming from here. Most 8 owners are cool, but as I've told the RX-8 guys at local events, our strength is in numbers, there aren't enough of us to keep dividing in into separate little groups. Plus, you all stand a lot to learn by hanging out with the 7 owners, because we've been there, done that. Appreciate our knowledge, and we'll appreciate your desire to learn.
YOUR elitist attitude is well demonstrated here, by linking to those threads ... as if you and 8 owners are better than that. Please, there are just as many examples on this board. It's just human nature, human behavior. The difference is I don't judge, the same guys that act immature on the board can be a great bunch of people to hang out with. I give them that chance, while you obviously think you're better. And while guy321 may be an attention *****, we have plenty of them on rx7club as well, and some of the biggest offenders are good friends of mine personally ... no judgement, no snobbery from me. I appreciate the role of everyone on the board, even the attention ******. A big part of the forums allure is the fun attitude in the Lounge.
I'll just keep doing what I've always been doing, and in time 8 owners and 7 owners will learn to play nice with each other.
Originally Posted by Razpewton
I DID invite the 7 guys...not one showed.
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.ph...ht=Tail+Dragon
I find this odd, since another 8 owner and myself tried to organize an RX-8s of Florida group, but were met with blazing opposition from the RX-7 members flaming our efforts in the Southeast Regional Forum. The attitude we received was, "No...you don't need your own group. You'll join ours or we'll come over on the RX-8 board and FLAME your efforts." Which is exactly what happened.
We either join your activities or get flamed for organizing our own.
We either submit to the RX-7club humor, or shut up. (we're tight-*** snobs anyway).
Join our RX-7club "Folding@Home" program, giving others access to your computer. If you don't, you're NOT a "ROTARY BROTHER".
I've read some of the threads on the RX-7club forum.
Besides having a "Kills Section", which is against the Terms of Service on this forum, you have such threads as:
Calling All Black People WOW! What a collection of racism!
While Masturbating the Other Night
and
So i almost cut my dick off and break my neck on acident to..
Not to mention the thread where all the posters where going to OTHER forums to cause as much trouble as they could, then coming back to brag about their accomplishments.
Have you ever stopped to think that even though you're the Head Weenie for both forums, you may be dealing with two completely different styles of people? We're constantly given the RX-7 guilt trip, but then treated like we THINK we are snobs or have "puckered little booties."
RANT OVER
By the way, can we sticky this thread?
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.ph...ht=Tail+Dragon
I find this odd, since another 8 owner and myself tried to organize an RX-8s of Florida group, but were met with blazing opposition from the RX-7 members flaming our efforts in the Southeast Regional Forum. The attitude we received was, "No...you don't need your own group. You'll join ours or we'll come over on the RX-8 board and FLAME your efforts." Which is exactly what happened.
We either join your activities or get flamed for organizing our own.
We either submit to the RX-7club humor, or shut up. (we're tight-*** snobs anyway).
Join our RX-7club "Folding@Home" program, giving others access to your computer. If you don't, you're NOT a "ROTARY BROTHER".
I've read some of the threads on the RX-7club forum.
Besides having a "Kills Section", which is against the Terms of Service on this forum, you have such threads as:
Calling All Black People WOW! What a collection of racism!
While Masturbating the Other Night
and
So i almost cut my dick off and break my neck on acident to..
Not to mention the thread where all the posters where going to OTHER forums to cause as much trouble as they could, then coming back to brag about their accomplishments.
Have you ever stopped to think that even though you're the Head Weenie for both forums, you may be dealing with two completely different styles of people? We're constantly given the RX-7 guilt trip, but then treated like we THINK we are snobs or have "puckered little booties."
RANT OVER
By the way, can we sticky this thread?
#203
Originally Posted by BOOSTD 7
You guys are the only ones getting bent out of shape, my only goal for the past 15 years has been to bring everyone together.
i was under the impression these sites were created to generate profit
#204
Originally Posted by BRx8
i was under the impression these sites were created to generate profit
#205
Originally Posted by BOOSTD 7
You guys are the only ones getting bent out of shape, my only goal for the past 15 years has been to bring everyone together.
YOUR elitist attitude is well demonstrated here, by linking to those threads ... as if you and 8 owners are better than that.
I'll just keep doing what I've always been doing, and in time 8 owners and 7 owners will learn to play nice with each other.
YOUR elitist attitude is well demonstrated here, by linking to those threads ... as if you and 8 owners are better than that.
I'll just keep doing what I've always been doing, and in time 8 owners and 7 owners will learn to play nice with each other.
I think you're confusing elitist with non-conformist. How is it elitist when EVERYONE has been invited to every function we've ever put together? I'd say more non-conformist because I for one, reject the notion that any effort we make to bring folks together to meet and socialize is considered a "total waste of time" and that once again, if we want be a part of an activity, we should join one recommended to us. pfffffft
#207
Originally Posted by BOOSTD 7
The point is why try and organize a mid-west meet when there already is a very successful and established one. The only reason would be so that you could call it yours.
Some people don't like to be controlled. They like to do their own, personalized thing and not be swallowed up by the grandness of an organized, sanctioned event.
I'm not trying to take away from anything you have done or accomplished. This forum is an awesome place to meet, converse and share bits and pieces of life, both car-related and other. It's easy to control a forum, but more difficult to control people. People reject herding. It's a characteristic which separates us from cattle.....um....except in guys321's case. :D
If your words were true about this being a labor of love, and that you're more of an enthusiast than a profiteer, people will continue to come here...and they'll continue to give business to the vendors who sponsor this site. I plan on buying some clear sides from one of them today and an exhaust in the very near future.
Thanks for giving us the freedom to speak our minds and for sharing your thoughts, without shutting down the thread or banning anyone. Maybe we all understand each other a little better....maybe not. Can we start a new thread, entitled East Meets West ~ Chicago Style and sticky it? I promise to not be a rebel for at least another two weeks. :D :D
Last edited by Razpewton; 10-16-2004 at 08:16 AM.
#208
Thread Starter
Humpin legs and takin nam
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: Clearwater, Fl
I didn't even know about any "well established mid-west meet".
The idea to have a meet where the east coast and west coast users could attend was brought up by 93rdcurrent several months back. And since some of the members here were talking about meeting up in Chicago, then I felt it would be nice to invite other members, like 93rdcurrent who would also enjoy meeting people from across the country.
We didn't wake up one day and say.. "Oh wow! There's a mid-west meet. Let's make our own so we can spite them! Yeah! That sounds like FUN!"
Personally, I've been to Indy. I like Chicago better. :D
But BOY do I have a story about Indy!
The idea to have a meet where the east coast and west coast users could attend was brought up by 93rdcurrent several months back. And since some of the members here were talking about meeting up in Chicago, then I felt it would be nice to invite other members, like 93rdcurrent who would also enjoy meeting people from across the country.
We didn't wake up one day and say.. "Oh wow! There's a mid-west meet. Let's make our own so we can spite them! Yeah! That sounds like FUN!"
Personally, I've been to Indy. I like Chicago better. :D
But BOY do I have a story about Indy!
Originally Posted by BOOSTD 7
The point is why try and organize a mid-west meet when there already is a very successful and established one. The only reason would be so that you could call it yours.
Last edited by guy321; 10-16-2004 at 08:22 AM.
#209
I personally have a love affair with the 7 and that is the original reason that I got an 8. I don't really know anyone from the 7 forum because I am not a member of the 7 forum, therefore I would rather meet with people that I do know. I will make some 7club events in the future, but those people are not who I converse with on the forum everyday. I wouldn't enjoy a meet with the 7 club as much because I am shy and would be uncomfortable around a large group of people that I don't know at all. I was headed to Chicago around that time too so I figured I could push the trip back two weeks.
#210
Originally Posted by guy321
I didn't even know about any "well established mid-west meet".
Front page of the forum, Rotary Revolution AND Midwest Rotary Rally, both in the MidWest.
Here's the bottom line, those events that get their own sections have proven their capability to host and organize a successful car/social event. If this thing is really going to happen, you still have a lot to prove. Idle chit chat in the Lounge means nothing. If you want a sticky as a way of promoting the event, it'll have to appear a lot more serious first. Right now it's just a handful of loungers BS'ing - no offense. And whether you like being part of an organized event or not, that's the only ones we can officially support with Stickies and subforums ... we have to weed out the posers.
Raz - I haven't banned anybody in as long as I can remember, even though I constantly get the "rise up against the Admin" attitude. I've been numb to it for a long time.
#211
Originally Posted by BOOSTD 7
Here's the bottom line, those events that get their own sections have proven their capability to host and organize a successful car/social event. If this thing is really going to happen, you still have a lot to prove. Idle chit chat in the Lounge means nothing. If you want a sticky as a way of promoting the event, it'll have to appear a lot more serious first. Right now it's just a handful of loungers BS'ing - no offense. And whether you like being part of an organized event or not, that's the only ones we can officially support with Stickies and subforums ... we have to weed out the posers.
#212
Originally Posted by guy321
I didn't even know about any "well established mid-west meet".
The idea to have a meet where the east coast and west coast users could attend was brought up by 93rdcurrent several months back. And since some of the members here were talking about meeting up in Chicago, then I felt it would be nice to invite other members, like 93rdcurrent who would also enjoy meeting people from across the country.
We didn't wake up one day and say.. "Oh wow! There's a mid-west meet. Let's make our own so we can spite them! Yeah! That sounds like FUN!"
Personally, I've been to Indy. I like Chicago better. :D
But BOY do I have a story about Indy!
The idea to have a meet where the east coast and west coast users could attend was brought up by 93rdcurrent several months back. And since some of the members here were talking about meeting up in Chicago, then I felt it would be nice to invite other members, like 93rdcurrent who would also enjoy meeting people from across the country.
We didn't wake up one day and say.. "Oh wow! There's a mid-west meet. Let's make our own so we can spite them! Yeah! That sounds like FUN!"
Personally, I've been to Indy. I like Chicago better. :D
But BOY do I have a story about Indy!
#213
Originally Posted by BRx8
i was under the impression these sites were created to generate profit
dead wrong impression for the 7 and 8 club sites. they are for people who share a common interest to get together to share experiences and ideas.
Ryan i think you're missing the point of this get together. It's not trying to be a sevenstock or midwest rotor rally or rotary revolution. some of the folks here met up at 7stock and had a great time getting to know each other a little. some of the folks went to dragontail and had the same kind of great time. everyone said "oh i wish we could have all met". they/we aren't in the " let's have a rotary car meet" state of mind. there are already events for that that many of these same people have already attended. this is about our "club" actually getting to meet each other and have a good time doing it. anybody that has joined this club is welcome to come whether the have a 7 a repu or no rotary vehicle at all. if they ever visit this club and want to get to know this cast of characters they're invited. no one is trying to compete with any established rotary meet nor are they ignoring it. no one is try to be elitist and "have their own show" it's more like a family re=union where all the cousins show up and meet for the first time.
#214
Thread Starter
Humpin legs and takin nam
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 2,433
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From: Clearwater, Fl
Thank You!
Very well said.
Very well said.
Originally Posted by zoom44
dead wrong impression for the 7 and 8 club sites. they are for people who share a common interest to get together to share experiences and ideas.
Ryan i think you're missing the point of this get together. It's not trying to be a sevenstock or midwest rotor rally or rotary revolution. some of the folks here met up at 7stock and had a great time getting to know each other a little. some of the folks went to dragontail and had the same kind of great time. everyone said "oh i wish we could have all met". they/we aren't in the " let's have a rotary car meet" state of mind. there are already events for that that many of these same people have already attended. this is about our "club" actually getting to meet each other and have a good time doing it. anybody that has joined this club is welcome to come whether the have a 7 a repu or no rotary vehicle at all. if they ever visit this club and want to get to know this cast of characters they're invited. no one is trying to compete with any established rotary meet nor are they ignoring it. no one is try to be elitist and "have their own show" it's more like a family re=union where all the cousins show up and meet for the first time.
Ryan i think you're missing the point of this get together. It's not trying to be a sevenstock or midwest rotor rally or rotary revolution. some of the folks here met up at 7stock and had a great time getting to know each other a little. some of the folks went to dragontail and had the same kind of great time. everyone said "oh i wish we could have all met". they/we aren't in the " let's have a rotary car meet" state of mind. there are already events for that that many of these same people have already attended. this is about our "club" actually getting to meet each other and have a good time doing it. anybody that has joined this club is welcome to come whether the have a 7 a repu or no rotary vehicle at all. if they ever visit this club and want to get to know this cast of characters they're invited. no one is trying to compete with any established rotary meet nor are they ignoring it. no one is try to be elitist and "have their own show" it's more like a family re=union where all the cousins show up and meet for the first time.
#215
Originally Posted by BOOSTD 7
The point is why try and organize a mid-west meet when there already is a very successful and established one. The only reason would be so that you could call it yours.
what you fail to realize is that this isn't about cars and we aren't getting any sponsors or whatnot...this has nothing to do about rotary engines or 7's or 8's...this all has to do with people we "hang out" with everyday here on the forum shooting the **** doing events that have absolutely nothing to do with cars...the only difference here is that we're hanging out in real life and we'd appreciate it even if you came and hung out with us...everyone is invited, once we're done tallying what everyone wants to do, we'll get a schedule up, you pick what you want to do, where you want to stay, and we all meet up at the appointed place/time...how hard is that? for people that want to hang out at the bars with us, so be it...for people that don't, i'm sure they can find other members to hang out with that night and cruise downtown Chicago...
as you can see, not one person is organizing this event, it's a group effort and we're asking everyone to get involved and throw in ideas on what to do and where to go, etc....what's to say they're not going to make it to your Rotary Revolution anyway? these two things have nothing to do with each other...
Last edited by BRx8; 10-16-2004 at 03:04 PM.
#218
T-Shirts?
What are people's thoughts on T's. I could probably get them for between $6 to $8, depending on the design and number of colors. There's still time, but toss around some ideas for a design. A landmark? Rotary-shaped pizza? Al Capone in an RX-8? LOL :D
Last edited by Razpewton; 10-16-2004 at 10:16 PM.
#221
Originally Posted by HeTz
It's possible I may be able to make an appearance at this one
(WOW, I've always wanted young enthusiasm!!)
#222
Originally Posted by Meowloud
HETZ.... if you decide to come to this meet... you'll be my VIP... I'll give you the 'royal' treatment :D
(WOW, I've always wanted young enthusiasm!!)
(WOW, I've always wanted young enthusiasm!!)
#223
Originally Posted by HeTz
I'm not *that* young! I'm 21... same age as Kari.
#224
Originally Posted by Meowloud
Uhhhh... I didn't say anything about age (young is <60).. I meant. FUN! Kari and I will DO OUR BEST to make you feel welcome (especially me.... you remember the email?) :D
Sounds like a lot of fun then. VIP treatment might be entertaining!