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Haly · 15-11-2006, 21:10

Come on guys, let's try not to get into character assassination. Some of us are friends with him and it'll make uncomfortable reading for them. Not exactly fair on Fox either.

Feek · 15-11-2006, 21:23

Wasn't intentionally being assassinating, Jen, more a throw away comment - Sorry

Haly · 15-11-2006, 21:28

Np

just didn't want to see it go further, it was making me uncomfortable even though I see your points of view

Matblack · 15-11-2006, 21:58

Yeah, time to drop this one, my feelings are more based on the horrible clique that is OcUK motors not direct negative comments on Fox direct insults to other people are not required, unless they are Spie

MB

Dr. Z · 15-11-2006, 22:27

I can see how it comes across from reading your views but I do think that the way he intends his posts is entirely different to how people actually read his posts.

MB, you did your research and you went out looking and made a choice on some factors that you cared about that the mini was the car for you. Since then, damn near every thread you have posted in here has been about the mini. Your sig is about it and you are immensely proud of the fact you have that car. In that respect, are you any different to anyone else that is proud about their cars?

If you believe something to be the best, why not tell people when they ask?

To get a better angle on this:

BOSE. Its the audio equivalent of how I see the Vauxhall Corsa. Totally crap, yet many people believe them to be very good.

Someone said he was narrow minded. Why do you think that? Do you think one day he decided his Xantia wasnt up to the job and banged on and on about Mondeos until he talked himself into buying one or do you think he spent ages researching them etc until he found it was the car for him - and then spending another 6 months or so finding the perfect one?

What about the transition from that to the BMW? Do you realise that he considered and test-drove a ridiculous number of cars including R33 Skylines and the car he truly wants, a Subaru Impreza?

There is an awful lot more to Mike than he posts in motors - the only reason he doesnt post more about stuff like that is fairly simple - its nobody's business!

Dr. Z · 15-11-2006, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by FakeSnake

E numbers do my head in. WHY cant they call them by their model names? its a 530i or a 330ci.
I will tell you why, its a superiority complex. They talk in codes.

nothing wrong with stupid camera chats

Yeah, seperating models in the same way as anyone else talks about anything in terms of models, eg processors being called thoroughbreads or bartons or whatever is being TOTALLY elitist / having a superiority complex.

If you want a reason to have a go at him, at least find a real reason!

Matblack · 15-11-2006, 22:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRZ

MB, you did your research and you went out looking and made a choice on some factors that you cared about that the mini was the car for you. Since then, damn near every thread you have posted in here has been about the mini. Your sig is about it and you are immensely proud of the fact you have that car. In that respect, are you any different to anyone else that is proud about their cars?

Not sure what your point is here Martin, my original post was a response to Flibster and was in essence more in support of Fox than against him.

I have no interest in cars apart from my own, I think the MINI is fun and quirky so I post stuff about it in here, no one has asked me not to yet, I'm sure they will soon but until that time you'll see the odd thread about it.

In answer to your last point I'm no different whatsoever, in fact where I state that I am defensive about my car I am saying exactly that :/

I know Fox is your mate, I was trying to put an interpretation on what happens on OcUK not attack Fox, he has an overbearing posting style and posts a hell of a lot and has a certain amount of respect because of his UB status which leads people to follow his lead, that isn't his fault.

I've asked people not to make direct attacks on others whether thats people who post here or not I stand by that.

MB

Mark · 15-11-2006, 23:01

Matt, you're welcome to post about MINI - so long as I get offered more rides in it.

(joking)

And as for your stance on personal attacks, by 'others' you obviously mean members of other forums of which members here are members there (one obvious forum in particularly). I agree totally with that stance.

Dr. Z · 15-11-2006, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

Not sure what your point is here Martin, my original post was a response to Flibster and was in essence more in support of Fox than against him.

I have no interest in cars apart from my own, I think the MINI is fun and quirky so I post stuff about it in here, no one has asked me not to yet, I'm sure they will soon but until that time you'll see the odd thread about it.

In answer to your last point I'm no different whatsoever, in fact where I state that I am defensive about my car I am saying exactly that :/

I know Fox is your mate, I was trying to put an interpretation on what happens on OcUK not attack Fox, he has an overbearing posting style and posts a hell of a lot and has a certain amount of respect because of his UB status which leads people to follow his lead, that isn't his fault.

I've asked people not to make direct attacks on others whether thats people who post here or not I stand by that.

MB

Although it reads like me eating into your posts, thats not what I intended. It was more an illustration of how perceptions can become twisted. Apologies.

FakeSnake · 15-11-2006, 23:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by DRZ

Yeah, seperating models in the same way as anyone else talks about anything in terms of models, eg processors being called thoroughbreads or bartons or whatever is being TOTALLY elitist / having a superiority complex.

If you want a reason to have a go at him, at least find a real reason!

Hey mate, I was not having a go at him specifically, I was having a go at ALL of them... just showing my BMW ignorance, nothing more.
Its probably the same with processors, I dont know, I am not geeky enough

15-11-2006, 21:10	#31
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Come on guys, let's try not to get into character assassination. Some of us are friends with him and it'll make uncomfortable reading for them. Not exactly fair on Fox either. __________________ Halycopter

15-11-2006, 21:23	#32
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	Wasn't intentionally being assassinating, Jen, more a throw away comment - Sorry __________________

15-11-2006, 21:28	#33
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Np just didn't want to see it go further, it was making me uncomfortable even though I see your points of view __________________ Halycopter

15-11-2006, 21:58	#34
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Yeah, time to drop this one, my feelings are more based on the horrible clique that is OcUK motors not direct negative comments on Fox direct insults to other people are not required, unless they are Spie MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

15-11-2006, 22:27	#35
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	I can see how it comes across from reading your views but I do think that the way he intends his posts is entirely different to how people actually read his posts. MB, you did your research and you went out looking and made a choice on some factors that you cared about that the mini was the car for you. Since then, damn near every thread you have posted in here has been about the mini. Your sig is about it and you are immensely proud of the fact you have that car. In that respect, are you any different to anyone else that is proud about their cars? If you believe something to be the best, why not tell people when they ask? To get a better angle on this: BOSE. Its the audio equivalent of how I see the Vauxhall Corsa. Totally crap, yet many people believe them to be very good. Someone said he was narrow minded. Why do you think that? Do you think one day he decided his Xantia wasnt up to the job and banged on and on about Mondeos until he talked himself into buying one or do you think he spent ages researching them etc until he found it was the car for him - and then spending another 6 months or so finding the perfect one? What about the transition from that to the BMW? Do you realise that he considered and test-drove a ridiculous number of cars including R33 Skylines and the car he truly wants, a Subaru Impreza? There is an awful lot more to Mike than he posts in motors - the only reason he doesnt post more about stuff like that is fairly simple - its nobody's business! __________________

15-11-2006, 23:01	#38
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Matt, you're welcome to post about MINI - so long as I get offered more rides in it. (joking) And as for your stance on personal attacks, by 'others' you obviously mean members of other forums of which members here are members there (one obvious forum in particularly). I agree totally with that stance.