Do people just not know what they are buying

[Taz_FL]

Originally Posted by Abygale

Yes, you are right. I'm just getting tired of the bashing threads....like that other one turned into. The tone of your post is that same way. Some people will buy the car for the looks and then learn more about it later. While that isn't the way you go about your purchases (and I respect that) others aren't that way. I'm just tired of how negative and unhelpful this site is becoming. :(

I agree with you, I've always felt that there are some very arrogant / rude individuals on this site since the 1st day I posted here. I was originaly posting over on modern camaro and then a local camaro owner told me about this site. I would say that this site is better as far as gaining information ..BUT...the other site is more friendly, especially to noobies.
I guess it is easy to be a asshole when your sitting behind a keyboard though and not talking face to face with someone.

[Oldrocker]

It's simple. If you don't like it when someone asks these questions, just pass right on and don't answer. No need to start another stupid thread bitching and moaning about how you don't like it because someone isn't OCD and has to know EVERYTHING about their car (even though I did read my owners manual the night I brought it home).

[Abygale]

Originally Posted by Taz_FL

I agree with you, I've always felt that there are some very arrogant / rude individuals on this site since the 1st day I posted here. I was originaly posting over on modern camaro and then a local camaro owner told me about this site. I would say that this site is better as far as gaining information ..BUT...the other site is more friendly, especially to noobies.
I guess it is easy to be a asshole when your sitting behind a keyboard though and not talking face to face with someone.

This site wasn't always like this, some of the people who have been here a while have just forgotten what it was like when they were new and had a hundred questions. We are sort of like a family here....if you can't ask your family members a stupid question who can you ask?

(That's a rhetorical question.....I know many of us wouldn't ask some of our real family members anything. )

[Eduk8r]

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

who cares if people don't know anything about their car? they bought it, they must have wanted it. just give them the answer they are looking for if you know it. if you don't, or don't feel like answering them for whatever reason, there's the "back" option you can click. Why bother worrying about it?

Granted, i post in some of those to be sarcastic. lol doesn't bother me though.

You are right to some degree, but a lot of those people who buy uninformed then get upset and Bit*h about it afterwards. I have read threads here of people unhappy with fuel mileage for instance or the guy that got bent out of shape because he could not rotate his tires after burning off the rears. Or ones Ihave seen here griping because the RS does not have fog lights.

Guess my point is if you don't research it then don't complain later.

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by Abygale

LOL...yes! Group hug or DOG PILE!!!!

yes please

[04Ram2500Hemi]

I'm still a newb to the Camaro would, and while I feel like I have a good handle on the car, there are still things I'm learning. When I bought my Camaro I knew that the Camaro had two HP ratings, but I didn't realize that they were two different engines until I got onto this board. When I ordered my Camaro I saw that there wasn't a spare included so I asked my dealer. I didn't realized that the SS had different size wheels because of the brakes. I knew that the RS didn't have fog lights because of the driving lights, but I thought all the Camaro's were like this.

I admit it, I was the newb that all of you wanted to choke the hell out of, but for the most part ya'll have been good to me. I just try to pass that kindness onto other new members, because weren't we all new at some point?

[allmotor]

Originally Posted by Abygale
LOL...yes! Group hug or DOG PILE!!!!

Originally Posted by PoorMansCamaro

yes please

I knew that was coming sooner rather than later..

[Edge.128]

don't forget the impluse buyers who see something, have the money, and buy it b/c it looks cool or whatever. they know nothing about it but in time they will learn even if they have to ask a few dumb questions first.

[daphatgrant]

I try and answer a lot of questions from beginners, I do this because not too long ago I myself was a beginner. To me a Camaro owner is a Camaro owner and I am happy to help out or learn from anyone who has a Camaro, plans on buying a Camaro or is simply a Camaro enthusiast.

[Tellors2LTRS]

Originally Posted by Abygale

Soooo...YOU know everything there is to know about your car?? Want me to start asking you questions? I won't because I'm 99.9% sure I could ask you something you don't know the answer to. In case you missed it, that other thread got cleaned up and closed.

This is the very thing that is turning me off about this website lately.

[first one]

Originally Posted by Abygale

Yes, you are right. I'm just getting tired of the bashing threads....like that other one turned into. The tone of your post is that same way. Some people will buy the car for the looks and then learn more about it later. While that isn't the way you go about your purchases (and I respect that) others aren't that way. I'm just tired of how negative and unhelpful this site is becoming. :(

I have to disagree with you. For the most part, the users on this site are informed, patient, and positive people. There are always gonna be those bad apples in every bushel. When I read a negative ad, I try to avoid it, even though at times, it's tempting to join in. I have never been part of a better group. I have asked questions on other sites and was completely ignored, I almost always get a prompt knowledgeable response here. I have spent hours looking things up for people on here and I know several that have done the same for me. Anyway, we have a group from Indy on here and they are super! I'm sure you feel the same way, you just need to avoid those negatives.

[first one]

Originally Posted by Abygale

Yes, you are right. I'm just getting tired of the bashing threads....like that other one turned into. The tone of your post is that same way. Some people will buy the car for the looks and then learn more about it later. While that isn't the way you go about your purchases (and I respect that) others aren't that way. I'm just tired of how negative and unhelpful this site is becoming. :(

I have to disagree with you. For the most part, the users on this site are informed, patient, and positive people. There are always gonna be those bad apples in every bushel. When I read a negative ad, I try to avoid it, even though at times, it's tempting to join in. I have never been part of a better group. I have asked questions on other sites and was completely ignored, I almost always get a prompt knowledgeable response here. I have spent hours looking things up for people on here and I know several that have done the same for me. Anyway, we have a group from Indy on here and they are super! I'm sure you feel the same way, you just need to avoid those negatives posts.

[5thGenOwner]

Originally Posted by Abygale

if you can't ask your family members a stupid question who can you ask?

(That's a rhetorical question.....I know many of us wouldn't ask some of our real family members anything. )

I typed that almost exact same thought to a co-worker today, who thought she asked a dumb question. But it was phrased more like...

"there is no such thing as a stupid question" ...or... "ignorance is bliss" (Pick which phrase you'd want to represent you.)


That being said, I do see the OP's point here, $20k - $40k is a lot of cash to spend on something before you know some of the basics about it. And I think he was talking about the 'basics'... not all the little details.

As for the overall board, c'mon this place is getting better by the day! Granted I've only been aware of Camaro5 since late '09... but I love seeing more and more people show up each day... I love seeing how the Admins tweek everything.... I love the attitude of each and every moderator. (I love your cowboy hat!)

I'm sorry if you've read some posts or even entire threads which displease you... but you can not say this board is headed in the wrong direction!

Originally Posted by first one

...For the most part, the users on this site are informed, patient, and positive people. There are always gonna be those bad apples in every bushel. When I read a negative ad, I try to avoid it, even though at times, it's tempting to join in. I have never been part of a better group. I have asked questions on other sites and was completely ignored, I almost always get a prompt knowledgeable response here. I have spent hours looking things up for people on here and I know several that have done the same for me. Anyway, we have a group from Indy on here and they are super! I'm sure you feel the same way, you just need to avoid those negatives posts.

[Abygale]

Originally Posted by first one

I have to disagree with you. For the most part, the users on this site are informed, patient, and positive people. There are always gonna be those bad apples in every bushel. When I read a negative ad, I try to avoid it, even though at times, it's tempting to join in. I have never been part of a better group. I have asked questions on other sites and was completely ignored, I almost always get a prompt knowledgeable response here. I have spent hours looking things up for people on here and I know several that have done the same for me. Anyway, we have a group from Indy on here and they are super! I'm sure you feel the same way, you just need to avoid those negatives posts.

You are right....there are some GREAT people here, and a wonderful knowledge base. Usually people are happy to help others out, but this last week there have been several questions or posts made that the OP just got dumped on...or lectured....or spoken to rudely. It's not the norm that's for sure.