An open letter to all of the Nancy's

[Trip McNeely]

You can't own the water, it's Gods water.

[diablo rojo]

I didn't realize we had that many members whose name is Nancy.

A few Felicias here and there.

[UserX]

Grow up. The world doesn't revolve around you, and I don't have to give two shits about offending you. Those of you who think that the site is dying are the problem. You want more content, then make some.

I'm on here every day. I've been on here every day for over a decade. I will continue to be on here. I've been to meets, I've gone to parties, I've played golf, I've helped board members when possible.....I consider many of you my friends.

As I've sat back and observed all of the discussions about content and site death, one truth became obvious. Some of you need to grow the fuck up. We eat our young. That was true in 2004, and it's true now. Those that make it through the gauntlet typically add depth to our roster. Those that don't, go elsewhere. We are natural selection in all of its breathtaking glory.

I don't think anyone is offended here other than you. It's not just about making content, it's varying opinions on content that's interesting to read. Reading the same 50 opinions over and over isn't as interesting as reading 100's of different ones.

The whole 'eat our young' mentality is lame. It might have existed in 2004, but it wasn't that way when I started reading in 2000 and signed up in 2001. This was much more of a community then, and we welcomed new people not just online but at various meets. Sure there has always been shit talking among friends, but the mentality to drive off new members didn't exist. If it did, this place would have never gotten off the ground.

The people that are voicing concerns are only doing so because they care about this place, and don't want to see it fade away. I think it's better to identify a problem and propose a solution rather than to just disappear like so many have already done.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I don't think anyone is offended here other than you. It's not just about making content, it's varying opinions on content that's interesting to read. Reading the same 50 opinions over and over isn't as interesting as reading 100's of different ones.

The whole 'eat our young' mentality is lame. It might have existed in 2004, but it wasn't that way when I started reading in 2000 and signed up in 2001. This was much more of a community then, and we welcomed new people not just online but at various meets. Sure there has always been shit talking among friends, but the mentality to drive off new members didn't exist. If it did, this place would have never gotten off the ground.

The people that are voicing concerns are only doing so because they care about this place, and don't want to see it fade away. I think it's better to identify a problem and propose a solution rather than to just disappear like so many have already done.

They, like you, aren't doing anything but bitching.

[UserX]

They, like you, aren't doing anything but bitching.

I'm suggesting to be nice to new members, not bitching. Sorry you're not able to make that distinction.

[Ruffdaddy]

Creating content is doing nothing?

Do you do anything but troll and talk shit?

[A_A_G]

I personally dont care about the "hazing" that goes on here, but you have to admit it's part of the reason why this place is just a fraction of what it once was.

[Baron Von Crowder]

I'm suggesting to be nice to new members, not bitching. Sorry you're not able to make that distinction.

Who was the last new member we ran off?

[Baron Von Crowder]

Creating content is doing nothing?

Do you do anything but troll and talk shit?

I'm going to assume that you are speaking in my direction. I'll ask you, what have you done?

Perhaps if any of you bitching would like to chat about the best way to curb the site's death, you couple follow this link. First Wednesday.

http://dfwmustangs.net/forums/showthread.php?t=48276

[CexMashean]

Did I miss the circle jerk yet?

[diablo rojo]

I don't think anyone is offended here other than you. It's not just about making content, it's varying opinions on content that's interesting to read. Reading the same 50 opinions over and over isn't as interesting as reading 100's of different ones.

The whole 'eat our young' mentality is lame. It might have existed in 2004, but it wasn't that way when I started reading in 2000 and signed up in 2001. This was much more of a community then, and we welcomed new people not just online but at various meets. Sure there has always been shit talking among friends, but the mentality to drive off new members didn't exist. If it did, this place would have never gotten off the ground.

The people that are voicing concerns are only doing so because they care about this place, and don't want to see it fade away. I think it's better to identify a problem and propose a solution rather than to just disappear like so many have already done.

I'm not offended by anything that has been said. More annoyed at the insinuation that this site should/can be anything more than it is. We ALL have a common interest, cars. But this is not a Mustang site anymore.

My point is more about the need for newbs (which we all were, once) to remove the sand from their vag. Other members too. I don't care if Eric and Matt want to burn a thread to the ground. Let it happen, I'm sure that something golden will be mined out of it. And, new members that start a "look at me" thread are idiots that need to be flamed.

I have nothing against new blood, or fresh topics. Be smart about how either is presented though.

[krazy kris]

neads moar drama!!!!!

[dcs13]

hell you guys are arguing about arguing now. jeez

[Chili]

hell you guys are arguing about arguing now. jeez

Like bitching about bitching, it's one of our favorite past-times..

[diablo rojo]

Did I miss the circle jerk yet?

You're just in time.