What do you think of this site? The good, the bad, and the ugly.

[Trickster]

Having been a member on no less than 10 vehicle forums, the first thing that comes to my mind here is how we are allowed to say what we feel. Right or wrong.
The freedom from censorship here is a breath of fresh air.
Next is good as well.
The knowledge of some of the members here is, to say the least quite enlightening.
The bad, the “Keyboard Warriors”, they exist on most all forums, but they are here too. Not often though.
The ugly, the pictures of all your mods and my envy to be a part will drive me into the poorhouse.

Sponsored

 

[Midnight Rider]

1000% agree. Been a member since June & was immediately made to feel welcome. I have spent many hours reading, searching & learning. I’ve owned many 4x4’s in my life, among my favorites were a ‘65 Dodge Power Wagon & a ‘78 Scout. This is my first Jeep & it has touched me in a way that no other vehicle has really. I can say the same about this site also, something very unique & very good .
I haven’t experienced any bad myself, just some good natured ball busting over the soft top “man bun”. Ugly- trying to convince my lovely wife that owning a Jeep isn’t just about transportation, it’s a lifestyle & I won’t spend all our retirement on mods.

 

[Trickster]

Ugly- trying to convince my lovely wife that owning a Jeep isn’t just about transportation, it’s a lifestyle & I won’t spend all our retirement on mods.

This exactly is a problem shared.

 

[Dqban]

I wish the member market place were somehow better displayed or evolved.
It would be cool to have some way to be on the lookout for certain items. For example, if someone in my state (or next state) decides to sell some half doors at a good price I would love to know right away, almost like an ebay alert.

 

[Garemlin]

I have been involved with forums for the better part of 20 years. Auto, collectible, home theater, tech, etc. I have seen things from being a member and a staff member. I used to be a super moderator and admin on a group of large tech forums.

With that being said forums are forums.

-You usually get a core group of good members. One's that talk, help and have fun. Contributing members.

-Then you get another group that just get off on arguing and starting conflicts. Getting bent out of shape when someone asks a commonly asked question. Always debating with or being overly critical of other members. These are the keyboard warriors.

-Finally the one's that join with zero intention of being contributing members. They just want to start trouble. They want to set the world on fire just to watch it burn. These of course are the trolls.

In the grand scheme of forums that I have been involved in this one is pretty relaxed. Don't see much conflict. Don't see too many keyboard warriors. There are other forums that I'm on that are a whole different environment. Constant arguing. People being critical of other members. Pick pick pick.

But I will say this. No forum I have been involved with can compare to the negativity of Facebook groups. I have never seen such a bunch of whiney ass man-boys and super commando keyboard warriors. And the gang mentality. One person starts on a member and next thing you know there are 20 people bashing someone for asking a common question or having their own opinion. It's downright pathetic how some people talk to others. Guarantee most of them would never say the things they do to someone's face. They would be swallowing their teeth.

 

[MrZappo]

There is less arguing on this forum because we're all old and too damn tired to fight. Talk about jeeps, have a beer, repeat. Everyone happy.

And yes, Facebook is a scourge, a plight, a plague, a true boil on the ass of humanity and on a good note, it's also a shit hole.

 

[Killroy Was Here]

But I will say this. No forum I have been involved with can compare to the negativity of Facebook groups. I have never seen such a bunch of whiney ass man-boys and super commando keyboard warriors. And the gang mentality. One person starts on a member and next thing you know there are 20 people bashing someone for asking a common question or having their own opinion. It's downright pathetic how some people talk to others. Guarantee most of them would never say the things they do to someone's face. They would be swallowing their teeth.

I have no use for Facebook, & refuse to go there.

 

[Hootbro]

I think due to the higher cost, the owning demographic is going to be a more mature one on average.

 

[Trickster]

There is less arguing on this forum because we're all old and too damn tired to fight. Talk about jeeps, have a beer, repeat. Everyone happy.

And yes, Facebook is a scourge, a plight, a plague, a true boil on the ass of humanity and on a good note, it's also a shit hole.

What is this Facebook you people are talking about?
Never heard of it.




Seriously never been a member, and shake my head when I hear people talk about it.
Oooo, somebody “liked” me. Omg.
Lonely hearts club.

 

[BLK HOLE]

The software is second to none.

Topics are mostly weak.
There's too many different forums within it.

 

[BLK HOLE]

There is less arguing on this forum because we're all old and too damn tired to fight. Talk about jeeps, have a beer, repeat. Everyone happy.

And yes, Facebook is a scourge, a plight, a plague, a true boil on the ass of humanity and on a good note, it's also a shit hole.

FB is great actually...if you know how to use it and filter out people. Takes a little effort tho.

 

[93civej1]

I like the forum, and am on here daily. I do wish I could find new things to read. I run out of new things pretty quickly each day. Ive been trying to find others to feed my jeep forum needs for the in between times.

 

[Artsifrtsi]

Overall a great forum! I have used it for information when I needed help, and hope that I have helped others. (even for something as small as a chuckle)

 

[Gvsukids]

Needs a bigger search button.

 

[Killroy Was Here]

Topics are mostly weak.
There's too many different forums within it.

Well, feel free to jump right in with some new sporty topics!

Sponsored