Nice car, but so much wrong

If you ask for an appraisal,then that is what you should get. It can be handled tactfully and with class. There is obviously a wealth of knowledge on this board. Would the site not be better served with a dedicated forum for those, "in the know", to discuss their opinions of somene's car? A moderated forum that, keeps bashing in check and makes for an enjoyable and informative read for us other gearheads. I would be in favor of just such a forum. Then when someone gets out of line in another forum, they can be escorted to the newly created critique forum, or perhaps even escorted off the site if they can't make nice comments. I just think the site will be better in the long run if overzealous comments are reined-in. Once again, if someone asks for opinions or selling tips, give them a forum to receive what they want. Thanks for all that responded so far.

[JoeG]

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I know I'm gonna get killed for this but it has bothered me for a long time so here goes. My opinion and maybe only mine is that Baldwin Motion cars are junk. Frank [/quote ]

Gee Frank feeling better now.........???

[LVCamaro]

I'm with you, Joe. Joel R is a friend of mine and it frustrates me to see this debate on the WWW. Joel's creations may not be for everyone, but that doesn't open the door for such brash disrespect for a living legend, IMO. PM me if you want Joel's E numbers, phone numbers, addy...or does that require something your keyboard can't hatch?

SS

[camarojoe]

I agree LV.. Discussion of a car for sale is one thing, but to bash someone's efforts or reputation , (be it a personal opinion or otherwise) in a public forum seems to not be too productive or beneficial to the hobby.

[ANDY M]

Gentlemen, there is an old proverb: It is better to remain silent and be thought of as a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all of the doubt. In addition to that, remember your mother's words of wisdom, that if you can't say something nice, then don't say anything.
People who do not behave this way have been invited to leave, and often there are sincere apologies when that's what is called for.
One of the best things about this site is that you can PM someone when you don't want to be heard by everyone.
I have received some very nice compliments about my car, despite my stated opinion that I don't care for points judging. Somebody once told me that if you think the Corvette judging is anal, go to a dog show, and you won't think that car shows are so bad.
Samething applies to cars for sale, buy it or don't, but why attack it if you have no interest in it.
Everbody: Can't we all just get along?
Andy