Lol speaking of points. How come I never got one positive one for turning the entire forum to dectane LED lights? LOL

 

OK so someone envies you and seeing your Porsche really gets under their skin. Think of how it burns them up... And SMILE. Some pathetic no-hoper who can recognise what a great car Porsche make, but hasn't got the motivation or self-belief to go out and earn the money to buy one.

These guys only win if you take it to heart. It's only a car. Metal & glass can be fixed for a pretty small amount. Pay up with pride, you are the winner 'cos you can afford the car you love.

 

Well stated, I concur!

 

Be careful someone may give you neg points for begging.

 

Correct. I do not, starting with my own.

 

Not surprised, we can't all assume it's some low life that has no money. One of the member at e46fanatics, purposely parked his car in front of a video camera. Good thing he did b/c his car got scratched, after he watched the video, found out it was an older lady walking her toy dog. He pressed charges, found out she was really rich, they settle out of court.

As for neg reps, don't really care. Someone neg rep me b/c I said the 'S' model are more desirable in the used market. Comment was 'wrong'. Another one was for saying, silver cars are easier to maintain than black. Comment was '?'. I don't understand what these neg reps, looks like the person with the comment of '?' doesn't either, so I don't really take it to heart.

 

just gave you a rep point for your contributions!

 

what's the folly, adidas? i disapproved of your post, called myself out and explained the reasoning behind my decision, yet you wrote another post to whine about it. not sure why you make a big deal out of it.

besides, what satisfaction would you get out of making rep point approvals/disapprovals public? relax a bit. not a big deal.

 

Maybe I don't understand this, what consequences and or effects does a neg point and why should one care?

 

i hit u up

 

IMO, the rep point system makes sense in theory, but is questionable in practice. It seems to foster a preoccupation with status/popularity, which can hinder free expression of ideas and opinions (trying too hard to please, fearing sanction too much). And without rep points, we would still have moderators around to keep things in line.

I participate in another car forum (MBWorld) which doesn't have rep points, and the atmosphere there seems more relaxed, while still allowing for intense debate. And actually, even in 6speed, in the politics section there's an unwritten rule that you don't give neg reps just because you disagree with someone, and I don't think it's a coincidence that the politics section is less uptight than the 997 section. Anyone in favor of having the same unwritten rule in the 997 section?

 

Only thing I can think of is when you are trying to sell something on the forum, no one is going to trust someone with red marks (neg reps) all the way across the computer screen. Everyone is anonymous, I don't really know you and vice versa, We all have to used our best judgement. Green usually means you are popular and well liked so we will assume you are trustworthy.

 

Ahhh....you live in Seattle where the majority (Liberal/Progressive's) rule the State. I'm sure the Birkenstock pot head's that messed with your car are hating on you because you're successful. You may want to sell the Porsche and buy a Prius to properly fit in or move to Spokane where you'll be welcomed...unless of course you're a liberal to.

Capitol

 

There are lots of homeless people in Seattle too ...

 

I lived in Spokane, WA for many years and my office was in Seattle so I know what you're talking about.