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**mrmephistopheles** · 12-03-2007, 07:45 AM

In case it's not abundantly clear by the stack of locked threads (and the others that I moved to their appropriate sections), I'm tired of "Chat" being mistaken for "Crap".

If you know me at all, you know I'm lazy.

Generally that means that I tend to let stuff slide, and maintain a laissez faire sort of attitude.

Something about seeing a thread about a Regional even in Chat and 6 'pic request' threads for stupid stupid things (FN01R-Cs? Really? You haven't ever seen those on a 240? Really?) just ground my gears, and it made me want to bite my keyboard and punch my monitor.

Luckily, I chilled out and just went on a locking/relocating spree. Seriously, placing threads in the appropriate sections isn't hard. Read the forum description if you're not sure, or ask a mod.

Anyway, the gist of my post here is this (and I'm going to put it in bold so that skimmers will pick up on it)

Do NOT post any worthless threads.

If your thread isn't a positive contribution to the forum, or if it's a question that's probably been answered a few times over, or perhaps something like "PIC REQUEST: Stock 240sx's", then don't post it.

We all have a wide variety of tools at our disposal: The search feature here, the Google, and our imaginations.

That's right, with a little (sometimes alot of) effort or perhaps some "thought", you can have most of your questions answered, all without hitting that 'Submit New Thread' button.

I realize I'm coming off as being condescending.
For those of you who don't deserve it, don't take it to heart.

For those of you that DO, however - learn from your mistakes and change your ways.

Rememeber that this is just the internet, and if you get moderated for some reason, it's most likely not personal. Also keep in mind that Zilvia is here for your benefit, as well as everyone else's.

Don't be selfish. Nobody likes having to spoonfeed other people, no matter how much they enjoy helping out.

When you can, give back to the community. Do a writeup with pics on a part you installed (stickers don't count). Make a Zilvia/240sx/Z32 related desktop to share with the class.

All I'm getting at is that I'd like the stupidity and ignorance levels around here to decrease, and the information and knowledge levels increase. Posting about an amazing chamois that's been on the market for years is ludicrously pointless.

Thanks for your time, and happy posting.
Remember, if you need help deciding whether or not a topic is a good idea, you can PM a moderator with your questions.
I've told them to behave and not bite (hard, anyway), so you should be good.

Cliffnotes:
Don't be stupid.
Don't post stupid stuff.
Post in the right section.
Search and think.
Give back to the forum.
Ask a mod.
PINEAPPLE.

punxva · 12-03-2007, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Something about seeing 6 'pic request' threads for stupid stupid things (FN01R-Cs? Really? You haven't ever seen those on a 240? Really?) just ground my gears, and it made me want to bite my keyboard and punch my monitor.

Luckily, I chilled out and just went on a locking/relocating spree.

That bolded statement remeinds me of family guy, when peter became a news ancor man, in his What grinds my gears segment haha but yea guys, stop being lazy and stupid with your posts, search and you will recieve results

a_ahmed · 12-03-2007, 07:54 AM

^haha wasnt that in the family guy movie/special? YOU GROUND MY GEARS!

**S13SilviaGirl** · 12-03-2007, 07:56 AM

The point is, there is a lot of things going on lately and Admin/Mods are getting tired of it. Keep things productive, contribute, enjoy.

Okinawandrifter87 · 12-03-2007, 08:01 AM

Pineapple!!!

Dirty Habit · 12-03-2007, 08:03 AM

I love this place!

DreamN · 12-03-2007, 08:04 AM

Quote:

PINEAPPLE

Really all that needed to be said.

Agree completely.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 12-03-2007, 08:08 AM

I was wondering wtf was up with chat when I first logged on 4 hrs ago. The whole freaking 1st page was full of locked threads!!!

ESone3 · 12-03-2007, 08:12 AM

how about a thread on "how to search".... really i'm serious.

Dirty Habit · 12-03-2007, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESone3

how about a thread on "how to search".... really i'm serious.

It would probably be too hard. Too in depth for the average noob. We may have to break it down into a 3 part mini series.

Who wants to narrate?

low and slow · 12-03-2007, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clean$13

It would probably be too hard. Too in depth for the average noob. We may have to break it down into a 3 part mini series.

Who wants to narrate?

Morgan Freeman.

Best. Narrator. Ever.

Tops* · 12-03-2007, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESone3

how about a thread on "how to search".... really i'm serious.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=144721

Search before you post.

DrtyRat · 12-03-2007, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESone3

how about a thread on "how to search".... really i'm serious.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clean$13

It would probably be too hard. Too in depth for the average noob. We may have to break it down into a 3 part mini series.

Who wants to narrate?

SEARCH NOOBS ITS ONLY A "STICKY" @ THE TOP OF THE FORUM
http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=144721

LOL....I know it doesn't apply to you guys, I just thought it was funny.

DrtyRat · 12-03-2007, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tops*

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=144721

Search before you post.

Arrgghhh....you beat me to it. I was too busy editing a post!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

I'm tired of "Chat" being mistaken for "Crap".

Yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

Something about seeing a thread about a Regional even in Chat and 6 'pic request' threads for stupid stupid things (FN01R-Cs? Really? You haven't ever seen those on a 240?

Anyway, the gist of my post here is this (and I'm going to put it in bold so that skimmers will pick up on it)

Do NOT post any worthless threads.

If your thread isn't a positive contribution to the forum, or if it's a question that's probably been answered a few times over, or perhaps something like "PIC REQUEST: Stock 240sx's", then don't post it.

We all have a wide variety of tools at our disposal: The search feature here, the Google, and our imaginations.

That's right, with a little (sometimes alot of) effort or perhaps some "thought", you can have most of your questions answered, all without hitting that 'Submit New Thread' button.

Rememeber that this is just the internet, and if you get moderated for some reason, it's most likely not personal. Also keep in mind that Zilvia is here for your benefit, as well as everyone else's.

Don't be selfish. Nobody likes having to spoonfeed other people, no matter how much they enjoy helping out.

All I'm getting at is that I'd like the stupidity and ignorance levels around here to decrease, and the information and knowledge levels increase. Posting about an amazing chamois that's been on the market for years is ludicrously pointless.

Thanks for your time, and happy posting.

Cliffnotes:
Don't be stupid.
Don't post stupid stuff.
Post in the right section.
Search and think.
Give back to the forum.
Ask a mod.
PINEAPPLE.

^^^This was the point I was trying to make in my form of a rant in the "pic request Z wheels on an S13" thread. Somehow, it seems more powerful coming from you. I don't know how that could be possible, so I intend to write a detailed complaint, about your "apparent" authority over me to my nearest Admin.

SimpleS14 · 12-03-2007, 08:35 AM

I was wondering what was going on (until I read this thread). I don't get the "PINEAPPLE" comment...is that from a show? inside joke?

TheRonTom31 · 12-03-2007, 08:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ESone3

how about a thread on "how to search".... really i'm serious.

DONE! It was quite simple. I tried to make it even dumby proof. Boolean search infor will help the write up thats already on here. it will help people get less frustrated by narrowing down the results the get.

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=166888

ups13 · 12-03-2007, 08:56 AM

what is dis pinaple thing about

punxva · 12-03-2007, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ups13

what is dis pinaple thing about

obviously you havent searched...

unicoladron · 12-03-2007, 09:06 AM

i REALLY doubt any of this will prevent the steady flow of noobtastic questions from being asked.

lol even with the morgan freeman narrated mini series. then even if we did have the mini series, we'd get questions like:

"DOeZ morgan freemean prefer eMfalpy t00n or EMS and where can i buyz a spacer to decrease my offset"

noobish questions are just to be expected, and i still get a kick out of seeing them get flamed, and would be kind of upset. who is everyone gonna flame on if there aren't noobs asking silly questions lol

DrtyRat · 12-03-2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unicoladron

who is everyone gonna flame on if there aren't noobs asking silly questions lol

You see, I don't come here to flame people. I will usually try to help, with the limited knowledge I possess. I come here to learn, and to read some of the great threads in premie land, and sometimes in off-topic.

Antihero983 · 12-03-2007, 09:24 AM

its about fucking time someone made a thread like this.

**Phlip** · 12-03-2007, 09:37 AM

I am never going on vacation again, something like this seems to happen everytime I am away for any noticeable period of time, I will stay and up the level of killing in the face, for you guys!!!

DreamN · 12-03-2007, 09:42 AM

More moderators maybe?

Pank · 12-03-2007, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmephistopheles

PINEAPPLE.

i KNEW you were the intersect

Deftec · 12-03-2007, 10:35 AM

kandyflip445 · 12-03-2007, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silviadrifter18$

Pineapple!!!

In response to this statement I have one thing to say...

Banana>pineapple.

The Chad · 12-03-2007, 11:01 AM

Ah yes ZIlvia, I believe it is the last Z/SX forum that moderators actually work toward cleaning up the clutter of the 20 yr old posts and posts that a 5 year old could have posted and shown more educational basis. Thanks again Zilvia Mods! You make this site worth searching

Silkroad FC · 12-03-2007, 11:04 AM

Would you make a sticky for people requesting pics?

Fast1One · 12-03-2007, 11:07 AM

Maybe we should do the three strikes rule, 1st retarded thread is one week off, second is a month third is perma with IP ban

azndoc · 12-03-2007, 11:14 AM

okay kevin.

you got it.

now if we could only get kevin to stop posting equips for sale with weak offsets......

ohhhh......

12-03-2007, 08:01 AM	#5
Okinawandrifter87 Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 3,959 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	Pineapple!!! __________________ Driftphreak87

12-03-2007, 08:03 AM	#6
Dirty Habit Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 2,069 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: Dirty Habit Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I love this place! __________________ 1982 280zx Turbo

12-03-2007, 08:08 AM	#8
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I was wondering wtf was up with chat when I first logged on 4 hrs ago. The whole freaking 1st page was full of locked threads!!! __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

12-03-2007, 08:12 AM	#9
ESone3 Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,376 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	how about a thread on "how to search".... really i'm serious. __________________ www.illgarage.com

12-03-2007, 08:35 AM	#15
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 42 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was wondering what was going on (until I read this thread). I don't get the "PINEAPPLE" comment...is that from a show? inside joke? __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

12-03-2007, 07:54 AM	#3
a_ahmed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Oakville, Ontario Posts: 749 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: a_ahmed Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^haha wasnt that in the family guy movie/special? YOU GROUND MY GEARS!

12-03-2007, 08:56 AM	#17
ups13 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: muktown Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what is dis pinaple thing about

12-03-2007, 09:06 AM	#19
unicoladron Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 40 Posts: 568 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i REALLY doubt any of this will prevent the steady flow of noobtastic questions from being asked. lol even with the morgan freeman narrated mini series. then even if we did have the mini series, we'd get questions like: "DOeZ morgan freemean prefer eMfalpy t00n or EMS and where can i buyz a spacer to decrease my offset" noobish questions are just to be expected, and i still get a kick out of seeing them get flamed, and would be kind of upset. who is everyone gonna flame on if there aren't noobs asking silly questions lol __________________ 1993 KA24DE for sale with 180k..running when pulled.... need to get rid of ASAP...i'm moving

12-03-2007, 09:24 AM	#21
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 40 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	its about fucking time someone made a thread like this. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

12-03-2007, 09:37 AM	#22
Phlip Yes, I look like that Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In my supervillain's lair Posts: 27,980 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: Phlip Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I am never going on vacation again, something like this seems to happen everytime I am away for any noticeable period of time, I will stay and up the level of killing in the face, for you guys!!! __________________ Weirdo And I write too!

12-03-2007, 09:42 AM	#23
DreamN Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: SoCal - 818 Age: 40 Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (54) Rides Gallery: DreamN Feedback Score: 54 reviews	More moderators maybe? __________________ - Jimmy Wanted: TBD For Sale: TBD

12-03-2007, 10:35 AM	#25
Deftec Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: ks Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews

12-03-2007, 11:01 AM	#27
The Chad Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 44 Posts: 943 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Ah yes ZIlvia, I believe it is the last Z/SX forum that moderators actually work toward cleaning up the clutter of the 20 yr old posts and posts that a 5 year old could have posted and shown more educational basis. Thanks again Zilvia Mods! You make this site worth searching

12-03-2007, 11:04 AM	#28
Silkroad FC Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 36 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Would you make a sticky for people requesting pics?

12-03-2007, 11:07 AM	#29
Fast1One Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Central California Posts: 66 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Maybe we should do the three strikes rule, 1st retarded thread is one week off, second is a month third is perma with IP ban __________________ 1998 A32

12-03-2007, 11:14 AM	#30
azndoc Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Los Angeles Age: 43 Posts: 9,487 Trader Rating: (47) Rides Gallery: azndoc Feedback Score: 47 reviews	okay kevin. you got it. now if we could only get kevin to stop posting equips for sale with weak offsets...... ohhhh......