Andy,
You're much nicer than I. I've had it with people w/attitudes. You try to
be nice and the next thing you know your pockets are empty. Maybe because
I'm a livin breathin real NYer I'm more skeptical, but I've met too many
arrogant people and I tell them exactly what I feel now. If ya can't be nice
don't talk to me. If you have nothing good to say and no constructive
suggestions to offer to make what you are complaining about better Keep your
mouth shut!
Some people just like to rag and rag. I can't be around such negativity.
I thought I would mellow w/age but I've gotten worse.
I still consider myself a nice guy and will help you no matter what, but I
can't tolerate attitudes and users and I am sure we all know those people. I
try to avoid them and when I can't, well . . . and I feel my house has been
invaded!
'66 Mike
----- Original Message -----
From: Andrew Murphy <solex67@hotmail.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2000 11:18 AM
Subject: Owning a Datsun Roadster (Long)
> All,
>
> I had originally intended to join in the Flame against John Mikes and his
> attitude toward the list, but I as I was driving my car into work this
> morning, I thought better of it. I drive into work via Pacific Coast Hiway
> and I am always greated by the waves against the rocks and surfers in the
> water. Plus there is a blue Miata that I see all the time. The owner and I
> have a friendly rivalry going and we mix it up often. She was out there
this
> morning and we had a good time weaving the traffic and chasing each other
up
> the road. I took my turn off and she gave me a wave as she kept going.
>
> As I got to work, I thought about it and here is what I came to decide.
Mr.
> Mikes, we LOVE our cars. We talk about every little detail with each other
> about them. The people in the know offer advice and help and even our
> vendors get on the list to help. We organize meets and runs and we have a
> great time doing it. We also pride ourselves on knowing about our cars.
>From
> 1963-1970, Nissan manufactured these cars and in that 8 year production
run
> made countless changes. Some major (like engine and windshield size) and
> some minor (like side markers). We talk about them all the time and I
feel
> that many on this list are my friends. If my car ever crapped out, I know
> that I can count on my list buds to help me out. When I go to Shasta next
> week, I know that Michael Carion and I will look for each other as we both
> have 67 2000 Solex cars. That may mean nothing to you, but it does to us
and
> this list is where we got to know each other and our cars.
>
> So Mr. Mikes, when you say you are looking for "Any car", the reason you
get
> the reaction you do is that these are not just "Any cars". They have
meaning
> to us and we love them. Plus, in the entire time I have been on this list,
I
> have never seen a flame war or name calling. We'd rather talk about the
> cars. Also, telling us that you will buy your car and unsubscribe from the
> list tells me that you have no interest in contributing to the list, only
> using it to get what you want. Speaking for myself only, it makes you
> unwelcome here.
>
> I have personally helped 3 people find cars in the last year. They said
> please, thank you, and are totally happy with the cars they bought. I
don't
> know how it is on the PL510 list or the 240Z list, but on the roadster
list
> we care about the cars. I will do nothing to change that and that means I
> will do nothing to help you.
>
> If you feel the need to flame me, please spare the list and send the email
> to my address.
>
>
> Andrew Murphy
> 67 2000 Solex
> 70 2000
> SoCalROC
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