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[Stephy]

Odds leaning towards Wabit...

[Rocket36]

Let me try to explain why I don't shoot for something like "im really not a fan" or "i don't think it looks good"... While both of those comments covey a general dislike, there is no emotional expression in those comments when they're text based and they don't have the same impact. Saying them in person, or in a group of people where body language, tone, accentuation, facial expressions, gestures and different levels of sarcasm etc all have an impact makes a huge difference. But the medium we have here is text, and text only... Hence my original reply was "Stupid low looks crap! lol" which has immediate impact and conveys exactly what I think in exactly the same was as could be conveyed face to face by saying something with less impact but instead relying on the physical associations.

Also, while it also may not be obvious, the lol that is included is also meant to signify me laughing as I'm saying it... Now I can have a pretty whacked sense of humour which I KNOW doesn't translate to plain text. I'm not trying to say I was making a joke but the general impact on people (if you were to put this into a face to face situation) of laughter and sarcastic undertones is contagious, and in my experience both sides of this (those that like and those that dislike) could stand around laughing at each other and each others comments and being sarcastic based on their opinions. Also something the unfortunately doesn't translate to plain text.

Hope that makes sense...

[Stephy]

Swing back towards Rocket....
*takes a deep breath*

[thestu]

WTF? Who's been abused? I can't see any abuse anywhere. Just a mix of people - some who like certain mods, some who don't.

i think this thread is just about what you dont like...

maybe leave the thread alone? keep opinions to yourself...the guy who owns the car doesn't want to hear your very negative comments..."damn thats a bit low" would have been sufficient.

[WABIT]

Let me try to explain why I don't shoot for something like "im really not a fan" or "i don't think it looks good"... While both of those comments covey a general dislike, there is no emotional expression in those comments when they're text based and they don't have the same impact. Saying them in person, or in a group of people where body language, tone, accentuation, facial expressions, gestures and different levels of sarcasm etc all have an impact makes a huge difference. But the medium we have here is text, and text only... Hence my original reply was "Stupid low looks crap! lol" which has immediate impact and conveys exactly what I think in exactly the same was as could be conveyed face to face by saying something with less impact but instead relying on the physical associations.

Also, while it also may not be obvious, the lol that is included is also meant to signify me laughing as I'm saying it... Now I can have a pretty whacked sense of humour which I KNOW doesn't translate to plain text. I'm not trying to say I was making a joke but the general impact on people (if you were to put this into a face to face situation) of laughter and sarcastic undertones is contagious, and in my experience both sides of this (those that like and those that dislike) could stand around laughing at each other and each others comments and being sarcastic based on their opinions. Also something the unfortunately doesn't translate to plain text.

Hope that makes sense...

but we write and read the way we talk yes? its not anopther language when we type or write? so its all the same, and YES, "too low for me" will do perfect rather than "Stupid low looks crap! lol" because, your wrong! YES stupid low looks great! but who am i to say that...

ok, personal opinions are accepted, but paying somethining out and showing no mercy "just because" is not a way to go about things

also, its people like you who piss everyone off because you explained it yourself how u pay out EVERYTHING on the forum, but bring it down a notch in person! so what do you really think in real life... yeah its ok? i wouldn't personally have it that low? yes? well how about u type it the way you see it in real life!!

i think r36's are ****, their slow compared to ANYTHING in its class and its a ****ing boat! haha! and lastly id hate to waist what? 60-70k on something that's a waist of engineering? and you got it! id say that in person too

dom

and you have a stupid uncanny sence of humor which NO ONE understands.....

[The_Hawk]

Or better yet, how about we close this thread down and start again with something more practical (and friendly).

The slammed look isn't for everyone, we all know that. Few can appreciate the real work involved in getting a car that close to the ground and still have it drivable on a daily basis AND keeping it safe, something many people overlook.

I'll leave it to the OP to start a new thread when they feel the time is right.