Remember "Flower"?

[captain]

I saw yet another new comer ask yet another redundent question. Again I watched as the same old boys took pot shots at him. The grand ole one liners. One of the posters defended his action with...
"tired of answering the same old question" I ask...
Then why do it? If you dont like the question and dont want to answer it...
Then dont.
"If you cant say something nice...."

Heres my point.
This a very valuable site. its free, and its good. It holds tons of text and data and links and photos. For free. Its full of knowledge and experiance. And it never locks up or crashes. Some guy named MM04 something, watches over us. Guarding against attacks, and answering questions, for free.
Now do you think Dennis Reinhart thinks its free???? or the other vendors who pay for this, think so?
These vendors have sold all "you guys" all kinds of stuff, they need "newbies".
So stop chasing them away with your smart remarks, and cruel little digs.
Wanna shoot sheet down?? Buy a 12 ga. and join the skeet club.
"PULL"!!!
Ok boys... let me have it.

[sailsmen]

This is nothing new. My first post was answered the way all newbies are treated every where. It's initiation.

Clubs of anykind are not for the thin skinned or faint of heart.

My first post in 2003 I asked for info about "4:11" gears and was told "4:11" stood for information and not gears.

We have newbies asking questions w/out putting their location or type of car or mods. I spent time researching a newbies question only to find out well he does not have a Marauder so my answer was for naught. This has been happening over and over the past 6 months. We have newbies from other countries pulling up 5 year old posts and making fun of us. When fired upon I return fire and I don't miss!

I think admin should require location as in state and type of car in your sig.

[magindat]

They tried that once, I think.

[O's Fan Rich]

Search feature... third button from the right.
You'd be amazed what you can find sometimes.

I have yet to go on a new forum with a question, before checking and using the search feature.

[captain]

Bull...You missed my point.
What becomes of this site when it is no longer profitable?
What would cause a contributing member or vendor to pull support?
When they no longer see a return on their money.
Its really very simple.
Be nice, invite new customers into the net and treat them with the same respect you expect. If they are up to no good... that MMo4 guy will deal with it.
Try to remember, you "too" are a guest, be considerate to our host and he will keep up the good work.
If you want to be like that... open a site of your own and insult everyone that logs on. Then see how many vendors send you a check.

[sailsmen]

If they are chased away that easily they are not about to part with any money.

People who are interested in the MM and want to spend money will not interpet a pin prick as a motal wound. Just as I did not let the responses to my first posts chase me away.

You have a point I just don't think it is that big of a deal.

[MERCMAN]

That "MM2004" guy is Mike and one of the owners. He moderates and keeps an eye on the board as the rest of us do. RFOverlord, MM03MOK,BigDogJim,Mike Poore and myself. All New members are required to enter their home state upon application

[MM03MOK]

We were all new at one time. The amount of information I've learnd through my association with this website is huge!! I can keep up with the best of them!! This website has become so important to me that I've helped manage it for the last 3 years. It's really full time job and my payout is the satisfaction of helping others.

We did change the registration process, requiring any new member to fill in a location. Of course it's up to the member how vague or specific they get. I can flip a button that requires everyone to put something in their location.

Captain makes a very good point. Sure, it costs money to maintain this website. If the funds did dry up, this website will disappear. It's as simple as that. The website is free and we truly appreciate the assistance members have given us over the years, both in knowledge and financial support - the fuels that keeps the website moving.

Let us help you. As Billy says, providing information in your profile and signature will be helpful to us in answering your questions. Give our N00bies a chance to experience our hospitality.

Den Mother :bunny2:

[TooManyFords]

If the funds did dry up, this website will disappear. It's as simple as that. The website is free and we truly appreciate the assistance members have given us over the years, both in knowledge and financial support - the fuels that keeps the website moving.
Before that happens, let me know so I can keep it up and running for everyone. I too find it valuable and fun and would do whatever it took to keep it online.

Cheers!

John

[MM03MOK]

Before that happens, let me know so I can keep it up and running for everyone. I too find it valuable and fun and would do whatever it took to keep it online.

Cheers!

JohnThanks John. Feel free anytime.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/payments.php

[magindat]

Before that happens, let me know so I can keep it up and running for everyone. I too find it valuable and fun and would do whatever it took to keep it online.

Cheers!

John

I got plenty web space and bandwidth if it ever needed to be utilized. This site ain't goin' nowhere.

[duhtroll]

Mary -

John is offering to run the site himself, not fund it for others to run.

If the site is or should become a burden in any way, then I suggest someone take John up on his offer.

[RF Overlord]

Actually, no I don't remember "Flower"...what was that all about?

[captain]

Flower is the little skunk from Walt Disneys "Bambi" He hung out with thumper the rabbit. I am too old to remember. which one of those two actually said it... but was wisely advised by his mother to remember...
"If you cant say something nice dont say nothin at all."
Which reminds me of my mothers advise...
it is better to be silent and thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.
She had a million of em.
children should be seen and not heard,
my favorite...
Yes you can, no you may not. Requires a little pondering.
Good manners are free, use them.

[Zack]

This Thread is Worthless without pics :up:

[magindat]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8d/Bambi-flwr-distracted.png/260px-Bambi-flwr-distracted.png

[KillJoy]

I saw yet another new comer ask yet another redundent question. Again I watched as the same old boys took pot shots at him. The grand ole one liners. One of the posters defended his action with...
"tired of answering the same old question" I ask...
Then why do it? If you dont like the question and dont want to answer it...
Then dont.
"If you cant say something nice...."

Heres my point.
This a very valuable site. its free, and its good. It holds tons of text and data and links and photos. For free. Its full of knowledge and experiance. And it never locks up or crashes. Some guy named MM04 something, watches over us. Guarding against attacks, and answering questions, for free.
Now do you think Dennis Reinhart thinks its free???? or the other vendors who pay for this, think so?
These vendors have sold all "you guys" all kinds of stuff, they need "newbies".
So stop chasing them away with your smart remarks, and cruel little digs.
Wanna shoot sheet down?? Buy a 12 ga. and join the skeet club.
"PULL"!!!
Ok boys... let me have it.

You are such a n00b (http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24220&highlight=faq) it isn't even funny.

HAHAHAHAAA!!

:rofl:

KillJoy

[Pat]

With Maraurders changing ownership at a pretty fast clip we are experiencing a cycle of new owners and they are asking questions. It is good policy to recognize them and steer them with correct and comprehensive answers cause someday they will be the old hands and doing the same for the next generation of new owners.

"I'm a newbee" is a flag for us to extend a warm welcome, from many members, offer some advice on care and feeding of the Marauder and steer that person to the nearest club so he can be contacted.

I wish the site management could made posting of a members resident state retro active.

[Merc220A]

interesting

[arejayesss]

http://disney-clipart.com/bambi/jpg/Bambi-Flower-Thumper.jpg

[Merc220A]

As a newbie, sometimes that forum search thing does not work as well as you would hope. One time I was trying to find an old thread about a Blue MM for sale. Finally out of aggravation and goofiness I typed in "Pants". For some odd reason it work!!! lol. So my point is sometimes its hard to find what you are looking for on this site bc there is so much info. Just be easy on us new guys. Also, I feel that in any group you will have some guys who make fun of ya and some who don't..thats just the way it is.

[MM03MOK]

finally out of aggravation and goofiness I typed in "Pants". For some odd reason it work!!! lol. Now that made me laugh!!! Yes, we talk about many things here!! Welcome Aboard!!

[MM03MOK]

OK - let's try this.

Location and Ride are now required to be filled out.

[MERCMAN]

With Maraurders changing ownership at a pretty fast clip we are experiencing a cycle of new owners and they are asking questions. It is good policy to recognize them and steer them with correct and comprehensive answers cause someday they will be the old hands and doing the same for the next generation of new owners.

"I'm a newbee" is a flag for us to extend a warm welcome, from many members, offer some advice on care and feeding of the Marauder and steer that person to the nearest club so he can be contacted.

I wish the site management could made posting of a members resident state retro active.


The previous owner chose not to require that info when registering, so there are a goodly number of members missing that info in their profiles. We have thousands of members with only a small percentage posting, so retroactive requirements would be an exercise in futility. To those who read this thread and don't have a location in their profile, please feel free to edit and add a location.

[Bigdogjim]

I stay away from answering question like some of those put forth.

What is big deal if a new member ask a question? Just don't answer if you think it a pain in the neck. I think it very rude to post use the search box.
Understand that is my :twocents:

[RF Overlord]

I do remember Flower the skunk...I thought captain was referring to someone with the screen name Flower and that there had been some ruckus I missed...

[TiTo35]

Funny huh? Its like being a teacher, you going to repeat yourself for life...but ppl on here have the OPTION...not to answer the post...When I first got on here...I wasnt looking for a search option...I wanted to interact with real ppl... *MY TWO CENTS*




I stay away from answering question like some of those put forth.

What is big deal if a new member ask a question? Just don't answer if you think it a pain in the neck. I think it very rude to post use the search box.
Understand that is my :twocents:

[Merc-O-matic]

I saw yet another new comer ask yet another redundent question. Again I watched as the same old boys took pot shots at him. The grand ole one liners. One of the posters defended his action with...
"tired of answering the same old question" I ask...
Then why do it? If you dont like the question and dont want to answer it...
Then dont.
"If you cant say something nice...."

Heres my point.
This a very valuable site. its free, and its good. It holds tons of text and data and links and photos. For free. Its full of knowledge and experiance. And it never locks up or crashes. Some guy named MM04 something, watches over us. Guarding against attacks, and answering questions, for free.
Now do you think Dennis Reinhart thinks its free???? or the other vendors who pay for this, think so?
These vendors have sold all "you guys" all kinds of stuff, they need "newbies".
So stop chasing them away with your smart remarks, and cruel little digs.
Wanna shoot sheet down?? Buy a 12 ga. and join the skeet club.
"PULL"!!!
Ok boys... let me have it.

Hmmmm CapeeTan must be one of the new Silent owners/partners
lookin' for his cash!
What is a Marauder? Does it have 4 wheels? Are the Wheels round?
Does it use gas or diesel? Can I get one if I have enough money?
When do the 2008 models go on display? I think I'll get a new one!
No, I think I will get a wrecked one and put the parts on my Crown Vic.
Whamoo... Now I got a "real" Marauder!

Gotta Love It!:flamer:

[ImpalaSlayer]

:argue::censor::bigcry::cry::u zi::blah::neener::gangster::du el::bop::gunfire: just a few things that come to mind.

as for me:popcorn:

[2003 MIB]

It was Thumper's Mama that provides the quote- we have an 7yo and that movie created lots of questions about eating venison...

[Bluerauder]

I saw yet another new comer ask yet another redundant question. Again I watched as the same old boys took pot shots at him. The grand ole one liners. One of the posters defended his action with...
"tired of answering the same old question" I ask...
Then why do it? If you dont like the question and dont want to answer it...
Then dont.
"If you cant say something nice...."
This ^^^ is probably good advice as a general rule. However, I really don't see this issue as a major problem at all. Every "newbie" that has ever posted here has had the answers provided to them many times over -- generally with a supporting link to a prior discussion on the topic. If there is some good natured ribbing that takes place in the process, that is to be expected too. No big deal.

Nationally, regionally and locally the Marauder clubs/groups that I have been involved with are among the MOST welcoming people around. Newbies that want to get involved with the Marauder community -- can get involved and are accepted immediately. Come on out and join one of the clubs and meet some screennames in person. Heck, you might even see the "ribbing" that goes on between some of the long term members. ;)

[FordNut]

I stay away from answering question like some of those put forth.

What is big deal if a new member ask a question? Just don't answer if you think it a pain in the neck. I think it very rude to post use the search box.
Understand that is my :twocents:

That's how I feel.

Or if you want to be helpful, a brief answer and a link to one or more threads with the answer along with the comment "these were found with the search function".

[CRUZTAKER]

This Thread is Worthless without pics :up:

Atleast use a funny emoticon to express your thoughts...:P
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/showcase/files/6/2/6/ttiwwop.gif

[MM03MOK]

Hmmmm CapeeTan must be one of the new Silent owners/partners lookin' for his cash!
It's comments like this that make some not want to participate. Uncalled for, IMHO.

[Bigdogjim]

Hmmmm CapeeTan must be one of the new Silent owners/partners
lookin' for his cash!
What is a Marauder? Does it have 4 wheels? Are the Wheels round?
Does it use gas or diesel? Can I get one if I have enough money?
When do the 2008 models go on display? I think I'll get a new one!
No, I think I will get a wrecked one and put the parts on my Crown Vic.
Whamoo... Now I got a "real" Marauder!

Gotta Love It!:flamer:
I am not the least upset by your remark. For the record there are no "silent owners/partners. We made it very clear from day one who Logan sold the stie too. Been answered many, many times. Again my :twocents: Not an offical response of any knid so do not read into it.

Now if you want to buy a 2008 I asure I can find you one.:rofl:

[CRUZTAKER]

Hmmmm CapeeTan must be one of the new Silent owners/partners
lookin' for his cash....yada yada...



Some folks are so outta touch. :baaa:

Merco, you should apply for Survivor. They're gonna need a new James clueless next season.:lol:

[Merc-O-matic]

Some folks are so outta touch. :baaa:

Merco, you should apply for Survivor. They're gonna need a new James clueless next season.:lol:

Hey Buckeye Buddy, You hit the nail right on the head!
My wife says I'm so "outta touch"........I still ask
"What time does Ed Sullivan come on"? and where's my Vernor's ginger ale?

Just a newbee here:
Now, do I want a used Orange Marauder or a new '08 Green one?
And yes, I do want the Mud Flap option.... just like the ones
that come on the Corvette.....those are so cool......
The car has 240K on it...duh.. do you guys think it's broke in yet?

Gotta Love It!:beatnik:

[finster101]

You might as well talk to the new guys. The car is 5 years old and out of production. How many new things do you think are going to be designed? If some new blood with a love for the MM and some ingenuity don't come along we are all going to be talking how to get crown vic parts ot fit for us cause there ain't no parts left when something breaks. Already Megs and FIT have pulled out because of low demand. Who is next. The longer you have your car the fewer things you have to do to it. This community can not survive on 4'' tips and stainless steel inserts. We sould'nt be shooing anybody away intended or not.

[GreekGod]

With Maraurders changing ownership at a pretty fast clip...

They will get my Marauder when they pry my cold dead hands from the steering wheel. :eek: :bandit:

[MM03MOK]

OK - let's try this.

Location and Ride are now required to be filled out.
Never mind...it's been changed back to only being required for new members. I don't want to upset the apple cart for our veterans here. Feel free to put your location and ride in without prompting.

[de minimus]

They will get my Marauder when they pry my cold dead hands from the steering wheel. :eek: :bandit:


I plan on being buried in mine.

[alarmguy]

This thread reminded me that I had not yet renewed my annual support. Consider it done.

[MM03MOK]

This thread reminded me that I had not yet renewed my annual support. Consider it done.
Thank you, Bob.

[bob6364]

Of all the forums I belong to this one is the harshest to noobs,how noobs are treated is usually regulated by the bigdogs,I see multiple 4000 post plus people saying "play nice" seems to me policy has been set :beer: I call meeting adjourned any 2nd? Time for beer!!:beer:

[CRUZTAKER]

They will get my Marauder when they pry my cold dead hands from the steering wheel. :eek: :bandit:


I plan on being buried in mine.

MY SON WILL BE DRIVING MINE TO PROM DAMNIT!!!!:D:D:D


Of all the forums I belong to this one is the harshest to noobs,how noobs are treated is usually regulated by the bigdogs,I see multiple 4000 post plus people saying "play nice" seems to me policy has been set :beer: I call meeting adjourned any 2nd? Time for beer!!:beer:

I have made it a personal policy to be kind to the newbies and completely berate the original members as much as possible!

[Haggis]

Heck, you might even see the "ribbing" that goes on between some of the long term members. ;)

Mike Poore is a weennie....:razz:

[Bluerauder]

Mike Poore is a weennie....:razz:
I am glad you corrected that .... I didn't know what a "winnie" was. Oh Pooh !! ;)

[Haggis]

I am glad you corrected that .... I didn't know what a "winnie" was. Oh Pooh !! ;)

Your a weenie too.....:razz:

[SC Cheesehead]

This Thread is Worthless without pics :up:

How's this:

Anybody for a beer?

SCCH

[Blackened300a]

Of all the forums I belong to this one is the harshest to noobs,how noobs are treated is usually regulated by the bigdogs,I see multiple 4000 post plus people saying "play nice" seems to me policy has been set :beer: I call meeting adjourned any 2nd? Time for beer!!:beer:

We are very nice to noobs, go use the search button to see for yourself!

:lol:

[sailsmen]

We are very nice to noobs, go use the search button to see for yourself!

:lol:

Thats very funny.
:lol:

[RCSignals]

Bull...You missed my point.
What becomes of this site when it is no longer profitable?
What would cause a contributing member or vendor to pull support?
When they no longer see a return on their money.
Its really very simple.
Be nice, invite new customers into the net and treat them with the same respect you expect. If they are up to no good... that MMo4 guy will deal with it.
Try to remember, you "too" are a guest, be considerate to our host and he will keep up the good work.
If you want to be like that... open a site of your own and insult everyone that logs on. Then see how many vendors send you a check.

this site is about new customers?

I thought it was about Mercury Marauders, the owners of Mercury Marauders, and those interested in Mercury Marauders.

[RCSignals]

This Thread is Worthless without pics :up:

http://img.freecodesource.com/myspace-layouts/images/layouts/1180454355-739-1.gif

[KillJoy]

Mmmmmm...... Bambi.

There is room for all of God's Creatures....

Right next to the Mashed Potatos.

:D

KillJoy