Being practically challenged, I sympathise. My "Why does my TR always stop
running when the little needle points at 'E'?" question got absolutely no
come-back at all. However, it would appear from your post that you seem to have
a good idea of which kind of questions get a response and which don't. If you
suspect your question is headed for the wastebasket, try using your evident
knowledge of human nature to add just a touch of life / humor / chutzpah to it
-- a smile will help ease the ennui.
And how do you do this? Well, that's a hard one. But here's a suggestion: how
about putting the vodka & tonic down and having a bang on a blunt instead?
Adam Turner
'74 TR6
Bob Danielson wrote:
> I've been on the list since October and have noticed a disturbing trend. I'm
> not sure if it's like the old High School clique....... only acknowledge the
> "in crowd"...ignore the rest, but the only questions that seem to get
> answered are the "heavy technical" and the "cute" ones. Basic questions
> about, say, interior renovation help are usually ignored (maybe answered
> directly but not posted to the list.... hey there's nothing fancy about
> redoing your interior) while questions about oxygen sensors (serious) and
> vanity plates (frivolous) are responded to in mass. I posted a very basic
> question about proper jack points for a floor jack at both the front and
> rear of a TR6. I was concerned that I could damage my car by doing something
> wrong. Aren't we supposed to be concerned about preserving these cars? Yes
> I'm a newbie at this. But what I didn't expect was that NO ONE would take
> the time to help and answer. I KNOW hundreds of you can answer this question
> but no one bothered. I've posted other questions that have been met with
> similar (i.e. lack of) response. This is a letter I've wanted to post for
> while now but have been afraid of the backlash............. well. it's late
> here in Connecticut and I've had a couple of vodka tonics... we'll be
> getting up at 4:30 tomorrow morning to drive to Myrtle Beach for a week of
> golf (any golf questions will be gladly answered by this 6 handicapper), and
> I figured I'd go out with a bang. I will continue to lurk because the list
> is a wealth of info...... but I'll be very hesitant to post another
> question.
> A very disillusioned
> Bob Danielson
> 75 TR6 - Current status at:
> http://pages.cthome.net/BobD
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