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andyhirst

Member Since: 12 Jun 2009
Location: Barnsley
Posts: 61

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 Landmark LE Montalcino Red

You are right, I have read threads where things have been said which you know would not be said face to face
Some people are very brave behind a keyboard
Having said that the majority of people on here are very friendly and helpful
It's the same on most forums unfortunately
Andy

16th Nov 2015 9:07pm

Cuthbert

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Up North
Posts: 1535

K9F wrote:
Personally what I can find irksome are those that purely visit the forum to look for a resolution to an issue and then have absolutely nothing to contribute until their next problem and the associated quest for a solution. Then again that is what forums are for I suppose? There were those that also just used to register to knock something on too.

I like helping people and find "Search reveals:" and a few posted links to the relevant information sought also assists those with an 'apparent aversion' or oversight in the use of the search facility, which is indeed a very useful tool.

As a forum member with a history of positive 'giving' I appreciate that you can find those who merely 'take' rather irksome.

However my resident psychologist also draws to my attention those use forums as a channel for seeking affirmation that their personal taste/choice is the 'correct' one. When it comes to subjective opinion and others not sharing their personal taste/choice they can feel rejected and bruised by the experience and respond with a sense of deep injustice.

So much easier if the question has a definitive answer like "What is the official Land Rover part number for a standard Boost alloy wheel rim on a Defender"? Nice and easy to respond to and difficult to give or take any 'implied offence'. Can also be a rather boring read for those seeking a bit more.

On the other hand, posting a picture of modified Defender with a "What do you think of my mega-cool conversion" may not always elicit the 'adoration' that the poster seeks. Or is the objective of the OP merely to seek acceptance and plaudits for their work within a cult type of environment, where criticism is not to be tolerated?

I shall return to the couch and seek further inputs from a professional psychologist.

16th Nov 2015 9:13pm

Muddybigdog

Member Since: 11 Apr 2014
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 1019

2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

Honest we are really not that bad

Jumped ship to reliability - Mitsubishi L200
Puma 90 XS - Sold
D3 - 2.7 S x2 (both Sold)
Freelander 2 HSE - Sold
Freelander 1 - Sold
Disco 2 - Sold

16th Nov 2015 9:54pm

nitram17

Member Since: 08 Jun 2014
Location: newcastle
Posts: 2261

Some of the old timers are in need of a makeover and may be returned to society eventually and some are beyond helping !

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This is cuthbert and friend before therepy!

17th Nov 2015 2:14am

treps

Member Since: 07 Jul 2015
Location: SE
Posts: 244

As a newbie to this site and LR I have to say that this site has been very helpful, even with my rather dumb and basic questions. Thank you. I also frequent a motorcycle forum; very helpful too but don't ask about oil or tires... that's abuse...

17th Nov 2015 9:08am

Getoffmyland

Member Since: 28 Sep 2010
Location: West Berkshire
Posts: 92

Its not us. Its you.

17th Nov 2015 5:32pm

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