Mega Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 (edited) RULES OF VEHICLE TALK- updated 05.01.07 I noticed that since the forums are back half of new posts here (in bumped topics since the one week offline) were nothing but flame posts. I think that some RULES were needed then to keep the forum ontopic and avoid n00bish attitude that seems to be installed here now. And i'm pretty surprised that not only new members are concerned. THE RULES 1. No flaming. You know what it is, i don't need to explain again. If not, Forum rules guide is your friend. 2.No "my car is better than yours talk". Actually, people drive what they can afford, sometimes it's sh*tty, sometimes it's pure fun. Don't expect forumers to be billionnaires or sharing the same tastes than you. 3. No car flaming, ie "the car you talk about is a piece of sh*t". You cannot prove that THIS is the best. Actually, as said in 2, it's a matter of opinion. Constructive criticism is allowed of course, based on CONSTRUCTIVE remarks. Unless you haven't driven a clio/micra you can't really say it handles bad, unless you have read it in a magazine. I never saw a magazine to state that a clio/micra handles bad either. Don't forget to compare what's comparable too... 4. As said in 3., We don't need more "america vs Europe vs Japan" topics. Actually, 3 chronological statements can be made out of these: -------------- - the person who created a topic like this has no clue about the fact that YOU CAN'T compare a 70's muscle with an "import" (wtf is an import, we are on international boards, please, make it clear if you are talking about a Honda Civic or a friggin CL55 AMG). - from the false statement above people tried to make strong arguments, but obviously failed - the topic itself became a flamefest about cultural differences. Ethnocentrism is NOT your friend. Sorry. -------------- 5. No one likes "rice", but everybody put aftermarket (not always tasty) things on their cars. Think of what you added to your ride before posting. Otherwise, yes 2F2F yoooo is lame, and it's a common statement. Period 6. Use the search button. Several "general XXXXXX topics" were made. Think on bumping them if you want to contribute. Also, if you have something interesting to share but you think it doesn't deserve it's own topic, post in GenCar Talk, or others. What does not deserve a topic ------------------- - "i have a new car" with no pics of YOUR car - "General not well known brand topic" You will have 7 replies, or less. Where is "general" for? - rule #4 topics - A specific car model topic with senseless reply inside. Ex: a topic about camaros, with "Camaroz r cool" inside. ------------------- 7. Be comprehensive and tolerant. As you saw in #4, no more arguing about which continent is better. Still, trying to discover other continents' car cultures is not forbidden. You obviously know how it works with cars in your country, you are even perhaps proud of your national crafstmanship but try to think that other people could think differently, have a different car culture, and are not judging cars with the same values as you do. Sometimes, you may be wrong, even. This is where the word tolerance comes into play: be cool with others. And others should not jump on you either. It's called tolerant common sense. I will enforce this rule if needed. 8. The good way to post a new topic: Related topic here 9. As said in 4. first alinea: Avoid using IMPORT/DOMESTIC(muscle or other)/EXOTIC to describe cars. We are on international boards, for me a CL55 is an imported car and i haven't seen nowhere palms last time i took a pic of an Enzo. 10. If you enter in a quarrel with another member about cars (see Car talk pg 131/132 - Dup & *gta star* about Mercedeses), take it to PM please. Once you are sorted one is allowed to post the whole log in one reply. This measure is taken to avoid spam POSTING® GUIDELINE •If you want to share General Information about cars and/or if you are looking for some information about cars post it here:CAR TALK •If you found some hot news about a new car/prototype/your neighbours tuned machine, post it here: CAR NEWS •If you think the Stig is your homeboy and if Jeremy Clarkson made you a breakfast, at least once in your life, post here: TOP GEAR TOPIC •If your 1.6 litre engine is giving you hard time on your commuting trips, and if you dream of doing them in a SLR 722 and whatnot, post here: DREAM CARS •If you were just overtaken by a Ferrari 599, and you even managed to take a pic of it, then you're welcome to post it here: SPOTTED •If you saw a hawt video of a hawt ride on the internets, feel free to post it here: VIDEOS •If your Civic is the king of the streets; especially on the quartermile between local WalMart and 7-11, share your experience here: STREET RACING Enjoy your stay Edited May 1, 2007 by Pavlov Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
123abc Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I was wondering why a set of rules for this place hasn't be made untill now. Good work on zee rules.....I whole heartedly agree with all of em. ::rawr:: Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3274146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dup Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 sh*t, I broke 3 and 4 and 1. Dup repents Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3274166 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaj. Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 - the person who created a topic like this has no clue about the fact that YOU CAN'T compare a 70's muscle with an "import" (wtf is an import, we are on international boards, please, statify if you are talking about a Honda Civic or a friggin CL55 AMG). It's alright Pav, I make words up too. But yeah, we do need some rules in here, the little scuffle between JJHW, Dup, and Macintire Sniper kind of brought it to the attention of anyone who went into those topics. Good job on them, but when people break them, it'd be a warning>warning>temp ban>they're fuct, Right? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3274205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macintire Sniper Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I think i broke all of them except 1. Oh snap. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3274224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaj. Posted October 24, 2005 Share Posted October 24, 2005 I think i broke all of them except 1. Oh snap. Nah, I think this would be Rule 1 being broken in half like a cheap skateboard But you did apoloigse, so it kinda evens out. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3274238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 But yeah, we do need some rules in here, the little scuffle between JJHW, Dup, and Macintire Sniper kind of brought it to the attention of anyone who went into those topics. Good job on them, but when people break them, it'd be a warning>warning>temp ban>they're fuct, Right? Actually it's up to global moderators while it comes to reported posts. While it's rule breaking without reports, i'm dealing that. - warning>warning if there is no previous info about rule breakage by this member, then report to a global moderator. - simple warning if he broke the rules previously, then report to a global moderator. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3275066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJHW Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Weey, it's partly my fault, woo! Yeah, broken 1, 2, 3 and 4, sorry Let's just start a-fresh, yo! I'm fully prepared to bury the hatchet with MS, SYN and TLC... +FF7F24+ Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3275197 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gta star* Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Good job on the rules, I have noticed posts "My car is better than yours", just no need for it really. I actually thought some Rules were needed around here and I was going to PM you about it but you got to it before me. Good work. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3275741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuff_luv_capo Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yea, I should probably be banned from Vehicle Chat by now. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3387408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke15 Posted December 15, 2005 Share Posted December 15, 2005 About time Mike New Rule: Everyone has to join in the guess the car contest. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3387695 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Yea, I should probably be banned from Vehicle Chat by now. There is no "tolerant common sense" either in other peepz replies or in yours. So no, you shouldn't be banned. The rule 7 is way more subtile than people may think. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3388037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted January 18, 2006 Author Share Posted January 18, 2006 10 rules now. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3463581 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke15 Posted January 19, 2006 Share Posted January 19, 2006 10 rules now. Mmm, i think we may need a spam filter soon. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=3466244 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Implemented. For those who won't follow the new implemented rules... We will We will LOCK you! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=4215866 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gta star* Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Well put together. Good job. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=4215872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oipolloi Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Heh, the "Import" term pissed me off too. It always seems to describe Japanese cars anyway, i've never seen it applied to German or British cars by Americans, despite the fact those will also be imported XD Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=4216079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted May 1, 2007 Author Share Posted May 1, 2007 Rules are still the same heh. Just a new guideline for newbies on the way they should post in here. I will be ruling over here with an iron hand. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=4216221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnyboy Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Dont you mean fist? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1057277531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted November 24, 2007 Author Share Posted November 24, 2007 Dont you mean fist? Easier to slap faces with an open hand. More entertaining also. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1057277549 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xo4 Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Stings for a bit, too. Doesn't it? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1057277590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellmenotherone Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 VERY well said Pavlov, any car beats walking...well...cept a yugo...then your still walking just pushing a car also... Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1057403397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted June 4, 2008 Author Share Posted June 4, 2008 Ok, i think that Vehi Chat needs a small revamp. And... as it's all about users' (in this case, members') experience, i need your opinion! STICKY Should we pin more threads? If so which ones? Should we unpin something? DIRECTORY In the first page i added some links a while ago for some interesting, worth to see topics. Please browse page 2,3,4,5 of this forum and suggest me some threads i might add on the first page. Also, do you think that some "general" threads are needed for matters that are asked frequently here and that don't have thier own dedicated topic (result> 4+ topics on a similar theme). If so, which ones? Thank you Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1058201307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaj. Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 We could probably do without the "Post a pic of your own car" thread pinned. I think we have enough "general" threads right now, too. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1058201476 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picolini Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I think the post a pic of your car thread should stay pinned. If you take it down, it'll get lost as it's not generally active and people will make their own threads more often. As for pinnable topics, maybe the car news or chat topic? Just for easier finding when needed. Maybe spotted? But you HAVE to pin the " FAST CARS MOST OF WORLD" thread. With a title so perfectly put, how could you not? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1058202998 Share on other sites More sharing options...
swolo yaggins Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 Post a pix of ur car and CAR GAME?!? should GTFO out the pinned section. I always saw the pinned section as an area to seek information. Not for casual topics with ongoing, pertinent discussion. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1058203877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lurchseesu420 Posted June 4, 2008 Share Posted June 4, 2008 I'd unpin the "guess the car game" topic. Without the "Post a pic of your car" topic, people will just make more and more topics whenever someone new comes along (it still happens anyway). The Car News and Car Talk topics might be good things to pin, but I'm not sure. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1058204031 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted June 5, 2008 Author Share Posted June 5, 2008 I hear you. Guess that car will go unpinned but a link will be added on the first page. Anything else? edit: iirc, we had a ricer's gallery... where the hell did that topic go? Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1058205720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
epoxi Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Unless you haven't driven a clio/micra you can't really say it handles bad You may want to correct that "haven't" -> "have" , otherwise it seems that Micra drivers aren't reliable people to comment on Micras. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1058507036 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Posted September 1, 2008 Author Share Posted September 1, 2008 Unless you haven't driven a clio/micra you can't really say it handles bad You may want to correct that "haven't" -> "have" , otherwise it seems that Micra drivers aren't reliable people to comment on Micras. Thank you for reading the rules! Sorry for the mistake there, i was writing that late at night. A looooooooooong time ago. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/220345-rules-of-vehicle-talk-ud-050107/?do=findComment&comment=1058507303 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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