Originally Posted By: Finz
A couple of comments I'd like to make from a new-users perspective:
1. Personally, I think a ban would be a disservice to those, like myself, who come in here looking for information. I've been an avid reader of this site for many years and believe myself to be far more knowledgable via the info I've gleened from reading through the posts. I recently joined/participated because of an issue that developed on one of the vehicles in my driveway.
2. Demarpaint's personal experience with MMO and more recent testing with Kreen (along with many other posters) provided me with some positive testimony that I chose to investigate further. I researched these products outside of BITOG and now feel that I can make a more informed decision as to my next move
3. Of course, in reading these posts and those on other sites, people felt threatened or slighted when their testimony was disputed... I don't think anyone comes in to these sites looking for a fight but it's amazing to me how quickly a good posting degenerates into a **** measuring contest: "I'm right". "No, you're not right... I'm right". "Oh yeah? Prove it..." "I don't have to prove anything to you"
I hate to admit it, but on some level this can be entertaining for me. Oil talk can get kind of dry sometimes (no pun intended) and a little personality injected can be fun.
What I don't understand, and, bear in mind, this is from the perspective of a new user, is how you guys let each other get under your skin?
You have wonderful experience with MMO. Somebody calls it snake oil... Isn't your experience still positive? Anyone reading through will recognize the haters for what they are. Why get down to their level?
AR-X... Depends on the site you're viewing and the time frame any given post was made. Some folks feels it's the 2nd coming,,, others feel its the breaking of the 7th seal. I'm cool with that. From what I understand, an accusation was made where the owner was buying favorable comments. That's in black and white - take it to heart, take it out with the garbage. The guy singing its praises is still enjoying the benefits of the product... The guy who feels he just wasted $25 won't buy it again nor will he recommend it
I love Hondas and have 5 of them. Eventually 6 when my youngest needs a car. John Doe had one that conked out on him at 100k miles,,, he won't buy another but I'm still going to have 6 in my driveway some day. I'm not going to try to convince him and it would be fruitless for him to try and convince me
I see the dead horse getting closer and closer: All I'm saying is that if you guys could lighten up a little bit I think we all would be benefit. Like I said,, the banter is fun at times, but just remember that we are all adults here with our own opinions and life experiences. Respect that,... Maybe learn from their experience? Maybe learn who to ignore when the silliness enters into the conversation
I guess my point is banning a particular product's discussion isn't necessarily the issue as people like me will lose the ability to learn.
I now relinquish the soap box...
Please note, I'm paying a heck of a lot more than $25.00. Thank you