Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
Nov 9th 2009, 7:58 am
#61
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
i agree mostly, but how much slack should any rude / shitty user get?
I dont mind the dumb questions, its the dumb question askers with bad attitudes that cause many long term members to walk away that i take offense to. I know of at least a half dozen members (who i stay in contact with personally) who left because of the level of ignorance and belligerence that some members display, Sonic being a prime example.
I dont mind the dumb questions, its the dumb question askers with bad attitudes that cause many long term members to walk away that i take offense to. I know of at least a half dozen members (who i stay in contact with personally) who left because of the level of ignorance and belligerence that some members display, Sonic being a prime example.
Nov 10th 2009, 10:35 am
#62
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
i agree mostly, but how much slack should any rude / shitty user get?
I dont mind the dumb questions, its the dumb question askers with bad attitudes that cause many long term members to walk away that i take offense to. I know of at least a half dozen members (who i stay in contact with personally) who left because of the level of ignorance and belligerence that some members display, Sonic being a prime example.
I dont mind the dumb questions, its the dumb question askers with bad attitudes that cause many long term members to walk away that i take offense to. I know of at least a half dozen members (who i stay in contact with personally) who left because of the level of ignorance and belligerence that some members display, Sonic being a prime example.
Also, where is the bad attitude from me?
Objecting is not bad attitude.
You have also formed an opinion of me from reading a few posts on one subject matter - not very adult or sensible.
Finally, if you don't have much tolerance, you shouldn't be on an open forum.
No-one is forcing you to read or contribute to this or other forums.
I thought that was what basementwaj was on about.
Nov 10th 2009, 11:58 am
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
Calling anyone rude or shitty isn't going to endear them to you and (I don't wish to point this out but there's no other way) since one of these traits has already been displayed towards me by vous, perhaps I could also accuse you of the same and use bad language, but I don't.
Also, where is the bad attitude from me?
Objecting is not bad attitude.
You have also formed an opinion of me from reading a few posts on one subject matter - not very adult or sensible.
Finally, if you don't have much tolerance, you shouldn't be on an open forum.
No-one is forcing you to read or contribute to this or other forums.
Also, where is the bad attitude from me?
Objecting is not bad attitude.
You have also formed an opinion of me from reading a few posts on one subject matter - not very adult or sensible.
Finally, if you don't have much tolerance, you shouldn't be on an open forum.
No-one is forcing you to read or contribute to this or other forums.
two words
bite me (edited for Bobs sake)
Nov 10th 2009, 12:10 pm
#66
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
Ok everyone - sprout break...
Right - as you were...
Right - as you were...
Nov 11th 2009, 12:03 am
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
Originally Posted by Sonic5
One has nothing to do with the other and its pretty silly to suggest it has.
Please do read things properly, especially if you're going to point fingers.
It does help, you know.
Please do read things properly, especially if you're going to point fingers.
It does help, you know.
Originally Posted by Sonic5
Finally, anyone who starts a sentence with "Look", towards someone they don't know, is at best, terse, at worst, screaming their head off and so, in no position or state of mind to direct their words to anyone who is simply seeking knowledge and understanding.
~ Jenney
Nov 11th 2009, 3:32 am
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
Sonic are you related to exvj? 
Nov 11th 2009, 1:27 pm
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
I like to compare the vehicle registration and inspection to the UK car tax and MOT. We in PA pay $36 a year, which considering the hammering the roads take over winter, is a tiny sum - the inspection costs all depend on what needs doing, pretty much like the MOT.
However, don't get me started on the 3,000 oil change the garages hammer down your throat - 3,000 miles - is this a joke or is it designed to keep car mechanics employed? I can't tell you how many times I've been stonewalled when querying why 3,000 miles when the UK equivalent is 5 to 7,500. The only reasonable answer I got was that synthetic oil is a pretty new thing over here (is it?). Any car mechanics out there who can put me right on this?
However, don't get me started on the 3,000 oil change the garages hammer down your throat - 3,000 miles - is this a joke or is it designed to keep car mechanics employed? I can't tell you how many times I've been stonewalled when querying why 3,000 miles when the UK equivalent is 5 to 7,500. The only reasonable answer I got was that synthetic oil is a pretty new thing over here (is it?). Any car mechanics out there who can put me right on this?
Nov 11th 2009, 10:00 pm
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
I like to compare the vehicle registration and inspection to the UK car tax and MOT. We in PA pay $36 a year, which considering the hammering the roads take over winter, is a tiny sum - the inspection costs all depend on what needs doing, pretty much like the MOT.
However, don't get me started on the 3,000 oil change the garages hammer down your throat - 3,000 miles - is this a joke or is it designed to keep car mechanics employed? I can't tell you how many times I've been stonewalled when querying why 3,000 miles when the UK equivalent is 5 to 7,500. The only reasonable answer I got was that synthetic oil is a pretty new thing over here (is it?). Any car mechanics out there who can put me right on this?
However, don't get me started on the 3,000 oil change the garages hammer down your throat - 3,000 miles - is this a joke or is it designed to keep car mechanics employed? I can't tell you how many times I've been stonewalled when querying why 3,000 miles when the UK equivalent is 5 to 7,500. The only reasonable answer I got was that synthetic oil is a pretty new thing over here (is it?). Any car mechanics out there who can put me right on this?
Nov 11th 2009, 11:49 pm
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Re: Vehicle Registration - this feels like a scam
I like to compare the vehicle registration and inspection to the UK car tax and MOT. We in PA pay $36 a year, which considering the hammering the roads take over winter, is a tiny sum - the inspection costs all depend on what needs doing, pretty much like the MOT.
However, don't get me started on the 3,000 oil change the garages hammer down your throat - 3,000 miles - is this a joke or is it designed to keep car mechanics employed? I can't tell you how many times I've been stonewalled when querying why 3,000 miles when the UK equivalent is 5 to 7,500. The only reasonable answer I got was that synthetic oil is a pretty new thing over here (is it?). Any car mechanics out there who can put me right on this?
However, don't get me started on the 3,000 oil change the garages hammer down your throat - 3,000 miles - is this a joke or is it designed to keep car mechanics employed? I can't tell you how many times I've been stonewalled when querying why 3,000 miles when the UK equivalent is 5 to 7,500. The only reasonable answer I got was that synthetic oil is a pretty new thing over here (is it?). Any car mechanics out there who can put me right on this?
In the US, doesn't a lot of funding for the road system come from the federal government; thus from general taxation, not from state vehicle registration?
Last edited by robin1234; Nov 11th 2009 at 11:51 pm.
