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Guest · 2005-01-14T07:34:14Z

A perspectiveI've read the recent thread on censorship and the one below on negativity with interest and with sadness. I'm going to point a few things out here...my opinion, take it or leave it.In the past year, I've seen negative comments, negative "vibes" increase on this BB. I, for one, used to come here to feel good. That hasn't happened in a while. So, I mostly stay away; my choice, I know, but there's enough irritation in a day without having a hobby site contribute to it. I wonder who else has left feeling the same way?I don't think censorship is a great idea, but neither is using a BB for personal vendettas. If such individuals have e-mail friends who will listen to them and support them, then perhaps that's the way to go. Hey, when you whine about everything, people stop listening or avoid you or your "hang out."Also, guys, do you have any idea of the effect you have on the industry? If nothing satisfies, if nothing is greeted with anything but enthusiasm tempered with pettiness, where's the incentive? Remember that companies are made up of individuals, and those individuals monitor your posts; they can be insulted or discouraged by them. Is that really what you want? There's a difference between discerning and demanding. "Oh, it's a gorgeous model, but the antenna is on the wrong fender...why the h&*@ can't they get the details right?" Let me give you an analogy; years ago at a car show, I saw an absolutely gorgeous 100 pt. fully documented 56 Imperial. I mean, people were flocking around the thing. Then, one guy looks at it and says, "But that color paint is a shade or two off from the original," in a really loud, dismissive tone of voice. People just rolled their eyes and shook their heads in disbelief because all he saw was a flaw that really didn't matter much at all to the majority. I'd hate to think I'd never see that car again for that reason. Geez, guys, we buy new 1:1s that are less perfect than these models!If we can't be satisfied, what's the point in trying? I'm not saying accept junk or inferior products, but man, the pickiness is overwhelming sometimes, be it with a product, a company, or a service.I've met many friends here who I have come to treasure, and I will always keep in contact with you guys, but lately, not here. I realize that sometimes there is bad news to be discussed, but man, some of you guys turn the good into bad with pessimism. Pick your battles carefully, and nurture your friendships.

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Chuck Gherson

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14/01/2005 11:08 am

Interesting point Wiz.......Negativity just might be scaring new people away form our 1/24 devotion.

Chuck Gherson

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14/01/2005 11:15 am

By the way-Welcome Back to both Wiz and Phil-we need people with a sane sense of our hobby and mild manners around here. I don't post every day, but do read every day, and some of this juvenile pattering is just too much-sounds like a cat fight between 2 preteen girls. Anyway, let's all keep a modicum of sense and good spirits around here.

Dan Vincent

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14/01/2005 11:38 am

Mark, I love the apple pie comparison..right on!

Like Rodney King said "Can't we all just get along?"

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Glenn Swanson

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14/01/2005 1:33 pm

Very Good Mark I agree with you

There are many people out there that are possitively unhappy unless they can find something to complain about. No model is ever right to them no matter how good it is. I feel sorry for them. This is a wonderful hobby we have and we should be happy there are companies around to feed our addictions. By and large they do a great job. This BB has to start dwelling more on the positive and delete the constant negative. Keep all personal gripes that people have with each other off this site.

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14/01/2005 3:46 pm

I agree Dan, up to a point. I don't think it is being negative to point out that many diecast companies chose to do great fifties cars (ie 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, 1958 Pontiac Bonneville, 1959 Buick Electra), then forego those great classic fifties roofline to make three more convertibles. Since it has been proven that the diecast makers monitor theser boards, I never miss an opportunity to say "Hey guys, please make more closed coupes, sedans and wagons." As for the Continental kits, I swear that some diecast makers would slap a Continental Kit on the back of a VW Bug Convertible if they could get away with it.

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14/01/2005 3:51 pm

LOL Phil. The "edit message" button is my favorite part of this site.

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