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Amen to that George.  This hobby has brought me much happiness, many friends and acquaintances around the world and has increased my car knowledge a great deal.  I can't see myself ever being away from it.

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Amen to that George.  This hobby has brought me much happiness, many friends and acquaintances around the world and has increased my car knowledge a great deal.  I can't see myself ever being away from it.

I so agree with you! 

With the onset of this NEW Forum and site, I've even enjoyed it more. 

I decided that I wanted to contribute more, learn more, and educate some if I can.  I regret that on the old board, I was combative at times with some members and I also regret that at times I presented myself in an egotistical manner.  That is not who I am.  

It is my objective to contribute in a constructive manner adding to both my own enjoyment and also hopefully to the enjoyment of others here as well.  

I love old cars.  We all love old cars.  That makes us a family.  We're blessed to have this Forum available to us to share our hobby.  

@georgeschire  Good for you to see what you wanted to change for all the right reasons and then doing it.  I must say I noticed it a while back and was certainly impressed by the change and the very many positive things you brought to The Forum daily.  Thank you for that; we can all learn from it.

Hello George,

Sadly, being a newby here, I missed seeing you in combative spirit and am pleased that you feel more content taking a relaxed approach to our subject - something I personally struggle hard to do with anything I regard as important! Whilst I agree civility has to be maintained at all times I do think most people value the integrity of passionately defended position.  

I'm curiously reminded of an occasion when I was perhaps 11 or 12, visiting my father who worked in labour relations - NOT H.R., A SINFUL TERM - at Ford lorry and truck plant, Langley U.K., when during dinner there was a call from the plant that he was needed to deal with an issue that had arisen. Believing this would be a valuable insight into the real world, he told the people on the phone that he had his son  visiting and so would bring him along, rather than rudely abandon him at home.  So off we went, and into the large wood-panelled office came these sturdy looking men, tea and biscuits and all passed very pleasantly: dull, even. Driving home, my father - who I think was a little disappointed himself - said 'they were very polite because you were there.  Normally there is a lot of swearing, shouting and they can even stand on the desk and threaten one another with a punch-up!'   So, sometimes polite can be a bit deflating.

George, I certainly love your new approach. I consider myself fairly knowledgeable about cars being car crazy for most of my eighty years. Your new approach has taught me many things I never knew and your presentations are outstanding and very educational. I have found as I have gotten older that there are times I expressed myself in terms that perhaps were too harsh. Seeing the changes you have made has hopefully influenced changes in me as well. Bottom line, I thank you. When you stop to think about it, we are a very small number to the total population that share this passion of ours and as such we need to support each other because those outside of the hobby certainly don't understand our addiction. Your posts, along with others on this forum, are a high light of my day.

@bob-jackman, THANK YOU!  I've mentioned many times how much I respect you.  To in turn have your respect is an honor.  

@georgeschire

Yes I too enjoy the kinder, gentler George and all of the great information, stories, and pictures of your literature collection that you share!

Funny thing, though, we did speak on the phone some time back and I remember thinking how differently (in a positive way) you came across in person than in your written communication! 

Your increased presence as a contributor on the new board adds greatly to it! Thanks!

The question was how many Johnny Lighting models we have: I have 75 cars & 45 pickup trucks in 1:64; 21 are Johnny Lighting, 30 are M2 Castline, 28 Greenlight, 15 AutoWorld,  and 26 Yat Ming, Maisto, Ertl, Jada, Matchbox.  But no Hot Wheels!

The saying is "if you don't have anything good to say , don't say anything" which in my opinion is way too restrictive.  I agree to an extent; don't say anything negative about another persons opinion/choices but, both good & bad opinions about/on cars themselves are necessary to create discussion on the pros & cons of the car itself.  To me it would be, and some times is boring if everybody constantly praised every topic we discuss. Praise the person posting, but be free to criticize  the car/subject.  Example: Say what you want about continental kits [butt warts/diving platform] but don't criticize a person for liking them.  My case in point; I dislike/hate the '58 Buick & Olds especially ones with the long rear extension and continental tire hanging on the back and I express my opinion when  I see one, BUT I don't say anything negative about the person that likes that style car.  Everybody has a right to their opinion.  Criticize the cars I like but don't criticize me for liking them. The old saying here is "to each their own".    

@moe-parr, Thank you Barry!  

@brush, very nicely stated and true.  

@brush  Bruce; I enjoy reading all the likes and dislikes our members provide.  Sometimes I am influenced into changing my thoughts or position on a particular car or automotive subject.....sometimes not.  Diversity makes our hobby much more interesting, so like you say, the individuals must be respected.