flak monkey
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On a brighter note
What makes this site so great for you?
Theres been a lot of negativity and bickering recently, which is to a certain extent making some areas like a high school playground. I generally find
the comments quite amusing, and am glad to say I know others take it light heartedly as well.
So in light of all this silliness, lets have a happy thread . Post your ideas here about what makes this site stand out from the rest, in a positive
way:
1. You can always get a question answered within about 30mins of asking it, no matter what the topic!
2. Its a great way of meeting like minded people, and I think we forget how clever we all are for building our own cars in the first place, because
its our daily crew.
Do carry on 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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graememk
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:35 AM |
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its just better than using the computer for work..... during working hours
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bilbo
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 posted on 16/3/07 at 11:39 AM |
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Had a question about radiators for my build this morning. After a quick search on this site I had my answer. Seems that 95% of the questions I have I
can get the answer for from this site without even posting a thread. The other 5% takes about two mins for a reply
Top site
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Build Diary: http://bills-locost.blogspot.com/
Web Site: http://locost.atspace.com
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donut
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:41 AM |
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Yeah quick replies and they are usually always correct! and almost everyone on here is good fun and that's what it's all about eh, having
fun!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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nib1980
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:43 AM |
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the avatars always help 
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balidey
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:43 AM |
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I like the avatar pictures (well the ones with girlies in not many clothes are the best)
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nib1980
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:45 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
I like the avatar pictures (well the ones with girlies in not many clothes are the best)
great minds think alike,
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nick205
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:53 AM |
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I like it here 'cos the vast majority of people seem like minded and friendly. I could have built my car without the site, but it would have
taken a very lomng time and the end result would not have been anywhere near as good.
I also like the fact that due to the variety of people here, most any question on any topic can usually be answered.
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bartonp
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:56 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
I like the avatar pictures (well the ones with girlies in not many clothes are the best)
Eh? Where??
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stevec
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 11:58 AM |
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I like it cos its a genuine mine of inf. and also some of the best wit you will get anywhere.
Oh and I also like it when Hellfire and Calvinx kick off.
Steve.
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 12:01 PM |
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1) It is an absolutely superb source of information. (I started my build because I knew nothing about cars and wanted to learn and building one seemed
to be the best way). I have learned so much on here.
2) The humour is brilliant - most of the time.
3) A great source of parts, without getting ripped off.
4) Almost total lack of childish bad language, name calling and stupid pointless flaming.
5) The banter.
6) Avatars
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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matt_claydon
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 12:08 PM |
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Interesting that the three people who said they like the avatars all don't have one - come on guys, sort it out (Edit: Unless they're
being blocked by my system)
On a related note, I like the fact that people appreciate that lots of us browse at work and therefore keep the avatars reasonable and put NWS on
posts that may cause trouble - very considerate.
Plus of course the goldmine of information and the extremely helpful people: like most others, I would have had a hard time building my car without
the help here.
[Edited on 16/3/07 by matt_claydon]
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charlie boy
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 12:27 PM |
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Seems a good a time as any for a first post!
Been lingering for a while and will continue to do so, while gaining as much knowledge as possibe to help with a build of a locost type car as soon as
funds and SWMBO allow!
Theres a wealth of knowledge and some clever people here and i learn a lot of things whether I'll ever need them or not.
I may have the odd random post but otherwise I'll just sneak into the background building up my fountain of knowledge!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 12:38 PM |
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here's a good avatar then for you
the shadow....
 
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Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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pajsh
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 12:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
1) It is an absolutely superb source of information. (I started my build because I knew nothing about cars and wanted to learn and building one seemed
to be the best way). I have learned so much on here.
2) The humour is brilliant - most of the time.
3) A great source of parts, without getting ripped off.
4) Almost total lack of childish bad language, name calling and stupid pointless flaming.
5) The banter.
6) Avatars
Totally agree. I've had loads of help, some good deals and great jokes and games. Love it loads.
[Edited on 16/3/07 by pajsh]
I used to be apathetic but now I just don't care.
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donut
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 01:00 PM |
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Here's one for you Mr Whippy
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Scotty
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 01:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by pajsh
quote:
Originally posted by Confused but excited.
1) It is an absolutely superb source of information. (I started my build because I knew nothing about cars and wanted to learn and building one seemed
to be the best way). I have learned so much on here.
2) The humour is brilliant - most of the time.
3) A great source of parts, without getting ripped off.
4) Almost total lack of childish bad language, name calling and stupid pointless flaming.
5) The banter.
6) Avatars
Totally agree. I've had loads of help, some good deals and great jokes and games. Love it loads.
[Edited on 16/3/07 by pajsh]
totally agree too
take a pat on the back you lot ... (NOT an irish pat though  )
PLEASE NOTE! All comments made by this person are to be considered "Tongue in Cheek" and are not meant to be taken seriously in any way - so there!
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Scotty
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 01:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by donut
Here's one for you Mr Whippy
no good .... got no spoilers
PLEASE NOTE! All comments made by this person are to be considered "Tongue in Cheek" and are not meant to be taken seriously in any way - so there!
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Fred W B
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 01:03 PM |
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I agree with the above comments re knowledge, entertainment value etc.
No one has yet mentioned what I find one of the biggest plusses - the site helps me big time with motivation to push on with the build. You see that
other people have done it, so it IS possible, plus the positive comments when you post details of something you have done really buck me up.
Cheers
Fred W B
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 01:06 PM |
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cheers that is a good one. I might use that though I'll have to use my home machine.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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greggors84
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 01:09 PM |
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The reason this site is so great is because the MK build manual isnt! (Or wasnt!)
Compared to alot of other forums Ive been on there is alot less petty name calling and stupid arguing.
And if it wasnt for this site I would have built (and probably still be building) a Robin Hood!
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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JAG
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 01:10 PM |
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I like it because;
You guys have convinced me that I maybe wierd but I'm not the only one 
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 01:16 PM |
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I bet I'm weirder than you
I also really love the end music to Hong Kong phooey
[Edited on 16/3/07 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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trogdor
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 02:08 PM |
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i am even wearing some hong kong fooey socks............ how great is that?
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 16/3/07 at 02:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by matt_claydon
Interesting that the three people who said they like the avatars all don't have one - come on guys, sort it out (Edit: Unless they're
being blocked by my system)
I would if I knew how. I know less about bloody computers than I know about cars! 
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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