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[Eldorado 0]

HODGKINS, IL, US

02/08/2006 2:36 P.M. DEPARTURE SCAN

02/08/2006 12:25 A.M. ARRIVAL SCAN

grrrr, update your site UPS

[Acidburn 10]

this is what happens when you give 2 very bored college guys a hot glue gun (among other things):

[Tirefryr 1,742]

HODGKINS,  IL,  US   

02/08/2006    2:36 P.M.    DEPARTURE SCAN

02/08/2006  12:25 A.M.  ARRIVAL SCAN

grrrr, update your site UPS

That's exactly what my tracking says. Our packages are in the same spot making love.

[Tirefryr 1,742]

And on that note, I'm PROUD to announce that I just took the biggest dump of my life. And lost 10 pounds in the process.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

[Chevy350TPI 12]

And on that note, I'm PROUD to announce that I just took the biggest dump of my life.  And lost 10 pounds in the process. 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

I feel sorry for your plumbing.

Those are the ones you save up and drive to the mall and let go in a public restroom

Actually, I feel sorry for everyone living with you and beside you too.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

haha i get the "like omg, are you in a band?" thing from drunk chicks all the time

i also constantly get people asking me if i have/want to buy drugs

....no idea why though....

You'd be a great dealer though ... easily hide some bags of ice in that mop.

Just the typical stereotype

[MuddinXJ 0]

I ABSOLUTELY HATE WHEN THINGS DON'T GO ACCORDING TO PLAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok so ya'll know how I was planning on putting a nice big system and baggin the '90 burb I got. Well you can just nix **** chit. Just to bag the rear of the truck I would have to cut up and raise the rear of the truck like 6"!! FAWK THAT! So I'll be using that as a tow vehicle for my boat and what not.

I do have somewhat good news though. I did find a truck to bag.

'90 S-10 Ext Cab 4.3 Auto. It was cheap enough so I bought it.

My plans for it are:

Kenwood XXV-05V

Seas Lotus Reference Components

Image Dynamics IDQ15

DLS Ultimate A7 Amp

Monitors in Visors

Thats it. I already bought the 15" IDQ. I have one of the monitors for the visors. I just need another.

[vladd 26]

blacksburg has snow, and i still have work,fudge

[Eldorado 0]

HODGKINS,  IL,  US   

02/08/2006    2:36 P.M.    DEPARTURE SCAN

02/08/2006  12:25 A.M.  ARRIVAL SCAN

grrrr, update your site UPS

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That's exactly what my tracking says. Our packages are in the same spot making love.

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To bad mines going alot further.

Ny to so cal takes a week

[Eldorado 0]

And on that note, I'm PROUD to announce that I just took the biggest dump of my life.  And lost 10 pounds in the process. 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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Well, at least you know its not plugged.

Courtesy flushes are a must

[jntar 15]

I'm debating whether or not to write a letter to Goob explaining all the issues I have with the forum, but I know it'll be completely ignored...

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I did...

[jntar 15]

And on that note, I'm PROUD to announce that I just took the biggest dump of my life.  And lost 10 pounds in the process. 

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

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YGPM too

[Eldorado 0]

I got a random IM from denim yesterday.

He isnt even on my list.

Mustve been bored cuz im not that cool

[jntar 15]

[jntar 15]

TOP.....

Oh Jim, I also sent Phat a PM...I dont know why, guess I was just trying one last time to understand the shenanigans!!!!!!! Meow that was timing.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Shenanigans.

Meow.

Must refrain from watching Super Troopers ....

fudge it. Way to go J.

Eight number one top gun cadets

In the name of justice, John Q Public can trust us

Hail to thee dear old peruuune

Hail to thee

Hail to thee!

Hail to thee

Hail to thee!!

Heeey alllright *nut sack tap*

hunhohunh.

Sup homedidlies? Did I miss a song?

*mumbles* oh yeah great *mumbles*

Sing it again rookie beeyotch.

Farva, forgot the coffee.

My bad cap.

Alright alright lets get started.

I got the latest chit list gentlemen. It's down to Flagstone, Deer Lake, and us. And if we keep up these low numbers you can betcha sweet butts we're gonna get the big ugly axe.

Who will bust heads on the highway?

The goddamn local cops that's who.

Ahhhhhh boooooooo.

And you better believe that Grady and his goons have a copy of this list so we need to step it up.

Who wants cream? Nobody? Ok no cream.

How many tickets did you issue last week?

Uh I don't have my figures here in front of me ....

Three.

Can't make 'em speed.

Try hidin'.

And grow a goddamn moustache why don'tcha?

Heeey, I haven't shaved in two weeks. I swear.

I'm growin' mine.

Oh you're growin' yours are ya?

Coffee served. Oh no no that's Rabbits that's Rabbits.

Ok ok I get it, that's Rabbits.

Oh look a bar of soap.

Ho ho ho chit I got you good you pucker!

Awesome prank Farva.

Better than the crap you pull Mac.

Look fellas, (bite it rook make him look like a dick ... naaahh) every Thursday night I walk (bite it) into the lodge (bite it) to play hearts (don't be a wuss) and they always have my old fashioned just waiting there. I like that. (bite it, no) I like it here. Oh HELL, give me the goddamn soap.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Polished the ubers ass today.

Looks ok, turned out better than I thought. Looks better than it did before. Pics after maybe.

Wish it was chrome.

[JimJ 11]

This is a copy of what I posted in the backroom...started out as a PM, but I think I exceeded 1500 characters by a bit

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Hey.

There are several concerns that I've had over the past few weeks with CarAudio.com, and with the changes in moderation staff coming up, I figured it would be a good time for me to voice them.

I'm sure you've been aware of the gradual exodus of the experienced members here to other forums - the majority of the core group of users that was here in 2002 is no longer active and participating. Furthermore, in the year and a half I've been a member I've noticed an influx of new users that frankly, aren't good for the forum's long term future. The fact that you have "CarAudio.com" makes the situation more difficult, yes - because we're one of the first sites a new enthusiast is going to run across when he's searching. That makes the job of the Admin and the moderation staff even more critical, and demands an active admin and a moderation staff with the proper tools to get the job done. I believe we have neither.

Now, I'd like to address several concerning issues that I've had over the past few weeks.

First - the new reputation points system. On any other forum this would have been a great idea. CAF has a working reputation system. I visit a few home audio boards that have one. However, the user base here is far too immature to use it responsibly. http://www.caraudio.com/vb/showthread.php?t=141646 is the perfect example of that. A small group of users has taken what started out as a good-intentioned idea and destroyed its usefulness for anyone else. I would recommend that it be removed.

Second - porn. In all honesty, this is absolutely insane that it's even an issue. This is a car audio board with many, many users that are under 18...and there is talk about a subsection for pornography? Please. There are countless other sites on the Internet for that, and CarAudio.com doesn't need to be one of them. Let the horny teenagers masturbate somewhere else, instead of dragging the rest of us down with them. In addition, repeated and flagrant posting of threads that violate TOS should be grounds for at least a temporary ban. Part of the problem here is that the user base knows the moderation staff can't ban them, and we're ultimately powerless to stop someone that's determined to break the TOS. Deleting posts only goes so far, as I'm sure you've witnessed.

Third - post count. This is a simple solution, fortunately. Turning off the post count for any post in the Lounge instantly removes all motivation to "post wh0re". Then, a user's post count becomes a reflection of how many posts he or she has made in the on-topic sections of the board, and the moderation staff is very good at deleting OT threads in those sections.

Fourth - signatures. I can't even browse the forum while at class, and I'm sure anyone that works in an office can't either with signatures and avatars turned on. And there are several users that get around the "600x225" rule by using several different images at a time, making the forum load very slowly. Meanwhile, a forum like carstereos.org loads very quickly - in part because of the no signature images that have to be displayed. It makes the forum less cluttered and easier to follow. Now, I realize I could just turn off signatures completely, but I like having a little bit of text or even a small tasteful picture there. Should I have that opportunity revoked completely because of a few children that can't use the system properly? Limit it to one image, no videos, and a lot of the load time issues disappear. How to enforce it? That's simple. If we see something that doesn't fit in the rules, a PM is sent. If the user ignores it, we modify the signature accordingly. If the user changes it back to what it was, he doesn't get a signature anymore.

Lastly - the moderation staff itself. Let's face it, this was never properly implemented. We don't have the tools needed to do the job, and the users know it. We need a post editing system that is easy to use, not just the neat workaround John (snova) has found.

In response to the signature problem I listed above, we need the ability to edit signatures, or just remove them entirely until they comply. There also should be some sort of a temporary ban power, to deal with the users that thumb their nose at the rules knowing they can't be quickly punished for it. But just having that alone isn't enough. Ever thought about the fact that a forum with 25,000 members only has one user with Administrator-level authority? I think it's time to have two Admins, to make everything run smoother and be more responsive to the needs of the board - someone like Steve, ss3079, would be perfect for such a role.

Why do I even care about this? Maybe I should heed the words of Nick Cook, Nikuk - "Relax, it's just the Internet". And that was why I was hesitant to even write this. But while it may just be the internet, it's a community of people I've come to know over time; people I've met in person and have yet to meet, people that live thousands of miles away from me that if I ever met them in a bar, would feel instantly at ease with. That's why it pains me to stop visiting regularly, because of the immaturity I find every time I log in. I feel like I'm at a crossroads here. Part of me wants to forget CA.com even exists, and move on to other forums that have the maturity level I'm seeking. That's why the decision to run for moderator this time was very difficult. But, a part of me wants to see it grow into a truly helpful place for new users with enough control to make it run smoothly and successfully, but with the sense of humor and community that keeps me coming back. It's time to start having CarAudio.com being taken seriously by others as a place to learn and have a good time. Please, don't let such a valuable resource be completely destroyed by those who have no concept of the good that it does others.

~ Jim Jingozian

[Devillain 0]

[Chevy350TPI 12]

All this chithole.com stuff over here makes my head asploded.

[Devillain 0]

You cant die today...............Not on my watch.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

Ubers magnet freezes at night.

Thaws when the sun comes out in the morning.

Pulled the blanket off of it, covered in moisture. Pisses me off.

[JimJ 11]

Sell it to me

[JimJ 11]

All this chithole.com stuff over here makes my head asploded.

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I'll stop. That was the last thing I wanted to post over here.

[Chevy350TPI 12]

No worries, I had to say it