NEW IA RULES ! GRR RAWR CAPITALS!

[Mr. Clean]

damn it's going to be hard to not bash. that's what we do!

[MINI]

DAMN IT YOU BEAT ME TO IT

[Mr. Clean]

oh my b.

just discuss here.

[MINI]

Capitals mean serious business too.

[Vteckidd]

It just means dont be a dickhead and start acting like an adult.

You can bash all you want in the WL

what we dont want is people bashing BG when they try to sell their supra cause the kids think they are asking too much, or being complete DOUCHE BAGS to new members because they arent part of the "click"

That mob mentality has got to stop, why do you think there are no more girls on here? cause all the little kids that try to fuck them and cant have run them all off

[MINI]

oh my b.

just discuss here.

Alright, I'll start it off.

Fuck your del sol. It's gay.



K, your turn.

(Note the sarcasm)

[Vteckidd]

It means dont constantly HARASS people when there is no need to. Treat others like you would like to be treated, OUTSIDE THE WL. In here, fuck off

[Mr. Clean]

Alright, I'll start it off.

Fuck your del sol. It's gay.



K, your turn.

fuck you're apc purple fast and furious glowing fag lights.

:taun: <---- sarcasm lol.

[MINI]

It means dont constantly HARASS people when there is no need to. Treat others like you would like to be treated, OUTSIDE THE WL. In here, fuck off

Am i quoting you in my sig?

[81911SC]

Sounds good.

[Revmaynard]

So is this a good place to talk about how he spelled ''complaint's'' wrong? :lmao:

[FlipKing]

Hey QD, a trucker stopped and helped me when I was broke down. I was impressed. Didnt expect a semi truck to help. oh and FUCK IA AND ALL ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR CARS!!!!

[Master Shake]

fuck you're apc purple fast and furious glowing fag lights.

:taun: <---- sarcasm lol.for real.....fuck those people neons.

:boobies:

[81911SC]

Yea, I hope I don't have to remove my sig. I really like it. LOL

[MINI]

fuck you're apc purple fast and furious glowing fag lights.

:taun: <---- sarcasm lol.

Listen here fucker, not even I would buy from APC. They are from TweakedIce.com

And they give me discounts, so you can come suck one of my neon tubes :taun:

[Mr. Clean]

for real.....fuck those people neons.

:boobies:

oh lawd.

[MINI]

for real.....fuck those people neons.

:boobies:

Hey, what do you drive? :lmfao: :lmfao:

[quickdodge®]

It means dont constantly HARASS people when there is no need to. Treat others like you would like to be treated, OUTSIDE THE WL. In here, fuck off

According to these new rules:

"A MEMBER CANNOT;

1. DISRESPECT ANOTHER MEMBER/SPONSOR OUTSIDE OF THESE ABOVE MENTIONED FORUMS.
2. BASH ANOTHER MEMBER/SPONSOR.
3. TALK DOWN UPON A MEMBER/SPONSOR.
4. HAVE NEGATIVE REMARKS ABOUT ANOTHER MEMBERS/SPONSOR."

So does this mean we HAVE to like everyone's pictures. Or we HAVE to like everything that someone does to their cars? That doesn't make sense to me. You guys know I'm all for supporting rules and all, but this seems extreme. Later, QD.

[MINI]

According to these new rules:

"A MEMBER CANNOT;

1. DISRESPECT ANOTHER MEMBER/SPONSOR OUTSIDE OF THESE ABOVE MENTIONED FORUMS.
2. BASH ANOTHER MEMBER/SPONSOR.
3. TALK DOWN UPON A MEMBER/SPONSOR.
4. HAVE NEGATIVE REMARKS ABOUT ANOTHER MEMBERS/SPONSOR."

So does this mean we HAVE to like everyone's pictures. Or we HAVE to like everything that someone does to their cars? That doesn't make sense to me. You guys know I'm all for supporting rules and all, but this seems extreme. Later, QD.

x2

[Master Shake]

Hey, what do you drive? :lmfao: :lmfao:a OEM civic.

no neons here buddy.:goodjob:

[FlipKing]

Nope, you have to tell royalpurple that his car is fast, and you have to tell admin that everypart about this site is amazing, even the crash every 10 minutes. lulz

[MINI]

Nope, you have to tell royalpurple that his car is fast, and you have to tell admin that everypart about this site is amazing, even the crash every 10 minutes. lulz

Finally someone that knows what they are talking about. :lmfao:








...



:( damn it....

[Frög]

Yeah, IA has this many people because it was doing something right.. FREEDOM..

Now, why change something that works? Is this an attempt to bring in more members at the cost of losing some?

You mods are like OBAMA, you are power hungry socialist that are fucking shit up.. (don't take that seriously, I am kidding) :D

[Vteckidd]

According to these new rules:

"A MEMBER CANNOT;

1. DISRESPECT ANOTHER MEMBER/SPONSOR OUTSIDE OF THESE ABOVE MENTIONED FORUMS.
2. BASH ANOTHER MEMBER/SPONSOR.
3. TALK DOWN UPON A MEMBER/SPONSOR.
4. HAVE NEGATIVE REMARKS ABOUT ANOTHER MEMBERS/SPONSOR."

So does this mean we HAVE to like everyone's pictures. Or we HAVE to like everything that someone does to their cars? That doesn't make sense to me. You guys know I'm all for supporting rules and all, but this seems extreme. Later, QD.
theres a difference between CRITICISM and HARASSMENT .

"Hey i dont really like the pics try this"

is different than

"You suck and i hope your whole family dies from aids"

[MINI]

a OEM civic.

no neons here buddy.:goodjob:

Oh, well i have plenty on my car. You can barrow some if you like :goodjob:

[SixSquared]

It just means dont be a dickhead and start acting like an adult.

You can bash all you want in the WL

what we dont want is people bashing BG when they try to sell their supra cause the kids think they are asking too much, or being complete DOUCHE BAGS to new members because they arent part of the "click"

That mob mentality has got to stop, why do you think there are no more girls on here? cause all the little kids that try to fuck them and cant have run them all off

Interesting that IIRC, you were one of the ones bashing RSMS back in June when I started it.

[quickdodge®]

theres a difference between CRITICISM and HARASSMENT .

"Hey i dont really like the pics try this"

is different than

"You suck and i hope your whole family dies from aids"

Oh ok. It just looks, from reading that, that you can't even criticize negatively. I don't want to tell someone that I don't care for their roof rack on their car and then come back the next day banned. That part may need to be tweaked a bit. Later, QD.

[JDMJAYDC2]

^^^funny guy

[BobbyFresco]

Hmmm...so...I understand rules are rules BUT ppl can't expect everyone to like their cars....Shit, life is harsh. Why should we sugar coat shit when the real world doesn't?

[Vteckidd]

Interesting that IIRC, you were one of the ones bashing RSMS back in June when I started it.
i didnt make these rules, and again, there is a difference between BASHING, and stating the truth too.

We can split hairs all day long but if someone fucks up, they fuck up, and thats a problem

recently there was a girl that joined from WASHINGTON and she got raked over the coals by other members because she wasnt from atlanta.

that shit needs to stop

[FlipKing]

Can we change all the Mod names to Hitler, like Hitler1 and Hitler2?

[redrumracer]

What if someone says/does something really fucking stupid or obviously didn't use the search function?

[4dmin]

We dont need to explain ourselves to everyone for the group decision we made on this.

We had sponsors report to us that they arent redoing there sponsorship on IA due to members who bash them for there expertise, bash them for the rides they come out with. These rides and there experience will blow any members ride on IA away.

ImportAtlanta.com has had members in the last 2 weeks that have said they arent getting on the site due to getting bashed constantly for being a NEWB.

We are not having that. Im sorry. You do what you want to do in the whorelounge.

It aint happening throughout the site. We need members and sponsors on this site to keep it going.

I know other sites implement this rule from the day you sign on. We let it ride for a very long time because it was enjoyable at first. Now it is getting out of hand.

thanks!

[SixSquared]

Oh ok. It just looks, from reading that, that you can't even criticize negatively. I don't want to tell someone that I don't care for their roof rack on their car and then come back the next day banned. That part may need to be tweaked a bit. Later, QD.

Guess that means you can go delete all the bullshit that you've posted about me everywhere except WL.

It may take you a while.

[Vteckidd]

What if someone says/does something really fucking stupid or obviously didn't use the search function?
again, be polite, dont be a jackass.

[Frög]

I like the fact that IA bashes rice.. New members with clean cars don't get bashed..

Now why do we want rice boys joining? IA will be gay and other forums will coincide IA and RICE..

[BobbyFresco]

Guess that means you can go delete all the bullshit that you've posted about me everywhere except WL.

It may take you a while.


What if ppl post shit like this, clearly baiting a reaction from someone?

[SixSquared]

i didnt make these rules, and again, there is a difference between BASHING, and stating the truth too.

We can split hairs all day long but if someone fucks up, they fuck up, and thats a problem

recently there was a girl that joined from WASHINGTON and she got raked over the coals by other members because she wasnt from atlanta.

that shit needs to stop

I'm talking about in June 08 when I STARTED my shop, and you spouted off about me having no business around anything involving motorsports, thanks.

[4dmin]

The rules are for bashing like Kidd said already. You can criticize all you want. But if it looks like your are bashing, then we step in.

[SixSquared]

What if ppl post shit like this, clearly baiting a reaction from someone?

It's posted in the WL, and it clearly states that none of the rules apply in the WL.

[quickdodge®]

Guess that means you can go delete all the bullshit that you've posted about me everywhere except WL.

It may take you a while.

I don't need to to do a motherfucking thing. You delete it, sir. Later, QD.

[MINI]

I like the fact that IA bashes rice.. New members with clean cars don't get bashed..

Now why do we want rice boys joining? IA will be gay and other forums will coincide IA and RICE..

:ninja:

[quickdodge®]

I'm talking about in June 08 when I STARTED my shop, and you spouted off about me having no business around anything involving motorsports, thanks.

Your shop deserved every bit of bashing it got. Later, QD.

[FasTech]

Well, as long as the WL stays the same. HAHA

[Vteckidd]

I'm talking about in June 08 when I STARTED my shop, and you spouted off about me having no business around anything involving motorsports, thanks.
im not gonna drag all this up again. i stated you had no business when the problem involving bugman popped up.

I dont judge people prematurely

[BobbyFresco]

LOL...creating a softer, gentler image for IA.....it's gonna be fucking boring...

[MINI]

:smackass:

[FlipKing]

I'm sure all of the sonsors will renew even if IA becomes empty. True story

[redrumracer]

LOL...creating a softer, gentler image for IA.....it's gonna be fucking boring...
its been soft for a long time, what are you talking about?

[Vteckidd]

and i will be honest, there is going to be some growing pains as we figure ways out to make this run more smoothly, its not the end of the world, and dont look too far into it.

Most of the site is fine and runs problem free. MOST of the time, there is LITTLE moderating or banning done on this site, VERY LITTLE as we dont like to be police.

Most of you wont notice anything at all in changes, very few of you, just be a little more polite and think of what you say

If someone has some riced out car, dont say "OMG YOU PIECE OF SHIT I FUCKING HATE YOU " come on thats a little excessive. I think we can all agree on that

[BobbyFresco]

I'm sure all of the sonsors will renew even if IA becomes empty. True story

x2.

Considering said sponsors are here to influence the product purchasing from members who don't have to have shit explained to them.:thinking:

[redrumracer]

and i will be honest, there is going to be some growing pains as we figure ways out to make this run more smoothly, its not the end of the world, and dont look too far into it.

Most of the site is fine and runs problem free. MOST of the time, there is LITTLE moderating or banning done on this site, VERY LITTLE as we dont like to be police.

Most of you wont notice anything at all in changes, very few of you, just be a little more polite and think of what you say

If someone has some riced out car, dont say "OMG YOU PIECE OF SHIT I FUCKING HATE YOU " come on thats a little excessive. I think we can all agree on that
so you can bash the car not the person. like saying there car is fucking ugly/pos/should blow up?


just trying to be nit picky here

[Vteckidd]

LOL...creating a softer, gentler image for IA.....it's gonna be fucking boring...
speaking of soft and gently, nice sig

[blaknoize]

It just means dont be a dickhead and start acting like an adult.

You can bash all you want in the WL

what we dont want is people bashing BG when they try to sell their supra cause the kids think they are asking too much, or being complete DOUCHE BAGS to new members because they arent part of the "click"

That mob mentality has got to stop, why do you think there are no more girls on here? cause all the little kids that try to fuck them and cant have run them all off

of all people to actually say that :rolleyes:

[tdurr]

QD speaks the truth. this is gonna backfire, cuz me and all my friend on here love bashing each other.

[Vteckidd]

so you can bash the car not the person. like saying there car is fucking ugly/pos/should blow up?


just trying to be nit picky here
lol this is why i hate giving examples you guys pick it to death LOL

just use your head, if you cant figure it out, you prob are the biggest asshole IRL

[Frög]

and i will be honest, there is going to be some growing pains as we figure ways out to make this run more smoothly, its not the end of the world, and dont look too far into it.

Most of the site is fine and runs problem free. MOST of the time, there is LITTLE moderating or banning done on this site, VERY LITTLE as we dont like to be police.

Most of you wont notice anything at all in changes, very few of you, just be a little more polite and think of what you say

If someone has some riced out car, dont say "OMG YOU PIECE OF SHIT I FUCKING HATE YOU " come on thats a little excessive. I think we can all agree on that


I can relate to that..

Lets say, some kid posts pics of his 89 civic with lambo doors.. If I say:

"You, my dear friend, are a rice boy with no taste in cars"

That's acceptable.. Right?

[blacknightteg]

im all for the change. and frog, nothing agains you; no offense or anything, but who cares if one things rice to someone and its not to someone else. its their car. thats what make and admin are probably referring to. this car community that we call IA isnt a friendly community sometimes, well most of the time. It has become so clique oriented that no one really likes to talk to many people on here or go to some meets and what have you because people dont like the attitudes that some people on here present on this forum. Yes i know, some people may bash and are just playing but, while it is the internet, there is still an impression this site must keep up. I for one am for the chance. im tired of cliques forming on this site, im tired of so many different groups instead of one big CAR CULTURE that is IA. I know times change, this site has gotten bigger, and it cant be the same as it may have once been. But damn, even 4 years ago, maybe 3 it was not this bad. it was actually enjoyable to come on this site. I barely ever comeo n this site anymore cause of stupid shit that is post, so many aimless pointless threads and it just plain out not being that fun anymore. thats my two cents.

[BobbyFresco]

speaking of soft and gently, nice sig

Why thank you, kind sir.:lmfao:

[Vteckidd]

of all people to actually say that :rolleyes:
i rarely bash people, RARELY. I challenge you to prove otherwise.

look you guys are getting really bent out of shape for no reason, i promise you the site wont be that much different, its really only extreme cases we are talking about.

we will let you know what is acceptable and whats not, most of you wont be effected

[RedEj8]

Can someone tell me how to make a huge-ass link into a single word or phrase like what Frog did in post #9? + Reps for first person.

kthxdie

[BKgen®]

So does this mean we HAVE to like everyone's pictures. Or we HAVE to like everything that someone does to their cars? That doesn't make sense to me. You guys know I'm all for supporting rules and all, but this seems extreme. Later, QD.


Extreme? more like extremely fucking stupid.

[Frög]

Can someone tell me how to make a huge-ass link into a single word or phrase like what Frog did in post #9? + Reps for first person.

kthxdie

This? (http://www.importatlanta.com/forums/showthread.php?p=37705670#post37705670)

[BobbyFresco]

Everyone repeat after me: Rice is good, bashing is bad....

[Vteckidd]

hey you guys voted for Obama an change, what did you think was going to happen?


ZIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGG

just kidding

[FlipKing]

FUCK YOU ALL< BURN IN HELL WITH TEH GAIDS LIKE CLAYBIRD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!




so is this not acceptable?

[RedEj8]

Ahh fuck I clicked it.. Yes that. I sucks at internet hax.

[Frög]

AHHH WTF someone edited my post #9!

I got fucking ninja'ed..


NEWBY NOOBS are Weakzor at SPEllzin..

[BKgen®]

hey you guys voted for Obama an change, what did you think was going to happen?


ZIIIIIIIIIIIINGGGGG

just kidding


http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//groupcrickets.jpg

[Frög]

Ahh fuck I clicked it.. Yes that. I sucks at internet hax.

You will see and earth looking icon when you type the post.. Highlight the word, then click it.. Paste the link, and VOILA!! :goodjob:

[On_Her_Face]

All I have to say is that sammich is killing the WL.

[MINI]

http://images2.layoutsparks.com/1/144662/care-bear-easter-rainbow.jpg

[FlipKing]

Corvette peoples suck, and he is advertising another website. True story.

[81911SC]

It shouldn't be much of a difference. The WL was the only place allowed to bash in the past I believe.

[tdurr]

rofl @ Gktib's sig.

[quickdodge®]

All I have to say is that sammich is killing the WL.

Yep. This is a conspiracy to get rid of me. First, Sammich and his clowns ran me out of the WL with all their bullshit, so I go traipsing through other sections. Now I'm being forced to be nice.

AAARRRGHHH!!!! Lolol. Later, QD.

[On_Her_Face]

http://images2.layoutsparks.com/1/144662/care-bear-easter-rainbow.jpg

That would be like IA if they were all holding hand grenades instead of eggs.


Corvette peoples suck, and he is advertising another website. True story.

True, who is advertising? and what website?

[BKgen®]

All I have to say is that sammich is killing the WL.

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//i-support-this-post.jpg

[RedEj8]

You will see and earth looking icon when you type the post.. Highlight the word, then click it.. Paste the link, and VOILA!! :goodjob:

Thx you win! I never realized you had to highlight the word before you did it. sheet.

[81911SC]

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//i-support-this-post.jpgI know you stole that from me. :ninja:

[MINI]

That would be like IA if they were all holding hand grenades instead of eggs.



True, who is advertising? and what website?


On no, this is the NEW IMPORT ATLANTA

[blaknoize]

Can someone tell me how to make a huge-ass link into a single word or phrase like what Frog did in post #9? + Reps for first person.

kthxdie (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rj9P6Pnkp6U&feature=recommended)

like that? KTHXDIE BISH

[FlipKing]

lulz, it was a joke, see the true story? lol

[BKgen®]

I know you stole that from me. :ninja:


so? lol. it's not stealing -- it's sharing :lmfao:

[blaknoize]

i rarely bash people, RARELY. I challenge you to prove otherwise.

look you guys are getting really bent out of shape for no reason, i promise you the site wont be that much different, its really only extreme cases we are talking about.

we will let you know what is acceptable and whats not, most of you wont be effected

U bashed me long ago when I was a noob. Remember the failboat? BISH!!!! But I havent even read the new rules. SO.... idk. I just commented cuz I saw it all spontanious like

and its AFFECTED not EFFECTED

[On_Her_Face]

On no, this is the NEW IMPORT ATLANTA
:goodjob:



lulz, it was a joke, see the true story? lol
Yes I see the story now

[81911SC]

so? lol. it's not stealing -- it's sharing :lmfao:I can't be upset. It's awesome. :lmfao:
:cheers:

[Vteckidd]

i agree sammich is a problem and i have talked to him about it. He does like to post in EVERY THREAD and troll alot, he said he would tone it down.

i mean its hard to even have any sort of a normal conversation in the WL anymore without someone ruining it within 2 pages

[BKgen®]

i mean its hard to even have any sort of a normal conversation in the WL anymore without someone ruining it within 2 pages

1 - 2 - 3 - NOT IT!

[On_Her_Face]

i agree sammich is a problem and i have talked to him about it. He does like to post in EVERY THREAD and troll alot, he said he would tone it down.

i mean its hard to even have any sort of a normal conversation in the WL anymore without someone ruining it within 2 pages

ITS NOT THAT HE JUST MAKES RANDOM IGNORANT POSTS OR TOLLING. It's caps, which he has stopped that shit a little bit.

[MINI]

mhm

[gtrmonkey]

It just means dont be a dickhead and start acting like an adult.

You can bash all you want in the WL

what we dont want is people bashing BG when they try to sell their supra cause the kids think they are asking too much, or being complete DOUCHE BAGS to new members because they arent part of the "click"

That mob mentality has got to stop, why do you think there are no more girls on here? cause all the little kids that try to fuck them and cant have run them all off


Hasn't like 4 or 5 girls join or came before this rule. lol

[quickdodge®]

It's caps, which he has stopped that shit a little bit.

I've not noticed that. I never see him post normally. And it is the trolling, lolol. Later, QD.

[quickdodge®]

Hasn't like 4 or 5 girls join or came before this rule. lol

They post a bit and leave. Later, QD.

[Mr. Clean]

MMM I LOVE AMBUERGUERS

[81911SC]

i agree sammich is a problem and i have talked to him about it. He does like to post in EVERY THREAD and troll alot, he said he would tone it down.

i mean its hard to even have any sort of a normal conversation in the WL anymore without someone ruining it within 2 pagesVery true. Not one damn thread can stay on topic. Just gay jokes and gf jokes with a few :ninja:'s inbetween. Annoying.

[Mr. Clean]

man this thread blew the fuck up. buncha' trollers.

[MINI]

man this thread blew the fuck up. buncha' trollers.

Excuse you, I am very on topic with my care bears.

[Vteckidd]

ok, lets be fair, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE CHANGED, and be serious

im open to hear what you guys think would make the site better

[tdurr]

A new thread for request.

[Mr. Clean]

user CP :ninja:

[BKgen®]

http://premium1.uploadit.org/brandonp47//ia01.png

[MINI]

You are an idiot..

Its:

"Its in effect"

NOT

"Its in affect"

PUBLIC EDUCATION = FAIL

I took note of that while making the care bear lol:lmfao:

[Mr. Clean]

el oh fucking el.

[blacknightteg]

ok, lets be fair, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE CHANGED, and be serious

im open to hear what you guys think would make the site better


shit, seems like your doing a good job to me. i like the direction that its heading it. there needs to be more structure, even in the whoreslounge to be honest.

[tdurr]

user CP :ninja:

U get reps when i can.


x6514984915919119818948465432498787165

[BKgen®]

LEAVE IT ALONE. IT'S FINE THE WAY IT IS.

(and ban sammich)

[MINI]

user CP :ninja:


What is a user cp? :lmfao: :lmfao: :lmfao:

[Frög]

I took note of that while making the care bear lol:lmfao:

I deleted that post.. you should delete it too.. I thought he was referring to the title of the RULES THREAD..

But I didn't see vteckkidd's post, where he switched up affected and effected..

so he was right on that.. Its was my bad..

[On_Her_Face]

I think the WL needs to continue to be completely worthless as it is now, or make it structured somehow. There used to be good quality posts in here and good call outs/shit talking. I think those have gone away because we have more shitty posters now.

[Vteckidd]

the USER CP is coming back, problem is we have to upgrade to the newest Vbulletin software which costs $$$$$$$$$ .

its being worked on.

what else?

[BKgen®]

can we bring back NWS sigs?

[Vteckidd]

I deleted that post.. you should delete it too.. I thought he was referring to the title of the RULES THREAD..

But I didn't see vteckkidd's post, where he switched up affected and effected..

so he was right on that.. Its was my bad..
yeah i suck, go ahead you can bash me

*finger over ban button*

[MINI]

the USER CP is coming back, problem is we have to upgrade to the newest Vbulletin software which costs $$$$$$$$$ .

its being worked on.

what else?



Need an underglow section

[Vteckidd]

I think the WL needs to continue to be completely worthless as it is now, or make it structured somehow. There used to be good quality posts in here and good call outs/shit talking. I think those have gone away because we have more shitty posters now.
problem is, we institute structure, we get called nazis.

We let it roam free, and people take advantage of it, i dont see a happy medium.

[Frög]

the USER CP is coming back, problem is we have to upgrade to the newest Vbulletin software which costs $$$$$$$$$ .

its being worked on.

what else?

XLR8NMR2 a moderator.. :rolleyes:

[Mr. Clean]

failsauce server. wtf is up with that?

[BobbyFresco]

I think a little too much emphasis is placed on protecting girls and keeping them on this site....If a guy genuinely joins this forum in the hopes of meeting a female then maybe this isn't the place for him...This isn't e-hamony. If a female joins in on a conversation, especially in the WL, then her feelings shouldn't be spared to suit some invisible or unspoken quota.

[Frög]

yeah i suck, go ahead you can bash me

*finger over ban button*

lol I wasn't.. It was I that noobed out..

[Mr. Clean]

failsauce server. wtf is up with that? it failed as i posted this... ironic :rolleyes:

tell every member to pay $5-15/year. that would make a decent revenue that you didn't have before to fix the goddamn server!

[BKgen®]

I think a little too much emphasis is placed on protecting girls and keeping them on this site....If a guy genuinely joins this forum in the hopes of meeting a female then maybe this isn't the place for him...This isn't e-hamony. If a female joins in on a conversation, especially in the WL, then her feelings shouldn't be spared to suit some invisible or unspoken quota.


YEAH!!!
i agree.

[Mr. Clean]

YEAH!!!
i agree.

you're one of those girls.

[BKgen®]

sshhh.....

[MINI]

A non-JDM section...

Serious on that haha

[Mr. Clean]

A non-JDM section...

Serious on that haha

just go to model specific forums and hush.

[BKgen®]

A non-JDM section...

Serious on that haha


and who the fuck are you?

[BobbyFresco]

I mean this is, fair or not, a predominantly male oriented forum...If a female wants to join under the guise of having automotive interests, then we shouldn't pander to the fact that she's a female...More specifically in threads where the topic at hand is based on us talking about women and a female comes in attacking without being provoked...and we can't say shit back?

[MINI]

and who the fuck are you?

They call me... Mini.

And I am not accpeted anywhere...BMW sections are boring...:(

[BKgen®]

They call me... Mini.

And I am not accpeted anywhere...BMW sections are boring...:(

So go to a Mini forum and quit your bitching.

[BobbyFresco]

and ppl, stop inviting your GF's to join the site just because YOU are on here...We already have enough worthless ppl to deal with as it is.

[81911SC]

How about a gun section, mods?

[tdurr]

lulz. bitches.
but really, if its the WL its free game. As long as social security #s dont get posted.
she will get asked to post tits or gtfo in the WL.

[BKgen®]

How about a gun section, mods?

Great idea. :cheers:

and no more 30 second rule.

[MINI]

So go to a Mini forum and quit your bitching.


But ill be lonely :cry:

[MINI]

Great idea. :cheers:

and no more 30 second rule.

Yeah thats bullshit, food is still good after 30 seconds of being on the ground

[81911SC]

Yes please the 30 second rule sucks.

[Thighs]

i think the rules are a great idea.

[On_Her_Face]

problem is, we institute structure, we get called nazis.

We let it roam free, and people take advantage of it, i dont see a happy medium.

Hahaha, most of these "shit talkers" would be banned from other forums one-thousand times over!

[Frög]

Hahaha, most of these "shit talkers" would be banned from other forums one-thousand times over!

that is true.. IA is pretty lenient..

[Ed]

Quit yer bitching. you can still bash in the WL or KF.

other sections are in place exactly for what they are.

like for example car pics should be for car pics, not "what a piece of shit car" and etc. constructive criticism is always welcome.

Whoreslounge is for talking shit. If you don't wanna be bashed, don't post in here.

[FlipKing]

How about a Sports Section? I know a few of us that could whore that up pretty fast.

[Vteckidd]

I mean this is, fair or not, a predominantly male oriented forum...If a female wants to join under the guise of having automotive interests, then we shouldn't pander to the fact that she's a female...More specifically in threads where the topic at hand is based on us talking about women and a female comes in attacking without being provoked...and we can't say shit back?
i agree to a point, im not saying walk on egg shells, but i can go pull up 100 posts where girls got BASHED for no reason what so ever. An this goes for alot of the new members too, they get picked on because they arent post whores like Sammich.

i think thats a little unfair

[Master Shake]

Oh, well i have plenty on my car. You can barrow some if you like :goodjob:borrow your neons?
:no:

sorry man, they won't give my car 6psi like does yours.:lmfao:

[81911SC]

Well looks like we want a
Gun Section
No more 30 second wait till next post
and
Sports Section.
~crosses fingers~

[BobbyFresco]

i agree to a point, im not saying walk on egg shells, but i can go pull up 100 posts where girls got BASHED for no reason what so ever. An this goes for alot of the new members too, they get picked on because they arent post whores like Sammich.

i think thats a little unfair


I understand.

[Frög]

Gun section! YES!! PWEASE?

[Master Shake]

Well looks like we want a
Gun Section
No more 30 second wait till next post
and
Sports Section.
~crosses fingers~SPORTS SECTION FTW!!!!

[Vteckidd]

i will get a gun section going for you guys, let me talk to the higher ups

[Frög]

i will get a gun section going for you guys, let me talk to the higher ups

:bow:

[FlipKing]

what abt a sports section? doesnt really fall under entertainment or gaming. entertainment is where we keep it for now.

[81911SC]

i will get a gun section going for you guys, let me talk to the higher upsThank you sir. :goodjob:

[RedEj8]

Gun section will pwn. Literally.

[BobbyFresco]

What about a female section so they can estrogen it up without fucking with the rest of the subsections?

[blaknoize]

^^^walmart??

[PURP]

^^^walmart??

I was thinking Dicks sporting goods

[FlipKing]

Facebook?

[On_Her_Face]

What about a female section so they can estrogen it up without fucking with the rest of the subsections?

They used to have one of those here.

[355 LT1 Z28]

^^^walmart??

You guys are bashing me, im gonna tell :D

[81911SC]

I don't think you can advertise like that on here.

[BobbyFresco]

Deleted post is deleted.
Lmao.

[355 LT1 Z28]

Damn that didnt take long.

[81911SC]

I tried to tell ya.

[FlipKing]

SPPPPPPPPPPPOOOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRTTTTTTSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEECCCCCCCCCCCCCTTTTTTTTTTTIIII IIIIIIIOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNN NNNNNNN










please :D

[Master Shake]

yes, please add a sports section.

[355 LT1 Z28]

yes, please add a sports section.


So we can bash other peoples teams.:lmfao:

[Master Shake]

So we can bash other peoples teams.:lmfao:i think we can as long as we smile afterwards.:D

[claybird]

FUCK MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Master Shake]

FUCK MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!sounds like a typical thing a queer would say.

:idb:

[man]

So does this mean we HAVE to like everyone's pictures. Or we HAVE to like everything that someone does to their cars? That doesn't make sense to me. You guys know I'm all for supporting rules and all, but this seems extreme. Later, QD.

Like your momma told you "if you dont have anything nice to say, dont say anything." You calling your mom a liar?

[NewGen33]

IA has definitely seen better days. I'm not surprised about the new rules it's just a shame it had to happen. It's not exactly like we have gotten the best of new members here though. Some are just asking to get shit from people on here when they join up. A lot could be taken care of if people would read the rules. If you read around the site a lot of it starts when someone post in the wrong section or post something there not yet allowed to. Then when they get called out on it and want to get an attitude is when they start getting messed with. Sure some members might take it to far at times but that's what mods are here for "so if they do their part correctly it shouldn't be an issue." We do get some good ones and everyone should be welcomed regardless. I hope the new rules will offset everything. Oh and sponsors that's just a given, bills have to be paid so zero tolerance makes sense to me. :2cents:

[quickdodge®]

So we can bash other peoples teams.:lmfao:
There is no "we" where you're concerned. Later, QD.

[355 LT1 Z28]

There is no "we" where you're concerned. Later, QD.

Explain that if you would Slowdodge.:screwy:

[Total_Blender]

Listen here fucker, not even I would buy from APC. They are from TweakedIce.com


Wow, that is a company with a reputable sounding name. :lmfao:

[MINI]

Wow, that is a company with a reputable sounding name. :lmfao:
Yeah that are a small small company. havent been around long but i cant complain with all the free stuff they give me :goodjob: :taun:

[AnthonyF]

The 30 second rule DEF needs to stay in place. lol. Sammich and others would have like 90k posts.

Constructive criticism is ok. Just dont straight up bash them and call them names.

-Ant.

[Vteckidd]

if anything we need to limit certain people to 20 posts per day

[blacknightteg]

keep it up is all i got to say

[AnthonyF]

keep it up is all i got to say

I like you. ((no homo))

-Ant.

[ash7]

IA New Rules = equivalent of HondaTech vBulletin failure.

-jonathan

[Jimmy B]

No rules will make this place like it was years ago.. it just is what it is now...

On another note, Mr Clean, i saw you driving down Buford Dam Rd yesterday around 6. I know you live up the street from me, but i havent ever seen your car.. lol

[XLR8NMR2]

so i can't use caps or bash anymore? my existence on here is worthless.

[BKgen®]

so i can't use caps or bash anymore? my existence on here is worthless.

fail.

[AnthonyF]

so i can't use caps or bash anymore? my existence on here is worthless.

Read the rules dummy. WL & KF is acceptable.

PS. PBR is DEAD!!!!!! MUH HAHAHAH

1/4 Mile Motorsports FTW!!

-Ant.

[4dmin]

Quit yer bitching. you can still bash in the WL or KF.

other sections are in place exactly for what they are.

like for example car pics should be for car pics, not "what a piece of shit car" and etc. constructive criticism is always welcome.

Whoreslounge is for talking shit. If you don't wanna be bashed, don't post in here.

THIS IS THE ANSWER. NOTHING ELSE.

Look guys. We arent being assholes by doing this. We are just putting control back into our hands.

My bottom line is this - If I loose members or sponsors, that is not cool with me at all. I'm not going to let that happen. This is the first rule and probably the only rule that is going to take effect and change that.

You guys are whinning like little bitches..I thought we ran those off a few years ago?:lmfao: :lmfao:

[BKgen®]

You guys are whinning like little bitches..I thought we ran those off a few years ago?

whining. And you don't need that question mark.


lulz

[Master Shake]

i think the WL is about to blow up with threads just to straight bash on mofo's from other parts of the forums.

this might get interesting.

[4dmin]

As long as it stay here, i dont give a fuk!

[Master Shake]

As long as it stay here, i dont give a fuk!goddamn, our own IA mod has a problem is punctuation and spelling.

[BKgen®]

goddamn, our own IA mod has a problem is punctuation and spelling.

It's really a tradgedy. The public school system has failed us horribly......

[Master Shake]

It's really a tradgedy. The public school system has failed us horribly......there went my tax refund....

[Ed]

I like you. ((no homo))

-Ant.

you are a homo.


THIS IS THE ANSWER. NOTHING ELSE.


damn right!

:D at least someone recognized my input

[AnthonyF]

i think the WL is about to blow up with threads just to straight bash on mofo's from other parts of the forums.

this might get interesting.

Thats how it used to be. I remember seeing people and rant and call each other out daily in the WL. Not anymore. No1 wants to step on each others toes.

-Ant.

[BKgen®]

Thats how it used to be. I remember seeing people and rant and call each other out daily in the WL. Not anymore. No1 wants to step on each others toes.

-Ant.

bewl chit.

[Master Shake]

Thats how it used to be. I remember seeing people and rant and call each other out daily in the WL. Not anymore. No1 wants to step on each others toes.

-Ant.i think its about to start again.

jew.
:ninja:

[BKgen®]

i think its about to start again.

GUIDO.
:ninja:

fixed. lololol

[AnthonyF]

bewl chit.

it was in a time B4 GKtib.

-Ant.

[BKgen®]

when i was here as kdm guy, the WL was 100x better than it is now. i can only imagine how it was back in the day....

[AnthonyF]

i think its about to start again.

jew.
:ninja:
I'm not a Jew.

fixed. lololol
Nor am I a Guido. Guido's are from NJ.

-Ant.

[AnthonyF]

when i was here as kdm guy, the WL was 100x better than it is now. i can only imagine how it was back in the day....
No such thing as a KDM GUY...ever. No1 remembers him thus he must have never of been on this site. :ninja:

-Ant.

[BKgen®]

Nor am I a Guido. Guido's are from NJ.

-Ant.

It's all guido to me :dunno:


:lmfao::lmfao:

[AnthonyF]

It's all guido to me :dunno:


:lmfao::lmfao:
THAT'S IT! IT'S ON LIKE DONKEY KONG!!!

just gotta figure out what to do....:thinking::screwy:

-Ant.

[BKgen®]

MAKE A THREAD ABOUT IT, YOU TITTYSUCKER.

[Master Shake]

MAKE A THREAD ABOUT IT, YOU TITTYSUCKER.depends on whose tities, but if the right ones are presented, i'd fall into this category.

[BKgen®]

the titties in bobbyfresh's sig.

[Master Shake]

the titties in bobbyfresh's sig.i just threw up a little....

[blacknightteg]

I like you. ((no homo))

-Ant.


i like you too. (maybe a lil homo :ninja: jk)

but in all seriousness, to me. the more you weed out the unnecessary bullshit that this site has, the more that this site can get back to its original purpose; not some site to just rant and do pointless things on. IA may know drama, but it sure as hell aint drama worth paying attention to, or rather it doesnt have the same substance that it used to a while back. now its just pointless random bashing.

[Mr. Clean]

No rules will make this place like it was years ago.. it just is what it is now...

On another note, Mr Clean, i saw you driving down Buford Dam Rd yesterday around 6. I know you live up the street from me, but i havent ever seen your car.. lol

yeah i will be on that road everyday forever around 6 lol. i get out of work around 5:30-6 and take it home everyday. post up and i'll wave hahaha. and now you've seen my car lol.


here's my :2cents: on the whole rules thing:

You're going to have to be careful about this. If you become to "nazi-ish" about the whole thing you're slowly going to start losing your OG members and people that frequent the site (like everyday). Now I know we bash a lot, but it's usually for decent reason. AND if the person that is getting bashed (not meaning sponsors... I understand that rule) is going to get that butt hurt then they don't need to be on any forum. People that get it really hard, are usually the ones that completely suck at forum courtesy. I didn't get bashed one single time when I started. Because I know how to type and I know how speak and I know common forum courtesy. So you really need to play your cards right here... is it worth keeping some new memebers around to lose your main support base? I mean you're not going to get near as many members from noobs signing up as you will from people that have been here for 2-3 years that want all their friends to get on. I know I'm no moderator and I don't know all the ins and outs of this place... but I do have common sense. And it really sounds like if this is taken too seriously you will be shooting yourselves in the feet.

[Maniacc]

We dont need to explain ourselves to everyone for the group decision we made on this.

We had sponsors report to us that they arent redoing there sponsorship on IA due to members who bash them for there expertise, bash them for the rides they come out with. These rides and there experience will blow any members ride on IA away.

ImportAtlanta.com has had members in the last 2 weeks that have said they arent getting on the site due to getting bashed constantly for being a NEWB.

We are not having that. Im sorry. You do what you want to do in the whorelounge.

It aint happening throughout the site. We need members and sponsors on this site to keep it going.

I know other sites implement this rule from the day you sign on. We let it ride for a very long time because it was enjoyable at first. Now it is getting out of hand.

thanks!
We should restock our pantry, order a ship roast from the butcher and lay in some George Straight and Reba McIntyre CD's and have a cookout. Invite all the guys from Swinging Richards and have a super cool party to celebrate this gayness.

[blacknightteg]

yeah i will be on that road everyday forever around 6 lol. i get out of work around 5:30-6 and take it home everyday. post up and i'll wave hahaha. and now you've seen my car lol.


here's my :2cents: on the whole rules thing:

You're going to have to be careful about this. If you become to "nazi-ish" about the whole thing you're slowly going to start losing your OG members and people that frequent the site (like everyday). Now I know we bash a lot, but it's usually for decent reason. AND if the person that is getting bashed (not meaning sponsors... I understand that rule) is going to get that butt hurt then they don't need to be on any forum. People that get it really hard, are usually the ones that completely suck at forum courtesy. I didn't get bashed one single time when I started. Because I know how to type and I know how speak and I know common forum courtesy. So you really need to play your cards right here... is it worth keeping some new memebers around to lose your main support base? I mean you're not going to get near as many members from noobs signing up as you will from people that have been here for 2-3 years that want all their friends to get on. I know I'm no moderator and I don't know all the ins and outs of this place... but I do have common sense. And it really sounds like if this is taken too seriously you will be shooting yourselves in the feet.


dude, im not like a true OG of the site or anything, come on, seriously? how is this site going to loose OG's of this site. This is not the first time this site has gone under rule changes over the years and most of them are still hear or come back every now and then. Most of the time people leave this site is either, cause of the stupidity that has erupted on this site or cause they are at a point in their lives where they dont have a crazy amount of time to post. The OG's or people that love posting on this site will always stay around, regardless of rules. Hell most of the OG's probably arent the ones doing the aimless dumb posting and come in every now and then. Hell a lot of them are mods as well and they have put there two cents in to help the rule changes happen. This site has to evolve with times, but only to an extent where its not to crazy. I mean they put the anything goes rule in the whores lounge for a reason and look what it did, gave everyone new rules after a while. Mike was right, once you give some people an inch of lenience, they think you gave em a mile or two to run with it. which is not the case. Changes happen for a reason and there usually good ones.

[4dmin]

yeah i will be on that road everyday forever around 6 lol. i get out of work around 5:30-6 and take it home everyday. post up and i'll wave hahaha. and now you've seen my car lol.


here's my :2cents: on the whole rules thing:

You're going to have to be careful about this. If you become to "nazi-ish" about the whole thing you're slowly going to start losing your OG members and people that frequent the site (like everyday). Now I know we bash a lot, but it's usually for decent reason. AND if the person that is getting bashed (not meaning sponsors... I understand that rule) is going to get that butt hurt then they don't need to be on any forum. People that get it really hard, are usually the ones that completely suck at forum courtesy. I didn't get bashed one single time when I started. Because I know how to type and I know how speak and I know common forum courtesy. So you really need to play your cards right here... is it worth keeping some new memebers around to lose your main support base? I mean you're not going to get near as many members from noobs signing up as you will from people that have been here for 2-3 years that want all their friends to get on. I know I'm no moderator and I don't know all the ins and outs of this place... but I do have common sense. And it really sounds like if this is taken too seriously you will be shooting yourselves in the feet.

MR. CLEAN,

I understand your point. But how many other forums let you bash anyone. We at least still have some forums that you can do whatever you want. A lot of people join this board to be a part of something - a favorite item in there life; their car. So when that person gets on, and has a riced out ride, he/she gets bashed they leave. I dont want that. You know about the sponsor thing, so I dont have to go into detail. I was just annoyed at the amount of requests I had in the 3 weeks that I have taken over as ADMIN that it drove me insane. Everyone's compaint was "Why am I constantly getting talked down to, or bashed?"

No one is going to leave because of this. I promise you that. Just that when you have someone post a car and then all next 30 threads are about how bad your car is...fuk that. I personally wouldnt give a shit but there are tons of sensitive young people out there.

People post, I need help fixing my ride, this is whats wrong. Then they get hit with your so stupid, you dont know anything..WHAT? Not everyone knows how to do a engine swap, or even change there tire. So its done man. The rule is in EFFECT, and thats how its going to be. Im sorry you dont like it, but I need to keep IMPORTATLANTA.com growing.

Thanks.

[ash7]

I'm with Mr. Clean - the folks who get bashed in the forum are the same ones who get bashed in real life. I understand the "how do i change a tire?" post by a new guy on here... But that same kid who gets his panties all in a bunch, and has his parents send admin a cute little PM because somebody posted "GOOGLE SEARCH MOTHERF*KR," is probably the same kind of kid that got picked last at his tee-ball games and went crying to his parents. result = the whole entire little league gets a trophy and nobody learns how to make better plays [posts] and deal with criticism.

Yes, IA may be the school of hard knocks - but that's part of why i like it so much. I hope moderators can keep each other in check with this, especially after the complete lacking of moderator control AnthonyF displayed in his feedback thread last week.

hondatech learned this the hard way... after they implemented these rules member log on rates dropped.

-jonathan

[HeLLo iM iZzY]

I thought this was a CAR-related site not no damn yellow pages.

All these new sponsors and new stuff going on is whack if you ask me.

We should be getting CAR RELATED sponsors, not no restaurant, churches, and other crazy unrelated stuff.

I don't think this forum has ever seen a group buy.

And I understand the rule or whatever, but is this not a public forum? I thought it was. Anyone should be able to speak their mind.

And I don't understand this.You guys would rather listen to a n00b about getting bashed and help him/her to be on this site then just deal with it because he/she isn't why this site has grown. It was us. I mean look at how many members that we have over 3k+ posts. We are everywhere. As long as IA keeps doing what it has for the last couple of years, it will grow whether that one n00b stays here or not.

In my opinion, you (admins) should be attending more car shows/meets, handing out stickers/t-shirts/banners whatever to get people on the site not having Applebees sponsor us.

But then again, fuck the old members, it's all about the money these days, aint it?

[ash7]

I thought this was a CAR-related site not no damn yellow pages.

All these new sponsors and new stuff going on is whack if you ask me.

We should be getting CAR RELATED sponsors, not no restaurant, churches, and other crazy unrelated stuff.

I don't think this forum has ever seen a group buy.

And I understand the rule or whatever, but is this not a public forum? I thought it was. Anyone should be able to speak their mind.

And I don't understand this.You guys would rather listen to a n00b about getting bashed and help him/her to be on this site then just deal with it because he/she isn't why this site has grown. It was us. I mean look at how many members that we have over 3k+ posts. We are everywhere. As long as IA keeps doing what it has for the last couple of years, it will grow whether that one n00b stays here or not.

In my opinion, you (admins) should be attending more car shows/meets, handing out stickers/t-shirts/banners whatever to get people on the site not having Applebees sponsor us.

But then again, fuck the old members, it's all about the money these days, aint it?

:bannana:

i believe the proof of this last note is in admin's sig

FOR ADVERTISING INFORMATION, EMAIL [email protected]

WE HAVE PACKAGES TO CATER TO EVERYONE'S NEEDS.

NEED A WEB-SITE CREATED OR MAINTAINED? EMAIL [email protected]
Packages starting at $599
-jonathan

[Ed]

I thought this was a CAR-related site not no damn yellow pages.

All these new sponsors and new stuff going on is whack if you ask me.

We should be getting CAR RELATED sponsors, not no restaurant, churches, and other crazy unrelated stuff.

I don't think this forum has ever seen a group buy.

And I understand the rule or whatever, but is this not a public forum? I thought it was. Anyone should be able to speak their mind.

And I don't understand this.You guys would rather listen to a n00b about getting bashed and help him/her to be on this site then just deal with it because he/she isn't why this site has grown. It was us. I mean look at how many members that we have over 3k+ posts. We are everywhere. As long as IA keeps doing what it has for the last couple of years, it will grow whether that one n00b stays here or not.

In my opinion, you (admins) should be attending more car shows/meets, handing out stickers/t-shirts/banners whatever to get people on the site not having Applebees sponsor us.

But then again, fuck the old members, it's all about the money these days, aint it?

since it's not about money, maybe you'd be happy to take the bill to maintain the server for us "old members"

[ash7]

here's an instance that just happened...

my friend [h23bb4] posted up in the columbus forum - i called him gay for mentioning how he is going to be working one someone else's "piece." (which obviously he meant someone else's car... common sense would tell that.)

his post and mine were deleted...

if this is a preview of what we can look forward to, then i have a feeling other small local forums will start popping up and IA will lose it's seeming "monopoly" in GA.

/rant
-jonathan

[Mr. Clean]

here's an instance that just happened...

my friend [h23bb4] posted up in the columbus forum - i called him gay for mentioning how he is going to be working one someone else's "piece." (which obviously he meant someone else's car... common sense would tell that.)

his post and mine were deleted...

if this is a preview of what we can look forward to, then i have a feeling other small local forums will start popping up and IA will lose it's seeming "monopoly" in GA.

/rant
-jonathan

that's EXACTLY what i think is going to happen. I'm going to say something off the wall to one of my buddies that admin doesn't know is my buddy and the shit will get deleted and it'll be ridiculous. There's going to be a whole lot of that shit just to make a point. and people are going to get tired of it and not get on as much as they used to because they can't do shit anymore.

and yes... honda-tech fucking tanked after they went to the new shit. the del Sol thread went from like over 200 posts/day to like 3. everyone just went to their own local forum. IA is on the verge of a southeastern forum, not just atl. so you don't want to start getting too persnickity right now or people will just give up. i mean how many noobs really pm'd you and called it quits, admin? like 1 a day tops? those are the guys that just don't need to be on forums anyway. and if you're going to say what forum lets you get away with half the stuff we do... then show me their active member numbers... i bet it's not 1000+ everyday like we have. this is a very good board and noobs that get butt hurt just need to keep moving and we'll get 8 more to replace them.

[Vteckidd]

here's an instance that just happened...

my friend [h23bb4] posted up in the columbus forum - i called him gay for mentioning how he is going to be working one someone else's "piece." (which obviously he meant someone else's car... common sense would tell that.)

his post and mine were deleted...

if this is a preview of what we can look forward to, then i have a feeling other small local forums will start popping up and IA will lose it's seeming "monopoly" in GA.

/rant
-jonathan

If you see something like this , PM AN ADMIN and LINK us to the thread and we will look at it and make a decision.

As far as what IZZY said, quit being a communist lol.

This site , like it or not, is a business, it COSTS MONEY to run, and operate, Upgrade, etc.

Everyone can pay $5 a month, or let us get sponsors. Plus the site is outgrowing CARS, there will always be CORE CAR people on here, but its branching out into other intersts and becoming more of a community.

theres nothing wrong with Applebees, or Chillis, or Playboy, or Guns N Ammo sponsoring the board, it brings more revenue which means a faster site, less bugs, more meets (that IA sponsors with PRIZES like they have always done) etc.

Im going to talk to the owners about T-shirts and hats to get made and im always out at MOST meets.

[Vteckidd]

that's EXACTLY what i think is going to happen. I'm going to say something off the wall to one of my buddies that admin doesn't know is my buddy and the shit will get deleted and it'll be ridiculous. There's going to be a whole lot of that shit just to make a point. and people are going to get tired of it and not get on as much as they used to because they can't do shit anymore.

and yes... honda-tech fucking tanked after they went to the new shit. the del Sol thread went from like over 200 posts/day to like 3. everyone just went to their own local forum. IA is on the verge of a southeastern forum, not just atl. so you don't want to start getting too persnickity right now or people will just give up. i mean how many noobs really pm'd you and called it quits, admin? like 1 a day tops? those are the guys that just don't need to be on forums anyway. and if you're going to say what forum lets you get away with half the stuff we do... then show me their active member numbers... i bet it's not 1000+ everyday like we have. this is a very good board and noobs that get butt hurt just need to keep moving and we'll get 8 more to replace them.

You know people bitch on HT, but they are still there, and sponsors still pay. When a site gets so big, you either adapt, or end up like Import Lounge and drive everyone away.

Its not ALL about money, but come on, you have NO CLUE what it COSTS to run this site

[ash7]

If you see something like this , PM AN ADMIN and LINK us to the thread and we will look at it and make a decision.

lol, well, i would PM a link - but everything was deleted... no evidence of what happened except for my and h23bb4's word (and my "f the world" post after i saw it gone.)

Can someone give me an example of something a CAR forum has ever been succcessful at being other than a CAR FORUM? Yes, something in common brought everyone together here on IA, but a "community" it is not. I do have friends on here, i have met friends through this site... but trying to change it into something it is not will be a very, VERY complicated process that will most likely be the start of another lame forum.

Import Lounge was the freakin bomb when i started getting into cars. Import Atlanta soon took over because they had something IL did not... a basic freedom to post whatever you wanted, talk smack, call your friends GAY, and overall liberty with basic rules to keep the peace. (which is exactly what it had until recently)

This is why, i believe, this is a very bad idea. It's turning moderators who are supposed to make sure that folks don't kill each other on the forums, into the Politically Correct Police. Which always has bad results.

-jonathan

[HeLLo iM iZzY]

since it's not about money, maybe you'd be happy to take the bill to maintain the server for us "old members"You don't seem to be the brightest crayon in the box, eh?

There are other ways of making money for the website. MEETS, MEETS, MEETS. The stickers thing was a good idea, then they just disappeared. Also, the license plate frames was a good a Tunerfest. All it needed was more stuff like this and the money would be there. The admins might as well go down to the local chiropractor and ask them to sponsor the website.

All I'm saying is, if this is going to be a car related website, let it be car related.

And Mike, I'm not being a communist. I'm just saying what is on my mind. Is that not allowed as well now?

I really don't think this is a good idea BUT if it somehow pulls through, then good job.


You know people bitch on HT, but they are still there, and sponsors still pay. When a site gets so big, you either adapt, or end up like Import Lounge and drive everyone away.

Its not ALL about money, but come on, you have NO CLUE what it COSTS to run this siteAlso, there is no way in hell you can compare HT to IA. Is the chiropractor sponsoring them? Nope. All sponsors are car related on there. Honda-Tech stuck to what their purpose of a forum was, which is Hondas/Acuras/Anything Car Related, not where I can find the best chiropractor in town.

So you're saying we don't have enough money for this site to be up so now we are just branching off to anybody in town with a business to sponsor us so it can still be here? GET REAL DUDE.

Off all the meets that I've been into, I've only seen one with something about ImportAtlanta which was Tunerfest. Paul and whoever should be at the Varsity and the Sonics meets and all the other ones, handing shit out to get the name out there. Thats money right there as well.

But whatever, I really don't care.

I'm done with this thread.

[Vteckidd]

You don't seem to be the brightest crayon in the box, eh?

There are other ways of making money for the website. MEETS, MEETS, MEETS. The stickers thing was a good idea, then they just disappeared. Also, the license plate frames was a good a Tunerfest. All it needed was more stuff like this and the money would be there. The admins might as well go down to the local chiropractor and ask them to sponsor the website.

All I'm saying is, if this is going to be a car related website, let it be car related.

And Mike, I'm not being a communist. I'm just saying what is on my mind. Is that not allowed as well now?

I really don't think this is a good idea BUT if it somehow pulls through, then good job.
look no one likes change, but its inevitable. The site has outgrown 5000 members, it costs more to run the site now than it did before. You really think MEETS generate income LOL. It doesnt. Tunerfest , as i understand it, they pretty much broke even every year, so it was put on just for YOU, the enthusiast.

This site is not about cars anymore, it hasnt been for A LONG TIME. People may JOIN because they are INTO CARS, but it migrated from a CAR SITE years ago IMO.

I mean we have photography people , Audio People, food people, gun people, sports people, etc. its actually VERY diverse.

I mean look at the TECH sections, they get 1/100th of the traffic that the WL get. The killsforum has been dead for awhile.

I mean if you think this is a CAR site, you are mistaken. Its a very big an diverse crowd, why not cater to that?

I mean eventually you will be able to read restaurant reviews, gun reviews, tire reviews, game reviews, movie reviews etc. You will get sponsors that offer discounts to your favorite places, that is helping YOU out while covering the cost it takes to grow the website, add new features, throw more meets/events, etc.

I think alot of you are looking way too far into it, as i have said 10 times, 99% of you wont notice a difference, just more CONTENT. Change is difficult for some people, but i promise you the experience will be much smoother and concise in the end once the growing pains are gone.

[Mr. Clean]

you guys should really press the "schwag" section on the front page more... or better yet find someone on here who owns a place and will make IA shirts and hats and stickers and banners and all kinds of shit for the waaaaay downlow and sell them shits on here for hella profit. if people on here can get stickers for like $3-4 and shirts for like $15 and you can find somewhere to get them for $5/pc. no one on IA will care and I, for one, will buy a shirt no problem... cause i'm that kind of whore lol.

I'm sure the site is expensive to run but it looks like you guys have tons of sponsors. and if money is all you need there are ways to get it. there are enough members to where a little money from each person would really add up.

i just really genuinely think that cracking down THIS hard on the rules isn't going to solve much. i mean what was the core reason?

1) keeping more members around
2) looking good for the sponsors
3) less PMs for an admin or mod to look at

i haven't really seen a good answer to that question on why these rules are all in a sudden going to be enforced.

i understand we're almost to the point of beating a dead horse, but i just really don't want to have to worry about what i post now and that i might get a PM or the ban stick the next day. IA is essentially how i keep up with what 50-60+ people are doing at any given time. how else would know about all these little meets and what people are doing to their cars and blablablaba. as long as mods and admins keep a common sense POV then this will be ok, but you guys are going to see a lot of pushing back if it starts getting ridiculous (this is not a threat or anything, i'm just saying people are going to complain more than when we lost the goddamn user CP).

[Vteckidd]

Also, there is no way in hell you can compare HT to IA. Is the chiropractor sponsoring them? Nope. All sponsors are car related on there. Honda-Tech stuck to what their purpose of a forum was, which is Hondas/Acuras/Anything Car Related, not where I can find the best chiropractor in town.

So you're saying we don't have enough money for this site to be up so now we are just branching off to anybody in town with a business to sponsor us so it can still be here? GET REAL DUDE.

Off all the meets that I've been into, I've only seen one with something about ImportAtlanta which was Tunerfest. Paul and whoever should be at the Varsity and the Sonics meets and all the other ones, handing shit out to get the name out there. Thats money right there as well.

But whatever, I really don't care.

I'm done with this thread.

Yeah, if someone wants to sponsor the board, they can, why would we say no?

I dont know IA money situation and thats for the owners and thats NOT what im saying. Im saying to do what they want to do, which is upgrade Vbulletin so YOU have a USER CP, add new features, throw new events, upgrade server hardware to deal with the users we have on here, it COSTS MONEY.

Dude most of the OGs are approaching 30 or over 30. Many have families. Im not spending my thursday night at the Varsity passing out fliers to a bunch of ricer kids that are there to do burnouts. Then IF they do join the site, they get bashed anyway by guys like you an they leave. Doesnt really solve the problem does it? How are new members bringing revenue? Sponsors generate income, not USERS. USERS CAN dictate how much you CHARGE to sponsor. What i see is a chance to really diversify and bring alot of different stuff to the site. Hey why limit ourselves to parking lots for meets.

Why not support local businesses that most of us need or go to anyway? What if you get ina car wreck and need to see a chiropractor? why not have a list of 20 to choose from on IA? What if you want to go to a restaurant with your significant other and have no clue where to go? why not read a review or see links to websites of local run businesses to help you in your decision? The internet is VERY powerfull, why not use it?

I dont mean to sound condescending , but many of us run businesses, run our own business, etc and there are certain COMPROMISES you have to do to make the site BETTER.

Dont pass judgement until you have seen what is to come.

[Vteckidd]

you guys should really press the "schwag" section on the front page more... or better yet find someone on here who owns a place and will make IA shirts and hats and stickers and banners and all kinds of shit for the waaaaay downlow and sell them shits on here for hella profit. if people on here can get stickers for like $3-4 and shirts for like $15 and you can find somewhere to get them for $5/pc. no one on IA will care and I, for one, will buy a shirt no problem... cause i'm that kind of whore lol.

I'm sure the site is expensive to run but it looks like you guys have tons of sponsors. and if money is all you need there are ways to get it. there are enough members to where a little money from each person would really add up.

i just really genuinely think that cracking down THIS hard on the rules isn't going to solve much. i mean what was the core reason?

1) keeping more members around
2) looking good for the sponsors
3) less PMs for an admin or mod to look at

i haven't really seen a good answer to that question on why these rules are all in a sudden going to be enforced.

i understand we're almost to the point of beating a dead horse, but i just really don't want to have to worry about what i post now and that i might get a PM or the ban stick the next day. IA is essentially how i keep up with what 50-60+ people are doing at any given time. how else would know about all these little meets and what people are doing to their cars and blablablaba. as long as mods and admins keep a common sense POV then this will be ok, but you guys are going to see a lot of pushing back if it starts getting ridiculous (this is not a threat or anything, i'm just saying people are going to complain more than when we lost the goddamn user CP).

I understand, and i PROMISE you and you can quote me, we will not start eliminating people and run this like a policed site. We are NOT here to police members, all we are asking is to show a little more restraint, and a little more politeness.

Again criticism is fine, but BASHING for no reason, isnt allowed. If you think something is questionable, please PM us an LINK US TO THE THREAD (WE CAN SEE DELETED POSTS) and we will determine what is what.

Hats,Tshirts are in the works

[BobbyFresco]

I think another way to generate revenue would be to offer different levels of memberships to this forum, much like other well known and much larger sites already do....Not that what I'm saying is some monumental discovery or anything of the like but maybe it's something you guys should seriously consider.

[jellybean]

ok, lets be fair, WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE CHANGED, and be serious

im open to hear what you guys think would make the site better

Maybe add a ricer section so that we have a place to go where we can be appreciated and not just hated...:-)

[tdurr]

^^ it would create alot of bashing. that section would have to be STRONGLY watched by the mods.

[BobbyFresco]

Maybe add a ricer section so that we have a place to go where we can be appreciated and not just hated...:-)


There already is a ricer section, you illiterate fuck.

GTFO..this isn't the pic section. It ain't safe for you round these here parts.

[JITB]

these rules dont mean nothing...lol they never have!

Last time IA tried to cater to the rest of the world... we ended up with Import South....

[David88vert]

I've been on this site daily pretty much from the very beginning of the very first version. I have managed to not bash on many people, and have never been banned. If I can do it, so can anyone else on here. It's not like they are asking for much, just be civil and act like you would if you were talking face-to-face with the other people - in church. Didn't your parents raise you to be reasonably civil? Everyone is over 18, so everyone SHOULD be able to act like adults - at least most of the time.

Now on the other hand, I have a question for vteckidd, admin, Julio, etc - about QD. If we have some newbie come in and post about "how great streetracing is" in somewhere other than the Whoreslounge, and QD comes in and "wishes that they crash and die in a fiery, painful death" (which he always does - definitely bashing on them), ARE YOU REALLY GOING TO BAN HIM????? This cannot be allowed to happen, as the earth would probably stop its rotation and explode......

[Vteckidd]

I've been on this site daily pretty much from the very beginning of the very first version. I have managed to not bash on many people, and have never been banned. If I can do it, so can anyone else on here. It's not like they are asking for much, just be civil and act like you would if you were talking face-to-face with the other people - in church. Didn't your parents raise you to be reasonably civil? Everyone is over 18, so everyone SHOULD be able to act like adults - at least most of the time.

Now on the other hand, I have a question for vteckidd, admin, Julio, etc - about QD. If we have some newbie come in and post about "how great streetracing is" in somewhere other than the Whoreslounge, and QD comes in and "wishes that they crash and die in a fiery, painful death" (which he always does - definitely bashing on them), ARE YOU REALLY GOING TO BAN HIM????? This cannot be allowed to happen, as the earth would probably stop its rotation and explode......

Ill be honest that will be a case by case basis. If he disagrees with the kid for streetracing, so be it. If he hounds him around IA and posts in every thread the kid is in, then yeah, thats different.

thats all i can really say

[jellybean]

^^ it would create alot of bashing. that section would have to be STRONGLY watched by the mods.

see thats what i don't understand... :-) there is where you need to use the back button and go to another part of the forum if you just want to bash...:-) everyone should have a place to go to talk about their rides without being bashed all the time... if you want to bash it then start a thread in WL to bash but leave the other thread alone so that people who really care about what is being said can enjoy it and not muddy it up with a bunch of BS. I just don't understand why that is so hard to do...:-)

[Vteckidd]

see thats what i don't understand... :-) there is where you need to use the back button and go to another part of the forum if you just want to bash...:-) everyone should have a place to go to talk about their rides without being bashed all the time... if you want to bash it then start a thread in WL to bash but leave the other thread alone so that people who really care about what is being said can enjoy it and not muddy it up with a bunch of BS. I just don't understand why that is so hard to do...:-)

Feel free to post and talk and do whatever you want, if it gets out of hand feel free to PM me or another admin/mod

[JITB]

i dont mean to bring down a great thing, because i really dont mind. But you all really cant be serious about this bashing, and harrassing issues, with the Red Light section up..... its like when IA had censored curse words..lol

[BobbyFresco]

Eh. When it's all said and done at least we still have the WL...It's better than nothing.

[jellybean]

There already is a ricer section, you illiterate fuck.

GTFO..this isn't the pic section. It ain't safe for you round these here parts.

so you are saying that only certain people can post pics of their cars in the pic sec?

you can bash me here all you want to... as the rules clearly state... but this is exactally what i mean... do you have to add all the hate to what you just said. i am not your buddy... and i nor you are just joking with me... so... what was all that for? it was not necessary!

[BobbyFresco]

There already is a ricer section, you illiterate fuck.

GTFO..this isn't the pic section. It ain't safe for you round these here parts.

so you are saying that only certain people can post pics of their cars in the pic sec?

you can bash me here all you want to... as the rules clearly state... but this is exactally what i mean... do you have to add all the hate to what you just said. i am not your buddy... and i nor you are just joking with me... so... what was all that for? it was not necessary!



As you just mentioned, this is the one part where just about everything goes....that being said, if you don't want to be bashed then don't subject yourself to this part of the forums....kthnxdie!

[jellybean]

[QUOTE=jellybean]


As you just mentioned, this is the one part where just about everything goes....that being said, if you don't want to be bashed then don't subject yourself to this part of the forums....kthnxdie!

you are correct... but would it kill you to be nice???...:-) I am sure that on some level you could have some good advice for people... or even have something really worth saying... but treating people that way will not gain you or your words any respect...

and you probably don't care... and if you don't... then why should i or anyone else...:-)

[Mr. Clean]

so are you guys ALWAYS going to take the side of the bashee? cause this jellybean chick just begs to get bashed all the time. do your research if you don't believe me.

[BobbyFresco]

[QUOTE=BobbyFresh]

you are correct... but would it kill you to be nice???...:-) I am sure that on some level you could have some good advice for people... or even have something really worth saying... but treating people that way will not gain you or your words any respect...

and you probably don't care... and if you don't... then why should i or anyone else...:-)


You finding what I say worthy, as you put it, is of no consequence to me. Seriously....I don't really care to have your respect either. Don't know you, don't want to. Take the Kumbaya shit elsewhere, please and thank you.

[BobbyFresco]

so are you guys ALWAYS going to take the side of the bashee? cause this jellybean chick just begs to get bashed all the time. do your research if you don't believe me.

I <3 you, no homo.:boobies:

[David88vert]

Ill be honest that will be a case by case basis. If he disagrees with the kid for streetracing, so be it. If he hounds him around IA and posts in every thread the kid is in, then yeah, thats different.

thats all i can really say

Also, how can a mod ban himself? We all know that there are certain people that you love to bash on in the KF. Are you telling us that you are going to be kinder and gentler in there?:eek: Say it ain't so!:lmfao:

In reality, I think that it is going to be a lot harder to fairly lay down these new bashing rules. While I support them, I think that the mods are going to have a hard time applying bans to everyone equally. More than likely, they will let long standing members, and site sponsors get away with some blatant bashing (and yes, I remember site sponsors bashing on members over the years), while cracking down on those less well liked/funded. After all, who is going to ban a site sponsor? And if they won't ban a site sponsor for bashing, I suppose technically anyone could pay to be a site sponsor and bash on anyone at anytime. Has that potential situation been discussed among the site owner/mods?

[Mr. Clean]

I <3 you, no homo.:boobies:

but you don't even know me :gay: lololol.

i guess i <3 you too? hahah.

[BobbyFresco]

but you don't even know me :gay: lololol.

i guess i <3 you too? hahah.


I DO know you...

I know you through JdmJoe who I know through Mike Carlson.:boobies:

[Mr. Clean]

I DO know you...

I know you through JdmJoe who I know through Mike Carlson.:boobies:

Waaiitt a minute. have we ever met?

lulz, this is borderline creepy hahaha.

[Vteckidd]

Also, how can a mod ban himself? We all know that there are certain people that you love to bash on in the KF. Are you telling us that you are going to be kinder and gentler in there?:eek: Say it ain't so!:lmfao:


Bashing in the KF is allowed :)



In reality, I think that it is going to be a lot harder to fairly lay down these new bashing rules. While I support them, I think that the mods are going to have a hard time applying bans to everyone equally. More than likely, they will let long standing members, and site sponsors get away with some blatant bashing (and yes, I remember site sponsors bashing on members over the years), while cracking down on those less well liked/funded. After all, who is going to ban a site sponsor? And if they won't ban a site sponsor for bashing, I suppose technically anyone could pay to be a site sponsor and bash on anyone at anytime. Has that potential situation been discussed among the site owner/mods?

yeah its not going to be easy , i agree. If people want to pay $900-1000 a year to bash people, so be it lol.

Sponsors will be told the same as reg members. they will not be PROTECTED that much, of course they get perks others dont get, because they pay, it works like that in real life too, but no one has said they are getting a right to do whatever they want either.

and all our sponsors are pretty cordial at the moment

[BobbyFresco]

Waaiitt a minute. have we ever met?

lulz, this is borderline creepy hahaha.

Yea, several times....

The first time was when we all went to NOPI.
I guess like 3 years ago...Joe still had the teg...and he was dating Kim...Mike's wife's cousin or something like that....and I drove Mike's XB down to the show.

Met you a few times since then as well...last time was at the last sofakingfresh meet.

[Vteckidd]

so are you guys ALWAYS going to take the side of the bashee? cause this jellybean chick just begs to get bashed all the time. do your research if you don't believe me.
sigh, stop putting words in our mouth

No one has said that either. But come on do we have to fucking criticize every member on this board cause their car isnt JDM?

"hey that is UGLY" is different than "you fucking ricer , get that piece of shit out of here"

[David88vert]

The first time was when we all went to NOPI.
I guess like 3 years ago...Joe still had the teg...and he was dating Kim...Mike's wife's cousin or something like that....and I drove Mike's XB down to the show.


That was the last time that I had the Impala out there, right?

[BobbyFresco]

That was the last time that I had the Impala out there, right?

Yea, I'm pretty sure it was....:thinking:
Oh shit...that was the year that Mike borrowed the 22's from the shop and put them on the XB.:lmfao: