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#1 ·
First off i would like to welcome you to the forum.

I'm not a Moderator, just a simple member that lurks in the shadows until my personal opinion is needed. I speak the truth and only but the truth.
With that being said, let me begin why I started this Thread.

Since I joined about a year ago, Ive noticed that people just don't like to read and want answers before they have a question. Senior members don't mind helping new members as long as the new member have shown that they really have done the research. Nothing in life is handed out for free, so please do your research. You want to make your car go fast? Research on how its done. All combustion engines work with the same principle.

It really grinds my gears when a new member asks about "Hey guys, I'm looking for an intake, where can I find one? Noob here :gc-noob: lol".... PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE use search! This is not funny at all.... it's frustrating as f*ck. Why you ask? Well anytime any member writes anything in this forum, it automatically gets indexed for search, which means if I'm looking for a new intake for my car and there's a billion threads about intakes, I'm gonna be spending the whole night researching on intakes, instead of taking a few minutes. If you use search you will see a lot of threads have been locked, derailed due to new members not searching and senior members getting frustrated.

Where is that wonderful tool called "SEARCH"? The search bar is located on your top right corner of your screen. PLEASE use it before starting any new threads.


I spend countless hours researching about mods, specs, etc before i post anything, YOU SHOULD TOO!

Second thing... Trolling, hazing, harrasing, etc in this forum makes you look like a dumass and violates the forum rules. Do you want to look like a dumbass to other people and get banned?

and last but not least...

Just like everything else in life, this and other forums also have rules that need to be followed. Especially in the classifieds section. Please Read them when you first join and if you're a senior member that is breaking the rules, also do us a favor and re-read it. If you can't read english, please contact a member who does and have them explain to you what the rules are. I can help out anyone who speaks spanish.

Forum Rules:
http://www.gencoupe.com/new-member-section/30200-forum-rules.html


other than that, welcome to the forum :D
 
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#2 ·
While I agree fully, nothing will change. I've moderated the same site, for a car that hasn't been made in 13 years, and the questions keep coming...over and over again. Hell, we even pop up similarly titled threads when the person begins to type their subject line; no joy.

GL with the crusade.
 
#7 ·
Some of the senior members also need attitude adjustments though. There are many on here who have a complete lack of common courtesy when it comes to communicating with another member of the human species in a civil way.

While I understand some of the questions people ask are just asinine ("has anyone installed an M&S Type D grill"), the responses from our senior members are commonly negative, and just as detrimental to the community. Why belittle a new member and chastise them for asking a question, when a gentle nudge in the right direction or some constructive criticism is much more effective? The senior members who do so much for the community are not supposed to be scaring away new comers by being complete douche bags. I understand some light-hearted joking and teasing, or some Internet slang being thrown around, but not every response needs to be a reference to troll face and other memes (however funny they may be).

As far as troll-like activity, and being an Internet hard ass or an armchair expert, I guess that's life. Some people are just extremely immature and arrogant, and I would be willing to bet money that the vast majority of the Internet **** talkers are either living in their parents house or would get their asses beat if they talked like that to someone in real life.

It would be awesome if new members had to read something like this upon joining. Stickies don't do enough sometimes.

Oh, and word to the wise on anyone reading this that's new. Use GOOGLE instead of the forum's search. Looking for Injen intakes for the 3.8? Type into google "Injen intake 3.8 GenCoupe" and you'll find more relevant results that will still link you to GenCoupe. Just something I've found.


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#9 ·
^THIS x A Grillion.

It wasn't too long ago I was a complete n00b to car modding. I never modded a car before my GenCoupe. After browsing through countless threads I figured what I wanted to mod and how to mod it. There's plenty of helpful information out there. Albeit, quite cumbersome and messy. The important thing is with search is that it is a computer. It doesn't have the human element. It can only do so much, and there's always the problem that you don't even know what and how to ask it a question.

If you're complaining that people ask the same damn question over and over again, then do something about it. I think this thread is a step in the right direction, but we still have work to do. If you go to other forums, they make it loud and clear:

Read this before posting anything --- threads will be deleted without notice - xda-developers

I would like to see a wiki feature added to this site. If new members are constantly asking "what mods should I do to my car?" then it would be easier to have a sticky that links to a page with mods that you can do, one that can be constantly updated.

People shouldn't be so arrogant. If someone asks a stupid question, how about ignoring it? Are you that insecure with yourself that you need to make others feel dumb in order to make yourself feel better? In a forum of all places. Sad.
 
#8 ·
This should be required reading.

I know it can be done.
 
#10 ·
Bump for the best thread in the forum!
Seriously, read this and we will get along just fine.
 
#13 ·
Because if u don't baby newbs....then your just going to keep running into the same thing over and over again. Either way awesome thread....i agree with the post about common questions section! It would help meddle some of the dumber posts...

But i think something that about this forum is awesome....although not always stickied :(......are the "why you need catch can, turbo 101, how exhaust works, and other threads that take a foriegn subject to others.....aka me at one point minus school theory.....and explains some of the concepts.

To those that make amazing threads such as these i am grateful. Like i said a newbie section separated from the blob of info that includes fact oriented articles is a good idea!

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#14 ·
I've found that if you want a thread stickied, you can just ask a mod.
 
#17 ·
Use search you noob cocknozzle!!




...... And that's helpful how?


(term cocknozzle is stolen from the genius BKED)


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#19 ·
This thread is a good read in my book, shows how diverse the forum is. Been a member for a long time but I was hardly ever on it until I got my GC four months ago. I can see where most of you are coming from. Some want it to be more functional for techies, quick searches for right answers. Some realize it's a community with it's own way about doing things. Everything in this world works great until you put people into the situation.

I'm very picky when it comes to what mods I will be doing. And when I'm ready to harass someone here about it (after looking into it myself), I hope I do harass someone in the proper manner (thread). If I don't, I won't loose sleep over it. After all, this is a forum for GC owners to share ideas... even if that means stupid ones.
 
#20 ·
The problem compounds itself as the member base grows and time passes. Take it from someone who mods 130k+ member base for a car that hasn't been produced in 13-20 years...

That said, this concept still won't work, no matter how much I agree with it. You can't force the lazy/ineptitude out of anyone.
 
#21 ·
I agree completely except that sometimes due to the limitless amount of repeated threads/questions, it does seem easier to post a new thread up. I personally could not find the info I needed about kill switches. People should search and go through the large amount of idiotic posts, then post their questions/concerns. :\ Just my .02 good luck with the endeavor brudda
 
#22 ·
I think if you know what you are searching for the answers are here. If your question is more abstract and you truly can't find the answer on your own then yea make a thread. It's just the opinion threads on "what's the best intake? I've searched but I want your opinion" those get fking old. Because there are a thousand.
 
#37 ·
+1

Honestly the best way to search is using google rather than the forum's search function. "x y z search" + the word "GenCoupe" will return more relevant results than anything. Best advice I can give anyone trying to avoid posting common questions.

And then, when you can't find your answer, accept that there are ass holes on the Internet that will just be dicks to you, and just hope that someone who's kind and has knowledge will assist. Nature of the beast that is forum life.


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and +1

I used to use the google custom search box on the site, but that tends to give me very old results i.e. only Zombie threads.
 
#30 ·
Holly Crap,
I know i'm late but I'm shocked at the fact that my thread was sticky worthy, I'm so proud :D


But seriously NEW MEMBERS, Search, Read, Be Smart, Follow instructions, Don't hate just love, and last but not least....then post!
 
#32 ·
New*****

Hey there I'm a new member here, bought my 2.0T back in jan and I had been lurking here since before I got her, I'm glad I'm part of this family now. Also I named my profile GenCoupeO'Rillo since I'm planning to get all if not most of the GenCoupes in Amarillo(Rillo) Tx together and we can all get together to make car shows!:)
Keep posted on fb @ fb/pages/GenCoupeORillo/417814081578928
 
#33 ·
Hello, i am also new to this forum and got my Gencoupe in December, I am also a DSM'er and think this thread is vital for newbies! I have been reading posts and mods for a couple months and used some posts to install and learn things about my 2.0. I think i read maybe 1000 posts about the Forge BOV before getting mine, and its painful reading some things in those posts about the sound and flutter etc...so i read what Forge had to say. I am still learning about the Gencoupe since there are differences to what i am used to. But i try to read or search GOOGLE before asking what might be a dumb question.:gc-smiley-sign-i-ag
 
#34 ·
So long as we helped one member feel welcome and more versed in their GenCoupe communication and search skills, this thread was worth it.


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#35 ·
indeed Wildcat27,
I must admit that it gets frustrating if i try to do a search for something thats new to me and i find a bunch of threads thinking "bingo" this is gonna be easy then i start going through them and find out that the ship is WAY off course and the thread tells me virtually nothing about what i am looking for because as people have mentioned others like to "post" first and look later! Ughhhh!

RTFM first and foremost, then search, then ask is what i try to do.
At the same time i am not computer savvy especially when it comes to all involved in a forum setting so i hope i can find things before asking "i installed a new intake removing the stock airbox and silencer to the turbo, now everytime i press the gas pedal i hear a HUGE air leak and something whining!!!! Whats wrong with my car?":dunno:

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#36 ·
Honestly the best way to search is using google rather than the forum's search function. "x y z search" + the word "GenCoupe" will return more relevant results than anything. Best advice I can give anyone trying to avoid posting common questions.

And then, when you can't find your answer, accept that there are ass holes on the Internet that will just be dicks to you, and just hope that someone who's kind and has knowledge will assist. Nature of the beast that is forum life.


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