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Five things I think about rep expectations.

TESLA760

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What do you mean by that?


It's very simple. Most of us work in the business world on a daily basis. Just because you have anonymity on the Internet, it doesn't mean you can start behaving like a cackling hen. 98% of everyone I have dealt with on RWI is extremely professional, and are people I would invite into my home with no reservation. I have made friendships with folks here. Yes, real friendships. We email each other about non watch related stuff. It's a great community.

Now for the 2 %. Enough of the " my $48 dollar rep is not a 1:1 .... Will I get called out ? ..... What do you tell your friends .... " etc
Etc. You all know exactly what I am talking about. I lurk on a couple of other REP forums. I personally enjoy RWI the best. I was banned for a month because I did something foolish. I learned from it and was thankful to be allowed back here. How about we get back to sharing info on what makes the hobby interesting , which factory makes the best version , tips on helping each other modding. I've only been here since Feb. But I've been on car forums since the Internet was around. I don't want to see RWI become like one of those. I'll kindly get off my soapbox now. If my comments / suggestions are out of line, I apologize. I would like to continue to look forward to logging on here everyday.
 

bigdeal

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It's very simple. Most of us work in the business world on a daily basis. Just because you have anonymity on the Internet, it doesn't mean you can start behaving like a cackling hen. 98% of everyone I have dealt with on RWI is extremely professional, and are people I would invite into my home with no reservation. I have made friendships with folks here. Yes, real friendships. We email each other about non watch related stuff. It's a great community.

Now for the 2 %. Enough of the " my $48 dollar rep is not a 1:1 .... Will I get called out ? ..... What do you tell your friends .... " etc
Etc. You all know exactly what I am talking about. I lurk on a couple of other REP forums. I personally enjoy RWI the best. I was banned for a month because I did something foolish. I learned from it and was thankful to be allowed back here. How about we get back to sharing info on what makes the hobby interesting , which factory makes the best version , tips on helping each other modding. I've only been here since Feb. But I've been on car forums since the Internet was around. I don't want to see RWI become like one of those. I'll kindly get off my soapbox now. If my comments / suggestions are out of line, I apologize. I would like to continue to look forward to logging on here everyday.

Agreed...

I hope I'm not in the 2%!
 

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It's very simple. Most of us work in the business world on a daily basis. Just because you have anonymity on the Internet, it doesn't mean you can start behaving like a cackling hen. 98% of everyone I have dealt with on RWI is extremely professional, and are people I would invite into my home with no reservation. I have made friendships with folks here. Yes, real friendships. We email each other about non watch related stuff. It's a great community.

Now for the 2 %. Enough of the " my $48 dollar rep is not a 1:1 .... Will I get called out ? ..... What do you tell your friends .... " etc
Etc. You all know exactly what I am talking about. I lurk on a couple of other REP forums. I personally enjoy RWI the best. I was banned for a month because I did something foolish. I learned from it and was thankful to be allowed back here. How about we get back to sharing info on what makes the hobby interesting , which factory makes the best version , tips on helping each other modding. I've only been here since Feb. But I've been on car forums since the Internet was around. I don't want to see RWI become like one of those. I'll kindly get off my soapbox now. If my comments / suggestions are out of line, I apologize. I would like to continue to look forward to logging on here everyday.

Great post, and I agree.
 

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Great thread.
Of course, as a committed 2 percenter, I'll have to ignore your advice, Big. But I still appreciate the effort that went into it.

;-)
 

bigdeal

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Great thread.
Of course, as a committed 2 percenter, I'll have to ignore your advice, Big. But I still appreciate the effort that went into it.

;-)


Yeah, I typed that up with you in mind...

Such a whiny Drama Queen you are ;)
 

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This should be "stickied" >>>

Sage advice is always welcome, be it from a newbie, or and old fart!!
 

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HOLY COW!!! Over 100+ reps!!! That's crazy fast... did you ever post a picture of your collection?

I think you pretty much have a sound advice when it comes to reps and quality since you have so many and have dealt with so many.

Okay so I just did the math.. lets say it's $150 average per rep... that means you have spent roughly $9,000 to $15,000 on reps... DAMN!!! You are the BigDeal! Hahahah... man, can't wait to have that kind of disposable income!
 

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That's all I have for now, hope somebody finds it interesting...

Thanks bigdeal for sharing that
And don't forget FOR NOW
We remain waiting
Very interesting for noobs
 

Draven451

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Bigdeal,

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Everyone here especially us newbies can learn from the experience of more seasoned members. I know in the short time I have been here I have learned much from reading posts like this one.

What a collection!