Changed the oil...

[mike & juli]

Originally Posted by adg44

I understand you guys are attempting humor, but if you keep it up I'm actually going to make a post on how to properly start the Viper.

THERE ya go!!!! Now you see how things work around here (most of the time!)...you will ALWAYS get beef (beefcake?!!!! JULI..stop it!)...when you post ANYTHING on here! GOOD for you for keeping your humor! (It's needed here, but NOT anything like the ALLEY...DON'T GO THERE ) ~juli

[adg44]

Originally Posted by mike & juli

THERE ya go!!!! Now you see how things work around here (most of the time!)...you will ALWAYS get beef (beefcake?!!!! JULI..stop it!)...when you post ANYTHING on here! GOOD for you for keeping your humor! (It's needed here, but NOT anything like the ALLEY...DON'T GO THERE ) ~juli

I do get it, and I understand how it works. The new guy made a post that was relatively simple, but yet will still help some people, and the experienced members took the time to rag on it instead of saying something productive, or nothing at all. It's all good - I see it all the same on my forum.

While it is all fun and games, it somewhat creates a divide in the community (which I have seen already in just a week of being here), and changes the tone of the forums a bit and makes some poeple get defensive and confrontational.

But, what do I know. It's not like I do this for a living.

- Anthony

[mike & juli]

Originally Posted by adg44

I do get it, and I understand how it works. The new guy made a post that was relatively simple, but yet will still help some people, and the experienced members took the time to rag on it instead of saying something productive, or nothing at all. It's all good - I see it all the same on my forum.
While it is all fun and games, it somewhat creates a divide in the community (which I have seen already in just a week of being here), and changes the tone of the forums a bit and makes some poeple get defensive and confrontational.
But, what do I know. It's not like I do this for a living.
- Anthony

Anthony: Your post was instructional, as intended...and yeah, you'll always get people who would LOVE to rag on ya (they do it to me all the time...). If ya keep your sense of humor and disregard any negativity...you will truly be an awesome asset here...we NEED people like you...and I thank you for taking the time to illustrate/describe what you did with the oil....sorry I didn't chime in earlier to say so...my bad. ~juli
(I learned a while ago, NOT to get defensive/confrontational...just blow those people off...you'll never change some people's opinions anyway! Stay COOL~)

[ViperTony]

Originally Posted by adg44

I do get it, and I understand how it works. The new guy made a post that was relatively simple, but yet will still help some people, and the experienced members took the time to rag on it instead of saying something productive, or nothing at all. It's all good - I see it all the same on my forum.

While it is all fun and games, it somewhat creates a divide in the community (which I have seen already in just a week of being here), and changes the tone of the forums a bit and makes some poeple get defensive and confrontational.

But, what do I know. It's not like I do this for a living.

- Anthony

Anthony, one of the great features of this site is the Ignore List...its just a wonderful thing. Keep the How-To's coming...it doesn't matter how obvious they may be to some people but the How-To's do appeal to a broad majority here. Not sure if you can see the Illustrated Upgrades section but we certainly encourage members to post their how-to's and keep that library growing.

[mike & juli]

Originally Posted by ViperTony

Anthony, one of the great features of this site is the Ignore List...its just a wonderful thing. Keep the How-To's coming...it doesn't matter how obvious they may be to some people but the How-To's do appeal to a broad majority here. Not sure if you can see the Illustrated Upgrades section but we certainly encourage members to post their how-to's and keep that library growing.

DITTO to what Tony has said...'ignore' is a GREAT feature...you do NOT then have to read what the person writes who is a 'negative' in your life...I've had to use it myself on some people....ironically, we just resolved our issues, so now they are off 'ignore'!
See...happens to everyone! PLEASE continue to contribute...and we CAN have humor as well......life is freakingly short...let's just ENJOY what each other has to say!
You are MOST welcome here, Anthony! ~juli

[Chris1]

It was a great write-up, however simple the process may be; still looks like there are differences in opinions on how much new oil to use; one add-on, I usually let mine drain overnight; I'll let it drain right before going to bed the night before, and then finish it up the next day, so it saves waiting the 45-60 minutes waiting for it all to drain; no big deal either way, whatever works for each person...........

[Paul S Lacey]

Yes good write up, I would have lifted the back as well but some owners are forced to work where they can and not all have the luxury of a ramp or a trolley jack.

Nice clear pics and the bit that impresses me most is, your wife checks the garage and yells if the floor is dirty....she must have met mine....

Dont worry about the remarks this is a great place to hang out just remember the forum motto 'Give as good as you get'

[WANTED]

Originally Posted by adg44

I do get it, and I understand how it works. The new guy made a post that was relatively simple, but yet will still help some people, and the experienced members took the time to rag on it instead of saying something productive, or nothing at all. It's all good - I see it all the same on my forum.

While it is all fun and games, it somewhat creates a divide in the community (which I have seen already in just a week of being here), and changes the tone of the forums a bit and makes some poeple get defensive and confrontational.

But, what do I know. It's not like I do this for a living.

- Anthony

Anthony, could you please post this over at viperalley as some members there don't visit this site.
They will appreciate your post.

[mike & juli]

Originally Posted by WANTED

Anthony, could you please post this over at viperalley as some members there don't visit this site.
They will appreciate your post.

I hope that was said in 'sincerity'...I know from EXperience that SOME of the Alley people are NOT receptive to instructive posts. ~juli

[adg44]

I have a feeling he wasn't being sincere.

[MikeR]

Originally Posted by WANTED

Anthony, could you please post this over at viperalley as some members there don't visit this site.
They will appreciate your post.

[mike & juli]

Originally Posted by MikeR

Now Mike.............................................. this is what I was afraid of...but not from you. ~juli

[MikeR]

Originally Posted by mike & juli

Now Mike.............................................. this is what I was afraid of...but not from you. ~juli

Awe, cmon Juli..... Im just having fun. What Wanted said was funny. Its a well known joke how it is at the Alley. Afterall this is the internet and by no means a judge of character.

But back to facts. Guy posts thread, a few find it useful, a few find it funny. We arent 16 year olds with our first car. Most are middle aged or older and have changed their oil. But big deal, the guy is excited about his first Viper and should post whatever he feels like. Ive been ribbed before, I'll be teased again. You need a thick skin on the internet, a thicker skin at the Alley.

Ill try not to be rude when someone posts another simple thread of changing airfilters, or how to properly check your air pressure, How to preset your radio stations or How to fill your gas tank and properly secure gas cap to avoid check engine lights.

With Love,
Mike

[imagine32000]

Thanks for the quick how-to & pics.

- Matt

[Venomiss]

This will be a great write up for newbies and people thinking about purchasing a viper.