User Profles, Information, and Purge

[Ron Earp]

Hi All,

I'd like to remind folks to PLEASE fill out the user profile with some useful information. Here at GT40s.com nobody has access to the user database and we're not selling it, therefore, you're not going to get spammed. However, with no contact info we none of your newly found friends can email you nor do they know where you're located. If you put an email address in to register you need to make sure others can see it, which can be changed under "My Home" at the top of the page.

Remember, we're trying to build a community here and when you registered you agreed to the rules of the board which I've posted below.

Ron

PS-One of the driving reasons behind this email is that I get 2-3 PMs a week saying "Ron, I want to contact XYZ, do you have his email?"

[Ron Earp]

<font color="blue">• Haven’t registered yet?

THEN USE YOUR REAL NAME OF SOMETHING SIMILAR!!

We prefer it. And it is our forum. We don’t like names like “SlickRick”, “SuPeRdUpPeRgT40”, and “Ratboy4367” with cutesy pictures to match. If your name is John Brown, use it. Afraid of internet identity theft you say? Worried an illegal alien will collect your social security? Then go for John B. Trust me, nobody is going to steal your identity around here - we like ours better than yours anyhow. And if you're going to register with something stupid then don't bother, we'll just delete you.
• Don’t want to place an email with your name? Then you might want to think about not registering. Our active members form a community and we’d like to be able to invite you out for beers sometime.

• Before you post that new topic that you are just itching to bust open on GT40s.com please use the search engine. We’ve been here awhile - you haven’t, so we might have covered it already. This especially applies to TRANSAXLES!!!!!

• Before you click that “Continue” button to submit your reply or post please make sure what you are posting belongs in the forum you are getting ready to place it in. Nothing pisses off the moderators more than having to move posts into their proper locations. Posting about a new crate motor? We have a section for that. If you can’t figure out where it goes post it in “Off Topic” or just don’t post it at all.

• Don’t want flames? Then don’t tell us you are a Newbie. We’ll know by looking at your post count. If you post in the middle of a controversial topic and your post count is 1 then you’ve probably got an agenda and we know it. And we’ll tell you about it.

• IMHO – what is that? That is the best thing a Newbie (or anyone) can put in a post. Before you declare Jeff Marks’ GT40 the ugliest thing on four wheels you might want to preface your post with IMHO, which means, In My Humble Opinion. I figured everyone knew this, but there are still some people crawling out from under rocks and finding the internet, even in 2004.

• Do you sell GT40 stuff? Are you promoting GT40 products? Do you like your GT40 better than anyone else’s? Then please let us know in your signature so that we’ll know your opinion is not necessarily unbiased. It is only fair. And we like fair.

• And, while we’re on the topic of signatures please keep them small. People with large signatures are trying to make up for deficiencies elsewhere. It is a fact.

• Do not post in all capitals. It is akin to yelling. Only one person can post in all capitals, Blackjack, and he is the only one allowed. It is due to the fact his keyboard caps lock is stuck and he doesn’t have enough money to replace it. Posting in all caps will get you kicked from the board.

• We've got lots of categories for posts on this board. You know, round peg in the round hole concept? If you post everything is all GT40s we're going to get tired of moving your stuff, and then, well, you know what happens...you get kicked.

• Got some cool GT40 or race pictures that you just found? What to post them? Whoa bubba. If you don’t own the copyright to them, that is, you didn’t actually photograph them for most of us, then don’t post them. Period. Media and Ford are big business, we’re just a little tiny community with no legal protection at all. You guess the outcome – no more forum and well, you get kicked. And, if you do own the pictures and post them then keep the size to 640x480 or less! Remember, some folks just crawled out from under the rock and are using telephone wires (holy smokes Batman!) for data transmission.

• Post a little and things might get hot! Wear your flame retardant underwear while on the board, a few flames might fly every now and again. This board strongly believes in the freedom of speech so say what you like. We also strongly believe in responsibility, so be prepared to stick by what you wrote. Be prepared to back up your posts with proof and science – we’re a very analytical bunch on the board. Got a Thingamajig that ads 92 hp, unlimited torque, and cleans your house for $49.95? Prove it. And lastly, we also strongly believe in kicking your ass off of here if we don’t like what you say. We reserve that right.

• Treat others as you’d like to be treated. If you are new you’ll need all the friends you can get! The bottom line – behave yourself and don’t say things here that you wouldn’t say face to face.

• Please, use the forum as an information source and use the search feature before posting a question. And think about your question. I’m sure you want to know which GT40 to purchase or which one is the best. But face it – they are all represented here and everyone likes to think they made the best choice so how many answers do you think you’ll get? Do your research and the best GT40 FOR YOU will become clear. And if you can’t figure it out then ask me, the best GT40 is MINE.

• No spamming. No hidden advertising. No hidden agendas. If you aren't here to talk or learn about GT40s then don't join.

I think that will just about do it. If you cannot live with these rules THEN DO NOT SIGN UP!!!!!!!!
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[Ron Earp]

rrr

[JP]

Lay it down Ron! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Chuck]

That explains the reply email I received from Blackjack. I thought I pissed him off by asking about his ERA overheating. Whew.

Chuck Ward
ERA GT 2064

[Pete.]

Jeez Ron,dont hold back, why dont you say what you really mean?? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

[Ron Earp]

Oh, that has been around for months. It is one of the things that people say "I Agree" to when they join the forum but they still don't make their email address active and they still register as RayBoy41432. Go figure.

Only reason I re-posted it is so people will realize we're trying to build a community here. And, of course, it makes my life easier since I don't, or won't, get all the emails inquiring about member info they should have made available.

R

[Pete.]

Ron simple solution, if people are not prepared to supply,e-mail address dont register them as members.
I have had my e-mail address in my profile since joining and have never had any Spam at all from the forum.