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1st August 2015, 07:56 PM
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I am he, fear me
Teaching a Rock to swim...
Like many here I am a member of several forums and it never ceases to amaze me how prevalent it has become for people to ask for help then argue with you that you are wrong when you offer advice or post up a solution.
I call it "Teaching a Rock Syndrome" in that it would be easier to teach a rock to swim than get them to admit they have something wrong be it in their understanding or methods.
Last night I was in a discussion where approx a dozen posters all pointed out an error in a blokes troubleshooting and there was no way he and one other member was having a bar of our views.
Now, in itself thats OK but, IMHO if you don't want to agree and you don't know shit about a subject just say thanks and move on
In the end I told them to piss off and fix it themselves because I was going to go and teach a rock to swim as it would be less stressful and have a whole lot better chance of success.
I don't think I'm on their Chrissy Card list anymore...
Last edited by the evil twin; 1st August 2015 at 07:59 PM.
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1st August 2015 07:56 PM
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1st August 2015, 08:10 PM
#2
Moderator
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Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
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1st August 2015, 08:14 PM
#3
WTF.... You get on peoples Chrissy card list????. Your such a brown nose LOL
"Teaching a Rock Syndrome" I'll have to remember that one. But yes it still amazes me how may people post like they know, but have NFI.
I'm guessing it's not related but I noticed D/S didn't respond to your post.
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1st August 2015, 08:20 PM
#4
I am he, fear me
Hiya Rodney, hows things?
It is related kinda but he's not the main culprit.
He is just totally awesome fun to bait tho... dunno how he missed it... might have to throw in some more berley
Dolphins are so smart that within a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand on the very edge of the pool and throw them fish.
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1st August 2015, 08:37 PM
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Patrol God
Oh the good old pet peeve of mine... OP asks if it's black or white. You answer it's Black and then OP argues that you're wrong and it is in fact white... So why ask the sheep if you're a genius ??
As an ex-roamer and mod of some fairly large PC forums, I know that all too well.
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1st August 2015, 08:44 PM
#6
Originally Posted by
the evil twin
Hiya Rodney, hows things?
It is related kinda but he's not the main culprit.
He is just totally awesome fun to bait tho... dunno how he missed it... might have to throw in some more berley
Things are good. Hope they are the same on your side of the world.
He didn't miss it. He just couldn't respond to it. There was no opportunity to subliminally promote his own course.
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1st August 2015, 09:04 PM
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Bitumen Burner
It's a bit like trying to tell me the benefits of taking my 4.2 TDi off the bitumen. lol
ET....Remember...breathe.....breathe.....breathe.
Last edited by DX grunt; 1st August 2015 at 09:23 PM.
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1st August 2015, 09:44 PM
#8
Moderator
Yendor and ET where are you guys playing?
Its a Nissan! =====> Its a Keeper!! ....... Got a TD42 in it BONUS!!
....... I'm a lucky bugger! I've got 2 of em!
Check out my Toy -->
MudRunnerTD's GQ From the Ground Up
Originally Posted by
Rogue Dung Beetle
Wish it was Nissan though, Toyotas just can't keep up with the Pootrol pace.
The only good thing about an 80 series is..... the front end?? Wrong!!, the Engine?? Wrong!! the Full Time 4WD system?? Wrong!! Its the NissanPatrol.com.au stubby holder fitted over the transfer lever.
WARNING: Towballs used for recoveries can, and do kill people and damage property.
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1st August 2015, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by
MudRunnerTD
Yendor and ET where are you guys playing?
Just a good old game of tic tac toe.
ET might be busy for awhile. Think I might have to stay away from those electrical engineering forums. Some serious penis measuring going on there. lol
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1st August 2015, 10:42 PM
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Patrol Goddess
Whats a christmas card ??
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