Don't really know what to say anymore.

Originally Posted by ScrappinRed

I think there's a big difference between answering some intelligent questions from people actively seeking knowledge to better themselves, and answering questions from lazy people. It is quite apparent that we have both types of people on here. It does get very old when people jump on the forum and their first question is about TV tubes or burning wire or "how do I know if this is copper or aluminum."

I don't think oldude is saying don't help people, as he is a veritable fount of knowledge and has helped many of us a great deal. I think he's tired of lazy stupid people...

And thats fine, I just have a problem with him calling them out. What does that solve? It seems to only bother HIM to the point he has to rave every month about something or the other on here and that gets tiring too. I don't care how old someone is, they need to respect everyone. Like I said earlier, ignore what bothers you, it makes the complainer look bad if they don't. He doesn't ''own'' the forum, I wasn't aware he was appointed the forum police unless I missed it.

Ignore, move on and take a chill pill, thats my advice.

Originally Posted by newattitude

And thats fine, I just have a problem with him calling them out. What does that solve? He doesn't ''own'' the forum, I wasn't aware he was appointed the forum police unless I missed it.

Ignore, move on and take a chill pill, thats my advice.

Whoa there, lay off the hater aid ! What ever happened to respect for your elders ?

[QUOTE=newattitude;220543]And thats fine, I just have a problem with him calling them out. What does that solve? It seems to only bother HIM to the point he has to rave every month about something or the other on here and that gets tiring too. I don't care how old someone is, they need to respect everyone. Like I said earlier, ignore what bothers you, it makes the complainer look bad if they don't. He doesn't ''own'' the forum, I wasn't aware he was appointed the forum police unless I missed it.


Sry new. You happen to be one of the newer folks I admire because of your diligence and desire to learn in a field many (not me) are surprised to find you. In a country where nearly 50% of us support the other 50% what happens when that 50% takers become 60% and us givers become 40%. Every cow goes dry at some time.

we all took a "chill pill" for an entire generation, or more, and here we are.

[QUOTE=olddude;220640]

Originally Posted by newattitude

And thats fine, I just have a problem with him calling them out. What does that solve? It seems to only bother HIM to the point he has to rave every month about something or the other on here and that gets tiring too. I don't care how old someone is, they need to respect everyone. Like I said earlier, ignore what bothers you, it makes the complainer look bad if they don't. He doesn't ''own'' the forum, I wasn't aware he was appointed the forum police unless I missed it.


Sry new. You happen to be one of the newer folks I admire because of your diligence and desire to learn in a field many (not me) are surprised to find you. In a country where nearly 50% of us support the other 50% what happens when that 50% takers become 60% and us givers become 40%. Every cow goes dry at some time.

we all took a "chill pill" for an entire generation, or more, and here we are.

And yet, I will still respond to each new (old/repeat) thread asking the same question with an honest answer even if I know its been asked 50 million times before. I look at it this way- maybe the new poster is just sooooooooo excited by being a new scrapper/forum member they just didn't do a search in their excitement! Maybe they just didn't care. Whatever the reason, if I see the thread, I will reply and know that others will direct them with a link to past threads discussing their question. IF they are serious they will learn the forum in due time either by being ''directed'' or by taking the time to look over the whole forum which *can* be overwhelming to a new forum user/excited scrap newbie (of which there are plenty every single day).

I remember being the ''newbie'' scrapper and remember how nobody took me to task. I DID have ''forum'' knowledge though, maybe some of these newbies don't? Whatever, I have learned not to sweat the small stuff because its just not worth it and nobody ''sweated'' me.

I think this is just a sign of the times as scrapping has exploded in the 6 years I have been doing it to the point that its dog eat dog and trust me, the hardest working, best intentioned will stand tall in the end. I never EVER thought I'd be in the position I'm in today - being ASKED to work at a scrap yard!!! Scrapping isn't just a way to make a living (which is NOT a bad thing for sure!), its a WAY of living and those are the exceptions.

After 6 years I still yet as am excited to earn, learn and make a living scrapping as I was the very first day I drove the streets scared as all get out!! In my mind, that keeps me from being bothered by the same old same old questions because I'm excited for all these new scrappers even though one of them might be my competition! I might be passing one of you on the road and not knowing it!

I dig you big time olddude and mean no disrespect in my replies, I just get sad that this business isn't still as exciting to others as it still is to me


Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, RESPECT.

maybe its just the mom in me but I just want us all to get along