"Not fair I just like the show and the guy.. Sorry I don't agree with you. I lost my Dad not to long ago and thought I could come on here for some advice and friend ship. Well sorry I don't agree with you. Like my friend said you guys don't like people that don't agree with you.. I will look somewhere else to voice my opinion. And Im not Rick just someone that wanted to fit in. I will not come on here anymore . Happy now .. Thanks Like I said in a post befor kick the crap out of me because I don't agree with you. Zip you were kinda of cool thanks for the help."
I can say that just about everyone on here has lost a loved one, family or friend, at one time or another. We all share that news with each other on here but DO NOT 'use' that unfortunate incident to look for sympathy or to whine about how we're being 'treated' on this forum, but rather 'support'. We all have EARNED each others 'respect' over time AND interaction ( some of it quite SPIRITED !! ). As you can see, we ALL voice our 'opinions' but 'respectfully' (there's that word again) disagree at times if not often.
The real problem with forums, email, and internet chatting, is that without being able to see facial expressions or hear voice inflections, a comment can be seriously misunderstood. It really is an art to 'write' and not offend or misinform someone. We must all take a comment lightly and just ask again for clarification or a different approach.
There certainly are those who come on here to 'shake up the troops' with their 'opinions' but eventually cannot withstand the light hearted ribbing that OFTEN greets a NEWBY. It's kind of a 'get to know your character' type of greeting. To see if you 'fit' as you say. ANY group ANYwhere vets newbies in some way or another. The smart one is he or she who watches and learns before making any heavy accusations.
You'll not find on any other racing forum this type of kind, understanding, and supportive internet friendships than on here.
Welcome aboard and my sincere condolences for your father. Personally I've lost both parents, aunts, uncles and an easy dozen friends over the years. I honor them by being the best person I can be.