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Suggestion - SUV 4x4 Sub-Forum

  • 25-03-2008 4:24pm
    #1
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭


    Mods,

    Would it be possible to set up a sub-forum for SUV/4x4's ?
    We have sub forums for classics, modified's, bikes and campers, so why not one for SUV's.
    Pretty much every thread involving an SUV/4x4 gets hit with the anti brigade, so it would be nice to be able to discuss them with like minded people who actually like them.

    What do you think?


Comments

  • #2
    ninty9er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    give it to them!!

    As long as all SUV pillow talk is kept over there and doesn't seep in here of course:D:D

    SUV's are a fad and will die out just like the massive MPV was a fad in the mid 90s. I don't see the necessity. Just ignore people if you don't like what they say:rolleyes:


  • #3
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Cmar-Ireland wrote: »
    Mods,

    Would it be possible to set up a sub-forum for SUV/4x4's ?
    We have sub forums for classics, modified's, bikes and campers, so why not one for SUV's.
    Pretty much every thread involving an SUV/4x4 gets hit with the anti brigade, so it would be nice to be able to discuss them with like minded people who actually like them.

    What do you think?
    Don't be such a cry-baby, how come Alfa owners can deal with it and you can't?;)


  • #4
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    Typical that the replies are from the anti's :rolleyes:


  • #5
    chris85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,502 ✭✭✭chris85


    The SUV drivers are worse than the BMW ones now.


  • #6
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,375 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Don't be such a cry-baby, how come Alfa owners can deal with it and you can't?;)

    LOL-was thinking the same thing myself!


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  • #7
    fletch...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭fletch...


    I agree with Cmar-Ireland, would be nice to have our own sub forum where we didnt have to put up with crap from the narrow minded anti suv brigade.


  • #8
    landydef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 296 ✭✭landydef


    great idea!


  • #9
    Tragedy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,056 ✭✭✭Tragedy


    Against!


  • #10
    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    I wholeheartedly support this product, service, forum.

    Cmar: have you contacted this Forum's Mods for their thoughts on the matter?


  • #11
    fletch...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭fletch...


    Tragedy wrote: »
    Against!

    Why against?
    If your not interested in it then dont look at it, simple as that.


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  • #12
    Cionád
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,002 ✭✭✭Cionád


    If you give it to them then all the other frequently abused motors (e.g. Alfa's, BMWs, Frenchies, Tiida's :D) might want theirs.
    I like this forum because it is diverse, and popular, if you cut out the jeeps thats maybe a 10% drop in threads?

    Don't take the criticism personally.

    Best leave things as they are.

    Save the Polar Bears ;)

    polar%20bear-thumb.jpg


  • #13
    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    fletch... wrote: »
    Why against?
    If your not interested in it then dont look at it, simple as that.
    It doesn't matter anyway; Tragedy put a 'Thumbs Up' icon on his post, thereby effectively cancelling out the 'Against!'
    It therefore amounts to a neutral, neither for nor against, post. :D


  • #14
    peasant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,819 ✭✭✭✭peasant


    Will the SUV sub-forum then get subdidivided further between vehicles that actually CAN go off-road and those that get stuck at the mere sight of a wet blade of grass ?


  • #15
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    fletch... wrote: »
    Why against?
    If your not interested in it then dont look at it, simple as that.
    If that works for you, then why do you feel the need for a separate mum truck forum?:D


  • #16
    landydef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 296 ✭✭landydef


    you mean off-roaders and soft-roaders


  • #17
    fletch...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭fletch...


    your right Rovi, tehee!


    I dont think people realise that (excluding soccer moms) suv's, 4x4's , off roading, greenlaning ect. is a totally different ballgame to normal car/ road driving as regards driving techniques, vehical upgrading, equipment, meet ups, the list goes on and on.

    As far as I know there are no other Irish foums for 4x4,s yet there are a lot of people and groups who meet up for off roading weekends. Other people have other reasons for owning as suv.
    I get tired of being asked why does a flatlander need or want a 4x4 or a "mum truck" as someone put it, which is why I dont really bother posting in other forums.

    I just taught id write that so we dont get an endless list of people claiming that its all the same


  • #18
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    What's a flatlander?


  • #19
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    a "Technical Queries" and "General Discussion" forum instead of the current "Motors" forum would be good (IMHO).


  • #20
    Rovi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,570 ✭✭✭Rovi


    landydef wrote: »
    you mean off-roaders and soft-roaders
    That would be Off-Roaders and Mall-Terrain-Vehicles.


  • #21
    ninty9er
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,366 ✭✭✭ninty9er


    Anan1 wrote: »
    What's a flatlander?

    Someone who lives someplace where roads and paved surfaces are plentiful;)


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  • #22
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    ninty9er wrote: »
    Someone who lives someplace where roads and paved surfaces are plentiful;)
    Clever.;)


  • #23
    fletch...
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 364 ✭✭fletch...


    ninty9er wrote: »
    Someone who lives someplace where roads and paved surfaces are plentiful;)

    Very well worded! Its what my Wicklow mates call Dubliners lol!


  • #24
    Redsoxfan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,375 ✭✭✭Redsoxfan


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    a "Technical Queries" and "General Discussion" forum instead of the current "Motors" forum would be good (IMHO).

    Seconded.


  • #25
    javaboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,094 ✭✭✭✭javaboy


    They'll think the wall is for keeping us out, but it's really for keeping them in. Deep.


  • #26
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    Anan1 wrote: »
    Don't be such a cry-baby, how come Alfa owners can deal with it and you can't?;)

    .........and how many Alfa owners have their car keyed for what they drive?


  • #27
    Sherifu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Cmar-Ireland wrote: »
    .........and how many Alfa owners have their car keyed for what they drive?
    A Sub-Forum won't stop that.


  • #28
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    Sherifu wrote: »
    A Sub-Forum won't stop that.

    Quite right, but it might stop all the hippies from thread spoiling :D


  • #29
    Del2005
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,101 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    Would an SUV/4x4 forum not make it easier for the tree huggers to give out? They would have only one place to look before getting onto their high horse and giving out to you. Unless you restict posting access I don't see it working.


  • #30
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,044 ✭✭✭Wossack


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    a "Technical Queries" and "General Discussion" forum instead of the current "Motors" forum would be good (IMHO).

    plus a "Legal issues" for all those 'how can I weasel out of my ticket', 'does such and such camera work', and 'did I actually get penalty points'

    just so I can more easily and collectively ignore them


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  • #31
    rovers_runner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,708 ✭✭✭rovers_runner


    If you can prove you actually need to have such a vehicle then why not.
    I'd say about 5% of the SUV/4x4 owners in this country actually have practical used/requirement for them.


  • #32
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    Against.
    It's still a car and SUV owners will have to live with the problems their machines cause, on boards as in real life.

    Then ones who use SUV for a living can try asking for a truck forum over in "Farming & Forestry"


  • #33
    landydef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 296 ✭✭landydef


    Del2005 wrote: »
    Would an SUV/4x4 forum not make it easier for the tree huggers to give out? They would have only one place to look before getting onto their high horse and giving out to you. Unless you restict posting access I don't see it working.
    well then why not have a sub-sub-forum from the 4x4 forum for all the hippie tree huggers to whinge :D


  • #34
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    rovers_runner wrote: »
    If you can prove you actually need to have such a vehicle then why not.
    I'd say about 5% of the SUV/4x4 owners in this country actually have practical used/requirement for them.

    That's why a sub forum would be nice.
    No-one needs to prove they need such a vehicle. We should be allowed to drive and discuss whatever type of vehicle we want to, without having to endure the endless posting about how bad they are.


  • #35
    Robbo
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 10,581 Mod ✭✭✭✭Robbo


    If it means all the tax-shy hayseeds who see a commercial Land Cruiser as the epitome of motoring are elsewhere, then by all means.


  • #36
    blackbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,706 ✭✭✭blackbox


    Keep them here unless you want sub forums (fora?) for Audi, Alfa, BMW, Skoda, Saloons, Coupes, GTs etc.


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  • #37
    landydef
    Closed Accounts Posts: 296 ✭✭landydef


    Robbo wrote: »
    If it means all the tax-shy hayseeds who see a commercial Land Cruiser as the epitome of motoring are elsewhere, then by all means.
    now theres a generalisation for ya!


  • #38
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    Cmar-Ireland wrote: »
    That's why a sub forum would be nice.
    No-one needs to prove they need such a vehicle. We should be allowed to drive and discuss whatever type of vehicle we want to, without having to endure the endless posting about how bad they are.
    No you shouldn't, and no you won't. Better get used to it.;)


  • #39
    Cmar-Ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,340 ✭✭✭Cmar-Ireland


    Anan1 wrote: »
    No you shouldn't, and no you won't. Better get used to it.;)


    Suppose so...

    *Now I must go and wash all the blood off my bullbar from all the peds I've killed today :D



    *I don't have a 4x4....................yet!


  • #40
    Sherifu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,727 ✭✭✭✭Sherifu


    Cmar-Ireland wrote: »
    I don't have a 4x4....................yet!
    Ahahahahahahaha


  • #41
    Eoin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,263 ✭✭✭✭Eoin


    If this thread is serious, then the forums forum is the place to go. Can I suggest calling it the "Off Roading" forum, which may attract less abuse?


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