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07-07-2015, 02:32 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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New and old members please take the time......
read and abide by the sites rules, they are posted to help everyone understand and enjoy using this wealth of knowledge known as Skoolie.net
In the realm that is our world or at least a perceived world; there seems to be a lot of hate, disrespect and general meanness that is messing with everyone's mojo
Just because it seems like the media has turned to applying race and hatred to everything, it will not be accepted on this site...period.
Do not talk derogatorily/mean/hurtful about any person, religion or values
On this site we are about BUSES; we are not about
1)what color you are
2)what race you
3)what your sexual or partnerships are
4)what religion you follow
None of that matters; do not come on here and personally attack any member about anything, unless it's bus related (I jest)
Hey Bansil you were stupid and dumb to buy that RE bus = bad and is bashing
Hey Bansil you would of been better off, buying a FE because.... =good criticism
Can you tell the difference?????
If not reread the rules and read this sticky here:
http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f9/ple...nse-10896.html
IF you have nothing nice to say...don't say it, it will make your blood pressure lower and it will not offend fellow builders
Lately there has been alot of bashing of the Jewish faith around the world, people grow up and if you don't like what has been said find another forum to to beotch about it on, we will not accept it here
Same with Muslims; Muslims as a whole are good people, find somewhere else to complain
The whole Black on White or White on black, or brown on red...people leave it elsewhere and stick to Yellow chrome number 5 or whatever it is
The language also, this is a family site so the site has good filters in place for most words, and society has down played certain words, phrases and such to be common place...us old farts are still offended at some of them
Also there has been some concerns about using the search feature, yes it isn't the best feature, so use google to search with
AND PLEASE AT LEAST READ THE FIRST PAGE OR TWO BEFORE ASKING A QUESTION,
if really makes it hard to respond when there are 2 or 3 same topics at the same time
(disclaimer: I am not a hippy, and have no bad feelings toward any I know or will meet, smile people and enjoy life and family)
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Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
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07-07-2015, 02:37 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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07-07-2015, 09:55 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Gainesville. Georgia
Posts: 544
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Rated Cap: 72
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Thank you Bansil & Janet for keeping this site a wonderful & entertaining & informative place for all to go.
I'm 64 years old....I try to see the best in everyone. I don't see colors in people & I could care less about your sexual likings, where you pray or even if you do.
However, and I feel others can relate. While growing up names like Chinks, Canucks, Pollocks, and on & on were everyday occurances and spit out like you were asking someone for a vanilla ice cream.
Most people my age hadn't gotten so comfortable with the language that we heard so frequently from our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles many adults in our lives.
As we got older things started changing and such words started to offend & one by one they were no longer just commonplace and I grew up learning that & in turn passed my teachings onto my children.
I find that my teachings have reached & helped my children & now their children be more socially & morally correct and for that I am grateful.
Now, on the other hand, even 50 or sixty years later I find myself & close friends slip out a few of those no longer acceptable thoughts & names and admittedly I don't correct or comment on because I know that the friends I have chosen do share my beliefs about people but have just had a brain fart or better known as a trip "back in time".
When communicating with "friends" you have only met through written words, many of us need to remember that what people write may not necessarily be what they feel deep inside and as easy as it becomes, especially when you've been on a site with those same people, you tend to "think" you know the people your spending each & every night with here YOU DO NOT. You do not, unless you can say you have spent the time as you do your real friends in life.
That is a hard lesson to learn and I personally have to work hard to just sit back or walk away for a minute & think about what I want to say or write before I hit that "Submit Reply". Oh, and to not publish a lot of the replies I have formulated in my head just cause me to sit here & just shake my head & babble to myself but overall what does matter is that I don't contribute to the crap I see in the TV & hear on the radio.
Sorry for rambling....but I had elaborate and once again say "Thank you Bansil & Janet", we need more people like you in this world.
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07-08-2015, 06:34 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Western North Carolina
Posts: 100
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: Cummins 5.9; MT643
Rated Cap: (was) 44; (now) 2
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I am a member of another very large forum that has moderators who use a benevolent hand to delete offensive posts and 'cover' them with code like:
DBAJ = don't be a jerk (which in itself is a bit judgy but it works)
KPSO = keep personal stuff out
etc...
also, those powers allow moderator(s) to move threads to their appropriate forum when the OP puts it in the wrong forum place.
I know we're all adults here, but sometimes one's desire to use a public venue to further one's personal philosophy cannot be resisted or the prejudices in one's brain just leap onto the screen.
I guess I'm saying that if someone had to make this thread, there may be a need for a few extra eyes with delete power (if it doesn't already exist)...I sure hope I'm not helping create the problem...I can have a bit of a potty mouth; learned it from my mom.
you should hear me talking to other drivers..........on the other hand, maybe you shouldn't!
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07-20-2015, 02:29 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Huron, South Dakota
Posts: 422
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: Dodge S-600
Engine: 360 V8
Rated Cap: 66
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Well put, Bansil! This forum has gotten much better in the past couple years. Folks who have been here that long or longer probably remember the trolling to which I refer. I won't name names, but at least one had a penchant for telling others to "lighten up," etc., but got really ticked when the shoe got on the other foot.
This little tidbit is from The Internet for Dummies, ca. 1996, by John Levine and Margaret Levine Young:
Quote:
For some reason, it's easy to get VERY, VERY UPSET ABOUT SOMETHING SOMEONE SAYS ON THE NET. (See, it even happens to us.) Sometimes it's a Usenet posting with which you strongly disagree, sometimes it's something you find on the Web, and sometimes it's personal e-mail. You'll be tempted to shoot a message right back at that person.... [All caps by original authors]
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They go on by reminding the reader, "[Messages] always come across as crabbier than the author intended, and...crabbing back [won't] make the person more reasonable."
That second part helps me. Also, publications like Writer's Digest often remind authors that "you can't blame the reader." It keeps me out of trouble if (after someone rebukes a message of mine) I back away from the computer and cool off - and realize that more often than not, it's my wording that stated something I didn't mean.
Levine and Young say that they like to get it out of their system by writing the most acidic response possible, but discarding it rather than sending it. To which I add the caveat that it's best to put it in your word processor so that you don't click "send" by mistake.
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Any action for which there is no logical explanation will be deemed "company policy."- Akvol's Second Law of the Corporation
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07-20-2015, 03:01 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 82
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Navistar
Chassis: International
Engine: Allison
Rated Cap: 60
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Well put
What are your views on starting threads if similar threads are really really old?
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07-20-2015, 03:05 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Most of the "old threads" are better left where they are...
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07-20-2015, 04:07 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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I think if an older thread has merit and is not full of back and forth with this is better than this only because it is...those can be used to give out more information
The ones where its just people arguing...leave them buried(I think)
Now there are several good threads that get brought up that need the info updated due to changes in technology etc
example:
If your looking for a new widget and find a 3 year old thread that had the latest widgets and that helps you find a new better widget due to say technology or design revisions, yes bring it up and add to it
That will allow people to see how the widget has progressed to our benefit
Now this one is a pet peeve of mine, yes the search function needs help, also does 87% of the forums, so use google like this :
skoolie.net + wiring + 120v
copy and paste that into google and hit enter
I don't mind answering repeat threads...but honestly 3 or 4 of the same questions on the 1st page
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Our build La Tortuga
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
George S. Patton
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07-20-2015, 08:41 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 82
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Navistar
Chassis: International
Engine: Allison
Rated Cap: 60
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07-20-2015, 08:45 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,447
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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uh-oh
but, in my defense.... I can't help it when my ADD kicks in
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I once complained I had no shoes....
Until I met a man with no feet
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07-20-2015, 09:47 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,626
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All-American R/E
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bansil
1)what color you are
2)what race you
3)what your sexual or partnerships are
4)what religion you follow
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I am a caucasian, Italian/Scot, monogamous heterosexual married Baptist male. [phew]
In case you all wanted to know.
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07-20-2015, 10:53 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Alvin, TX
Posts: 122
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Safe-T Liner MVP
Engine: 12V Cummins
Rated Cap: 75
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I certainly have my strong thought and opinions - but I've found forums to be about the worst place for them. I come here to learn and help if I ever can. My opinions and views I reserve for bad drivers... Haha
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Thomas
Safety Liner MVP
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07-22-2015, 07:58 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: michigan
Posts: 29
Year: 98
Chassis: TC 2000 RE
Engine: 8.3 cummins mechanical
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How do I change the picture sequence in my folder- can I do that??
Thanks again for the forum- saved me a 200 tow bill plus shop
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David
Bus dad of 3 and husband of 1 ( wife that is )
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07-22-2015, 08:09 AM
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Almost There
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 82
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Navistar
Chassis: International
Engine: Allison
Rated Cap: 60
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Well since we are on page 2.....
http://i2.blogs.indiewire.com/images...ain-Planet.jpg
YUP I'm at work AND I AM BORED
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07-22-2015, 08:59 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bus dad
How do I change the picture sequence in my folder- can I do that??
Thanks again for the forum- saved me a 200 tow bill plus shop
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ask in the admin area, I do not know if it's possible
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Our build La Tortuga
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
George S. Patton
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07-22-2015, 12:38 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Gainesville. Georgia
Posts: 544
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Rated Cap: 72
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Cull...you could try doing some actual work (while at work), yeah, I know what a novel idea!!!
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07-22-2015, 01:06 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Washington State
Posts: 827
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bus dad
How do I change the picture sequence in my folder- can I do that??
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No, sorry. They display in the order they were uploaded.
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You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose | Dr. Seuss
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07-22-2015, 01:16 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Posts: 82
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Navistar
Chassis: International
Engine: Allison
Rated Cap: 60
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Ah but you see I am an IT man that handles problems...so if do my job right there are no problems ergo. I am doing my job
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07-22-2015, 05:37 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: EHT New Jersey
Posts: 1,134
Year: 2003
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International 3000RE
Engine: T444E/AT545
Rated Cap: 75
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cullengw
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I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going...
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07-22-2015, 07:00 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,447
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooternj
I've seen enough hentai to know where this is going...
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slowly backing out of this thread.... don't mind me
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