Just to set the record straight, the poll question was "Who makes the best cars?"

 

It's a tribute to Jason and the members at GH that civility has been maintained with a minimum amount of moderation. I've been at forums that allow disruptions to ruin a forum, then at the other extreme, have forum with administrators going overboard with Rules and/or the ban button.

The main things are:

• member civility
• members not taking it too personally, as there is a lot of diversity
• Swifty dealing with the obvious trollers
• Promote the core beliefs of the forum (i.e. hybrids to promote better conversation and a cleaner environment)

 

Hi Terry,

'Ridicule' is the argument of those who either lack facts and data or choose to ignore empirical evidence. What I do is cite engineering data and reports that support what works to answer those who make imprecise and inaccurate claims. The honest ones get a clue. Furthermore, I never ask for or expect anything beyond not posting misleading or imprecise information.

As for those who choose to ignore empirical data, there comes a time when you have to choose between ignoring them or having a little fun at their ignorance. It is a question of time management.

If you were getting a Prius, I would ask you to reconsider sharing your MPG data and experience. You might find or make some observation that I could use to improve my mileage. That is the primary reason why I come here. But your technology, goals and time budget may be different.

Good luck!

Bob Wilson

 

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