Do you mind if I get on a soapbox and rant?

[ApexSpeed]

You guys don't know me from Adam, though I know a lot of you race with each other on a regular basis. I've taken a liking to this group of racers, as well as the forums over at the Doughty site, for many reasons, but one of the main reasons is I don't feel like there is a 12-year old mentality dominating EVERY CONVERSATION.

Maybe it's an American thing, but it's really cracking on me lately. I'm so tired of RC forums that are just inundated with name-calling, posturing and pissing matches. It's like a schoolyard brawl waiting to happen at every opportunity. People flex internet muscles WAY too often now, and most of them are 13-year old kids trying to be people they aren't.

I need to walk around the block a few times to remind myself to not get angry about the stupid things people write on internet boards. I've gotten better over the years, but I still have a short fuse and am quick to respond if someone pushes my buttons. Lately, though, it seems to be almost anarchy on some of the big RC boards (more specifically RCtech.net).

I spent the last month working to push some of the painters on that board to think a bit, be creative and produce something outside of the box, but it was met with almost ZERO support, and the majority of the feedback was less than immature. It just showed me that there is nothing new under the sun, and none of the painters on there are worth anything as artists. My best response has been written in my head a few times, but will never be posted, because I know it's not worth arguing with children and stupid people.

I guess what I'm saying in a really long-winded way, is that I really appreciate you guys as a group. I wish I had the opportunity to race over there a few times, as it appears that the concept of R/C racing isn't lost in an avalanche of monster trucks and rock crawlers. Maybe I just need a sabbatical from RCtech for a while, as all it does is irritate me.


Good grief, why do I let stupid people on the internet bother me? :eek:



doug

[Chris Doughty]

very good point.

I have noticed this going on rctech.net and the trinity forum, some others as well and it seems that people are just trying to better everyone else instead of talking about a common interest.

you don't get that on here, or even my site that much, mainly because pretty much everyone on those 2 boards race, have at some point been to and raced in a national (UK) race, or at least watched.

the US boards seem to be filled with expert back yard bashers that think if they were allowed to use BK's car at the worlds they have the 'skillz' to win... quite simply.... they don't. they might be able to wheel a car around, but they don't have the nerve, composure or 'game' to do it. you just have to watch their replys on various forums.

Neil Cragg on the other hand, will post very rarely, but is often found browsing the doughtyuk.net forums or even on here I would imagine, only posts constructive things when needed and shows everyone the way home on the track. and that is what actual world champions are like.

[jimmy]

Yep I visit the likes of RCtech and RcCaraction boads sometimes still but to be honest there are people on there that know it all and theres no point.

I really like the doughty board best since its real racers but still free and easy going. It has the 'taste' of nationals about it too!

[OldTimer]

Agree with the above both Jimmys and Chris's forums are were its at with people that mostly race and willing to help people out and make decent comments.

In some ways i am glad that the US boards have not picked up on the the Slim4 i am sure they would start slating it, which would really cheese me off after all the work that has gone into it.

[PaulRotheram]

agreed, doughty and o0ple forums are far the best ive visited by how there run and the people that visit them.

i visit a yank forum on a regular basis but normally go else where after reading a few threads as wadeing through piles of crap to find some decent info is not how i wish to spend my time on the net!

other forums i feel are too strict, dont do this, dont advertise, spell correctly, no avatars etc i mean whats that all about!? i understand some type of structure needs to be maintained but not allowing links or personal avatars is abit too much for me!

on o0ple and doughty i find you can be your self and express your self in any way you wish to, obviously using common sence and not stepping over the line with profinity and abuse.

if either of these forums wasnt avaliable i highly doubt i would use the internet as much as i do now!

[darryl]

with both jimmy's and chris's forums,there is a more down to earth feeling about them,the only banter is said in jest,jimmy i know personally and is very down to earth and easy goingand we all know he has a sense of humour,chris doughty is a seasoned veteran (at racing and not his age) and is prepared to help out anyone who asks (thanks chris) so both forums are very good and the type of people they attract reflects in that and all info that comes through is worth reading as there is no idiots upseting the apple cart,but glad you like our style of forums doug and the people that go with it
darryl

[Bathy]

Originally Posted by ApexSpeed

Good grief, why do I let stupid people on the internet bother me? :eek:

doug

Hi Doug

Thought I’d just say that I agree with your views regarding DoughtyUK.net & oOple.com, they are top RC websites, I’ve not been racing very long so a lot of my posts are just me asking questions and talking gibberish about my experiences. I’ve not visited the other sites you mention and based on what you’ve said I doubt I’ll be rushing off to join up, the key to racing must always be ‘have fun’ and I don’t see how name-calling, posturing and the other things you say fit into the concept of ‘fun’.

It’s good to have ‘banter’ and quite a bit of that takes place on Doughty & oOple, I guess there is a fine line between someone’s idea of ‘banter’ and ‘name-calling’, some people can be very serious, it would appear that most people that race 10th off-road in the UK have a good sense of humor. As you say “maybe its an American thing” I think that could be it, such a big country its not likely for people to ever race against each other so no need to be ‘respectable’ to each others views or opinions.

Well that’s my lunch break pretty much over, going to go stir up some more trouble on RCtech.net and call it a day

David/Bathy