CWcivicGrl wrote:Greg- Every forum should be welcoming. If they choose not to be part of team fine no one was forcing them. Unstead they are just rude. I go to forums to talk to people and enjoy myself not to see how hard people can try to get me to never come back to their forum. Not only have I just been on Honda forums, but I have been on IS300 Forums, G20 Forums, Toyota forums, muscle car forums, etc. All of those forums had very nice people even when I asked if they would like to be part of our team.
I hear ya...
Just know that we're not ALL rude! Who knows... maybe your presence here could change the attitudes of some people.
I think one of the things people object to... is newcomers who make their first post a recruiting effort for a group or product. The site admins and owners have made it pretty clear... if you want to tap the resources of this community... become PART of the community FIRST. A lot of our sponsors are active members who answer tech questions, add their own personal input, and contribute with more than just advertising fees. I realize you're not here looking to make a quick buck... but it looks a little overzealous of you to jump in head first and assume people here are going to be receptive to your offer.
In other words... I think that if you had established yourself as an active member first, your idea/offer would have been met with FAR less skepticism and abuse.
-Greg-