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[JamesV6CDX]

... the apology going to any members / admins I may have upset by my comment "make me" I made in a different thread.  I didn't mean to be rude or offensive at all, I was just trying to follow the light hearted atmosphere of the thread.

I logged in this morning to find my post count had been removed, and was a bit surprised, because I'd thought nothing more of it. So for that, I am genuinely sorry. Please may I have my posts back?

HOWEVER.. I must have a rant about something .. I cannot stop myself anymore....

I may not be seeing things in a very good light at the moment around here anyway. Although tempted to name and shame.. I will not... however I will say that I drove a considerable amount of miles (3 figures) to help a brand new member with a job on their Omega (which of course I was doing out of good nature for free) only to be told that they were expecting someone more mature and experienced - - before I even took the rather spanners out. So I basically covered short of 200 miles at my own expense to be told I'm an incompetent kid and to go away. I struggle with self esteem at the best of times and don't mind admitting this has been reducing me to tears. Daft eh?

I bet you I could be as compentent if not more so than technicians that are recruited into dealerships.

Well guess what. No more Mr Nice guy. No more fixing cars for nothing, apart from a few very select friends I have made here. You can be at the mercy of your vauxhall dealership instead, have less thorough work done on your car, and pay through the nose. Not my problem.

Signing off.. who knows how long for.

Yours most upset,
James

[STMO123]

... the apology going to any members / admins I may have upset by my comment "make me" I made in a different thread.  I didn't mean to be rude or offensive at all, I was just trying to follow the light hearted atmosphere of the thread.

I logged in this morning to find my post count had been removed, and was a bit surprised, because I'd thought nothing more of it. So for that, I am genuinely sorry. Please may I have my posts back?

HOWEVER.. I must have a rant about something .. I cannot stop myself anymore....

I may not be seeing things in a very good light at the moment around here anyway. Although tempted to name and shame.. I will not... however I will say that I drove a considerable amount of miles (3 figures) to help a brand new member with a job on their Omega (which of course I was doing out of good nature for free) only to be told that they were expecting someone more mature and experienced - - before I even took the rather spanners out. So I basically covered short of 200 miles at my own expense to be told I'm an incompetent kid and to go away. I struggle with self esteem at the best of times and don't mind admitting this has been reducing me to tears. Daft eh?

I bet you I could be as compentent if not more so than technicians that are recruited into dealerships.

Well guess what. No more Mr Nice guy. No more fixing cars for nothing, apart from a few very select friends I have made here. You can be at the mercy of your vauxhall dealership instead, have less thorough work done on your car, and pay through the nose. Not my problem.

Signing off.. who knows how long for.

Yours most upset,
James

Ungrateful idiot!  I still love you James.

[Auto Addict]

James, that's disgusting, I know how competent you are, as do many memebers on here.

I think LB is only having a bit of a joke himself.

Don't take it to heart mate, we all like a bit of fun after all.

[theolodian]

That sux James.  We're happy to give you sh!t about your relationship with Tunnie, but I know a lot of people appreciated your help and expertise at Brackley.  I'm sure the post count thing isn't a big deal.  We wind up the admins as often as we can.  

[STMO123]

If the person who did this to James is online at the moment  "YOU OUGHT TO BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELF!"

[DaveL]

... the apology going to any members / admins I may have upset by my comment "make me" I made in a different thread.  I didn't mean to be rude or inoffensive at all, I was just trying to follow the light hearted atmosphere of the thread.

I logged in this morning to find my post count had been removed, and was a bit surprised, because I'd thought nothing more of it. So for that, I am genuinely sorry. Please may I have my posts back?

HOWEVER.. I must have a rant about something .. I cannot stop myself anymore....

I may not be seeing things in a very good light at the moment around here anyway. Although tempted to name and shame.. I will not... however I will say that I drove a considerable amount of miles (3 figures) to help a brand new member with a job on their Omega (which of course I was doing out of good nature for free) only to be told that they were expecting someone more mature and experienced - - before I even took the rather spanners out. So I basically covered short of 200 miles at my own expense to be told I'm an incompetent kid and to go away. I struggle with self esteem at the best of times and don't mind admitting this has been reducing me to tears. Daft eh?

I bet you I could be as competent if not more so than technicians that are recruited into dealerships.

Well guess what. No more Mr Nice guy. No more fixing cars for nothing, apart from a few very select friends I have made here. You can be at the mercy of your Vauxhall dealership instead, have less thorough work done on your car, and pay through the nose. Not my problem.

Signing off.. who knows how long for.

Yours most upset,
James

Ungrateful idiot!  I still love you James.

i have also put myself out for people then have crap pushed into my face, it does not feel good. What is more surprising is that i still try to help these people.

You have a good heart James, we all think highly of you, and you are a benefit to the forum.
 8-)
DaveL

[Elite Pete]

... the apology going to any members / admins I may have upset by my comment "make me" I made in a different thread.  I didn't mean to be rude or inoffensive at all, I was just trying to follow the light hearted atmosphere of the thread.

I logged in this morning to find my post count had been removed, and was a bit surprised, because I'd thought nothing more of it. So for that, I am genuinely sorry. Please may I have my posts back?

HOWEVER.. I must have a rant about something .. I cannot stop myself anymore....

I may not be seeing things in a very good light at the moment around here anyway. Although tempted to name and shame.. I will not... however I will say that I drove a considerable amount of miles (3 figures) to help a brand new member with a job on their Omega (which of course I was doing out of good nature for free) only to be told that they were expecting someone more mature and experienced - - before I even took the rather spanners out. So I basically covered short of 200 miles at my own expense to be told I'm an incompetent kid and to go away. I struggle with self esteem at the best of times and don't mind admitting this has been reducing me to tears. Daft eh?

I bet you I could be as competent if not more so than technicians that are recruited into dealerships.

Well guess what. No more Mr Nice guy. No more fixing cars for nothing, apart from a few very select friends I have made here. You can be at the mercy of your Vauxhall dealership instead, have less thorough work done on your car, and pay through the nose. Not my problem.

Signing off.. who knows how long for.

Yours most upset,
James

Ungrateful idiot!  I still love you James.

i have also put myself out for people then have crap pushed into my face, it does not feel good. What is more surprising is that i still try to help these people.

You have a good heart James, we all think highly of you, and you are a benefit to the forum.
 8-)
DaveL

I agree.

James we all know how many times you have gone out of your way to help many people and I hope the person in question is ashamed.

[RossPhim]

James, some peoples attitudes just suck!  
I'd say you are like one of the back bone members on here. Always on hand to help out with questions ...... and obviously willing to get dirty as well.    
I'd say it's their loss!
Now if you fancy a run up north, you can gladly come up and do my cambelt and breathers in around 4 months time. I don't care how young you look.      
Christ I might even pay you!

Kick back, have a beer, and sleep on it. It will be much better in the morning ...... hopefully.
All the best
Ross

[ClarCE]

... the apology going to any members / admins I may have upset by my comment "make me" I made in a different thread.  I didn't mean to be rude or offensive at all, I was just trying to follow the light hearted atmosphere of the thread.

I logged in this morning to find my post count had been removed, and was a bit surprised, because I'd thought nothing more of it. So for that, I am genuinely sorry. Please may I have my posts back?

HOWEVER.. I must have a rant about something .. I cannot stop myself anymore....

I may not be seeing things in a very good light at the moment around here anyway. Although tempted to name and shame.. I will not... however I will say that I drove a considerable amount of miles (3 figures) to help a brand new member with a job on their Omega (which of course I was doing out of good nature for free) only to be told that they were expecting someone more mature and experienced - - before I even took the rather spanners out. So I basically covered short of 200 miles at my own expense to be told I'm an incompetent kid and to go away. I struggle with self esteem at the best of times and don't mind admitting this has been reducing me to tears. Daft eh?

I bet you I could be as compentent if not more so than technicians that are recruited into dealerships.

Well guess what. No more Mr Nice guy. No more fixing cars for nothing, apart from a few very select friends I have made here. You can be at the mercy of your vauxhall dealership instead, have less thorough work done on your car, and pay through the nose. Not my problem.

Signing off.. who knows how long for.

Yours most upset,
James

James,

I for one am completely in-debted to you for the work you did changing my cambelt, rollers and waterpump at brackley.  At no time did you seem incompetent at all, and it was through watching you that gave me the confidence to tackle my cam covers and breathers myself, which in turn has led me to doing another members on this forum in the good-hearted nature which you yourself have shown me.

I sincerely hope you receive an apology from whoever it was who said these things to you, although from what you've said this its pretty clear who the perpetrator is.  As you've stated already, those vx dealers (not all, but a high percentage) are monkeys who charge the earth, cut corners and generally do a bad job.

It is not in the spirit of this place for whoever said that to you to have done.  It shows arrogance and hypocrisy as surely the reason you went is because they couldn't rectify this problem themselves?!  

This forum needs people like you, please don't leave you'll be sorely missed  

Chris

[STMO123]

... the apology going to any members / admins I may have upset by my comment "make me" I made in a different thread.  I didn't mean to be rude or offensive at all, I was just trying to follow the light hearted atmosphere of the thread.

I logged in this morning to find my post count had been removed, and was a bit surprised, because I'd thought nothing more of it. So for that, I am genuinely sorry. Please may I have my posts back?

HOWEVER.. I must have a rant about something .. I cannot stop myself anymore....

I may not be seeing things in a very good light at the moment around here anyway. Although tempted to name and shame.. I will not... however I will say that I drove a considerable amount of miles (3 figures) to help a brand new member with a job on their Omega (which of course I was doing out of good nature for free) only to be told that they were expecting someone more mature and experienced - - before I even took the rather spanners out. So I basically covered short of 200 miles at my own expense to be told I'm an incompetent kid and to go away. I struggle with self esteem at the best of times and don't mind admitting this has been reducing me to tears. Daft eh?

I bet you I could be as compentent if not more so than technicians that are recruited into dealerships.

Well guess what. No more Mr Nice guy. No more fixing cars for nothing, apart from a few very select friends I have made here. You can be at the mercy of your vauxhall dealership instead, have less thorough work done on your car, and pay through the nose. Not my problem.

Signing off.. who knows how long for.

Yours most upset,
James

At last James. I knew I was right all along

[Kevin Wood]

This forum needs people like you, please don't leave you'll be sorely missed  Sad

I couldn't agree more. Anyone who takes the time to browse this site, rather than pitch up with a problem and expect a solution ASAP, will see the evidence of your expertise in the excellent posts you have contributed. Not many would have the guts to take on a head gasket change on a V6, for example.

As to your experiences with this particular member, I think that's a disgusting attitude to take. I wouldn't expect a member to travel that far to work on my car and if anyone came even a few miles I would make sure that they left having been offered some compensation for their efforts, even if that was just a decent meal and a few beers.

Some people forget that internet communities such as this are made what they are through the goodness of their members' hearts. They are the minority, however, so please don't let them spoil it for you.

Kevin

[Nickbat]

James,

This guy is obviously the one bad apple in a cart full of the very best. If he doesn't appreciate the comraderie that binds this forum together I for one would say he's not welcome.

Don't let it get you down.

Nick

PS If I could, I would happily donate my post count to you, but I'm afraid it doesn't amount to much!

[Bo Bo]

James, you're a top bloke & a damn good mechanic.
It's their loss, chin up & rise above it...

[theolodian]

James, you're a top bloke & a damn good mechanic.
It's their loss, chin up & rise above it...

If James was more like the rest of us we could say triple chin up  . . .  

We obviously like you James, we give you lots of sh!t, er attention.  

[TheBoy]

I bet you I could be as compentent if not more so than technicians that are recruited into dealerships.

and older  (couldn't resist, sorry)

Right, in all seriousness now.

I apologise, I have been away for the site for a couple of days, as had M_DTM, and I kept AA away yesterday.  That did leave poor LB66 dealing with everything, and he is busy with work anyway. And busy answering stupid calls from me .  So if there was an issue that Admins should have dealt with, it is my fault, and I personally apologise to you.

I am unaware of the sitution, either regarding the member, or why postcount was deducted.  No sure if 2 are really linked anyway, other than a bit of fun.  If you find the postcount upsetting, then I apologise on behalf of the team if it was done for fun.  Not that we'll stop doing it though :p

This site is built on the foundations of a friendly forum, where nobody gets neglected through being inexperienced (don't think for 1s I am referring to you!), or not being in the 'in crowd'

So, whenever personal conflicts like this happen, I take it as a personal failure on my part. And I don't like to fail  


Nobody knows how to do every job on a car, even Mr DTM himself.  I have seen Mr DTM make mistakes, as we all do.  However, I would consider him to be one of the best Omega specialists in the country still.  Whilst, James, I doubt you are as competent as M_DTM in most areas, I personally think you are more competent than most Vx trained techs.  I would have no hesitation in letting you work on my car, as you well know.


All that said, and remember I do not know the situation, or the member involved, I guess if the member did not feel confident in letting you work on his car (for whatever reason), then I guess that is his choice and should also be respected.  It may be an expensive car, his pride and joy etc etc.  However, I hope he appreciated you time, effort, and expense none the less.


If either party want to contact me, or one of the other Admins instead, please feel free to do so.