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07-11-2002, 06:02 PM
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Well kids, the fun never stops.
I recieved an email regarding Bonz' image above that reads:
"I really think the pic on this post has strong racial connotations and is offensive. I feel that it should be removed. Thanks."
Now who emailed me doesn't matter but you'll notice I did not edit the post. I might be blind to racist issues or something, I don't know. Can someone explain why this is a bad image? I have seen the image Bonz used (prior to photoshopping it into the Z) in many places prior.
I'm not trying to stir the pot, just trying to point out that we don't edit everything we're asked to. Once again people, if you have a problem with a post, email the person that made the post. If it is seriously over the line, then email us mods.
Jay
I recieved an email regarding Bonz' image above that reads:
"I really think the pic on this post has strong racial connotations and is offensive. I feel that it should be removed. Thanks."
Now who emailed me doesn't matter but you'll notice I did not edit the post. I might be blind to racist issues or something, I don't know. Can someone explain why this is a bad image? I have seen the image Bonz used (prior to photoshopping it into the Z) in many places prior.
I'm not trying to stir the pot, just trying to point out that we don't edit everything we're asked to. Once again people, if you have a problem with a post, email the person that made the post. If it is seriously over the line, then email us mods.
Jay
07-11-2002, 06:30 PM
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Don't want to turn this thread into a discussion on racial stereotypes but here is what I saw when I saw the pic Doc Bonz posted:
A funny looking guy in a silly hat positioned in the hatch of a new Z...no more...no less
A funny looking guy in a silly hat positioned in the hatch of a new Z...no more...no less
07-11-2002, 06:43 PM
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Racist????
Jeez.. That picture is funny!! I am sure Doc intended it to be light and humorous...Some of you people..well..I, like rep15, am hearing that Eagles song again..GET OVER IT!!!!
07-11-2002, 06:59 PM
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That person was offeneded be he or she saw a "black person", instead of a "person." Myself? I saw a person.
On the other hand, should we leave it up knowing that it is offending someone? Who knows. All I know is, I've got way more important things to worry about.
On the other hand, should we leave it up knowing that it is offending someone? Who knows. All I know is, I've got way more important things to worry about.
07-11-2002, 08:00 PM
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Originally posted by rep15
And Bonz's previous image is demeaning to women. Get over it
And Bonz's previous image is demeaning to women. Get over it
07-11-2002, 08:08 PM
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You need to bang your knee on the cupholder really hard and this opens up the secrect compartment in the back behind the spare tire and she pops right out.
take care.
07-11-2002, 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by JmanZ
I recieved an email regarding Bonz' image above ...
you'll notice I did not edit the post.
I recieved an email regarding Bonz' image above ...
you'll notice I did not edit the post.
07-12-2002, 12:53 AM
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HOLY SH*T!!! I posted all this last night and come back on today and ALL HELL BREAKS LOOSE!
MAN, I absolutely DID NOT mean to offend anybody. That pic of the guy in the back was funny (I thought) because he had this big silly grin and really bad teeth. I can honestly say that until I read Jay's post, I didn't even give the fact that he was black ONE SECOND OF THOUGHT! Again, I humbly apologize to ANYONE I might have offended and I can assure you that it had NO racial meaning behind it at all.
As for the thing about women, was that guy just kidding or was he really offended by the Victoria Secret girl in the back??? The only reason I used THAT pic, was because someone posted the full LARGE version of it in another thread and I though it'd be funny to copy and paste it into the Z. Again, I had NO intention of being sexist with that pic, and I again apologize to anyone who took it wrong.
Finally, Silverstone350Z wrote:
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You need to bang your knee on the cupholder really hard and this opens up the secrect compartment in the back behind the spare tire and she pops right out.
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"you can make fun of my post all you want, dr. bonz. But, i assure you that when you receive this vehicle, and the cup holder does become an issue, i will be the one laughing at you.
take care."
Again! I DID NOT mean to make fun of you when I wrote that. In fact I didn't even remember who wrote it in the first place! I just thought it would be comical to say that in order to activate the pop up girl in the back, you had to do something stupid, and to make it funny (apparently it wasn't) I said to bang your knee on the cupholder since THAT was mentioned numerous times by SEVERAL posters.
Maybe I just need to take a rest from posting here. This used to be a nice "family" of people who really enjoyed each other and when things got hot or boring, we'd throw out little bits of humor to keep things fun. Now that we have so many people here, maybe it's time I stop doing this since (as you can see) I seem to be offending folks. Hell, it took me all of two posts to offend people of color, women, and those who complain about things in the car.
I'm done
MAN, I absolutely DID NOT mean to offend anybody. That pic of the guy in the back was funny (I thought) because he had this big silly grin and really bad teeth. I can honestly say that until I read Jay's post, I didn't even give the fact that he was black ONE SECOND OF THOUGHT! Again, I humbly apologize to ANYONE I might have offended and I can assure you that it had NO racial meaning behind it at all.
As for the thing about women, was that guy just kidding or was he really offended by the Victoria Secret girl in the back??? The only reason I used THAT pic, was because someone posted the full LARGE version of it in another thread and I though it'd be funny to copy and paste it into the Z. Again, I had NO intention of being sexist with that pic, and I again apologize to anyone who took it wrong.
Finally, Silverstone350Z wrote:
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You need to bang your knee on the cupholder really hard and this opens up the secrect compartment in the back behind the spare tire and she pops right out.
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"you can make fun of my post all you want, dr. bonz. But, i assure you that when you receive this vehicle, and the cup holder does become an issue, i will be the one laughing at you.
take care."
Again! I DID NOT mean to make fun of you when I wrote that. In fact I didn't even remember who wrote it in the first place! I just thought it would be comical to say that in order to activate the pop up girl in the back, you had to do something stupid, and to make it funny (apparently it wasn't) I said to bang your knee on the cupholder since THAT was mentioned numerous times by SEVERAL posters.
Maybe I just need to take a rest from posting here. This used to be a nice "family" of people who really enjoyed each other and when things got hot or boring, we'd throw out little bits of humor to keep things fun. Now that we have so many people here, maybe it's time I stop doing this since (as you can see) I seem to be offending folks. Hell, it took me all of two posts to offend people of color, women, and those who complain about things in the car.
I'm done
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07-12-2002, 01:25 AM
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Dr. Bonz,
You used the word "hell" in your previous post. I find this disturbing and uncalled for. Please consider.... ah hell, I'm just yanking your chain. I found the images humorous and neither one should have been considered anything but a joke by anybody. Post away, Bonz! Don't get discouraged by a few when the masses appreciate your posts.
You used the word "hell" in your previous post. I find this disturbing and uncalled for. Please consider.... ah hell, I'm just yanking your chain. I found the images humorous and neither one should have been considered anything but a joke by anybody. Post away, Bonz! Don't get discouraged by a few when the masses appreciate your posts.
07-12-2002, 01:25 AM
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Doc Bonz...if you leave I will hunt you down...I know where to find you....think they were funnin with you...you can't do anything anymore without offending someone...don't let it get to you...they need to get a life...you are OK...remember..I'll find you
07-12-2002, 02:10 AM
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We are taking ourselves WAY TOO Seriously here. Dr. Bonz and his picutres and the first few responses were genuinely funny, as were the picures of Mini Me and his bar in the back of a Z.
Dr. B, No need to feel bad about offending someone when you had no intention of being racist or sexist.
Dr. B, No need to feel bad about offending someone when you had no intention of being racist or sexist.
07-12-2002, 02:11 AM
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Dr Bonz,
just forget this ever happend.
i didnt mean to come off like a jerk in my post, its just that when i created this post, i think i maybe worded it in a bad manner, or something, because all i wanted was peoples opinion, but some get offended. when u made that remark, i assumed (i shouldnt have) that was made directly to my pose, since one of my "problems" was the cup holder. i am sorry for saying i would laugh at you..
here are some smiles for ya..
just forget this ever happend.
i didnt mean to come off like a jerk in my post, its just that when i created this post, i think i maybe worded it in a bad manner, or something, because all i wanted was peoples opinion, but some get offended. when u made that remark, i assumed (i shouldnt have) that was made directly to my pose, since one of my "problems" was the cup holder. i am sorry for saying i would laugh at you..
here are some smiles for ya..
07-12-2002, 02:42 AM
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As great as the Z car is, it is still a car in its first year of production. Most of the time cars in their first year of production will have growing pains. All the defects and the bugs will need to be worked out before the Z becomes a "near" perfect car. That will not happen until the 2nd or 3rd year of production. That is why I will never buy a car in its first year of production. Not only will you pay MSRP or above, but more than likely you will pay visits to the dealer. I KNOW there are exceptions to this rule, but in GENERAL first year production cars have issues.
I wanted to buy a Tundra in 2000. But I waited until 2002 to get one. The 2000 had brake issues and did not have an LSD. By 02 the brake issues were fixed and the truck got an LSD stock. Now it is a "near" perfect truck.
I will do the same with the Z. I will wait until next year or the year after. I hope that the base car will get a stock LSD and all the bugs that will plague the 02 Z will be worked out by 03-04. I will also pay less than MSRP
I wanted to buy a Tundra in 2000. But I waited until 2002 to get one. The 2000 had brake issues and did not have an LSD. By 02 the brake issues were fixed and the truck got an LSD stock. Now it is a "near" perfect truck.
I will do the same with the Z. I will wait until next year or the year after. I hope that the base car will get a stock LSD and all the bugs that will plague the 02 Z will be worked out by 03-04. I will also pay less than MSRP