3800 WTF Happened to ILGPC?

[jk99gtp]

Originally posted by superchargedgp@Jun 2 2005, 04:42 PM
i slowly stop carring.  getting sick of the gp.  wanna buy a house, not mod the car

[snapback]86633[/snapback]​

Amen man!! This is exactly what I am doing now.


Now if I may add some constructive criticism to the mix here:

When I went to Ron's mod day, this was my first ever meet with the club, and first mod day where I actually was hoping to meet some of you people. Unfortunately, this is what I ended up seeing, which was sorta dissapointing for me in some ways..

- People clumped into groups, mostly people who have been in the club for awhile, talking to their group only, and not really introducing themselves to the people who were new and didn't know a single person there.

The funny thing was, most of the people that introduced themselves to me at Ron's mod day, were also new to the club and didn't know many people either. (With the exception of JET, ThaLord, Fish, Ron, and Mike K, whom I've met in the past, or actually met at the mod day and are very, very nice guys).

So my question to you guys is,

How do you expect the new people to react, when they hit mod days/track days, and see this? I can tell you my opinion, I actually felt like I wasnt even apart of the club that day. I understand that its nearly impossible to introduce yourself to everyone , especially at larger events. But truthfully, I saw nobody make an attempt to say hello, or ask them what mods they had on their car, or any type of GP talk to that matter, to any of the new people that were there...

Now please, don't get me wrong at all here people. There are ALOT of great people in this club, and I could go on and on with names of people that I HAVE met that really make this club truly great in many ways. There is no doubt in my mind you are all a great group of people, but I think sometimes it might be giving someone who is new to the club the wrong impression, especially if he/she sees what I saw at Ron's mod day...

Now I don't know what the situation was with Mike1998GTP, perhaps he rubbed alot of the people here the wrong way. But some of you old timers need to remember, no two person is the same, so please don't base all new people as "Immature, etc" until you have met them and have got to know them...

Well anyways, I hope nobody takes this as a flame, because it is not. In fact, I hope the club continues to grow in many ways. I just hope you can read this, and maybe take it as some constructive criticism, so when the next outing occurs, things can be different...

Take care everyone,

Joel

 

[imported_Theautoguy]

I'm married, I have a house and I'm 2 classes out from finishing my Masters, I still make some time to participate in this club and the local scene here in Rockford. Its my way to remain grounded and keep my sanity. Unfortunatly, due to time and distance, I'm unable to play with you guys very often but when I have...it's been a Hell of a lot of fun. I'd fear that if I lived closer to the Chicago area, I'd be much less productive in the other areas in my life!


This last mod day was great. It was well organized and everyone seemed to mingle with everyone else. There wasn't a lot of work done to the cars but the beer disappeared and the club bonded. People even got along with Syp! :lolsign: I suppose with other mod days people will congregate around the cars being worked on and may be too distracted to be social until the evening.


The fact that members are concerned over the direction the club is going should ease the collective concern, the club really isn't as bad as individuals may have thought. I think that as long as Bumpin keeps his clothes on and Stacey keeps posting those damned pictures, we'll be fine. B)

 

[Royalgtp]

No one really introduced themselves to me at CGPC over 3-4 years ago....

Its hard buy you eventuall start to meet people.

 

[imported_JennY]

Originally posted by iliveonnitro@Jun 2 2005, 03:04 PM
You know what's bad?

When the "younger generation" of members becomes stereotypically frowned upon.

You know what's worse?

Being one of the original members from the OLD website/forum (remember that?), joining at the age of 16, and then being thrown into a stereotype that seems to deserve no respect--that of the "younger generation."

C'mon people, I'm 18 and deserve more respect than that.  Leave the age stereotype out of this and keep the factor of maturity as the only reason.  There is a difference between growing up/moving on, and age/maturity...do I need to remind everone of the former "older" member who stole from another member's home?

Do I deserve to be thrown into this?  I'm sorry the club, as inferred from this thread, isn't as tight as it used to be...but age and "growing up" has little to do with it.

[snapback]86619[/snapback]​

I haven't been around a long time, but long enough to agree. I usually just read what people have to say, rather than post away. But isn't the point for having a public message board is attraction? Usually a club wants promotion or advertisment to grow bigger. But if people on here are saying the "younger crowd" or "newbies" are the problems, I'll be more happy to never post again. I just thought everyone here was pretty cool and seemed really nice.

 

[MIKES3]

Originally posted by RoyalGTP+Jun 2 2005, 04:43 PM-->

Originally posted by MIKES3@Jun 2 2005, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by RoyalGTP@Jun 2 2005, 03:48 PM
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@Jun 2 2005, 03:42 PM
i slowly stop carring.  getting sick of the gp.  wanna buy a house, not mod the car

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You too? Im looking to get the masters and house in the next 2 years....

Maybe even married. h34r:

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I will never touch that nightmare again. (college).

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College was the best time of my life!!!!!! WTF!!?

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It was for electrical engineering @ Devry. I did the Bachelors degree in 3 yrs. Trust me it was hell. Highschool was a whole different story. All I did was party. I said it was time to kick it in gear, because I wasted a lot of time, but it was worth it B)

 

[Dreamcat78]

James i think you and Kyle are one of the few that never let things get to you and never get mad or flame anyone...i think its safe to say that the 2 of you out of all the younger members are very mature ! hope you dont take offense i mean well

 

[staceyyearsich]

I only said what I said because "some no "2" people got out of hand I'm happygo lucky person and I didn't need someone talking about my friend after he tried helping someone and I didn't need someone talking about my sex life when they have no clue as to what goes on in my life... enough said.. And I didn't need 50 messages on my aim from some certain person..

 

[ilquikgtx]

Tammy and I are still here but we are just busy planning a wedding. Yes, we got engaged 2 weeks ago. It was about time. But, we are still here - we may not post much but we do read the forum and are still updated to as what is going on.

John

 

[Fish]

Originally posted by ilquikgtx@Jun 2 2005, 08:07 PM
Tammy and I are still here but we are just busy planning a wedding.  Yes, we got engaged 2 weeks ago.  It was about time.  But, we are still here - we may not post much but we do read the forum and are still updated to as what is going on. 

John

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WOW!!

Congrats guys. Im sure Tammy is real exited. Ok, you are too!! :lolsign:

 

[BumpinGTP]

Tammy and I are still here but we are just busy planning a wedding. Yes, we got engaged 2 weeks ago. It was about time. But, we are still here - we may not post much but we do read the forum and are still updated to as what is going on.

John, thats awesome, congratulations.

 

[dsk727]

Congrats!!!!! Tammy and John!!!!

we have to celebrate at the block party!!!

 

[staceyyearsich]

Originally posted by ilquikgtx@Jun 2 2005, 08:07 PM
Tammy and I are still here but we are just busy planning a wedding.  Yes, we got engaged 2 weeks ago.  It was about time.  But, we are still here - we may not post much but we do read the forum and are still updated to as what is going on. 

John

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Congrats guys!

 

[mybluegtp]

Congrats Tammy and John.

as for ILGPC I think Stacey messed everything up here..

 

[TinyTam95]

Thanks everyone! I know it was about time that it happen!! Now the fun stuff begins........Yes, we will have to celebrate at the block party for sure!!!

 

[Kyle]

Originally posted by Dreamcat78@Jun 2 2005, 07:54 PM
James i think you and Kyle are one of the few that never let things get to you and never get mad or flame anyone...i think its safe to say that the 2 of you out of all the younger members are very mature ! hope you dont take offense i mean well

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thanks for that, i appreciate that people actually notice that.

I hate being thrown into the younger crowd category because i know exactly what you guys are talking about when you say things about them.

anyway, I think we just need to keep having events like we have been recently and people need to quit constantly fighting over stupid bs, it gets rediculous getting on to read threads and half the threads are just flame threads back and forth.

we're all here for the same basic reason people come on

and on a completely different note lisa could u tell jeff that I PMed him back, I know he doesnt log on much so if you could pass that along i'd appreciate it.

 

[CoolGTX]

I wish I was in Vegas

 

[Mike K]

When we're at events everyone is fine...

As far as not feeling welcome at an event, that's a toughy. You can't avoid the cliques so you just have too put on your game face and start talking to people. One of the things we used to do with SHOcago was to seperate the core group at events. So if we would go to a resturant we'd be sitting at different tables with new members. This allowed us to get to know the nooobs and prevented us from clumping together and shutting everyone out.

For the most part everyone in ILGPC is really easy going. I make my damndest effort to talk to everyone at events probably just because I'm in the business.

 

[xttc2000]

yea ive always liked the SHOcago guys.
met them via craig who i worked with, hit a track rental with you all- was a good time.

as for maturity on the board... yea im sure mike1998gtp is sitting in his chair wondering what the hell he did wrong, i know hes made some smart ass remarks but so have a lot of other people on here and eventually we get over it.

 

[LPSPEED2]

It's all my fault, il pack my shit and go quietly.

 

[SaturdaysGS]

Originally posted by Kyle@Jun 2 2005, 08:57 PM

I hate being thrown into the younger crowd category because i know exactly what you guys are talking about when you say things about them.

:iagree:

 

[HUNTERDOG]

The Club seems to do this every year. As soon as it gets nice out everyone is enjoying the out doors, I know I am. Then when it gets crappy and cold out we all sit at our computers wishing it was nice out so we can play with our cars.

I have a wife, two kids, a house, a dog and a lot of other hobbies. It's impossible to always focus on my Grand Prix and the club. I try to keep current and make what events I can. I get my family involved so they can enjoy the club too. I noticed at the last Mod Day there were a lot of you with kids and girl friends and that made it all that much better. Just because people get married or buy a house or have kids doesn't mean you should stop having fun. If your car is your hobby than why give it up? I enjoy taking care of my car it just isn't my no. 1 priority (well not all the time anyway )

There are a lot of great people in this club and I enjoy hanging out with you guys. As far as the petty crap goes, I ignor it. If I want to hear whinning I'll go listen to my kids .

 

[Mikes1998GTP]

And I didn't need 50 messages on my aim from some certain person..

I still say your taking this TOO far stacey... it wasn't 50 messages! All one has to do is put an "AWAY" message on and that would of been the end of it. I don't know about the rest of you guys, but if you know someone online and you can't think of anything you've done wrong to make that person upset with you, wouldn't you be a little curious as to why they don't respond to you? Or why when you say Hi to them and two min later their away message is on? I know I'd be curious if they were mad at me? So yes, I IM'd her a couple times without any luck.. now I just say forget it.. besides.. she's Bumpin's girl.. enuf said...

 

[Fish]

 

[xierxior]

Originally posted by Mikes1998GTP@Jun 3 2005, 01:25 AM

And I didn't need 50 messages on my aim from some certain person..

I still say your taking this TOO far stacey... it wasn't 50 messages! All one has to do is put an "AWAY" message on and that would of been the end of it. I don't know about the rest of you guys, but if you know someone online and you can't think of anything you've done wrong to make that person upset with you, wouldn't you be a little curious as to why they don't respond to you? Or why when you say Hi to them and two min later their away message is on? I know I'd be curious if they were mad at me? So yes, I IM'd her a couple times without any luck.. now I just say forget it.. besides.. she's Bumpin's girl.. enuf said...

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don't even waste your time on girls like that man they're a dime a dozen... do what I do get a list of about 50 numbers and just keep going down it until you find a girl that isn't being a bitch that particular day..

 

[Fish]

Originally posted by xierxior+Jun 3 2005, 03:38 AM-->

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@Jun 3 2005, 01:25 AM

And I didn't need 50 messages on my aim from some certain person..

I still say your taking this TOO far stacey... it wasn't 50 messages! All one has to do is put an "AWAY" message on and that would of been the end of it. I don't know about the rest of you guys, but if you know someone online and you can't think of anything you've done wrong to make that person upset with you, wouldn't you be a little curious as to why they don't respond to you? Or why when you say Hi to them and two min later their away message is on? I know I'd be curious if they were mad at me? So yes, I IM'd her a couple times without any luck.. now I just say forget it.. besides.. she's Bumpin's girl.. enuf said...

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don't even waste your time on girls like that man they're a dime a dozen... do what I do get a list of about 50 numbers and just keep going down it until you find a girl that isn't being a bitch that particular day..

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Im cool now. B)

On the topic that Alex started, I can tell you what happened. Egos got bigger, worries kinda diminished, and pride swells the brain. Screwing with other functions like reasoning, ignoring, forgiving and forgetting. I say we need a button like clubgp has. You push a button by someones name, and their post doesnt even appear to you. Lord knows Id love to not see some people post. :lolsign: