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Polite Crowd at Priuschat

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Jack66, Feb 2, 2008.

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  1. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    I found Priuschat while doing research on which hybrid to buy. It was immediately apparent that Priuschat was a different kind of bulletin board -- overall, everyone was nice and genuinely wanted to help one another. The level of politeness and goodwill is more than anything I have experienced so far.

    I happen to believe that Priuschat is worthwhile because the type of people that own a Prius are a little (or a lot) different than ordinary car buyers. There are a lot of reasons to own a Prius and almost all of them appeal to the great kind of people that post on this site.
     
    #1 Jack66, Feb 2, 2008
  2. Codyroo

    Codyroo Senior Member

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    I'd have to agree. A vast majority of the people who frequently post on this site are very knowledgable, patient, and helpful. Every once in awhile, someone gets their knickers in a bunch, but this is typically the exception, not the rule.

    Keep enjoying the site. I came to the site for the same reasons, I've was doing research on Prius reliability and have stayed to learn as much as I can. Nothing I've seen here has dissuaded me from wanting to purchase a Prius.
     
    #2 Codyroo, Feb 2, 2008
  3. nerfer

    nerfer A young senior member

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    It might help that the average Prius owner is a bit more "mature" than the general internet membership. Plus we have a more-or-less common goal of reducing the world's emissions. That's not at all universal among Prius owners, but it does kind of set the tone. Get into the FHOP (Fred's House of Pancakes) forum, and things get a little rowdier, but they don't talk about the Prius so much in there.
     
    #3 nerfer, Feb 2, 2008
  4. Stev0

    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    You're just saying that 'CAUSE YOUR A NAZI!
     
    #4 Stev0, Feb 2, 2008
  5. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    Secret Identity Revealed

    Gut job, StevO! I tink it vunderful that you haf discovered my secret identity so quickly. How will I ever break the news to my mother that StevO thinks I am a Nazi?

    I was going to mention in my earlier post that there were a few exceptions to the polite Priuschat crowd but thought someone would quickly prove the point.
     
    #5 Jack66, Feb 2, 2008
  6. darelldd

    darelldd Prius is our Gas Guzzler

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    Peace and brotherhood Jack-o. We all love you.

    :D
     
    #6 darelldd, Feb 2, 2008
  7. Stev0

    Stev0 Honorary Hong Kong Cavalier

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    Re: Secret Identity Revealed

    Seriously, welcome aboard! And congrats on your new Prius!

    If you really want to see our ugly side, check out our political forum in Fred's House of Pancakes.
     
    #7 Stev0, Feb 3, 2008
  8. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    I do try to bring a bit of balance to the forum. You know, knock off a few smooth corners and rough it up a little.

    G'day Jack.
     
    #8 patsparks, Feb 3, 2008
  9. jackalope

    jackalope Member

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    I too agree. In fact I think this forum ends up being a great marketing tool for the Prius because of the quality of the conversation. [puts on tinfoil hat] Heck I even suspect that everyone is just a computer bot run by a giant Toyota computer in Nagoya, Japan designed to get us to buy more Prii! :D

    [Heads off to buy the family's first Prius today!]
     
    #9 jackalope, Feb 3, 2008
  10. patsparks

    patsparks An Aussie perspective

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    Please don't say "heads off" it messes with the software and the bots become homicidal.
     
    #10 patsparks, Feb 3, 2008
  11. jackalope

    jackalope Member

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    [in an Eliza voice] It is interesting that you say become homicidal. Please tell me more about become homicidal. :D
     
    #11 jackalope, Feb 3, 2008
  12. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    One Last Thing

    Did I forget to mention that most Priuschat folks seem to have a strange, yet friendly, sense of humor? I guess I fit in...
     
    #12 Jack66, Feb 3, 2008
  13. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Re: One Last Thing


    lol. Have you met TonyPSchaefer?
     
    #13 Tideland Prius, Feb 3, 2008
  14. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    Re: One Last Thing

    SCREW YOU, TP!!

    Welcome to Priuschat, Jack!

    Sometimes my wife and I "lip off" to each other. Like sometimes I'll look over and say, "I love you, honey." To which she replies, "screw you, Schaefer." :D
     
    #14 TonyPSchaefer, Feb 3, 2008
  15. Jack66

    Jack66 Kinda Jovial Member

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    TonyPSchaefer

    Have not run into him yet (no pun intended) -- only read some of his posts. I look forward to meeting all the Priuschat characters over time -- there are so many...

    Oops...guess I have! Nice to meet you, Schaefer.
     
    #15 Jack66, Feb 3, 2008
  16. DougSlug

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    If you spend some time reading through the different forums, you will quickly become an expert on the Prius--so much so that you will probably know more than the dealer's service department, and your friends and colleagues will quickly learn not to bring up the subject in your presence!

    - Doug
     
    #16 DougSlug, Feb 3, 2008
  17. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    MOD WARS!!! [​IMG]
    [sorry, i had to! hehe]

    hiya jack! welcome aboard. we're not a bad bunch overall, really. ;)
     
    #17 galaxee, Feb 3, 2008
  18. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    haha :D Is there a doctor in the house? ;)
     
    #18 Tideland Prius, Feb 3, 2008
  19. Rae Vynn

    Rae Vynn Artist In Residence

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    Re: One Last Thing

    Is that lipping off... or offering? :p
     
    #19 Rae Vynn, Feb 3, 2008
  20. CEO Alex

    CEO Alex Done

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    I absolutely agree. I just joined, but have been browsing the forums and have noticed a strong positive change from the attitude in this forum compared to other forums.

    Example:

    I'm a member in a few high end car forums (from previous vehicles I've owned) and it seems everyone is completely impatient and wants to analyze and almost doubt every word one says. In other forums, I've noticed so many immature users acting completely obnoxious...leaving many members wanting to leave.

    On the other hand, it seems the users on this forum are very receptive to giving positive responses while illustrating enormous patience.
     
    #20 CEO Alex, Feb 4, 2008
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