R U Serious

[maxparplus]

I just had some jerk call me at 11:30 pm to tell me that I ask "dumb" questions on the Ford Barn website. I was so upset I hung up on him without finding out who it was. I have had conversations with some in the restoration hobby community that have said that Ford Barn people can be arrogant and like a good ol' boys club and that they will not use or participate on the site. I have an MBA, served in Viet Nam, raised two kids with college degrees and find it insulting that my questions about rebuilding my '38 Ford are "dumb". I would ask that the jerk that called me identify himself on the Ford Barn web so everyone can know what a cancer there is to a website that offers to promote the hobby. I do not understand how someone would go out of their way to be insulting, if you don't like "dumb" questions then ignore and move on.

Max W. Burgess

[Blownflatheaddeuce]

WOT A TOSSER.....

Seriously.

BFD

[Bassman/NZ]

The only dumb questions are ones left unasked. That's pretty extreme behaviour, and to be honest it suprises me. I have found the Barn to be friendly and helpful. I would like to think the offender is not one of the regular posters, but who knows.
Don't take it personally, all internet forums require participants to have a thick skin, and all internet forums have a small percentage of keyboard warriors. I guess it's the nature of this modern world.
I too know a lot of people who refuse to have anything to do with forums, and when this sort of nonsense occurs I can see why.

[34PKUP]

Two things seem to be obvious, you posted your phone number here somewhere and you don't have caller I.D.

[ken ct]

You can retrive the # if you have caller ID on a land line OR if received on a cell phone it will be there. Then get on "free white pages" web site and type in the # in appropiate box and it will hopefully get you a name and address from that. I do this all the time finding addresses and or phone #'s. ken ct.

[JM 35 Sedan]

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Max, I just went back and read maybe a dozen of your posts and saw nothing that resembled a dumb question. Keep 'em coming and happy V8ing! The guy who called you has the problem. Let it roll off your back and don't worry about it.

[31chevy]

Originally Posted by Bassman/NZ

The only dumb questions are ones left unasked. That's pretty extreme behaviour, and to be honest it suprises me. I have found the Barn to be friendly and helpful. I would like to think the offender is not one of the regular posters, but who knows.
Don't take it personally, all internet forums require participants to have a thick skin, and all internet forums have a small percentage of keyboard warriors. I guess it's the nature of this modern world.
I too know a lot of people who refuse to have anything to do with forums, and when this sort of nonsense occurs I can see why.

I agree with Bassman/NZ
Gary.

[36tbird]

Max, because of the late hour he called it sounds like he went to the next extreme past the rule, "do not drink and post."

[KansasV8]

Originally Posted by 36tbird

Max, because of the late hour he called it sounds like he went to the next extreme past the rule, "do not drink and post."

That was my thought, Saturday night, too much to drink, loser setting at home on the puter!

You just found that 1% in the Barn, forget about it.

[Henry/Kokomo]

I really believe the as--o-e who called you is, by far, in the minority here. If someone called me at 11:30P and raised Cain about something I'd posted, I'd be upset too. That said, consider the source and go on. One of the 'Barn's strengths is the depth of experience offered by the participants. Glad you're here.

[felix37]

keep the dumb questions coming! They always help others that were to afraid to ask the same question.

[skidmarks]

Don't worry about it. Lots of assholes in every hobby. If I gave up every time or the first time some nut job stirred up drama I would have quit fooling with junky old cars along time ago. Its the positive people that make it worth dealing with the clowns.

Lots of drama queens on the hamb compared to here but what I see is most dissappear as quick as they appear never have anything to ad or just flea market whores looking to scam parts to re-sell

[mike42]

Max....if it weren't for my stupid questions to these guys here.....my '40 would still be in my barn and not be running ! Consider the source !

Mike

[mike42]

Amen Felix !

[FHFD]

Someone that would do that, is too cowardly to admit/identify himself on here.
Keep doing what you are doing..do not give this A hole any more power (and let your phone go to voice mail late at night).

[Mike51Merc]

A valuable lesson learned: Anonymity on the internet isn't just for bad guys, it's for the good guys. This is why I boycott Facebook. I think it's ridiculous how people expose themselves.

[Mike in AZ]

some people are just weird....whether whoever called is a regular on the 'Barn, who knows??? so keep on asking your questions and hopefully you will get your answers....thank you for your service..and welcome home....Mike

[joe plumber]

Don't worry about it ,Max .

[Barry-ct]

Consider the source and move on beyond it. No question is a dumb one if you got the answer you wanted. Hopefully, the Jerk will see these posts and get very embarassed by his stupidity.

[37 Coupe]

At that hour must have been a west coast jerk----or a Syracuse fan who could not get to sleep.GoBlue!