Why I'm Proud to Call Myself An Opponaut

"Tim (Fractal Footwork)" (fractalfootwork) 12/25/2013 at 00:00 • Filed to: Opponaut, Thanksgiving, Jalopnik, OppositeLock

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I've posted on OppositeLock for quite a while now, and everyday great posts roll in and out. I'm forever reminded on how broad the spectrum of viewers and posters that roam these walls are, be that from rich to poor, young to old, uneducated to educator, and everywhere in between, and I'm amazed and thankful that Oppo continues to be a welcoming and helpful place. I just want to say thanks for making this place; thanks for making it a home.

We are supercar owners, first time drivers, lemon lovers, aged with the miles of years past, and dreamers of the miles to come. We are engineers, economists, educators, enigmatic, empathetic, and utmost enthusiasts. We love cars, and we won't apologize for that, but we will help out anyone who needs some advice without some elitist chip on our shoulder, be that on life or just a friendly query about a car that you feel some sort of irrational love for.

Remember this, and proudly call yourself an Opponaut!

getchapopcorn > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:33

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hear, hear!

Jordan Clifford > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:35

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RMudkips > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:43

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Can't describe this place any better. It's strange how we all seem to fit in here, and add many more discerning Jalops every day.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:43

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I raise my glass, and tip my hat to you, good sir!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 11/28/2013 at 23:43

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*good

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 11/28/2013 at 23:44

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whoops, I corrected something that didn't need correcting :/

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > RMudkips 11/28/2013 at 23:46

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Its because the FP filters out all the scum!

soto > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:47

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Desu-San-Desu > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:48

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Dude, that's my desktop wallpaper!

=D

Blondude > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:50

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Fookin' Prawns > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:52

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Hit the nail on the head.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Now if you'll excuse me, it's time to pass out in a food coma.

YSI-what can brown do for you > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/28/2013 at 23:52

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I am never big on internet communities, but this is an exception. Everyone here is helpful and very nice!

twinturbobmw > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/29/2013 at 00:16

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I was going to make a post like this. :( Great read!

scoob > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/29/2013 at 00:17

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Got that wallpaper in full size? :P

PRBot II > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/29/2013 at 00:46

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Outstanding!

Tim (Fractal Footwork) > scoob 11/29/2013 at 00:56

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Click expand.

PowderHound > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/29/2013 at 02:41

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Ian Duer (320b) > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/29/2013 at 04:22

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You had me at lemon lovers. Bravo.

$kaycog > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/29/2013 at 09:33

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That's lovely!!

Slave2anMG > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/29/2013 at 10:29

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and

m2m, apex detective > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 11/29/2013 at 12:17

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Very well said, man.

The Good > The Bad

William Byrd > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/02/2013 at 14:42

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Well played indeed.

50ford500 > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/07/2013 at 09:52

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I stumbled here for some reason and I love it this paints an excellent picture of what makes this place so much fun!

Bandit > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/25/2013 at 00:08

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All the clapping gifs have been posted... so imagine one instead.

desertdog5051 > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/25/2013 at 00:22

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Well said, my fellow Oppo. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Joe_Limon > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/25/2013 at 00:24

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True dat, I hope to be here long enough to eventually fill all of those positions you just listed.

Lets Just Drive > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/25/2013 at 00:26

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AM3R > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/25/2013 at 00:33

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As a member of a BMW forum.. I started off on oppo being careful about what I would say.. But you guys are all great, really helpful, and know everything I need to know! Thanks oppo! You also bless me with amazing pictures throughout the day

joemcm > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/25/2013 at 00:42

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Great post, just changed my wallpaper. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays Fractical, and everyone.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/25/2013 at 01:56

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I'm not a religious person, but I do have to say "AMEN! PREACH IT, BROTHER!"
oppositelock is one of the best car communities I have had the chance to interact with, and am proud to call myself an opponaut :D !

Tom McParland > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/25/2013 at 04:52

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Well said and a very Merry Christmas to you!

Saf1 > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 12/29/2013 at 05:56

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FP? Jalop here, is that an Oppo thing?

Saf1 > YSI-what can brown do for you 12/29/2013 at 05:57

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Really true. Excellent articles, and there are things you learn in Kinja you never would anywhere else!

Saf1 > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 12/29/2013 at 06:01

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A toothless grin and wave from pirate wagon for you!

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > Saf1 12/29/2013 at 11:16

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Yes, oppo posters master race. The Jalopnik front page comments are usually full of scumbags lol. Not saying that everyone who comments there is, of course, but more than necessary are. Yes, there is a necessary amount of scum needed on every website.

Saf1 > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 12/29/2013 at 11:19

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Really huh, I've never really encountered much of that and I am usually on there barely on Oppo apart from when a Jalop article links here

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > Saf1 12/29/2013 at 11:21

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Well, it's gotten a little better recently, but if you look at the gray comments, it's bad.

Saf1 > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 12/29/2013 at 11:27

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That's why they stay grey! I was gonna say it's pretty cool you look through the greys as maybe there's a post made ages after an article was published and it doens't bother to get approved which could have some nice INFO NUGGET of delicious obscure fact but...I think you'd disagree :D

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > AM3R 02/05/2014 at 09:45

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Agreed - M3Post is a great resource, and there are plenty of good guys over there, but I'd much rather spend my time online with the OPPO community.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 02/05/2014 at 09:47

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and

Brian, The Life of > Tim (Fractal Footwork) 02/05/2014 at 12:22

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Preach it!

I've always thought of Jalopnik in general and Oppositelock in particular to be my Clean, Well-lighted Place in an otherwise scary and inhumane Internet for the very reasons you so eloquently noted.