"PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power" (petarvn) 01/13/2015 at 12:00 • Filed to: None

5

23

READ WHAT'S IN HERE GUYS. THIS IS ACTUALLY SLIGHTLY IMPORTANT. ALSO, THIS IS VOL 1 of 4. A FEW FELLOW OPPONAUGHTS/FRIENDS OF MINE WILL POST THE REST.

let me preface the following writing by saying this. I love all of you as much as I do my best friends in the real world. Heck, some of you are my friends in the real world. As of late though, I have noticed more and more issues come up here on oppo that have made me sad.

I see my friends arguing over simple comments someone decided to make on an internet forum. Guys. It's the internet for crying out loud! It's designed for people like us. People who are social, and like to argue. I have done my very best to not get involved in arguments and flame-wars on here. I really have, but I feel that in need to speak out (as a few fellows do as well...)

Recently, oppo has changed. It was gradual at first, but then it got worse. When I first joined oppo it was early 2013, and I was 15. I was amazed and enthralled by this car community. It was heaven. It was Jerusalem, and Mecca, and Hollywood and Bollywood, all the holy cities of the world; rolled in to one amazing forum with one purpose; to worship cars. ALL* cars were accepted. Everything from the $750 craigslist specials, all the way up to the Multi-million dollar hyper-monsters such as the P1, or the One: 1. It was a place where my love of weird automotive niches could flourish! I was not afraid, and still am not afraid to say I want a red Eos 3.6 DSG, in fear of being laughed at!

Sadly, this community was buried by a thick layer of gunk. This gunk has a very specific name. Easily offended people. LET ME MAKE THIS CLEAR. I AM NOT CONDONING SEXISM, RACISM, OR ANY FORM OF BELITTLING WHATSOEVER. I just feel that people need to learn two things:

1) How to take a joke

2) How to keep their mouth shut.

If you've already made a comment along the lines of "Oh you are mean, and you suck etc.." You've proven my point.

If you haven't already gone in to a wild rage and made a comment bellow, you might want to hear out my reasoning for this.

I am 16. Yes Sixteen. What can a teenager possibly know that an adult doesn't. Well, let me share a personal story with you.

I grew up in South-Eastern Europe, and had a very sheltered childhood. private school where it's impossible to fail. Well-off family. well-off friends. Happiness. There was one part of this that wasn't perfect though. My dad:

You see, he made bad moves with his company, and it went bankrupt. He lost everything (including me, when my parents got divorced) But, he was still a very happy man. Why? He NEVER spoke out against people when they told him he failed. He smiled. I didn't understand this, so I asked him. He told me the old Serbian proverb "Pametniji Popusta"

In translation it means The Smarter man steps back. That is what I'd love to see on oppo. a community of mutually agreeing, if sometimes dickish car lovers, who I want to call family.

now though, I don't know what to call you.

It brings a tear to my eye just writing this, but I am taking leave, effective immediately. Those of you who have me on Facebook feel free to talk to me, but don't expect to see me do anything but possibly lurk on here from now on, at least until this whole issue (which is overblown) sinks itself.

With these words, I bid thee adieu oppo. I hardly knew ye. Farewell, and goodnight my sweet prince.

And a couple of pictures, to make the read worth your time.

!!! UNKNOWN CONTENT TYPE !!!

JQJ213- Now With An Extra Cylinder! > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/13/2015 at 23:31

0

check messenger when you can .. I'll be up I need to talk

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/13/2015 at 23:35

3

quick scanned this and read "ignore this, my titties are broken."

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/13/2015 at 23:39

2

DAMNIT I WAS GOING TO POST THIS

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen 01/13/2015 at 23:42

0

rofl

Sportwägen, Driver Of The Red Sportwagen > R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet 01/13/2015 at 23:43

0

yep...

Travis, Senna of The High Seas > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 00:03

0

this is a test comment, and that mustang pic is my current wallpaper.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 00:21

0

Hopefully you'll be back soon :(

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/14/2015 at 00:22

0

There's a facebook group for us teen oppos, if you wanna join?
(like I said, I lurk)

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 00:23

0

i'm on the main oppo fb page, if that's what you mean.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/14/2015 at 00:24

1

no; me bluemazda2, norskracer98, vicenteesteve, sportwagen and saabstory have a group chat. want me to add you to that?

just send me a friend request I have a red GLI cover pic.

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 00:27

0

Would I be considered too old to join in? I'm in my early 20's now.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 01/14/2015 at 00:28

0

nope! I should also friend you on FB.... what's your name?

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 00:29

0

Not sure about the group chat just yet, but thanks, I definitely may take you up on that offer eventually.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 01/14/2015 at 00:30

1

sounds good man, and I respect your decision! :)

I'll make sure to be on the lookout for your posts!

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 01/14/2015 at 00:31

0

if you're not comfortable with that, i'll give you mine bro :)

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 00:35

0

Look for Arthur Lima, My avatar is of me driving, and the jetta is my cover.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy 01/14/2015 at 00:36

0

sent

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 00:39

0

Why am I not part of this!?

RallyWrench > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 01:03

2

If I might make a suggestion? Stick around. Post & share constructively when you see fit or see something you like. Ignore stuff you don't.

If you do find yourself in an argument, structure yours thoughtfully and explain your position without resorting to negativity. Most people starting arguments on the internet can't do this because they don't actually know enough about the thing they're arguing about to do so, and they crumble into childish vitriol in the face of reason, at which point you've won.

Be the change you wish to see, and all that.

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 01/14/2015 at 01:06

0

I NEED TO FRIEND YOU!!! :D

I'll find you on FB, if I give up, you know where to look for me ;)

Logansteno: Bought a VW? > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 01:07

0

Just look up Logan Wilmas. Pictures is of my girlfriend and me. Cover photo is a CTS-V I think:

PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power > Logansteno: Bought a VW? 01/14/2015 at 01:10

0

...aaaand you've been added to the party

Brian, The Life of > PetarVN, GLI Guy, now with stupid power 01/14/2015 at 11:24

3

This is getting fucking ridiculous. Is 2015 to be the Year of the Butthurt?

Look son, I have socks older than you. I remember when Oppo first started and the off topic community that existed before it. Heck, I remember when commenting first happen on Jalopnik.

Trust me when I say that Oppo has not changed and that all this is much ado about nothing.

Moving on!