This thread is very sad and correlates to the main problem: self absorbed people. I was glad when the other board "went away" because of all the GSCA bashing. I don't know or care about Richard Lassietter but I do care about Buicks. The GS Nationals is about the cars, racing and friends to me. I have more fun each day there than I do most of the year for very little money........I think most people feel this way, life's too short.
This is my point exactly. It seems that with EVERY discussion concerning these events, historically, someone has to drudge up past hurt feelings and start talking smack about one event or the other, usually its the GS Nationals, in order to promote their own event or agenda. Then, when someone like me steps up and calls them to task, they and their cohorts try to woodpile the offender to further push their own thoughts, however maligned, down our throats. Before you know it, good intentions go out the door and what began as a productive discussion gets flushed down the toilet, much like what started to happen here. If you notice, SGRIM said to get it back on track so I remained quiet, yet Jay blasted off another doozie right behind him further expounding upon his distaste for Lassiter, the GS Nationals and all things GSCA concerning things that may or may not have happened years ago (Jay admitted in his post his info was second hand), so long ago in fact that most here likely know nothing about it in the first place. So much for "getting it back on track". Alas, it never fails. The problem with this is that newcomers to the Buick scene read these internet accusations and BS and either do the smart thing and ignore it altogether, or worse they leave because they dont want to be around a bunch of self serving crybabies, or worse still they believe it because if its on the internet "it must be true". None of which does any of us any good. Why is it so hard to understand you dont have to drag someone thru the mud time and again just to promote your own agenda, event, parts or services, or to make yourself feel more important? This thread was started to toss around ideas to re-invigorate the Buick hobby, Jay C's negative comments dont belong and stick out like a sore thumb, especially coming from the Site Administrator. While you may not admit it, you know I'm right.
That being my point. These discussions need to progress without the mud slinging lest you run the risk of alienating some in the crowd. I have known Jim Haas for years. I remember his event. I also remember him getting internet woodpiled for this or that concerning his event, same for Indy, same for Cal and Holly, I also know the BPG has suffered some of the same over the years. I even recall individual turbo classes and RRA's getting nailed for the turbo go-no-go gauge and the mouth running that ensued. Mike Licht, didnt you get blasted for some Wal-Mart or Wal-Bro fuel pump problems a few years ago? I "heard" from several guys that you didnt stand behind your customers and their fuel pumps? I dont "know" how true any of their accusations were because, like Jay I "heard" it second hand. But do you feel the negative publicity concerning your fuel pumps or your customer service was necessary or productive? How would you feel if the same old guys kept drudging up the same old problems time and again, year after year despite your best efforts? Ever think about how many new potential customers read that on this site and decided it would be best to do business with someone else wether you deserved it or not? I know I wouldnt want to hear about it over and over on the board here and guess what, its the same for the Lassiter, GSCA mess that keeps getting brought up time and again.
It just doesnt do the Buick community any good in the long run and it is the #1 MAIN REASON so many have left our ranks. This negativity trumps the economy, fuel prices, multiple events and everything else as to why our small community is becoming even smaller and why participation at all events is dwindling. Like me, most are just sick of hearing the he said she said BS over and over again. As long as there are those in our midst that continue to dwell on the percieved problems of the past things will never get better.
The road to a brighter future must never be littered with the garbage of the past, lest we lose our way. (These words may go down in history, so make note that I said it first)
I will chalk this up to just more of the same and I, like many others who have done the same, will now remove myself from this discussion. Life is too short for this.
By the way, my name is Jim Rodgers. I will be in BG in October and I am easy to find. I am always eager to help and to discuss ways to make things better so stop by. We usually have the grill going too, so BYOB because we drink Evan Williams.
Jay if you want to stop by and get anything off your chest or give me my BG care package feel free to do so. I'm always willing to chat.
Otherwise everyone have a nice day, and Merry Christmas.
