Edmunds Members - Cars and Conversations (Archived)

jmonroe1 · July 2020

qbrozen said:
I've talked to the wife about starting in the car biz. She shot me down.

You’re lucky. If I tried that I’d bypass laps around the dining room table and advance right to being shot at point blank range.

jmonroe

driver100 · July 2020

graphicguy said:

GG, Just noticed....you missed a spot on the trunk lid.

imidazol97 · July 2020

That's awful. Doesn't anyone know how to use duct tape anymore?

ab348 · July 2020

The new name for the merged FCA and PSA automakers: Stellantis.

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/07/what-is-stellantis-just-a-massive-italian-american-french-automaker/

Some of the comments are saying it sounds like a pharmaceutical product. I can't disagree.

omarman · July 2020

Made me think of Stanley Kowalski.

driver100 · July 2020

ab348 said:
The new name for the merged FCA and PSA automakers: Stellantis.

https://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2020/07/what-is-stellantis-just-a-massive-italian-american-french-automaker/

Some of the comments are saying it sounds like a pharmaceutical product. I can't disagree.

They could call it RAM-Pue!

driver100 · July 2020

imidazol97 said:
That's awful. Doesn't anyone know how to use duct tape anymore?

Some DIYers are better than others.

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

imidazol97 said:
Stinger looks good.

I notice the license plate frame: Cars like eggs are cheaper in the country.

Is that still the motto at Jeff Wyler? It was when I lived half a mile from his one Chevy store in Union Twp.

Did you notice he hid his plate number? I guess he doesn’t want some Edmunds poster stalking him and begging to drive his car.

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

tjc78 said:

At some point spending money on a car becomes pointless. Then you do the Red-Green treatment.

driver100 · July 2020

Glad no one said "That could easily buff out". :@

cdnpinhead · July 2020

Yeah, except someone did.

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

Almost lost my name this morning. When I opened this page I got the Howdy Stranger! greeting. This happens every few weeks so no biggie. You have to re enter your email and password.

This time it was different. They wanted me to give all my profile information over again and told me my user name was being used already. Now what? Come back as oldfarmer51? Nah.

I closed the browser window and googled cars and conversations. Again I was asked to sign in but this time it went through with no problem. I thought I was a goner for sure.

I don’t have the sophisticated computer hacking skills of you folks so can someone explain why Edmunds plays these head games?

kyfdx · July 2020

oldfarmer50 said:
Almost lost my name this morning. When I opened this page I got the Howdy Stranger! greeting. This happens every few weeks so no biggie. You have to re enter your email and password.

This time it was different. They wanted me to give all my profile information over again and told me my user name was being used already. Now what? Come back as oldfarmer51? Nah.

I closed the browser window and googled cars and conversations. Again I was asked to sign in but this time it went through with no problem. I thought I was a goner for sure.

I don’t have the sophisticated computer hacking skills of you folks so can someone explain why Edmunds plays these head games?

We are getting the wrong demographic, so trying to weed out anyone over 49 yrs old.

The easiest path is to make someone try to figure out how to sign in, again.

ab348 · July 2020

oldfarmer50 said:
Almost lost my name this morning. When I opened this page I got the Howdy Stranger! greeting. This happens every few weeks so no biggie. You have to re enter your email and password.

This time it was different. They wanted me to give all my profile information over again and told me my user name was being used already. Now what? Come back as oldfarmer51? Nah.

I closed the browser window and googled cars and conversations. Again I was asked to sign in but this time it went through with no problem. I thought I was a goner for sure.

I don’t have the sophisticated computer hacking skills of you folks so can someone explain why Edmunds plays these head games?

If you recall the events of a year or two back when someone decided the login function, which had worked seamlessly for years and years, needed to be fixed, and the resultant debacle that led to people locked out and forced to use new made-up names and email addresses, be grateful that you escaped from the system's clutches in the nick of time.

Remember, that function was likely designed and programmed by the same group that fixed the picture-posting function in such a way that many people simply cannot use it. And while we're at it, cast your mind back to the few days that the "rich editor" was foisted on us as the solution to all the board's problems. The reality is that nobody seems to know how any of this stuff works or why it sometimes does not. Rumor has it that the software was originally designed by a now-defunct outfit called "House of Cards Solutions".

kyfdx · July 2020

ab348 said:

oldfarmer50 said:
Almost lost my name this morning. When I opened this page I got the Howdy Stranger! greeting. This happens every few weeks so no biggie. You have to re enter your email and password.

This time it was different. They wanted me to give all my profile information over again and told me my user name was being used already. Now what? Come back as oldfarmer51? Nah.

I closed the browser window and googled cars and conversations. Again I was asked to sign in but this time it went through with no problem. I thought I was a goner for sure.

I don’t have the sophisticated computer hacking skills of you folks so can someone explain why Edmunds plays these head games?
If you recall the events of a year or two back when someone decided the login function, which had worked seamlessly for years and years, needed to be fixed, and the resultant debacle that led to people locked out and forced to use new made-up names and email addresses, be grateful that you escaped from the system's clutches in the nick of time.

Remember, that function was likely designed and programmed by the same group that fixed the picture-posting function in such a way that many people simply cannot use it. And while we're at it, cast your mind back to the few days that the "rich editor" was foisted on us as the solution to all the board's problems. The reality is that nobody seems to know how any of this stuff works or why it sometimes does not. Rumor has it that the software was originally designed by a now-defunct outfit called "House of Cards Solutions".

The reason they switched to Rich Editor, is that the current set-up is no longer supported by the vendor. It was problematic, but it would have fixed the picture issues.

If you have some detailed solutions, I can give you contacts at Edmunds.

imidazol97 · July 2020

oldfarmer50 said:
Almost lost my name this morning. When I opened this page I got the Howdy Stranger! greeting. This happens every few weeks so no biggie. You have to re enter your email and password.

This time it was different. They wanted me to give all my profile information over again and told me my user name was being used already. Now what? Come back as oldfarmer51? Nah.

I closed the browser window and googled cars and conversations. Again I was asked to sign in but this time it went through with no problem. I thought I was a goner for sure.

I don’t have the sophisticated computer hacking skills of you folks so can someone explain why Edmunds plays these head games?

That happened to me a few days ago. Instead of the usual box to sign in as an existing member, it wanted me to register. I closed the box. And I closed the Chrome browser. Opened the new Bing, and voila', all was normal again in Edmundsville.

Scary.

ab348 · July 2020

kyfdx said:

The reason they switched to Rich Editor, is that the current set-up is no longer supported by the vendor. It was problematic, but it would have fixed the picture issues.

If you have some detailed solutions, I can give you contacts at Edmunds.

I have a solution: move to a different platform.

Another forum I frequent moved to this software a year ago and it has almost destroyed it. Interestingly, it seems to have problems with members named "farmer" as shown in this post:

suydam · July 2020

Solutions? It’s more fun to complain!

Sandman6472 · July 2020

I use Firefox as my browser and no issues really. Is there a better browser out there that plays better with Edmunds.com?
I know that a few years ago, my original screen name and info was wiped out for some odd reason, I've been in here for probably 19 or so year posting and the current number is totally bogus. Had a lot of issues trying to reconnect things that it just wasn't worth the time and aggravation.

kyfdx · July 2020

ab348 said:

kyfdx said:

The reason they switched to Rich Editor, is that the current set-up is no longer supported by the vendor. It was problematic, but it would have fixed the picture issues.

If you have some detailed solutions, I can give you contacts at Edmunds.
I have a solution: move to a different platform.

Another forum I frequent moved to this software a year ago and it has almost destroyed it. Interestingly, it seems to have problems with members named "farmer" as shown in this post:

Well, that explains a lot..

Seriously, the revenue generated from the forums section of the website doesn't support a large expenditure, I wouldn't think. (not that they share those numbers with me).

But, overall, the forums are the busiest they've ever been, even if they aren't exactly what we all wish for.

imidazol97 · July 2020

I would suggest adding some duct tape. Or buffing the software some more. All in jest. But I won't because
I'd be afraid I'd get scolded for my sense of humor.

Actually, this forum software NOW in place works most of the time better than some of its predecessors have worked. I don't remember any outages for parts of days and more as I recall in the past.

It is my thinking that some of the sticking points are caused by individual browsers as they as configured on a particular user's computer. That often involves other pieces of software (apps) that do things that end up interfering with another app's hook into the browser or its addons.

I also found cleaning my computer of all adware and maleware items, and a complete restart, helped fix problems.

I use 3 browsers:
Brave, which is great, but blocks trackers and ads, meaning no revenue for showing me that ad about the Ego hedge trimmer I browsed yesterday to buy for my son and DIL to trim their shrubs. I don't use Brave on Edmunds so that the ads get shown.

Chrome, which loads all these trackers and ads, and stores everything about me including things that Alphabet and friends say they don't store, and sends it to the mothership.

And Firefox, which I use occasionally, but seems to always have an update version it needs to spend 5 minutes finishing downloading or installing before the browser can finally open. But Firefox seems to have the least problems. It also is most capable with add on's to capture videos that Chrome keeps from being captured because of their YouTube ownership and protecting YouTube.

I have Google as a search engine, but it prevents showing some items and pushes other items as part of the goals of the company. So I usually go to duckduckgo.com. I should set it as my preferred browser.

That duckduckgo has no connection with duct tape.

graphicguy · July 2020

imidazol97 said:
Stinger looks good.

I notice the license plate frame: Cars like eggs are cheaper in the country.

Is that still the motto at Jeff Wyler? It was when I lived half a mile from his one Chevy store in Union Twp.

Thanks! I don’t think Wyler uses that slogan anymore, but I do remember it. He has so many dealerships now, and his original dealership really was in the country (which is now all developed), I don’t think the slogan fits any more.

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

kyfdx said:

oldfarmer50 said:
Almost lost my name this morning. When I opened this page I got the Howdy Stranger! greeting. This happens every few weeks so no biggie. You have to re enter your email and password.

This time it was different. They wanted me to give all my profile information over again and told me my user name was being used already. Now what? Come back as oldfarmer51? Nah.

I closed the browser window and googled cars and conversations. Again I was asked to sign in but this time it went through with no problem. I thought I was a goner for sure.

I don’t have the sophisticated computer hacking skills of you folks so can someone explain why Edmunds plays these head games?
We are getting the wrong demographic, so trying to weed out anyone over 49 yrs old.

The easiest path is to make someone try to figure out how to sign in, again.

But in my mind I’m still a kid.

oldfarmer50 · July 2020

Let’s test you car knowledge. Who knows what this is?

qbrozen · July 2020

oldfarmer50 said:
Let’s test you car knowledge. Who knows what this is?

Well, if there was such a thing as a Bricklin-Benz, I'll go with that. ;b

qbrozen · July 2020

I looked it up. The most interesting thing about that car is that it was rotary powered. Very very interesting for Mercedes. Guess the idea didn't stick.

graphicguy · July 2020

Totally out of left field, I have a gripe....a minor one, but something that’s bothered me for a long while.

I don’t donate to any political campaign. Matter of fact, the only monetary charitable donations I make are to a few research arms of non-profits. I don’t even donate to my church (much to their chagrin). If they can’t find enough money to operate with all the priceless artifacts sitting in the Vatican, then that’s on them.

As I’m sure most of you here in the U.S. have noted, political campaigns are furiously bombarding us, asking for donations. Most say that if I donate a certain amount, it will be matched by someone else or some sort of other entity. Matched? Why do you need our money in order to get someone else’s money? Why doesn’t the entity just donate the money to begin with? Seems really silly, to me.

I notice my local public radio station does the same thing.

All of them predict some sort of catastrophe if I don’t donate. Let the chaos begin, then.

The new tact of those super irritating “extended warranty” robocalls is to ask you to confirm you want to be put on their “do not call” list. All that does is tell them you’re a live number that they can increase their calls.

There...I feel better.

Can you tell I have more time on my hands these days?

graphicguy · July 2020

Somewhere in Idaho....

Michaell · July 2020

graphicguy said:
Totally out of left field, I have a gripe....a minor one, but something that’s bothered me for a long while.

I don’t donate to any political campaign. Matter of fact, the only monetary charitable donations I make are to a few research arms of non-profits. I don’t even donate to my church (much to their chagrin). If they can’t find enough money to operate with all the priceless artifacts sitting in the Vatican, then that’s on them.

As I’m sure most of you here in the U.S. have noted, political campaigns are furiously bombarding us, asking for donations. Most say that if I donate a certain amount, it will be matched by someone else or some sort of other entity. Matched? Why do you need our money in order to get someone else’s money? Why doesn’t the entity just donate the money to begin with? Seems really silly, to me.

I notice my local public radio station does the same thing.

All of them predict some sort of catastrophe if I don’t donate. Let the chaos begin, then.

The new tact of those super irritating “extended warranty” robocalls is to ask you to confirm you want to be put on their “do not call” list. All that does is tell them you’re a live number that they can increase their calls.

There...I feel better.

Can you tell I have more time on my hands these days?

Maybe you need to go shopping for another car ... or truck, to pass the time.

abacomike · July 2020

My beef, since we are seem to be letting it all hang out, is the pharmaceutical commercials on TV. Over the past several months, these ads have seemed to quadruple in number. Ads for drugs for diabetes, Crones disease, arthritis, breast cancer, lung cancer, constipation, sleep disorders, prevention of dementia, hearing aids, glasses, migraines, muscle cramps, diet plans, Hepatitis C, AIDS prevention, toenail fungus, eczema, psoriasis, menstrual cramps, etc., have been bombarding us every time we turn on the TV. Then, Medicare Plans hit us left and right.

My take on this bombardment has to do with pharmaceuticals taking up the ad space on TV programming that was once bought up by department stores and shopping malls. I can't remember the last time I saw a Macys or Kohl's add on TV or even in the newspaper.

But those drug ads are monopolizing TV ad spots to an exorbitant level.

tjc78 · July 2020

Overall I find the forums to run fine using Chrome. I like the fairly uncluttered interface.

I have noticed that they do load slower than other forums, and at times I do have to log back in. No biggie.

My only real gripe is that in order to load a picture from my phone I have to switch to desktop view.

graphicguy · July 2020

Michaell said:

graphicguy said:
Totally out of left field, I have a gripe....a minor one, but something that’s bothered me for a long while.

I don’t donate to any political campaign. Matter of fact, the only monetary charitable donations I make are to a few research arms of non-profits. I don’t even donate to my church (much to their chagrin). If they can’t find enough money to operate with all the priceless artifacts sitting in the Vatican, then that’s on them.

As I’m sure most of you here in the U.S. have noted, political campaigns are furiously bombarding us, asking for donations. Most say that if I donate a certain amount, it will be matched by someone else or some sort of other entity. Matched? Why do you need our money in order to get someone else’s money? Why doesn’t the entity just donate the money to begin with? Seems really silly, to me.

I notice my local public radio station does the same thing.

All of them predict some sort of catastrophe if I don’t donate. Let the chaos begin, then.

The new tact of those super irritating “extended warranty” robocalls is to ask you to confirm you want to be put on their “do not call” list. All that does is tell them you’re a live number that they can increase their calls.

There...I feel better.

Can you tell I have more time on my hands these days?
Maybe you need to go shopping for another car ... or truck, to pass the time.

@Michaell ...you're a bad influence! You've been hanging around with @breld too long!

driver100 · July 2020

kyfdx said:

oldfarmer50 said:
Almost lost my name this morning. When I opened this page I got the Howdy Stranger! greeting. This happens every few weeks so no biggie. You have to re enter your email and password.

This time it was different. They wanted me to give all my profile information over again and told me my user name was being used already. Now what? Come back as oldfarmer51? Nah.

I closed the browser window and googled cars and conversations. Again I was asked to sign in but this time it went through with no problem. I thought I was a goner for sure.

I don’t have the sophisticated computer hacking skills of you folks so can someone explain why Edmunds plays these head games?
We are getting the wrong demographic, so trying to weed out anyone over 49 yrs old.

The easiest path is to make someone try to figure out how to sign in, again.

OK good.....I thought it was some sort of new intelligence test.

abacomike · July 2020

tjc78 said:
Overall I find the forums to run fine using Chrome. I like the fairly uncluttered interface.

I have noticed that they do load slower than other forums, and at times I do have to log back in. No biggie.

My only real gripe is that in order to load a picture from my phone I have to switch to desktop view.

When on my PC, which is rare, I use Microsoft Edge. It works quickly. When on phone, I use Safari which is very fast.

But I still have to log in on both about every two weeks. Why, I have no clue!🤓

driver100 · July 2020

Site works fine for me...using Chrome.......and I like the low fees.

ab348 · July 2020

imidazol97 said:

And Firefox, which I use occasionally, but seems to always have an update version it needs to spend 5 minutes finishing downloading or installing before the browser can finally open. But Firefox seems to have the least problems. It also is most capable with add on's to capture videos that Chrome keeps from being captured because of their YouTube ownership and protecting YouTube.

I have used Firefox since it was Netscape, so a long time. As such I am loathe to change. But on this site (and a few others) it misbehaves now. For example, it will usually not allow the pull-downs for pics, emojis, links, etc to work when composing a post. When the stars align on a certain date of a certain month without a "R" in its name it might, but usually not. And then you have the constant updates which are a pain.

Chrome always* lets me use those pull-downs. But I dislike using Chrome.

In limited use so far I've found MS Edge to work better than either, but I really don't like MS, so I'm torn.

* I haven't used it enough to swear it works all the time.

tjc78 · July 2020

Wow.. Netscape. I haven't heard that one for awhile!

Sandman6472 · July 2020

Just got Brave on my laptop so think I'll give it a whirl just to see how it works. If I find I don't like it, can just not use it or uninstall it, but have heard some good things about it so, why not?

Michaell · July 2020

graphicguy said:

Michaell said:

graphicguy said:
Totally out of left field, I have a gripe....a minor one, but something that’s bothered me for a long while.

I don’t donate to any political campaign. Matter of fact, the only monetary charitable donations I make are to a few research arms of non-profits. I don’t even donate to my church (much to their chagrin). If they can’t find enough money to operate with all the priceless artifacts sitting in the Vatican, then that’s on them.

As I’m sure most of you here in the U.S. have noted, political campaigns are furiously bombarding us, asking for donations. Most say that if I donate a certain amount, it will be matched by someone else or some sort of other entity. Matched? Why do you need our money in order to get someone else’s money? Why doesn’t the entity just donate the money to begin with? Seems really silly, to me.

I notice my local public radio station does the same thing.

All of them predict some sort of catastrophe if I don’t donate. Let the chaos begin, then.

The new tact of those super irritating “extended warranty” robocalls is to ask you to confirm you want to be put on their “do not call” list. All that does is tell them you’re a live number that they can increase their calls.

There...I feel better.

Can you tell I have more time on my hands these days?
Maybe you need to go shopping for another car ... or truck, to pass the time.
@Michaell ...you're a bad influence! You've been hanging around with @breld too long!

I'll admit, it's a blast to watch the master in action.

But, you'll need to find something to do with all the free time you have. Perhaps mentoring, or volunteering for a cause you support?

andres3 · July 2020

Michaell said:

graphicguy said:

Michaell said:

graphicguy said:
Totally out of left field, I have a gripe....a minor one, but something that’s bothered me for a long while.

I don’t donate to any political campaign. Matter of fact, the only monetary charitable donations I make are to a few research arms of non-profits. I don’t even donate to my church (much to their chagrin). If they can’t find enough money to operate with all the priceless artifacts sitting in the Vatican, then that’s on them.

As I’m sure most of you here in the U.S. have noted, political campaigns are furiously bombarding us, asking for donations. Most say that if I donate a certain amount, it will be matched by someone else or some sort of other entity. Matched? Why do you need our money in order to get someone else’s money? Why doesn’t the entity just donate the money to begin with? Seems really silly, to me.

I notice my local public radio station does the same thing.

All of them predict some sort of catastrophe if I don’t donate. Let the chaos begin, then.

The new tact of those super irritating “extended warranty” robocalls is to ask you to confirm you want to be put on their “do not call” list. All that does is tell them you’re a live number that they can increase their calls.

There...I feel better.

Can you tell I have more time on my hands these days?
Maybe you need to go shopping for another car ... or truck, to pass the time.
@Michaell ...you're a bad influence! You've been hanging around with @breld too long!
I'll admit, it's a blast to watch the master in action.

But, you'll need to find something to do with all the free time you have. Perhaps mentoring, or volunteering for a cause you support?

I suggest a bunch of large road trips in the Stinger! Just for fun and adventure.

driver100 · July 2020

Michaell said:

graphicguy said:

Michaell said:

graphicguy said:
Totally out of left field, I have a gripe....a minor one, but something that’s bothered me for a long while.

I don’t donate to any political campaign. Matter of fact, the only monetary charitable donations I make are to a few research arms of non-profits. I don’t even donate to my church (much to their chagrin). If they can’t find enough money to operate with all the priceless artifacts sitting in the Vatican, then that’s on them.

As I’m sure most of you here in the U.S. have noted, political campaigns are furiously bombarding us, asking for donations. Most say that if I donate a certain amount, it will be matched by someone else or some sort of other entity. Matched? Why do you need our money in order to get someone else’s money? Why doesn’t the entity just donate the money to begin with? Seems really silly, to me.

I notice my local public radio station does the same thing.

All of them predict some sort of catastrophe if I don’t donate. Let the chaos begin, then.

The new tact of those super irritating “extended warranty” robocalls is to ask you to confirm you want to be put on their “do not call” list. All that does is tell them you’re a live number that they can increase their calls.

There...I feel better.

Can you tell I have more time on my hands these days?
Maybe you need to go shopping for another car ... or truck, to pass the time.
@Michaell ...you're a bad influence! You've been hanging around with @breld too long!
I'll admit, it's a blast to watch the master in action.

But, you'll need to find something to do with all the free time you have. Perhaps mentoring, or volunteering for a cause you support?

Nah, shopping for cars is way more fun!

snakeweasel · July 2020

suydam said:
Solutions? It’s more fun to complain!

Plus issues increase the post count when we ~~complain~~ discuss them.

jmonroe1 · July 2020

graphicguy said:
Spent the evening detailing the Stinger last night. Being 6+ months old, and garage kept, there really weren't any trouble spots...not even any rock chips. But, got the hose (no foam cannon, unfortunately) and gave it a good bath. And, tried a different wax this time around other than my old tried and true Zaino. Used F11 Top Coat. Easy to use. Makes the car look really good. Let's see how long it lasts....

I hate to be the one to tell you this but you missed a spot. Other than that one spot it looks very nice. Take good care of it, @roadburner may be interested in it if he can’t get a good deal on the one he’s been threatening us that he wants to buy.

jmonroe

imidazol97 · July 2020

My pet peeve is the websites that assume the IP location they get for you is your location. My internet provide is a phone company via DSL. The location comes back as somewhere in southern Ohio. OFten around Jackson. But the sites assume that's the location from which I want to browse stores. Changing store choices doesn't always work well. E.g., Walmart insists I want to have things delivered to southern Ohio, when all I want to do is browse for an item or price in the location stores. I'll change the zip code, and do something and kabang the yayhoo has changed it back to southern Ohio.

Nothing wrong with southern Ohio. They are wonderful, real people. They don't all drive Chrysler products, or whatever the new name is going to be for the Fiat company.

snakeweasel · July 2020

graphicguy said:
Totally out of left field, I have a gripe....a minor one, but something that’s bothered me for a long while.

I don’t donate to any political campaign. Matter of fact, the only monetary charitable donations I make are to a few research arms of non-profits. I don’t even donate to my church (much to their chagrin). If they can’t find enough money to operate with all the priceless artifacts sitting in the Vatican, then that’s on them.

I told my church the same thing and all they do is use the same old excuse that they are not Catholic.

graphicguy said:
As I’m sure most of you here in the U.S. have noted, political campaigns are furiously bombarding us, asking for donations. Most say that if I donate a certain amount, it will be matched by someone else or some sort of other entity. Matched? Why do you need our money in order to get someone else’s money? Why doesn’t the entity just donate the money to begin with? Seems really silly, to me.

Not to get political but, vote for Vermin Supreme

jmonroe1 · July 2020

driver100 said:

imidazol97 said:
That's awful. Doesn't anyone know how to use duct tape anymore?
Some DIYers are better than others.

Well, I guess I can’t say, “it takes one to know one”.

jmonroe

suydam · July 2020

graphicguy said:
Totally out of left field, I have a gripe....a minor one, but something that’s bothered me for a long while.

I don’t donate to any political campaign. Matter of fact, the only monetary charitable donations I make are to a few research arms of non-profits. I don’t even donate to my church (much to their chagrin). If they can’t find enough money to operate with all the priceless artifacts sitting in the Vatican, then that’s on them.

As I’m sure most of you here in the U.S. have noted, political campaigns are furiously bombarding us, asking for donations. Most say that if I donate a certain amount, it will be matched by someone else or some sort of other entity. Matched? Why do you need our money in order to get someone else’s money? Why doesn’t the entity just donate the money to begin with? Seems really silly, to me.

I notice my local public radio station does the same thing.

All of them predict some sort of catastrophe if I don’t donate. Let the chaos begin, then.

The new tact of those super irritating “extended warranty” robocalls is to ask you to confirm you want to be put on their “do not call” list. All that does is tell them you’re a live number that they can increase their calls.

There...I feel better.

Can you tell I have more time on my hands these days?

As someone who has worked on fundraising drives for nonprofits, I can tell you that matching is a powerful incentive for a lot of donors. If you think, if I give $50, they will match, then it’s like doubling your donation. It’s also a good way to honor larger donors during the drive. I’m not sure why it should bother anyone. If you don’t want to donate, unsubscribe from the email list.
Re browsers — is anyone even updating Firefox any more? I’d imagine it has a lot of glitches. Chrome is pretty standard, is updated often, and works well for most people, as does Safari.

driver100 · July 2020

jmonroe1 said:

graphicguy said:
Spent the evening detailing the Stinger last night. Being 6+ months old, and garage kept, there really weren't any trouble spots...not even any rock chips. But, got the hose (no foam cannon, unfortunately) and gave it a good bath. And, tried a different wax this time around other than my old tried and true Zaino. Used F11 Top Coat. Easy to use. Makes the car look really good. Let's see how long it lasts....

I hate to be the one to tell you this but you missed a spot. Other than that one spot it looks very nice. Take good care of it, @roadburner may be interested in it if he can’t get a good deal on the one he’s been threatening us that he wants to buy.

jmonroe

Has to be reduced by $22000 though!

driver100 · July 2020

jmonroe1 said:

driver100 said:

imidazol97 said:
That's awful. Doesn't anyone know how to use duct tape anymore?
Some DIYers are better than others.
Well, I guess I can’t say, “it takes one to know one”.

jmonroe

Right. You know what I would say, except someone may not like it

jmonroe1 · July 2020

ab348 said:

oldfarmer50 said:
Almost lost my name this morning. When I opened this page I got the Howdy Stranger! greeting. This happens every few weeks so no biggie. You have to re enter your email and password.

This time it was different. They wanted me to give all my profile information over again and told me my user name was being used already. Now what? Come back as oldfarmer51? Nah.

I closed the browser window and googled cars and conversations. Again I was asked to sign in but this time it went through with no problem. I thought I was a goner for sure.

I don’t have the sophisticated computer hacking skills of you folks so can someone explain why Edmunds plays these head games?
If you recall the events of a year or two back when someone decided the login function, which had worked seamlessly for years and years, needed to be fixed, and the resultant debacle that led to people locked out and forced to use new made-up names and email addresses, be grateful that you escaped from the system's clutches in the nick of time.

Remember, that function was likely designed and programmed by the same group that fixed the picture-posting function in such a way that many people simply cannot use it. And while we're at it, cast your mind back to the few days that the "rich editor" was foisted on us as the solution to all the board's problems. The reality is that nobody seems to know how any of this stuff works or why it sometimes does not. Rumor has it that the software was originally designed by a now-defunct outfit called "House of Cards Solutions".

Well, I’m back to @jmonroe1 again if any one has noticed or even cares. IIRC, this system bugged @henry to the point he just up and quit. And we almost lost @isellhondas but he had more patience and found a way to join us again.

jmonroe

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