I Thought it was "MyE28.com"

bobbojulius · Post by **bobbojulius** » Feb 21, 2012 3:29 PM

Hello,
Been a member for about 4 years. Since when did this site become "MyBMW or any other car.com". It used to be e28's. Now, if you look at the cars listed for sale in the WTB section (for example) it is gettin real tough to even find an e28. 550i, 2006, etc. I wish we could get back to our roots, e28's.
This sucks

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Feb 21, 2012 3:36 PM

Don't let the door hit ya!

davintosh · Post by **davintosh** » Feb 21, 2012 3:36 PM

Do you own strictly e28s? I didn't think so.
(even you've asked questions about other models! )

The fact of the matter is that we all have other cars, and this is one place where people can ask questions about those other cars and expect that somebody can offer some intelligent commentary or advice on them. Is that so terrible?

mooseheadm5 · Post by **mooseheadm5** » Feb 21, 2012 3:39 PM

3 of 24 of your posts have been about other cars (a 6 series, a Bavaria, and an E12) so what are you complaining about?

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Feb 21, 2012 3:41 PM

not to piss in your corn flakes, but this site is also dedicated to US enthusiasts who gather for the sake of beer, Canadian ketchup, and e28's.

rmiddendorf · Post by **rmiddendorf** » Feb 21, 2012 3:41 PM

Although I see your point, the knowledge base of the people involved here far extends beyond E28s. Many members that have once owned E28s have moved on to other cars, sometimes newer BMWs and sometimes other makes but they're still part of the family here. No one wants to hear about Duke's Tiger or Jeremy's Jeep, but they're still an important part of the community as founding MyE28.com members.*

So having had gone to a few events in the past year as well as being active here online I enjoy the banter of everyone in this online dysfunctional family whether they own an E28 or not. Truth be told I've learned more about all cars from this website than from any other source. And this group can be a great source of information on the E23, E24, and E34 cars because there were many shared parts there. Plus many members have owned those cars as well as an E28 or three.

So lets keep the E28 tech questions in Tech Talk, but as far as I'm concerned anything goes in General Conversation including Duke's Tiger Talk, Jeremy's Jeep problems and anything else for that matter.

* Sorry Duke and Jeremy, just messing.

TSMacNeil · Post by **TSMacNeil** » Feb 21, 2012 3:45 PM

The answer is pretty simple: relationships.

For example, I'd rather ask mooseheadm5 an e34 question than take my chances on an e34 forum...why? he and I have been "talking" for 3 years now. He's very smart- I'd like his opinion.
The fact is, there are techs on here that I'd rather consult than other sites...they know who they are.

As it relates to the FS section, thats a no-brainer.

Mark in Toronto · Post by **Mark in Toronto** » Feb 21, 2012 3:45 PM

If you are serious and only looking for e28 content, pack your bags and move to

http://bimmer.roadfly.com/bmw/forums/e28/

Rich in Tupelo · Post by **Rich in Tupelo** » Feb 21, 2012 4:21 PM

alijonny wrote:not to piss in your corn flakes, but this site is also dedicated to US enthusiasts who gather for the sake of beer, Canadian ketchup, and e28's.

And not necessarily in that order...

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Feb 21, 2012 4:36 PM

bobbojulius wrote:Hello,
Been a member for about 4 years. Since when did this site become "MyBMW or any other car.com". It used to be e28's. Now, if you look at the cars listed for sale in the WTB section (for example) it is gettin real tough to even find an e28. 550i, 2006, etc. I wish we could get back to our roots, e28's.
This sucks

You've made two dozen posts in 3 years, not 4, weren't even active at all for a year and a half and you don't like the way things are going?

It's not commercial either, should it be renamed something like Mye28.net or should Jeremy start selling things? And some of us have been here since '02 or '03 when it started.

Anything else we can do to please you today?

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Feb 21, 2012 4:47 PM

I voted "Cerclage Needed"

RonW · Post by **RonW** » Feb 21, 2012 6:41 PM

davintosh wrote:Do you own strictly e28s? I didn't think so.
(even you've asked questions about other models! )

The fact of the matter is that we all have other cars, and this is one place where people can ask questions about those other cars and expect that somebody can offer some intelligent commentary or advice on them. Is that so terrible?

Until I bought my E46 a few months ago, I'd been E28-only for over 15 years.

KillerPM · Post by **KillerPM** » Feb 21, 2012 7:00 PM

Well, the title on the site says its an E28 enthusiast community. To me that means you don't necessarily have to own an E28, just like them.

Really its more about the people here then anything else.

Sometimes we will be dicks, sometimes we will troll, but at the end of the day, its all in good fun.

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Feb 21, 2012 7:16 PM

Can I change my vote to: "Teabag"?

the Tanned One · Post by **the Tanned One** » Feb 21, 2012 8:56 PM

I for 1 would like to see the Board get back to e28s or at least BMW cars Don`t mind at all about bring up things like health,births,deaths,etc. But really could give a Flying Fuck about reading about your guns,Volvo,little Red Tigger,etc Think if thats what you here for maybe the door sould hit YOU on the way to Facebook or some other fourm IMHO

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Feb 21, 2012 9:00 PM

the Tanned One · Post by **the Tanned One** » Feb 21, 2012 9:09 PM

Post by **Shawn D.** » Feb 21, 2012 9:41 PM

mooseheadm5 wrote:3 of 24 of your posts have been about other cars (a 6 series, a Bavaria, and an E12) so what are you complaining about?

Mike W. wrote:You've made two dozen posts in 3 years, not 4, weren't even active at all for a year and a half and you don't like the way things are going?

Hold on fellas, we should listen to a major contributor like the OP!

OK, OK, so I added a 3rd poll option...

oldskool · Post by **oldskool** » Feb 21, 2012 9:48 PM

I like to touch my Tiger!

m-racer · Post by **m-racer** » Feb 21, 2012 9:49 PM

I think that the issue is largely one of the way the board is organized. I believe there should be an E28 General Discussion section and an Off Topic section. They are currently lumped together so that a general (non tech talk, or M5) question or topic concerning E28's gets lumped together with discussions on politics, guns, Tigers, current events, etc. I brought this up once before and was told by Shawn that General Discussion was the Off Topic section. If that's the case, where does a discussion on an E28 events, or interior, or a PPI, or fuel mileage (essentially anything E28 that is not technical) go? They go in General Discussion with all the non E28 related stuff. I have learned about and shared thoughts on any number of topics (generators, British cars, politics, books, movies, etc.) and I have enjoyed those and appreciate the far reaching expertise of the group. To me, this issue screams out for an "Off Topic" subforum. That way, if you want to stay on topic concerning E28's it would be a lot more simple. Just my opinion, but personally I don't want to read about guns and Tigers in the same forum as general E28 discussion. I also think the FS sections should be disagregated into E28 and Other. I really think that would solve the problem. Just my opinion.

the Tanned One · Post by **the Tanned One** » Feb 21, 2012 10:55 PM

m-racer wrote:I think that the issue is largely one of the way the board is organized. I believe there should be an E28 General Discussion section and an Off Topic section. They are currently lumped together so that a general (non tech talk, or M5) question or topic concerning E28's gets lumped together with discussions on politics, guns, Tigers, current events, etc. I brought this up once before and was told by Shawn that General Discussion was the Off Topic section. If that's the case, where does a discussion on an E28 events, or interior, or a PPI, or fuel mileage (essentially anything E28 that is not technical) go? They go in General Discussion with all the non E28 related stuff. I have learned about and shared thoughts on any number of topics (generators, British cars, politics, books, movies, etc.) and I have enjoyed those and appreciate the far reaching expertise of the group. To me, this issue screams out for an "Off Topic" subforum. That way, if you want to stay on topic concerning E28's it would be a lot more simple. Just my opinion, but personally I don't want to read about guns and Tigers in the same forum as general E28 discussion. I also think the FS sections should be disagregated into E28 and Other. I really think that would solve the problem. Just my opinion.

Agree 100% Tim

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Feb 21, 2012 11:04 PM

aww damnit! I love touching myself! I want to re-vote!

garageboy · Post by **garageboy** » Feb 22, 2012 1:42 AM

Wow, either it's a full moon, or our menstrual cycles have all aligned perfectly. I thought I was a bit harsh on mtdew, but enjoyed hitting the send key. It seems we're really shoving it up bobbojulius' ass on this note.

The OP's question really is a valid one. I think in general the list does a very good job of balancing E28 content with non-E28 content, and that is very healthy. As well, many of the points made here are spot on, since most of us own cars other than E28s, and there is so much wisdom on this list both E28-centric and otherwise that it is very productive to ask questions here that would be generally ignored, or worse, opined on by ignoramuses on other forums. So while it is a valid to ASK the question, If one were to look back over this forum's history, the benefits of having mixed content is obvious. Perhaps the OP should dig through the notes, do some searches, and see how much better it is here on MYE28.com.

Having said that, I have often wished that the FOR SALE - Cars subforum was indeed split between E28 and non-E28 content. From a historical perspective, I would much prefer to be able to review all the E28s for sale in one place - it would help me figure out how to price my car (hahaha, like I'll ever sell that fucking thing after it took so long to find). But truthfully, it would help noobs figure out what their cars are worth before posting, as well as figure out what cars out on the Internets are worth. I think that would be a big benefit to the group. But if it's voted down, I'll survive.

I'm just grateful to have found this list, since I had long since mourned Richard Welty's original BMW list, that had such a brilliant wealth of BMW knowledge, with Phil Marx, Ben Thongsai, Filippo Morelli, Rick Kjeldsen, Don Eilenberger, Harvey Chao, and so many countless others that I have learned SO much from over these years. But hey, it ain't the 1990s any longer so I feel lucky to have been admitted to this little party you guys have created here. Damned lucky. I only hope, after the rants, I've been able to give back to you guys in the way I've benefited from your knowledge, friendship, and camaraderie.

Thanks, y'all! (hey, I'm in SC this week after all

),
.steve.
NYC
1988 528e, 5-speed, 93k miles, The Time Capsule
2001 530i, 5-speed, 111k miles, Almost a Time Capsule

RoyW · Post by **RoyW** » Feb 22, 2012 7:22 AM

rmiddendorf wrote:Although I see your point, the knowledge base of the people involved here far extends beyond E28s. Many members that have once owned E28s have moved on to other cars, sometimes newer BMWs and sometimes other makes but they're still part of the family here. No one wants to hear about Duke's Tiger or Jeremy's Jeep, but they're still an important part of the community as founding MyE28.com members.*

So having had gone to a few events in the past year as well as being active here online I enjoy the banter of everyone in this online dysfunctional family whether they own an E28 or not. Truth be told I've learned more about all cars from this website than from any other source. And this group can be a great source of information on the E23, E24, and E34 cars because there were many shared parts there. Plus many members have owned those cars as well as an E28 or three.

So lets keep the E28 tech questions in Tech Talk, but as far as I'm concerned anything goes in General Conversation including Duke's Tiger Talk, Jeremy's Jeep problems and anything else for that matter.

* Sorry Duke and Jeremy, just messing.

+1... Well said!!

-RoyW

RoyW · Post by **RoyW** » Feb 22, 2012 7:30 AM

On the other hand, I kinda like m-racer's ideas... it does say, "General conversations about BMW E28s and the people who own them", under the General Conversation header, as well as under Tech Talk, etc., ... but not so under the For Sale sections. So, m-racer ideas would certainly categorize things better re: non-e28 general conversation? Worth a try Shawn?

-RoyW

Post by **Shawn D.** » Feb 22, 2012 7:36 AM

IMO, there's nothing wrong with the way the board is organized. Disliking various combinations of subjects in General Conversation is (at most) an inconvenience, not a flaw. You don't want to read about firearms or Tigers? Then don't read about them -- pretty simple.

Additionally, I don't care to have more work to do moving more threads (which will inevitably happen), nor would I care to sort previous threads if another sub-forum was created.

bronzitbill · Post by **bronzitbill** » Feb 22, 2012 7:51 AM

the Tanned One wrote:
m-racer wrote:I think that the issue is largely one of the way the board is organized. I believe there should be an E28 General Discussion section and an Off Topic section. They are currently lumped together so that a general (non tech talk, or M5) question or topic concerning E28's gets lumped together with discussions on politics, guns, Tigers, current events, etc. I brought this up once before and was told by Shawn that General Discussion was the Off Topic section. If that's the case, where does a discussion on an E28 events, or interior, or a PPI, or fuel mileage (essentially anything E28 that is not technical) go? They go in General Discussion with all the non E28 related stuff. I have learned about and shared thoughts on any number of topics (generators, British cars, politics, books, movies, etc.) and I have enjoyed those and appreciate the far reaching expertise of the group. To me, this issue screams out for an "Off Topic" subforum. That way, if you want to stay on topic concerning E28's it would be a lot more simple. Just my opinion, but personally I don't want to read about guns and Tigers in the same forum as general E28 discussion. I also think the FS sections should be disagregated into E28 and Other. I really think that would solve the problem. Just my opinion.
Agree 100% Tim

+1

shagrath · Post by **shagrath** » Feb 22, 2012 8:37 AM

I like shit the way it is. I actually read the topic title and if it's about something I don't give a damn about... then guess what...

I DON'T CLICK ON IT!

MicahO · Post by **MicahO** » Feb 22, 2012 9:08 AM

shagrath wrote:I like shit the way it is. I actually read the topic title and if it's about something I don't give a damn about... then guess what...

I DON'T CLICK ON IT!

That's where I stand as well. Things are fine the way they are. Of course, I'm a guy who still likes working from a command line, so my vote (I DO like to touch myself!) may be one you all want to ignore.

Even for items that are utterly unrelated to e28's, I often do my Google searches with a "site:mye28.com" appended to see if the issue or topic has been discussed here before. If it has, I'd rather hear about it from the folks on this board before I venture out into the wider internet. This applies to tools, toys, household maintenance and repairs, other makes and models of cars, etc.....

But never Tigers.

bronzitbill · Post by **bronzitbill** » Feb 22, 2012 9:19 AM

shagrath wrote:I like shit the way it is. I actually read the topic title and if it's about something I don't give a damn about... then guess what...

I DON'T CLICK ON IT!

no need to shout...

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