I tend to mirror the communication styles of others. Usually it's helpful to establish a mutual understanding; apparently you're finding condescension and belittlement just as distasteful as I did.

And don't threaten me. I don't need to be here; I want to, but I won't lose any sleep if you ban me over something as petty as a debate about the cultural status of a car. In fact if you were to do so, I would be glad to be rid of you. But if you're not that insecure, let's play nice.

1-Apparently your mirror is distorted and doesn't reflect accurately. I've made constructive criticisms with a touch of sarcasm, that's NOT the same as saying things like, "Get your head out of your ass." That's called a vulgar personal attack. It seems you've made some edits since I last read your prior posts which is fine. You might want to reconsider that career as a mime.

2-No I do not find anything you say belittling or condescending even if it gives you satisfaction to believe so. I'm so far beyond such BS sensitivities you have no idea. What I do find is you being hypocritical at first claiming to be oh so sensitive, to then using vulgar comments to attack a person directly.

This is why I asked you SPECIFICALLY to lay your ground rules for dialogue as you are all over the place. You're about as transparent as an Oppo. At least it's consistent with someone who defines words using antonyms and blames others for not understanding wtf they are getting at. I simply wanted to know what I was allowed to get away with without making you cry more.

3-Let's talk about the illogical use of my logic for a second. You come in stating you want a relaxing place to hang out without arguing or being criticized. Then you proceed to initiate exactly that on your own here by offering line by line quotations which you attempt to argue with and contradict in very unclear terms by your own admission. So let's think about whether your expectations match your own behavior. Maybe the problem isn't all these other forums? Anyway, something to think about. I can tell you a Hookah bar might be far more relaxing than this place if that's what you are after. We are a cynical, sarcastic, irreverent lot. Our mascots are Pirates, not dopeheads in Birkenstocks.

4-You are a guest here. Some people joining for the first time have their initial ups and downs getting used to it here. Those that stick around do so because they either have or develop thick skin and come to appreciate our irreverent attitude and 'don't BS me' candor. So it's up to you to figure out if this place is for you and act accordingly, or have me do it for you if you won't make that call.

So like I said, think about it and let me know whether you want to move forward and figure out if this place is for you, leave/lurk, or go to war in this thread and get thrown overboard. That's not a threat or any other perceived thing, it's just another statement of fact like one of many I've made before. We pretty much care if you stay as much as you do it seems. Our mission is not to just please YOU. That said...

I like baseball. People here will actually tell you I'm being nicer than usual today so I'll be generous and say the count is 2-2 so here's the pitch...
 

Btw, maybe you should consider an Eclipse for your next car? Couldn't help myself. 

1-Apparently your mirror is distorted and doesn't reflect accurately. I've made constructive criticisms with a touch of sarcasm, that's NOT the same as saying things like, "Get your head out of your ass." That's called a vulgar personal attack. It seems you've made some edits since I last read your prior posts which is fine. You might want to reconsider that career as a mime.

See, this is the kind of passive aggressive bullshit that is pissing me off. You're a troll, plain and simple - you say inflamatory things in a way that coneys your obvious disdain and sense of superiority, without being vulgar enough to incriminate you.

2-No I do not find anything you say belittling or condescending even if it gives you satisfaction to believe so. I'm so far beyond such BS sensitivities you have no idea. What I do find is you being hypocritical at first claiming to be oh so sensitive, to then using vulgar comments to attack a person directly.

It doesn't give me satisfaction. Again with the superiority.

This is why I asked you SPECIFICALLY to lay your ground rules for dialogue as you are all over the place. You're about as transparent as an Oppo. At least it's consistent with someone who defines words using antonyms and blames others for not understanding wtf they are getting at. I simply wanted to know what I was allowed to get away with without making you cry more.

See? Again with the superiority and thinly veiled mockery. Making me cry more? You're the one who freaked out and started overanalyzing everything when I tried to compare a Mustang to an Eclipse without stating explicitly that I'm speaking from my own generation's perspective. Jeeze dude.

3-Let's talk about the illogical use of my logic for a second. You come in stating you want a relaxing place to hang out without arguing or being criticized. Then you proceed to initiate exactly that on your own here by offering line by line quotations which you attempt to argue with and contradict in very unclear terms by your own admission. So let's think about whether your expectations match your own behavior. Maybe the problem isn't all these other forums? Anyway, something to think about. I can tell you a Hookah bar might be far more relaxing than this place if that's what you are after. We are a cynical, sarcastic, irreverent lot. Our mascots are Pirates, not dopeheads in Birkenstocks.

You just can't stop being disingenuous, can you? I realized I was unclear at first, but I've clarified quite well. It's not my fault you insist on missing the forest for the trees.

4-You are a guest here. Some people joining for the first time have their initial ups and downs getting used to it here. Those that stick around do so because they either have or develop thick skin and come to appreciate our irreverent attitude and 'don't BS me' candor. So it's up to you to figure out if this pl ace is for you and act accordingly, or have me do it for you if you won't make that call.

Lmao...I'm actually a rather irreverent person myself, which you'd know if you met me in real life, but I don't take kindly to passive aggressive trolling, ignorant condescension, and thinly veiled mockery. If you like to chalk that up to your self-image of being "irreverent," that's your business, but to me it smacks of narcissism and a lack of self-awareness.

So like I said, think about it and let me know whether you want to move forward and figure out if this place is for you, leave/lurk, or go to war in this thread and get thrown overboard. That's not a threat or any other perceived thing, it's just another statement of fact like one of many I've made before. We pretty much care if you stay as much as you do it seems. Our mission is not to just please YOU. That said...

Never said or implied you should be trying to please me. Not sure where you're getting THAT from...just thought we were having a conversation, which I assumed you were interested in having, given your presence in the thread, but most of your behavior is pretty indicative that you are more concerned with being right than communicating/learning from others.

I like baseball. People here will actually tell you I'm being nicer than usual today so I'll be generous and say the count is 2-2 so here's the pitch...
 

God your ego...

Btw, maybe you should consider an Eclipse for your next car? Couldn't help myself. 

See, if you wanted to have a decent conversation, you wouldn't end it with passive aggression. Now you're just being a plain old bully - mocking me and DARING me to reply with anything but submission.

I think I'll stay, but just avoid you. Unless of course you decide you don't like me and decide to make me leave because we have different opinions. Most people here seem cool.

Is it possible to follow the example of the dude of all dudes, the one and only "Dude Lebowski?"

So turns out they sold the drop top and wanted to show me a sedan. Womp womp.

I'll try again next week, if I have the time.

Whenever I see G37 / convertible, I think young douchebag wannabe. I don't know why. INFINITI isn't a real luxury brand anyways. Get a used Porsche Boxster or Miata hardtop. INFINITI is for losers.