Why do some people feel the need to open there mouth

[1970 CST Short Wide]

So I put up an add to try and sell my mini bike. 1st thing I got was the old pic didn’t show the right carb. Ok sorry about that my bad. Then I get how this bike was part of a safety recall that is not true and I have proof of. It goes on and on
Don’t people remember what there moms said about “ if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” ???????? If your not interested keep on scrolling. I hate trying to sell things on social media.
“People, sometimes I’m ashamed to be one “

Thanks for letting me Rant

[A.Delaney]

Social media has created this world of everything is everyone’s business. People can’t get out of bed in the morning without talking about it. Just try to ignore the keyboard cowboys and only respond to someone seriously interested in what your selling.

[dieseldawg142]

it's amazing what people will say online, but would never say it to ya in person...

[special-K]

Where is this thing known as class? It used to matter to people to have some. Class is not about how rich you are or having fancy things, it's about what comes from inside of anyone and perceived by everyone. Might come natural for some who were taught right by their parents, for others it may take some self-checking. Thinking before speaking does wonders for that.

So why would a person mess up a sale like that? Do they feel they are the protector of society or just a numbnut who speaks before thinking? No need to answer that, right?

[dave6672]

Exactly. When my Dad would see someone act in a certain way (disrespectful, thoughtless, selfish, etc.) he would just say "Low class". I find myself saying it a lot lately, especially with people on anything media-related (TV, internet, etc.).

Not to be political, but showing up on my Facebook feed is some politician running for office next year in my congressional district. I looked into who they were (which was a mistake because now I get their ads all the time) but I was trying to educate myself concerning who to vote for. Recently they put up a photoshopped picture of a KY personalized license plate that had the letters "FJB" on it, and stated "Look, my new license plate arrived!". It was on one of the KY plates that also says at the bottom "In God we Trust". I've never commented before on FB, but did for the first time. My comment was "Low Class".

[special-K]

I agree. Only offer such views when asked for. And to all members, we aren't asking here.

What was stated in the original post is our credo here, "If you don't have anything good to say, move on".

[Rickysnickers]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

it's amazing what people will say online, but would never say it to ya in person...

Exactly, because they'd get punched in the face if they did say that.

[Gotenntitans]

Originally Posted by dieseldawg142

it's amazing what people will say online, but would never say it to ya in person...

Yes Sir! I'm a high school math teacher who does not do facebook. My wife does, and other teachers do, and I'm told of some pretty wild criticism that myself & other people I work with get from some parents......but then when you see them, they are just as nice and "Hey, how are you" and "Merry Christmas" to your face.

F-in' cowards if you ask me!

[67C10Step]

Originally Posted by Gotenntitans

Yes Sir! I'm a high school math teacher who does not do facebook. My wife does, and other teachers do, and I'm told of some pretty wild criticism that myself & other people I work with get from some parents......but then when you see them, they are just as nice and "Hey, how are you" and "Merry Christmas" to your face.

F-in' cowards if you ask me!

My wife and I had facebook for about 6 months in 2020. Figured out it was a total waste of time (other than the marketplace at times). Too many prim donna, Einsteins who just have to comment on everything. Plus, 90% of our "friends" I didn't have their private number and would not eat dinner with them. That's not a friend.

I've often told my wife when I see and adult acting the fool that the reason they do that as an adult is because they didn't get their rear lit up or smashed in the mouth for it as a kid.

Although, my daughter did by me a sign that said: "If people could read my mind I'd get punched in the face a lot..." She understands me very well.

[67ChevyRedneck]

One of the reason's I don't sell a lot of stuff. I either keep it, toss it, or donate it most of the time.

People just like feeling right, and the only place they can guarantee that is online. Make up whatever you want, talk smack, no repercussions. I've also found a lot of people say stupid crap, like the recall, to try to get you down on price. Like, "oh my, you're so right, how awful of me to sell this dangerous thing, here's half off".

Buying stuff isn't much fun anymore either. I recently purchased a Jeep TJ. Most of the ones I looked at, or wanted to look at, sold in less than 24 hours, or I'd go 4-5 hours round trip to look at one and it was crap, or drove like crap... and pretty much every seller I talked to refused to budge on price. I walked away from at least 3. Just weren't worth it. Every one of them was "I'll get my price tomorrow" and I'm sure they did... just not from me. Also, I wasn't looking at cheap ones, these SOB's were in the 12-14K range

[Gotenntitans]

Originally Posted by 67C10Step

My wife and I had facebook for about 6 months in 2020. Figured out it was a total waste of time (other than the marketplace at times). Too many prim donna, Einsteins who just have to comment on everything. Plus, 90% of our "friends" I didn't have their private number and would not eat dinner with them. That's not a friend.

I've often told my wife when I see and adult acting the fool that the reason they do that as an adult is because they didn't get their rear lit up or smashed in the mouth for it as a kid.

Although, my daughter did by me a sign that said: "If people could read my mind I'd get punched in the face a lot..." She understands me very well.

I kinda got that same vibe from you.

On a kindof funny note......a crazy loud mouth Mom of one of my students criticized me because her kid didn't get the grade she thought she should have. So basically, Mom put out there that she didn't want her kid in my class anymore...."who else is with me?" sort of thing. The High School Principal & Counselor were notified of this before I was, and to make a long story short, the kid was removed from my class and put on a laptop computer so she can do her geometry virtually. Yep, she's the ONLY kid doing it that way and she has no one to share answers with & copy off of now. Mom wanted an A......kid was happy with her high B in my class.....now she'll be lucky to make a C virtually because of Mom's comments. Oh well, it is what it is.

[Sheepdip]

Other than this Forum I do not do any social media, no facebook, no snap chat, twitter, tik tok, none of it.

"Anyone who thinks social media is their friend... is sadly mistaken"

Getting back to 70 CST's original post, I just parted out an old Jeep and I put the transmission, transfer case on Craigslist, guy calls "will you take $XXX"?
My answer was "If you show up we will talk about it" He did show, and we negotiated a deal.

[1970 CST Short Wide]

I was good with the guy that pointed out the old picture showing the wrong carb.
Then of course you have the Low Ballers. But The guy who responded with this huge post on mini bike recalls totally ruined any chance of a sale.

[special-K]

Originally Posted by Sheepdip

Other than this Forum I do not do any social media, no facebook, no snap chat, twitter, tik tok, none of it.

"Anyone who thinks social media is their friend... is sadly mistaken"

Getting back to 70 CST's original post, I just parted out an old Jeep and I put the transmission, transfer case on Craigslist, guy calls "will you take $XXX"?
My answer was "If you show up we will talk about it" He did show, and we negotiated a deal.

That's what I kept getting when I was selling my '71 Wrecker, "What's your best price on that?". I'd say, "I think I'm asking it. I price to sell. Come and look it over, then tell me why I should take any less". I got tired of all that and took the ad down. I waited and put it back up for 30% more and a serious buyer from Buffalo, NY sent me a deposit, came down with a trailer, and paid my full asking price. I wasn't asking enough, so all the flippers smelled money and tried to go for more profit. Didn't work

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

One of the reason's I don't sell a lot of stuff. I either keep it, toss it, or donate it most of the time.

People just like feeling right, and the only place they can guarantee that is online. Make up whatever you want, talk smack, no repercussions. I've also found a lot of people say stupid crap, like the recall, to try to get you down on price. Like, "oh my, you're so right, how awful of me to sell this dangerous thing, here's half off".

Buying stuff isn't much fun anymore either. I recently purchased a Jeep TJ. Most of the ones I looked at, or wanted to look at, sold in less than 24 hours, or I'd go 4-5 hours round trip to look at one and it was crap, or drove like crap... and pretty much every seller I talked to refused to budge on price. I walked away from at least 3. Just weren't worth it. Every one of them was "I'll get my price tomorrow" and I'm sure they did... just not from me. Also, I wasn't looking at cheap ones, these SOB's were in the 12-14K range

Jeep's aren't cheap. I paid more for my Jeep than the Corvette. And the Corvette wasn't cheap.

And it is hard to find one that someone hasn't beat the living snot out of. Just like trucks. They're also pricy and lots are beat to death and sellers still want a lot of money for them.

I am always skeptical when purchasing something, so I understand a buyer being skeptical. I fall into that camp as well. But there is a line between being skeptical, asking questions, or being a lowballing jerk. Buyer or seller, you a bound to get a jerk sometimes.

Like Tim, I price my things for what I believe is a fair price, and I'm willing to negotiate a little. Just don't call or email me throwing low numbers at me. That won't work. And as far as insulting the things you are selling online. I call BS on that one. I don't consider them to be a legitimate buyer and won't respond. But they do annoy me as well.

I also prefer to meet face to face. Or in my case face to my ugly face.

I recently sold a car for a friend of mine. He's getting up in years and doesn't have a computer and he refuses to get one. He's a stubborn old guy. (We all know one)

So. I sold the car in one day. To a very nice guy that collects Texaco stuff.
I had a big old Texaco sign in the garage and he throws me a good offer on it. SOLD! It was big and taking up space.

Sooo. My wife gets home and I tell her that I sold the car and the sign.

She glares at me and says. "You sold the sign that I bought you for your Birthday?'

Oops. I kinda forgot about that. Time to make some room in the ole doghouse. Move over Rover. Daddy's in trouble again .

She's still pizzed about that. And you wonder why I don't sell stuff?

[Rich84]

Originally Posted by special-K

That's what I kept getting when I was selling my '71 Wrecker, "What's your best price on that?". I'd say, "I think I'm asking it. I price to sell. Come and look it over, then tell me why I should take any less". I got tired of all that and took the ad down. I waited and put it back up for 30% more and a serious buyer from Buffalo, NY sent me a deposit, came down with a trailer, and paid my full asking price. I wasn't asking enough, so all the flippers smelled money and tried to go for more profit. Didn't work

My wife started a little side business selling stuff on marketplace. When something was not selling after a long while she would raise the price. Boom! sold almost instantly. Interesting marketing strategy.

[67ChevyRedneck]

Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

So. I sold the car in one day. To a very nice guy that collects Texaco stuff.
I had a big old Texaco sign in the garage and he throws me a good offer on it. SOLD! It was big and taking up space.

Sooo. My wife gets home and I tell her that I sold the car and the sign.

She glares at me and says. "You sold the sign that I bought you for your Birthday?'

Oops. I kinda forgot about that. Time to make some room in the ole doghouse. Move over Rover. Daddy's in trouble again .

She's still pizzed about that. And you wonder why I don't sell stuff?

Real question is... did you get more than she paid?

[special-K]

That's kind of funny, but actually sad. I feel for you, Paul. I'm sure she got over it when you told her, "It was just taking up space... uh, honey??"

[davischevy]

The old saying "It's better to keep your mouth shut, and appear stupid, than open it, and remove all doubt." comes to mind. The WWW seems to spawn stupidity.



On another note, I keep thinking it would be a hoot to drive out to California and have a drink with Paul's wife. I'll bet she has some stories.

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by davischevy

The old saying "It's better to keep your mouth shut, and appear stupid, than open it, and remove all doubt." comes to mind. The WWW seems to spawn stupidity.



On another note, I keep thinking it would be a hoot to drive out to California and have a drink with Paul's wife. I'll bet she has some stories.

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LockDoc

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by davischevy

The old saying "It's better to keep your mouth shut, and appear stupid, than open it, and remove all doubt." comes to mind. The WWW seems to spawn stupidity.



On another note, I keep thinking it would be a hoot to drive out to California and have a drink with Paul's wife. I'll bet she has some stories.

That’s no joke! Either she has a great sense of humor or she’s got a ton of grey hair

[FleetsidePaul]

Originally Posted by davischevy

On another note, I keep thinking it would be a hoot to drive out to California and have a drink with Paul's wife. I'll bet she has some stories.

Which wife? I've got a few to pick from.

[special-K]

No no no. You know exactly who we mean. You have one wife and you have some ex-wives.

I have no wife and one ex-wife. It took me a little while to realize there was a vividly clear and absolute line drawn the day the divorce was final. Even though she was gone from me a few years, she was still my wife (the grey area). From that day forward, always my ex-wife... unless I got brain damaged and married her again

Other Larry, I figure Paul's wife has great job security. She's probably a good nurse, has a nice personality, and all that. But her entertainment value is priceless, with all the tales from home she brings

[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by davischevy

The old saying "It's better to keep your mouth shut, and appear stupid, than open it, and remove all doubt." comes to mind. The WWW seems to spawn stupidity.



On another note, I keep thinking it would be a hoot to drive out to California and have a drink with Paul's wife. I'll bet she has some stories.

Better be careful, she might make bring him home with you!

[CG]

I think the internet age has turned a large part of the population into critics. You have good critics and then you have the I'm smarter than everyone critics.

Everything you buy asks for you to please give them a rating. Receipts from store and fast food places want you to take a survey (rate). We are watching a British series on Netflix and after each episode they want you to rate the episode.

Rate this, check that so we can give you better suggestions on what you need to see or eat or wear.

I see reviews all the time with four stars and you read the review ... Ive never used this but I know someone that loves it. I just got it today and havent tried it but I just know it will be great. I dont have this but its such a cool whatever I give it four stars.

Its a weird time in history for sure.