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doug bugg
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 9:39 am    Post subject: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

Way off any VW topic so that's why it's here.

I just wanted to thank everyone for making this such a great site. We have the greatest group of car guys on any website. Sure, we have a few bad eggs, well, grouchy anyway, but for the most part we have some of the most helpful and friendly members anywhere.

I didn't realize how good our thing was until I recently became a member on a Tacoma site where a seeming majority of the people are rude and thin-skinned trolls and immature haters. It's unbelievable what complete asses they can be when they hide behind a keyboard. It's a huge turn off.

So to my fellow VeeDubbers-- I wish you a happy and safe 2023 and thanks for being here!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 1:04 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

doug bugg wrote:
Way off any VW topic so that's why it's here.

I just wanted to thank everyone for making this such a great site. We have the greatest group of car guys on any website. Sure, we have a few bad eggs, well, grouchy anyway, but for the most part we have some of the most helpful and friendly members anywhere.

I didn't realize how good our thing was until I recently became a member on a Tacoma site where a seeming majority of the people are rude and thin-skinned trolls and immature haters. It's unbelievable what complete asses they can be when they hide behind a keyboard. It's a huge turn off.

So to my fellow VeeDubbers-- I wish you a happy and safe 2023 and thanks for being here!


I totally agree with you. That’s why I usually purchase a membership star ⭐️
to support Everett and Jen Barnes. Sometimes I direct my Samba donations to other Samba members causes. This year I donated to Glenn's Cancer fund raiser. I think Everett will be ok if i directed my Samba funds to Glenn’s cause this year. If Everett and Jen need some funds to keep this site going and pay their mortgage. I’ll be happy to pitch in some money.

Think about it folks. Some of you have saved a lot of money because of the Samba website. Chip in if you can. For those of you that are experts in VWs and offer up the knowledge. You don’t need a star. Thank you.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 2:46 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

The time and money this site has saved me, to say nothing of the friends, here, is priceless. Join today!:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/donate.php
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 3:09 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

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The time and money this site has saved me, to say nothing of the friends, here, is priceless. Join today!:
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/donate.php


I agree with you Phil.

Or become a member. Especially if you list items for sale on the Samba. Either way is nice.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/premium_membership.php
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:03 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

Oops, actually, the MEMBER page you linked to was what I intended to link to, but was careless! Right on!
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:29 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

Seems like some real ass kissing going on here, but I’ve met several of the members in person and they are decent people.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:32 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

Totally agree. I became a member of a Camry group and they were immature dicks. I feel I have contributed and received great info on the site. Truth be told I received more than I sowed. I love The Samba, Thansk Ev.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 6:36 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

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Totally agree. I became a member of a Camry group and they were immature dicks.

Aren't they all old people on there?
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:34 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

I would buy a star but I never join any club that would have my member
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:36 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

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babysnakes wrote:
Totally agree. I became a member of a Camry group and they were immature dicks.

Aren't they all old people on there?

That would be a deal breaker right there. Mad
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:39 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

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I would buy a star but I never join any club that would have my member

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I sent the club a wire stating, "PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT PEOPLE LIKE ME AS A MEMBER".

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 8:41 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

Zundfolge1432 wrote:
Seems like some real ass kissing going on here, but I’ve met several of the members in person and they are decent people.


No ass kissing necessary. It’s a free website.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:14 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

Thanks for all the comments and to anyone who supports the site, either with money or more content or just helping others.

Xevin wrote:
Sometimes I direct my Samba donations to other Samba members causes. This year I donated to Glenn's Cancer fund raiser. I think Everett will be ok if i directed my Samba funds to Glenn’s cause this year.

No problem at all, go for it.

In fact, if anyone prefers to donate to whatever cause they support in the name of the site (or not) - Do it.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:20 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

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...In fact, if anyone prefers to donate to whatever cause they support in the name of the site (or not) - Do it.

I second this.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:40 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

I was going to donate, but I spent it on cheese sticks and ice cream instead Laughing

I recently lit up another forum member for shitting on TS. Like it or not, TS is *the* absolute best place for aircooled content anywhere. Basically what I told him was funny how people love to bag on TS, yet keep linking TS on other platforms (like IG/FB/Twitter) when they need info

Everett and company do a great job of keeping the house clean. I have met some of the best people on the planet here.
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 04, 2023 10:59 pm    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

Zundfolge1432 wrote:
Seems like some real ass kissing going on here, but I’ve met several of the members in person and they are decent people.


skills@eurocarsplus wrote:

Everett and company do a great job of keeping the house clean. I have met some of the best people on the planet here.


Sorry Zundfolge1432. There is a lot of ass kissing going on Laughing Laughing Laughing

A lot of interesting and helpful folks on The Samba. I’ve met many and continue to meet more.
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That’s me with the bus staying at Clatter’s house 800 miles away in California.
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Unfortunately many of you won’t get to know Tcash on The Samba. The Bay window forum misses him.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:13 am    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

It’s a big tent and there seems to be room for all Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 1:56 am    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

skills@eurocarsplus wrote:
I was going to donate, but I spent it on cheese sticks and ice cream instead

Yummy
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 6:46 am    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

Thanks for the donate reminder, I kept blowing it off. I've been a member of the Plymouth Owners Club since '91 so it's about time!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 05, 2023 9:03 am    Post subject: Re: "Our" site TheSamba.com Reply with quote

doug bugg wrote:
Way off any VW topic so that's why it's here.

I didn't realize how good our thing was until I recently became a member on a Tacoma site where a seeming majority of the people are rude and thin-skinned trolls and immature haters. It's unbelievable what complete asses they can be when they hide behind a keyboard. It's a huge turn off. !


If it’s Tacoma World consider this, they have close to 350,000 members. During peak times it moves very fast and yes there are plenty of assholes to deal with. The mods have given over a portion of it just to them so than can play with each other. Every Friday they go nuts.

funniest thing is they don’t regulate the oil threads so every day someone is asking about what’s best to use, that becomes tiresome. However you can avoid all that by using the search features and getting to know the more knowledgeable members, it ain’t all bad.

If it’s likeminded old coots you seek, well they got that too. Over 50, 60 and 70 and beyond. They have another section just for law enforcement and military active and veterans. To paint The Whole thing as a bunch of assholes is wrong thinking.

One thing I admire is that they absolutely don’t tolerate any political bullshit, even cute little buzzwords and talking points. Offenders get suspended for 30 days first time followed by banishment, they don’t fuck around at all. I’ve been floating around the interwebs since mid 1990s and have yet to find Utopia.

I agree Everett and Jen do a great job here and that’s my contribution to being a sycophant. 😀
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