A Cobra Valuation question

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Originally Posted by Buzz

I really don't get the mean girl mob mentality that sometimes crops up on forums. Not really referring to any one person in particular but more of a general group direction some of these threads tend to adopt. Most here are good guys that I genuinely like and respect for their knowledge and character (even patrickt ) But a person comes here respectfully and politely asking for information that is in abundance here and instead of happily discussing the cars we all love, it largely devolves into speculation about his motives and territorial attacks on his character. I believe in solidarity and sticking with the team and all that, but I just can't bring myself to be a part of that. I despise the term "bullying" - to me it implies weakness when used; but I can't think of a better word for what I see happening in this thread. Sorry guys - maybe it's just me - carry on.

Good points and well made Buzz. That not withstanding, Mr. Lucie does not behave like a professional gathering data. While some of his responses ask for fact or clarification others are simply intended to stir up argument. It is the arguing part that I think belies a different motivation.

I am suspect that what we have here is not an investigation (for whatever purpose) and instead a more sophisticated and argumentative newbie getting his jollies running us through hoops attempting to help him when all he wants is to forment the fodder of argument.

Real research will typically use written documentation that predates the research effort to validate the argument being presented. That is not the case here. Patrick made a great observation in his post #35. If I were the opposing counsel I would certainly table the argument that Patrick presented so clearly.

Go back and read some of this guy's posts and a different image begins to emerge. He is not doing research! He is simply finding a site of enthusiasts and toying with them in a sadistic sort of fashion. I really think as a group we ought to simply ignore this jerk and allow him to go away and torment some other site.