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Our American friends are culturally very different to us. What sounds smug/idiotic/downright rude/totally inexplicable/wildly funny may be anything but and occasionally the complete opposite in my experience. When living out there for a year or so I eventually got to be able speak fluent American. If you see what I mean. Two countries seperated by a common language! I found number of Rennlisters quite helpful before PH got a strong Porsche community going. Now, frankly, I don't bother because PH is better and has a very strong UK membership...

JohnF - totally agree. It goes for any american based forum. I think we're just different people, and it really becomes aparant in these places.

Since the 944 section on PH doesn't exist yet I make do with rennlist. There is quite much good technical information on there; but when it comes to the humour/spirit of the members, no contest: PH are definitely above

If/when there's sufficient traffic in the Porker section I'm happy to break it down by model.

Ted, I think it would kill the PH porsche forum to break it down into model category. The reason I don't use rennlist much (despite being a member) is that I only ended chatting to UV and another guy I know on the T2 forum anyway. The posts were infrequent... there were very few UK responses... and also there seemed to be genuine rivalry between the model types. On PH Porsche forum, everyone has a good natter, from Thom with his 944 S2 to Lee and his forthcoming 996TT. We even let the Boxster guys join in ;-))))) The reason the Ultima list is a bit dead is that these forums need a 'critical mass' of regular posters to get momentum. Without the momentum you end up with occasional posts, and people just don't bother with it after a while. Therefore, if you split it *at the moment*, you'd probably have a live 911 and Boxster forum, and then Thom all on his lonesome posting to himself in the 944 forum! Of course, you did say 'sufficient traffic', but if Rennlist can't get the traffic on all categories, it may be a while before PH gets to an even higher volume of specific model-type posts. Also, many Porsche PH-ers have owned across the model range, and have handy advice to give that may be missed if the forum was split. All IMHO. Rgds Domster >> Edited by domster on Thursday 25th April 14:31

Ted, echo Domster's sentiments entirely. As a will-be (is that a phrase ?) 911 owner (well, it'll stop the 911 posse dissing me Boxster), it will kill our little meeting place. I'm just sorry that I can't make this Sunday (sister's wedding) We're all equal here, with a common badge. Plus I'd have to surf further for Thom's anecdotes Greg

Don't get me wrong, I was meaning that if discussions reached TVR levels of busyness then I'd do it. Long way to go yet.

You getting a 996, Greg? I'm still wondering if my deposit is on the right car at the mo'. .... but, dammit, I love the damn thing...choices, choices..

I wish ! Unless you know something I don't ? No, I was looking at a possible late 964 or early 993. But not for a while. Still need my massive Liza (well, Mrs GE240 got her Porsche.....), and all the other AV nonsense. One day though Don...one day. Someone told me that everyone should own a 911, at least for a while anyway. And you've made the right decision, really you have.

Yes, I completely agree with Domster as well. It's so nice to have people with different Porkers getting to discuss together. Actually I didn't mean I was looking for a 944 section here, and in some way I am not really looking forward for Ted to putting one; specific sections are really good only for technical purposes. IMO they also tend to categorise and divide petrolheads in casts, as it is quite the case on rennlist. We are quite a few Porschephiles here and it's nice to see members wandering here and there, not exclusively in this or that topic. I don't want to sound selfish but there's definitely more "intimacy" between members of a small group than member of a big group. That said, welcome to new Porsche drivers and enthusiasts! And a single Porsche section also encourages like me to read from clever Cheers everybody >> Edited by thom on Thursday 25th April 15:21

If you want a UK mail list for 944's try www.titanic.co.uk/944 Social, trackdays, meets, lots of help >> Edited by dmsims on Thursday 25th April 21:39

PetrolTed, Any chance of a Vauxhall Astra forum then? No, sorry, stupid question. I'll go and shoot myself. >> Edited by nmlowe on Thursday 25th April 23:25

nmlowe - you would be welcome at any of our 'Porsche and Pie' events in your Astra, and are welcome on this forum. I know you and Thom often choose to disagree, but it's the attitude not the car that counts :-)

We only disagreed once, and that's because I was totally unable to understand correctly what I read I need to slower and make sure of what I understand

Thank you dmsims

Yes, And I need to write my sentences properly, preferably not in capital letters.

And one more thing: The rennlist web boards are generally not so good, however the email lists are very worthwhile Witness this statement from across the pond: I think I'm gonna give up on them. There are 1000's of folks out there, but to get them to subscribe to Rennlist is like pulling flippin' teeth. I try to add value on real questions. Most of these guys spend all their time talking about the flashiest wheels they can buy, street racing stupidity, and $5000 stereo installs in their $5000 car. I'm an inch away from never going back. Thank goodness for the 924/944 e-mail list, populated by intelligent and occasionaly humorous discussion, promoting sensible dialog around the subjects I care about... 944's in all flavors, keeping them running/repaired, and tracking them like they were meant to be. >> Edited by dmsims on Sunday 28th April 11:41

Somewhat irrelevant post, which I apoligise in advance for, but do you chaps look at the rennlist page at all? I must admit I have taken aback by the mindless whittering of our american counterparts. Some of the posts and comments are amusing in a cringe worthy sort of way; but cleary not intentionally. It just strikes me that they seem to display a certain stupid smugness and snobbery that is responsible for giving Porsche drivers the well known stereotype. Am I just moaning due to this exceptionally bad coffee I am drinking, or has anyone else noticed this? Rant over. Sorry.