Hi n00b, welcome to Scream And Fly. Got a question do ya?

[jphii]

Hi there and welcom forum n00bster. Here are a few tips to help make your stay here more enjoyable.

So, you’d like to ask a question would you? That’s great! That’s what forums are all about.

Always remember that your potential responders are not mind readers. So, you need to provide at least some basic information. Do not assume that anyone here knows anything about anything you ride.

I. What we may need to know about you and your boat (motor):

Boat (motor):

What year?
What model?
Are you the original owner or the 2nd, 3rd, or 9th owner?
How long have you owned it?
Do you take care of it, does a dealer or shop take care of it, or does it just magically take care of itself?
Is the motor stock? if you don’t know, can you provide pics of the offending widget generating your question?
If it’s a “state of tune” question, can you tell us what mods have been made to the motor, if any?


See where I’m going here? State all pertinent facts when ever possible. If you are unsure of the pertinent facts, tell what you know and say: "I'm not really sure I know what I'm looking at here. Would someone please tell me what information they need to provide me with a possible diagnosis?" Also, please state WHERE you live. A close-by member might be able to help, in person!

You:


How long you been boating?
What is your skill level? Anything from no00bie n00bs, racers, mechanics, builders, dealers, vendors, to guys who have forgotten more than we'll ever know live here.
Are you mechanically inclined? If you get a techno answer, does it need to be explained in excruciatingly painful detail, or can someone say “your overthruster bearing is toast” and you’re good to go?
Are you complaining in general? Stop it. Grow up. Get a life. Everybody has problems. Or, at least keep it in the Lounge.


Again, see where I’m going here?

II. What you need to know about the people that “live” here.

Forums are populated with a cross-section of humanity. That means that there people here you’ll like, maybe, and some, not so much. There will be people here that know less about boats than you do But, because it’s a public forum, they still will offer up their opinion.

Post counts don’t count. There are people here that are completely oblivious to the fact that they are not mechanically inclined, and have post counts in the 5K plus range (You can blame :D:D:D:D for this anomaly), and there are people that joined just yesterday that might be motor-boat rocket surgeons but as yet don’t have that cool, rocket surgeony reputation.

A perception of confidence on your part is not an indicator of intelligence or comprehension on the part of the responder. There are lots of confident morons here too.

Speaking of perception: A single word can change the way someone perceives your issue. Happens all the time here. On occasion you will get an answer, well meaning and insightful, that has little to do with your problem. Why? Perception. If your questions are clear and concise you have a much better chance of your answers being equal to the questions.

III. Wading through the poo.

In your post title, don’t be vague and cute, unless you're posting in the Lounge, of course.

Write in easy to read structured sentences and paragraphs. There’s nothing more annoying than trying to read one big run-on block of 736 words with little or no punctuation. That also means little or no “beginning, middle and end”. Not real good at punctuation? Nobody here is really good at it either but you can give it your best shot eh?

Now that you’ve written a well structured post with all valuable info included, congratulations! You’re on you way to obtaining some well earned respect and appreciation from those that will (hopefully) take the time to provide an equally well thought out, and concise answer. Until at least the 4th post where the thread will inevitably degrade into a free for all.

Sit back, relax your answers will be forthcoming. No need for a TTT after 20 minutes. Now all you have to do is sort the pearls from the poo.

Oh, last thing. This is the interwebnet, and contrary to what you've heard, you'll need to dig through lots of poo to find those wisdom soaked pearls.

Oh, another last thing: Try not to be a dick. Nothing racial. Keep it PG-13. The language filter is here for a reason.

Oh, the real last thing. There is a search function here. USE IT!

[Li'l Toy]

Excellent suggestions, but will anyone see it, much less listen to it?

[mirage243]

Your providing too much post information here, some of us like to laugh a lot.:D

[Swamp boy]

I could hardly read the whole post I was laughin so hard. Maybe a copy of this should be sent out with the verification email ya get when ya sign up. You must click the lil box at the bottom to agree to the terms.:D

[1BadAction]

I could hardly read the whole post I was laughin so hard. Maybe a copy of this should be sent out with the verification email ya get when ya sign up. You must click the lil box at the bottom to agree to the terms.:D
they arent going to read it anyways. :rolleyes:

[jphii]

Feel free to add to the list. This could be amusing.

[SnakeBit]

With 6500 posts!!! and your not a team member for 25 bucks a year!!!:o:o:o

You should be the last one telling anyone what to do!!!:eek:
Pay up before the new year --- Joe it is embarassing for an elder stateman like yourself not to be a team member!!:(:nonod:

[1BadAction]

With 6500 posts!!! and your not a team member for 25 bucks a year!!!:o:o:o

You should be the last one telling anyone what to do!!!:eek:
Pay up before the new year --- Joe it is embarassing for an elder stateman like yourself not to be a team member!!:(:nonod:

for the 4th time, VIP Members can change their user title, you ***** moron!

[mirage243]

Pay up before the new year --- Joe it is embarassing for an elder stateman like yourself not to be a team member!!:(:nonod:

I bet he'd pay fifty bucks a year to be able to limit you to one post a week.:D

[Swamp boy]

With 6500 posts!!! and your not a team member for 25 bucks a year!!!:o:o:o

You should be the last one telling anyone what to do!!!:eek:
Pay up before the new year --- Joe it is embarassing for an elder stateman like yourself not to be a team member!!:(:nonod:

WTF?????

He's a VIP, damn snakey can't ya read????

[jphii]

Maybe a hundred....

[Swamp boy]

Damn looks like great minds were thinkin alike:D

[Riverratt]

With 6500 posts!!! and your not a team member for 25 bucks a year!!!:o:o:o

You should be the last one telling anyone what to do!!!:eek:
Pay up before the new year --- Joe it is embarassing for an elder stateman like yourself not to be a team member!!:(:nonod:
You accused me of the same thing. Take your head out of your ass and you will see the green star beside our names. I think you need to lay off the membership kick and sit back and read for once. This is about the fourth time you accused people of this.

[Action Dave]

Article IV:
Don't accuse people with little stars next to their name of not being team members....:p

[jphii]

Maybe you need to lend him one of your sheep so he can "relax" a little :D

[transomstand]

Take your head out of your ass

He did that once, but developed an odd speech impediment, so he had to put it back in:D

[SnakeBit]

for the 4th time, VIP Members can change their user title, you ***** moron!

ARE YOU A PAYING MEMBER!! WITH 12000 POSTS!! You left out a letter before moron *******!!!:p I love this CHIT!! Pay up!!! All of you out there!!

Moderator edit: Anthony, please do not bypass the language filters.

[baja200merk]

im not a team member either this site sucks :rolleyes:

snakey anyone with a Green star in front of their name is a S&F VIP moron!!!!!! now go put your helmut back on!

[Riverratt]

Maybe you need to lend him one of your sheep so he can "relax" a little :D
I take better care of my sheep than that. He would try to put a big ole gold choker chain on them if he had one.

[mirage243]

I bet Snake hears that so much, that he signs his credit card receipts "F***in Moron"

[1BadAction]

ARE YOU A PAYING MEMBER!! WITH 12000 POSTS!! You left out a letter before moron *******!!!:p I love this CHIT!! Pay up!!! All of you out there!!

you're an idiot.

[JWTjr.]

he'd make it sign a union contract before they start...

JT

[jphii]

I take better care of my sheep than that. He would try to put a big ole gold choker chain on them if he had one.

I can see it now: "Cheesy Sheep" :D:D:D

[mirage243]

I can see it now: "Cheesy Sheep" :D:D:D

CLASSIC:thumbsup:

[transomstand]

Many non union members have supported the site financially far longer than some union affiliated members, and have donated amounts substantially higher than the minimum suggested.

VIP members get a green star and are allowed to enter thier own title under thier name:p

http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd58/transomstand/member.jpg

[SnakeBit]

he'd make it sign a union contract before they start...

JT

This is great idea!!! Keep em comin!!!!

Hey Fatboy!!! It's Mr Idiot to you!!!

No MATTER HOW I SIGN MY CHECKS THEY CLEAR AND THATS WHAT COUNTS!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Do yours!!:D

[SnakeBit]

I can see it now: "Cheesy Sheep" :D:D:D

Cheesey is gone!!:eek:

[1BadAction]

surprise, more 3rd grade insults from the biggest illiterate moron on the site. :rolleyes:

[screwedbayou]

He did that once, but developed an odd speech impediment, so he had to put it back in:D


thats funny chit:D

[mirage243]

No MATTER HOW I SIGN MY CHECKS THEY CLEAR AND THATS WHAT COUNTS!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: Do yours!!:D

Yep, they do, and I don't need my daddy to sign with me either.

I can see it now......................F***in' Moron
F***in' Moron Jr.

[Fish]

article Iv:
Don't Accuse People With Little Stars Next To Their Name Of Not Being Team Members....:p



i Can See It Now: "cheesy Sheep" :d:d:d

Lmao!!! :D:D:D:D:D:D

[MercNuts]

With 6500 posts!!! and your not a team member for 25 bucks a year!!!:o:o:o

You should be the last one telling anyone what to do!!!:eek:
Pay up before the new year --- Joe it is embarassing for an elder stateman like yourself not to be a team member!!:(:nonod:

Stars equal Team Member. Once again you get the stooooopid award. How does it make U feel? Man up and tell Joe you are sorry.

[1BadAction]

Man up and tell Joe you are sorry.

nah, he hasnt made a big enough ass of himself to do that yet...

[afr]

well joe you are tottal right and no one got it
nice one
just look at this mess now


hey bar tender get down here got down here what time is it
last call

[SnakeBit]

nah, he hasnt made a big enough ass of himself to do that yet...

I take it you are not liking me tonight!!! I am not apologizing because people called me names and it hurts my feelings.Do you know how it feels to have people scorn you?? Can you imagine what it must be like to have everyone here insult you?? What about my feelings?? After all it's Christmas!!

[mirage243]

I take it you are not liking me tonight!!! I am not apologizing because people called me names and it hurts my feelings.Do you know how it feels to have people scorn you?? Can you imagine what it must be like to have everyone here insult you?? What about my feelings?? After all it's Christmas!!

Were all very sorry that we called you names, and Merry Christmas to you and your's. Tell daddy we said hello.

P.S. Tell me,......................... how do you sign your Christmas cards?

[1BadAction]

I take it you are not liking me tonight!!! I am not apologizing because people called me names and it hurts my feelings.Do you know how it feels to have people scorn you?? Can you imagine what it must be like to have everyone here insult you?? What about my feelings?? After all it's Christmas!!

I'm not falling for that one. :thumbsup:

Were all very sorry that we called you names, and Merry Christmas to you and your's. Tell daddy we said hello.

P.S. Tell me,......................... how do you sign your Christmas cards?

heres the wind up.... :D

[jphii]

P.S. Tell me,......................... how do you sign your Christmas cards?

"The Barney Fife of the Boating World"

[SnakeBit]

Were all very sorry that we called you names, and Merry Christmas to you and your's. Tell daddy we said hello.

P.S. Tell me,......................... how do you sign your Christmas cards?
My father likes Fish boats!!! I like Scream and Fly --- I like team members!!! That means I like you!! I am not feeling that in return!! I am very angry with Bad right now!!

[Alan Power]

Hey phil:D whats an overthruster bearing:D

[SnakeBit]

Hey phil:D whats an overthruster bearing:D


Alan You have one nice boat there!!! I hope it works out for you we need guys who build speed boats!!:thumbsup:

Somebody mentioned and I quote!! "I not falling for that" Please what ever you do!!!! Don't fall on me!!!:p

[Noah1]

Time for popcorn & a Beer.:cheers:

[GDM]

Originally Posted by SnakeBit http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/imagesSF/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1545737#post1545737)
Pay up before the new year --- Joe it is embarassing for an elder stateman like yourself not to be a team member!!:(:nonod:


I bet he'd pay fifty bucks a year to be able to limit you to one post a week.:D


ill pay $100



:)

[GDM]

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guys dont pick on him too bad , he cant help it

he doesnt even understand how he got here

he actualy said this

I would also remind you that you can have a 100 fathers but only one mother!!!


he really said it , he is real confused - post # 32 (2nd post on this page) http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172232&page=3&highlight=black


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[Stoker1]

Hey phil:D whats an overthruster bearing:D

Daaammm. :D
Btw, for those of us not mechanically inclined..... what is an overthruster bearing? :confused::D

[WATERWINGS]

Joe,

I just saw this thread, and I want to know what is the best oil to use?

[SnakeBit]

[quote=GDM;1546148].


guys dont pick on him too bad , he cant help it

he doesnt even understand how he got here

he actualy said this


he really said it , he is real confused - post # 32 (2nd post on this page) http://forums.screamandfly.com/forums/showthread.php?t=172232&page=3&highlight=black

Gary, any kid could have a 100 guys walk thru his house but he will only have one mother. What I was speaking about at that time -- How many kids come from a broken home and are raised by alot of men but still only have one mother. It is true you can only have one biological father but how many kids fall under the circumstance's I was just refering to. Not confusing at all. Please never feel like I am being picked on. When I come on with these posts I fully know what to expext. It is winter time!!:smiletest:

[SnakeBit]

Joe,

I just saw this thread, and I want to know what is the best oil to use?


I love amsoil!!:thumbsup:

[Stoker1]

Thought it was Klotz?

[Hydrophobic guy]

I love amsoil!!:thumbsup:

Is that what you use to lube up for big Bubba. :eek:

You have once again proved that you are a few brain cells short of a moron. :nonod:

[Sonik]

On any given day, I would normally abstain from any dirt slinging or name calling because its pointless a majority of the time. But in this case, I felt an overwhelming urge to contribute to this thread.

Apparently the helmet Snake wears doesn't have a faceguard to keep him from licking all that lead-based paint. :thumbsup:

[GDM]

Did you see the thread yesterday titled: "Anybody Know Patchogue marin in L.I." ?
It's too good to be deleted (by you) w/o some public viewing!



LOL , it was hilarious

snake started a post and said he bought a boat from patchogue marine , and someone said
"someone should call them and tell them what a pain in the ass he is"

then snake got embarrassed and deleted the post


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[transomstand]

then snake got embarrassed and deleted the post


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I'll dispute that remark. I've seen no evidence whatsoever that suggests Snake has ever been embarressed:D

[mirage243]

I'll dispute that remark. I've seen no evidence whatsoever that suggests Snake has ever been embarressed:D

Me neither, and God knows we've tried.

I'll say one thing for him,......................... he's no quitter.

He's like the Energizer Bunny in drag.:D

[transomstand]

I'll say one thing for him,......................... he's no quitter.



I'd agree, but I don't want to be accused of saying something nice about him:nonod:

I have my reputation to maintain:D

[Hydrophobic guy]

He's like the Energizer Bunny in drag.:D

Dat boy just ain't got no shame at tall. ;)

[mirage243]

but I don't want to be accused of saying something nice about him



It'll NEVER happen here :thumbsup:

[SnakeBit]

LOL , it was hilarious

snake started a post and said he bought a boat from patchogue marine , and someone said
"someone should call them and tell them what a pain in the ass he is"

then snake got embarrassed and deleted the post


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Happy Holidays to you to!! You keep picking on my typos!! I fixed it. I took it down because no one knew him.
Me getting embarrassed!!! Are you kiddiing me!! I explained to the Capt that I am really not a pain in the ass. I am a fun guy to hang around with!! -- love to party!! love boats!!:D And I have taken this up as a winter ritual!! Is there anything else to do in this god forsaken weather. I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas --- Happy new year!! Be safe and healthy.

Remember guys this is the lounge!! For me its for laughs!!:smiletest::smiletest::smiletest::thumbsup:

[transomstand]

I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas --- Happy new year!! Be safe and healthy.



Don't go gettin all mushy:p

Merry Christmas:D

[GDM]

Happy Holidays to you to!! You keep picking on my typos!! I fixed it. I took it down because no one knew him.
Me getting embarrassed!!! Are you kiddiing me!! I explained to the Capt that I am really not a pain in the ass. I am a fun guy to hang around with!! -- love to party!! love boats!!:D And I have taken this up as a winter ritual!! Is there anything else to do in this god forsaken weather. I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas --- Happy new year!! Be safe and healthy.

Remember guys this is the lounge!! For me its for laughs!!:smiletest::smiletest::smiletest::thumbsup:

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its always all in good fun for me , im just passing the time and reading about boating

im usually just trying to amuse myself and get a few good laughs , and breaking balls is always a good laugh

Happy Kwanzaa :cheers:
Merry Chritmas :cheers:
Happy Hanukkah :cheers:

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[jphii]

Joe,

I just saw this thread, and I want to know what is the best oil to use?

I found a great quote about "what oil should I use" on ADVrider.com:


The good thing is, your damn motor can't read. If it says oil on the container, it's pretty much OK to dump in there....

n00bs, pay attention:D:D

[WATERWINGS]

I have some vegetable oil in the kitchen it says "oil" on the lable......will that do?

[stokernick]

try it and report back,please!