Why Are You Here?
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Al Gorithum

Original Poster:

5,283 posts

238 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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Seems to be the Mumsnet for blokes biggrin

I think there's an excellent mix of people from the full range of expertise and status levels that can inform/educate/help others. I've personally benefited greatly from the help of contributors when I've asked questions, so it's my 1st port of call when looking for answers.

It's also a good way of keeping up with current affairs and trends in the motoring world.

Obviously within any large group of people there'll be idiots, but overall I think it's great.

What draws you to PistonHeads?

Doofus

34,443 posts

203 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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The constant thread repetition.

GAjon

4,096 posts

243 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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“ Because we're here, lad. Nobody else. Just us.”

CarCrazyDad

4,280 posts

65 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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Al Gorithum said:
What draws you to PistonHeads?
Wasting time until I die.

dundarach

6,227 posts

258 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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I came in 2004 looking to buy a TVR S

I stopped because it such a welcoming, fun place, where people don't think they're always right and never correct one another for small, pointless things.

I tried mumsnet, however found it to be a little bit too aggressive.

Jim H

1,796 posts

219 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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I joined way back in 2008, I can’t remember how I found it, just did probably because I am a car nut.

I hardly posted at all for years, I do a lot more now as I am working from home predominantly.
I have more time.
It’s my one stop shop for most things.

For instance my regular trips to Spain were helped immeasurable on the Holidays and Travel thread - navigating all the red tape etc. I came to learn so much, friends and family were coming to me for advice .

The only downside I see in so many positive aspects to the site - there is simply too much to read!

I only found the Lounge very recently , and it has kept me very entertained indeed.

Edited by Jim H on Thursday 28th October 16:26

anonymous-user

84 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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I wandered in here once by mistake, i've been looking for the exit ever since!

GetCarter

31,278 posts

309 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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Twenty years ago, people were nice in here.

There are some quiet corners that still are.

Spare tyre

12,586 posts

160 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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Horny

Mojooo

13,291 posts

210 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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I find the relationship threads quite interesting. Maybe a bit one sided as they usually end up negative.

Always good to learn from the senior citizens!

PurpleTurtle

8,868 posts

174 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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I came here looking for some specific car advice, but found it to generally be like a favourite old pub, so I've stayed hoping they don't call last orders.

texaxile

3,786 posts

180 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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"Because I got no place else to go".

Many other sub forums have a decent bunch of guys with shared interests. I deliberately avoid NP&E and sometimes GG for the usual reasons.

It's a good place to get solid advice if you ask the right questions. you don't have to go far to find an expert, or at worst, someone very knowledgeable on any given subject.

ApOrbital

10,592 posts

148 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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slopes said:
I wandered in here once by mistake, i've been looking for the exit ever since!
Door is that way you muppet -------------------------->



wink

iphonedyou

10,417 posts

187 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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Variety.

Last Visit

3,691 posts

218 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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Pissed.

Jasandjules

72,611 posts

259 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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slopes said:
I wandered in here once by mistake, i've been looking for the exit ever since!
Plenty of room at the Hotel Pistonheads, it's a lovely place....

pincher

10,560 posts

247 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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I constantly ask myself the same question biggrin

cheesesliceking

1,577 posts

270 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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The fk else am I supposed to do whilst having a st?

anonymous-user

84 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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Because I no longer owned an Impreza anymore, so Scoobynet just got too boring.

Plus there is an amazing wealth of knowledge on here, literally no matter what you ask someone on here will have experience and be able to give you a decent answer.


AndrewCrown

2,501 posts

144 months

Thursday 28th October 2021
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Very interesting question…

I think for me Pistonheads is so entertaining and informative.

The threads I follow or contribute to are very gentlemanly, friendly and a bit of a laugh.
When I have had a ‘phone a friend type question’ none of my physical world friends and colleagues can answer, there is always some practical friendly advice on here.

Periodically I encounter the odd vexatious thread or individual…easy enough to move on and not get involved..




Edited by AndrewCrown on Thursday 28th October 20:23