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Old May 17, 2011 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by xmanrigger
Franc, with all due respect: Get your head out of your ***. I am not here to spam your forum, but only to add my opinion.

RRTECH did your forum an invaluable service by exposing these turds and you still **** upon RRTECH, Red in particular. . We could have just sat back and watched the show on your forum and supplied ourselves with great laughs.

Franc Quote: "I am sorry to hear that but I make no apologies. A simple statement would have sufficed,not a hatchet job."

More than a 'hatchet job' was in order for these scamming POS. The

"Who ever researched and posted all the stuff in the thread spent a lot of time digging and must have had a real burn on. OK but... This wasn't the place for it."

No **** some time was put into this to dig up the goods. Hard work and time, that has now exposed these scammers to your forum. "Had a burn on?" You bet we had a burn on! A few at RRTECH were duped as hard as some of you here.

Thanks? None from you that I have seen yet.

Again, I am not here to spam, but disappointed in how Red was recieved whether he was blunt or not. He did not come here trolling as you suggested, but as a good intentioned 'meesanger' to help rid the virtual world of this type of fecal matter. He had presented solid facts to back up his claim. Facts that, as hard as they are for you to believe, are as solid and true as can be.

Thanks for reading and please dont delete. I am not flaming, just adding an opinion.

Thanks, xmanrigger, RRTECH member.

EDIT: Sorry, I should have mentioned this. I am not frivolously posting. I did have a somewhat vested interest. I was approached by CrazyV in RRTECH forums, wanting to buy a pair of liquid cooled GTX480 video cards from me. I then checked out CrazyV's status on RRTECH and seen some issues with other members. That said, I did no business with them thankfully. Thanks to the heads up at RRTECH, I wasnt scammed.

You wanna f**k with the bull? You will get more than just the horns. You will get c**k and ***** up the hoop as well.

So I assume this is your Charm approach. You're using all this bluster and bravado to show me your good manners right?

Look, you don't know me but from what you read in this thread> And you and your friends are the strangers here. So with all due respect, have some respect.

My post #91 in this thread, did thank you guys for what you were tying to do. But some comprehension on your part would be required to understand that. And to understand what I and many perceived as a bull in the china shop approach.

I'm sure you had your reasons, but how were any of us to know that?

Pull my head out of my @ss?.... how about you pull yours back from the self absorbed anger. Righteous as you may feel, it gives you no right to assume any particular priviliges here.

Or toss insults and threats.

As for your lovely invitation, I am easy to find. You are welcome to test your assumptions. But, I think you would find, as many here have, that I am an amiable host, even to the most uncivilized of guests.

Perhaps a brew or two and a real intention of making a friend would be more productive than venting your anger blindsiding a stranger. Perhaps you and your friends could instead try some of that Christian praying they were bragging about.

Jus' Sayin'


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Old May 18, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Perhaps you and your friends could instead try some of that Christian praying they were bragging about.

Jus' Sayin'


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I was thinking the same thing Franc. I listened in on the conference call, and what I heard was nothing to be expected from someone who "prayed to Jehovah before every meal"! It was "F***this and F*** that, C***sucker, Fagott %&^*#, etc. As usual, Gary drove the high road and was as diplomatic as possible in the circumstance. We'll never be certain about these marauders. Once bit twice shy and all. Just Sayin'.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by dinasrt
I was thinking the same thing Franc. I listened in on the conference call, and what I heard was nothing to be expected from someone who "prayed to Jehovah before every meal"! It was "F***this and F*** that, C***sucker, Fagott %&^*#, etc. As usual, Gary drove the high road and was as diplomatic as possible in the circumstance. We'll never be certain about these marauders. Once bit twice shy and all. Just Sayin'.
Thank you for the comments.

I'm sure their intentions were noble. But manners, not so much.

I am always amazed at the arrogance of some who think us oldfarts are somehow impressed, much less intimidated, by their fluency in salty language
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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Last time I checked the The Ten Commandments, there's not one saying anything about the use of foul language. Those are God's laws. Unless you have added your own addendum to it, what's the problem? I don't know what bubble you live in, of all this Political Correctness and not saying anything that could offend someone and hurt their feelings, but in the real world of guys running chainsaws, spinning wrenches, and wearing work boots, that's language used in day to day life. If you feel offended by the language used in the real world, I feel sorry for you.

What's funny to us is that Franc rolls a pic of Clint Eastwood in the movie Gran Torino, in his sig. Maybe you should watch the movie sometime Franc. I'm sure there's an edited version out there that mutes the cursing. It'll be a pretty quiet movie though, once those words are removed.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by EIGHTLUG
Last time I checked the The Ten Commandments, there's not one saying anything about the use of foul language. Those are God's laws. Unless you have added your own addendum to it, what's the problem? I don't know what bubble you live in, of all this Political Correctness and not saying anything that could offend someone and hurt their feelings, but in the real world of guys running chainsaws, spinning wrenches, and wearing work boots, that's language used in day to day life. If you feel offended by the language used in the real world, I feel sorry for you.

What's funny to us is that Franc rolls a pic of Clint Eastwood in the movie Gran Torino, in his sig. Maybe you should watch the movie sometime Franc. I'm sure there's an edited version out there that mutes the cursing. It'll be a pretty quiet movie though, once those words are removed.
You are so far off the mark here. And know of me not at all.

Actually the Ten Commandments do have something to say about it. Perhaps you should try reading them.

Knowledge is power.
Comprehension helps.

Get some.


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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:58 AM
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HAHA! This is crazy!!!! These guys warn us about a douchebag scammer and you guys end up arguing about religion! Thanks for coming here and warning us fellas.
You guys need to spend less time fighting and more time WRENCHING!
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 07:59 AM
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I'd like to sincerely thank Valk (Gary) for moderating rthe conference call last nite. I found out about it a bit too late and would have liked to have listened in. However, the bottom line is we as humans will always have the opportunity to be scammed by somebody, and this happened, and so we move on. The last thing we need is to breed any upsetness, or infighting over what someone said, or how they said it when the bottom line is the truth is out there, it's in the light, we can protect ourselves to a better degree now, and just move on.

So, imo, kudus to all those who dug the work on this to get it here and learn the truth. To know that you have done this should be also, imo, good enough and to not let other egos, yours r anyone else's, and issues get in the way of what you accomplished.

To others of us there may be bruised feelings of having been not only taken in, but even more so in defending said scammers. I really hope that can be passed by and accepted as merely being human and at the mercy of rather unscrupulous characters. when you're not that way it's hard to understand and identify when that's happening.

Time to move on boys and girls.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 08:08 AM
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Can we not block these guys as their posts continue to pop up and mouth off to all of us here?!?!?! I do not know what rrtech is....nor do I care, but surely there are enough of us here to stir the pot over there.

They've notified us of the situation....now it's time to cut them off at the knees.

MODERATORS......Please.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 08:40 AM
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Agree with Dan. The attitude, language, and nature of these posts are out of character for this forum.

The guys showed that there was something fishy going on. Kuddos for finding the scam. But the horse is dead and has exploded. Its time to stop kicking it. The thread has now served its purpose. Can the thread be closed or other action.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 08:43 AM
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Rudy, thank you for being who you are. You're an honest person with a great heart and impeccable integrity. You were just following your heart.
To those who uncovered this situation, thank you for letting us know. Now we can all just forgive, and let it go. Take the high road and you will be fine. I'm sure we are all taken at one time or another. I'm sure that when I give to a person who says they are homeless, there may be some that are just scamming. But that's on them, not on me.

That said, please finish your final comments as we will be closing this thread today at 11:00 CST. There's not much more to be said, and what has happened is water under the ........
 

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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by EIGHTLUG
My fault, sorry about not introducing myself. Like you guys, I'm a car FREAK! I owned/operated my own Musclecar mod/resto shop for three years, here in Central Florida.
What part of Central Florida? We probably know some of the same people since I work in the car business in Orlando.

I think the reason that we have some really hurt feelings here isn't just because of the worry we all felt but because we had a different relationship with Vince than these people at rrtech. We spent our vacations with Vince - traveled with him. I have respect for many people on the forum but the ones that I call my friends are the ones that I have met in real life. I'm sure I am not alone feeling this way. Its not nice to feel betrayed by a friend.

As far as his false claims of military service (I am assuming that everything about him is false) - does that fall under the Stolen Valor Act?

All of this makes me wonder what the end game was here. Not enough night life where they live & needed entertainment; con game; actual deep seated psychosis; or a potpourri of all these.

Any way you look at this my prayers are still with them. Clearly there are issues here and I pray they are able to resolve them without anyone else being a victim.
 

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Old May 18, 2011 | 09:51 AM
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I appreciate the graciousness of some members here. I see that you have some members that like to remain blind. I see that the RED pill isn't for everyone....

Yet again, another pathological CATFISH liar/scammer has been exposed by RRTech.

We don't choose the battles, we just fight them and win them.

We don't draw first blood, we just draw the last blood.

We ask no quarter and give no quarter.

We will continue to expose people like Vincent Leonard Demers for what they are, period.

We live by the motto... "Can't Stop, Won't Stop"
 

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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by RedRaider
I appreciate the graciousness of some members here. I see that you have some members that like to remain blind. I see that the RED pill isn't for everyone....

Yet again, another pathological CATFISH liar/scammer has been exposed by RRTech.

We don't choose the battles, we just fight them and win them.

We don't draw first blood, we just draw the last blood.

We ask no quarter and give no quarter.

We will continue to expose people like Vincent Leonard Demers for what they are, period.

We live by the motto... "Can't Stop, Won't Stop"
Thank you General Patton!
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by RedRaider
I appreciate the graciousness of some members here. I see that you have some members that like to remain blind. I see that the RED pill isn't for everyone....

Yet again, another pathological CATFISH liar/scammer has been exposed by RRTech.

We don't choose the battles, we just fight them and win them.

We don't draw first blood, we just draw the last blood.

We ask no quarter and give no quarter.

We will continue to expose people like Vincent Leonard Demers for what they are, period.

We live by the motto... "Can't Stop, Won't Stop"
By any chance you can do anything about illegal immigration while you're at it? LOL!
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by dinasrt
Thank you General Patton!
Funny you mention that, because like Gen. George S. Patton, I cuss like sailor yet pray on my knees.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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By any chance you can do anything about illegal immigration while you're at it? LOL!
Please don't deport my Bug...
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RedRaider
I appreciate the graciousness of some members here. I see that you have some members that like to remain blind. I see that the RED pill isn't for everyone....

Yet again, another pathological CATFISH liar/scammer has been exposed by RRTech.

We don't choose the battles, we just fight them and win them.

We don't draw first blood, we just draw the last blood.

We ask no quarter and give no quarter.

We will continue to expose people like Vincent Leonard Demers for what they are, period.

We live by the motto... "Can't Stop, Won't Stop"
I'd like to thank you for opening this can of worms and lining them all up in a row, that took knowledge that is beyond most of us on this forum. Hell, some have trouble posting photos.
This forum is dead boring compared to yours, I'd join it but I have no clue what you are talking about.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by KimPossible
What part of Central Florida? We probably know some of the same people since I work in the car business in Orlando.

I think the reason that we have some really hurt feelings here isn't just because of the worry we all felt but because we had a different relationship with Vince than these people at rrtech. We spent our vacations with Vince - traveled with him. I have respect for many people on the forum but the ones that I call my friends are the ones that I have met in real life. I'm sure I am not alone feeling this way. Its not nice to feel betrayed by a friend.

As far as his false claims of military service (I am assuming that everything about him is false) - does that fall under the Stolen Valor Act?

All of this makes me wonder what the end game was here. Not enough night life where they live & needed entertainment; con game; actual deep seated psychosis; or a potpourri of all these.

Any way you look at this my prayers are still with them. Clearly there are issues here and I pray they are able to resolve them without anyone else being a victim.
Well said Kim. And directly to the real point here.

I still said a prayer for Vince and his family last nite. As you indicated, it appears he still needs it.

franc
 

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Old May 18, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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Well said Kim. And directly tothe real point here.

I still said a prayer for Vince and his family last nite. As you indicated, it appears he still needs it.

franc
Some might say that was a wasted effort.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by FP

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That said, please finish your final comments as we will be closing this thread today at 11:00 CST. There's not much more to be said, and what has happened is water under the ........[/COLOR]
Hurry, only minutes left to get in the last word folks! Thank you FP!
 



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