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Old Jun 3, 2023 | 06:50 PM
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Are people simply (1) lazy beyond belief or (2) intentionally withholding information?
Even when an ad seems halfway decently written, at the very end they drop a bombshell: Salvage Title. Ask if you have any questions.
WTF? Of course I have questions. How can you stick "salvage title" into your ad with no additional information???
Honest to God, I get so frustrated (reading ads) that after a while I have to take a break!
I'm not being put under any pressure to return my friend's car (that he graciously offered to let me use), but still, I have an inner voice saying "Don't take advantage."
 
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Old Jun 3, 2023 | 08:05 PM
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Here's another problem with car ads. Most people don't know the meaning of even the most basic automotive terms (nor do they take the time to learn).

Does this look like a "coupe" to you? It does to the person who wrote this ad! https://www.fac
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 04:38 PM
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That Facebook page is a disgrace to real car people everywhere. But fact is, we DO live in a borderline illiterate, under-informed culture.
You would be amazed at the resumes we get. I have come to the conclusion that a substantial percentage of the American people are over employed and over paid.
 
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Old Jun 4, 2023 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pizzaguy
That Facebook page is a disgrace to real car people everywhere. But fact is, we DO live in a borderline illiterate, under-informed culture.
You would be amazed at the resumes we get. I have come to the conclusion that a substantial percentage of the American people are over employed and over paid.
This is what happens when everyone gets a trophy and at the slightest sign of adversity they retreat to a 'safe place'. Just give them a can of Play Doh and it will all be good.
 
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