New x5 Owner from the UK

[Isambard]

Originally Posted by bcredliner

I apologize. I shouldn't have made it personal.

My point is--

I think it is our responsibility to welcome new members in a very positive manner. Our responses will be the first impression of the forum, and, at that juncture, reflect on the entire membership.

When someone posts they just bought an X5 and post pictures, I agree, it is because they are proud and pleased and feel a great place to share that is with other X5 enthusiasts. Yes, I think they expect, and should expect, as common curtesy, positive feedback. As you mention that's normal. Seems to me that is the time when--if we can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all should reign supreme, leaving the responses to others.

I applaud OP for taking the high road.

Thank-you for the apology, it's very decent of you. Though I have to say it is not the OP that has taken the high road, it is you. And for that I commend your humility.

And what I mean by the OP not taking the high road is that I don't believe he has taken offence-as none was given, nor intended. Firstly, he is from the UK, secondly he is from the South East which is where I am from. That means if he had taken offence he would have said so, and promptly ripped my head off (albeit in cyberspace), and I would have accepted that. Its the way of the world where I am from. I don't wish to get into a 'peoples attitudes due to their geographic locations' discussion, but this is what I believe, particularly in this case. If I am wrong then I am wrong.

Yes there is the saying don't say anything if its not nice etc etc, but I don't operate that way. If I have an opinion, I will share it. If that opinion is not liked... oh well.