http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flaming_(Internet) What is happening here is making me very sad. I have no other way to express it. I believe that enough has now been said and that all concerned should make no further replies to this thread.
I came in very late on this and have been reading the thread out of curiosity. Please note that I am not commenting on anyone or any particular post. I just think enough is enough
If someone wishes they can easily start another thread on the technical issues.
I have been out today to collect a car and came back to see that the level of disagreement on this thread appears to have escalated, rather than settled down.
Nobody is trying to stop a rational and fair discussion of the issues that the M3W has, in the eyes of some, though I would mention that Autocar continues to post it as No: I "Lightweight" car ahead of such handling notables as the Ariel Atom 3.5 (2), the Caterham Seven SuperSport (3), the Lotus Elise (4), and the Ginetta G40R (5). If it was as dangerous as has been alleged, then I am sure that the journalists and keen drivers at Autocar would have had something to say.
But I digress, we are all here because of our love of cars and Morgan's in particular, so having spoken to a number of TM members that I know, it seems that the general consensus is that we should as Peter says we put this behind us and get back to discussing things Morgan. If someone wants to open another thread on the technical issues, then fine providing that the rules of the Forum are respected.
If the combatants on the thread wish to continue arguing unecessarily there is the PM facility on the site that they can use, that way those of us who are not interested in reading those sort of posts do not have to read them or even see them under Active Topics.
Lastly, I think we should be fair to Simon who has created a friendly site at no cost to the members, though many contribute willingly to part defray the costs; if not his time. If it becomes a huge chore moderating the site, rather than a pleasure, who knows where that may lead him in the future. This site has had a very friendly culture, let's keep it that way please.
In finishing, let me say that this is my personal opinion and I am not in any way using my position as a Moderator or a poster, but just as someone who is passionate about cars, and especially Morgan's (for all their faults!).
Cheers
Brian
