(OT)I would like to ask you all a question...(Long)

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

..  I realize that I have only been on the list for a relatively short period 
of time, and that I may just be paranoid, thinking I am stepping on toes when 
I am not...  Regardless of that, I would like everyone that has an opinion on 
this to send me a note with their thoughts...

    My question is this---Is my signature a problem?  

  The reason I ask, is it seems that although I have been in the automotive 
biz in one capacity or another for the last 12 years, it seems like I get an 
unusual amount of flack for the statements I make.  I most certainly do not 
have the market cornered on the truth, and if I have given anyone that 
impression, let me put that idea to rest right now. I only try to relay the 
experience I have had if it seems like it is pertinent to the list.  

  Although I do not drive a scirocco at the moment, I look forward to the time 
when I can.  When I drove the one I bought in June (rust bucket, barely ran 
right, wobbly wheels/tires), I could tell that I will enjoy driving it more 
than the GTI...  I mean this car is a hulk, but I could tell the handling is 
better, as well as the overall feel.  I should say that the GTI I am comparing 
it to is in very good shape, all new suspension bushings, firm motor, etc., 
and here I would prefer to drive this lump 'o shite over that...  But I 
digress... 

  I think I have mentioned before that I am here for two reasons: 1) To learn 
all that I can of sources for those specific Scirocco parts that can not be 
found easily, and 2), to try to share what I have learned over the last 200K 
miles of driving, working on, and studying of these cars...

I apologize for the use of bandwith, but I am feeling a bit stressed about how 
I am percieved on this list, and would like to resolve it if it is an 
issue...  Thanks for your attention...

David

And no, I am not gay, either.  But I am occassionally happy...  :-)