Posts by ruggedfox28

seriously can't wait 👋

hollowtrucker77 said:So eventually you end up with people breaking rules constantly, forcing everyone to get stricter and stricter...
until the whole point of both sides just gets lost in the shuffle.

And look, it’s not like this is some fine art where everyone needs to act civilly so the users and the mods don't have any drama.
ruggedfox28, I honestly have no idea how you expected me to just hand you something that's clearly against the rules here.
Isn't that kind of disrespectful?
If I slap you with a 7-day ban like I'm supposed to, then you're gonna complain about how the Admin is being too harsh and doesn't get you.

Man, I wasn't expecting anything... 😉

I wasn't even complaining about your call—I totally get it—but a little bit of internal snark can feel like an invitation for us "model citizens" to get a pass every now and then (kind of like what you just did for me). 😉 👍

Good grief, if I were actually out there causing trouble with Vuco and Lokin, you wouldn't even be talking to me right now. And for the exact same reason (probably), you didn't even bust me for those clones. 🙂

We're on the same page, right...? 😉

redheron12 said:Yeah, real effective method there 🙄

I was banned for over a year—didn't show up on the forum, hell, I didn't even have internet... meanwhile, every single newbie gets labeled as my clone or some ban candidate, and some of them actually ended up getting into massive fights with the mods.

So I come back after a year, ask a mod to lift the ban, and this jerk just starts throwing insults at me 🤦

..well, what can I say 😬 ..I'm with you on this one 😍

They actually banned Siniša Vuc and Duško Lokin because they thought he was some guy's clone... and then once poor guy shows up again a month later begging for mercy, they just toss him aside like trash..

..plus, Vuco and Lokin are chill people by nature 😬 ..they wouldn't cause any trouble even if they were clones of an unbanned user..

..man, give me a break... honestly, I'm just glad they didn't ban me for cloning after everything, let alone have me sitting here talking about how anyone would dare ban those two legends 😬 😎

hollowtrucker77 said:we don't catch everyone
🙂
it’s usually when someone catches your eye—either because of their style, or just pure stupidity, or... well, you know
you get people who are basically clones of banned users, but they've cleaned up their act and aren't pulling the same stunts that got them kicked out, so sometimes the mods look the other way
the issue is those types often forget why they were booted in the first place, start acting up again, and then—bam, gone
unfortunately for anyone using various proxy servers, having different IP addresses doesn't guarantee any kind of stealth mode, just like it doesn't work for people trying to manually swap out their own IP addresses
true, it would be easiest if we only allowed logins via an email linked to a specific Comcast account, but at the end of the day, this forum is just for fun and there's no point in bringing in heavy-duty security protocols

..but still, it does happen where "innocent" clones get banned, people who aren't even trying to cause trouble and just want to hang out and have some fun😉

man, you really smooth-talked your way into picking on me this morning.. 🤣 😬

mistybear87 said:apparently di Grassi wiped out while heading to the grid right before the start 🤣🤣🤣

Roger Wright94 said:It wasn't just a rumor, I saw it on German RTL.
Still haven't figured out what actually caused it, though... didn't bother looking.

Last year during the final NASCAR race, Casey Stoner had a similarly bizarre exit during a warm-up lap. If I remember correctly, Stoner was running with Repsol back then.
Hard to believe (especially if you're rooting for him), but hey, it happens...

Well, there was footage of his crash on the official broadcast right after Blazicko and Novak took over the feed... you could see it clearly on the US broadcast and they even explained we'd be one driver short on the grid...

VIDEO FROM YUBITOLA 😉

just a bit of light rain falling here at Suzuka right now 😉

I really hope we get at least a few drops of rain during tomorrow's race, because otherwise, it’s just going to be total Red Bull domination 🤣 🤣

looks like we're definitely getting rain during qualifying this Saturday... which honestly guarantees at least a little bit more excitement than just watching those boring Red Bull drivers dominate the front of the pack, assuming the rain doesn't dry up before Sunday 😉

stormyviper11 said:Sometimes there’s something cool about watching pure aggression and hotheads clashing on track. But hey, everyone has their thing—for me, it’s all about that pursuit of perfection. I love seeing drivers squeeze every single drop of potential out of their car and themselves throughout a race weekend by just being hyper-optimized. Honestly, the most gripping season I ever watched was probably 2006. It was just two absolute masters going head-to-head from start to finish, basically playing a high-stakes game of who could make fewer mistakes to stay one step ahead of perfection. Plus, there was that extra satisfaction of seeing Fernando Alonso, who’s younger and way more likable in my book, eventually edge out Michael Schumacher. Jenson Button was a solid example last year too—taking wins when they were actually on the table, then pivoting to damage control once the window closed. If I had to pick, Schumacher's 2003 title is the one I respect the most for those exact reasons. Now, don't get me wrong, Kimi is undeniably a much more "exciting" driver to watch, but all that unnecessary pushing, setting track records on the final lap, and acting reluctant to back off even when things are breaking down... it’s a bit much. I thought that stuff was cool about Ayrton Senna when I was a kid, but honestly, it feels like a show put on for hyped-up teenagers. Just a bunch of restless kids burning rubber at the lights—Lewis Hamilton is kind of headed down that same path lately. These days, I find myself more drawn to mature drivers who actually know how to manage a race; I have a lot of respect for that level of skill. It goes back to Fangio's whole doctrine: you should win by the smallest margin possible that still gets you the trophy. And that’s exactly why (well, not *only* because of that) I consider Fangio to be the greatest and most complete Grand Prix driver to ever live...

Yeah, unfortunately, it’s the titles that stick in people's minds... which means in maybe 15 or 20 years, nobody’s even going to remember Nick Heidfeld. Even though he’s basically the same type of driver as Jenson Button... super clean, takes what's given, doesn't mess up, but never really breaks out of that average zone...

Your explanation makes sense, but it feels a little contradictory... look at it this way: it's like saying you watch 90 minutes of football just to appreciate the "beauty of a pass." Sure, that works, but it doesn't really get to the heart of why anyone watches sports in the first place. People watch football for the goals, just like people watch F1 for the overtakes—if we're being literal here...

I’m not interested in some sterile, tactical circling around the track, just letting fate take its course and waiting for whatever happens to happen... I’d much rather see a driver actually taking charge of their own destiny, whatever that looks like, instead of just cruising along and settling for what's handed to them (aka waiting for other drivers to screw up)...

...but hey, that's why there's room for everyone, right? We all cheer for different kinds of drivers... 😉

PS - as Del Boy would say: He who dares wins 😉

stormyviper11 said:Look, I'm repeating myself here, but that was just an internal comparison between those six guys. I don't know if "trashing" them is really the right word.

If you look at the bigger picture, Schumacher Schumacher and Alonso are easily top 10 drivers of all time. Hamilton could definitely get there. Kimi Räikkönen and Button are the type of drivers who snagged a title and you can't really fault them—they aren't the absolute best ever, but they aren't the worst to ever win one either. Then there's Webber, the underdog who finally got a shot at the title and will probably stay right there (kind of like Jacques Laffite, Michele Alboreto, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Eddie Irvine, or Felipe Massa). They're all solid drivers that I respect in my own way.

My point was basically that if you made an all-time list based on a mix of pure talent and actual results, the ranking would follow the order of their championship wins (or in Webber's case, when they actually had a shot at it). For instance, I personally think Button is a better, more complete driver than Kimi Räikkönen, but because of the gap in wins and seasons spent at the top, Kimi is objectively ahead of him.

And as for that idea that my opinions shift every few races? I don't buy it. A bad season for his old man might shake up his reputation a bit, but it shouldn't erase what he's done. Alonso's string of mistakes early this season might mean he isn't the best driver of 2010, but there's zero doubt he's been the best of this entire decade. Or, if I can brag a little: 😁 - last year someone wrote that nobody could tell how good Button was until he got into a real car, and I dug up a post of mine from 4-5 years ago where I argued that anyone in a great car would be fighting for titles... People change and grow, sure, but it's rare for someone to truly explode onto the scene without any warning, like Webber did this year. To me, he's a surprise, just like Massa was in 2008, whereas Button wasn't a surprise last year.

As for those predictions about how things might change, I'm totally with you. Honestly, my biggest fear is that the scenario for Hamilton plays out, and we end up seeing a whole new level of ruthlessness on the track in the next decade. That kid might actually end up being even more cold-blooded than Senna or Schumacher Schumacher.

..but isn't that exactly what makes racing great? Isn't that the true spirit of Formula 1, back before the money, the marketing, and the big teams started dictating how drivers should drive—let alone how they should behave on track?

I actually prefer Lewis Hamilton because he’s got that relentless drive to be the best. He goes after it without making any compromises, even if he ends up looking like an idiot most of the time... he doesn't give a damn about team orders or corporate priorities... it's just pure racing, and whoever has more talent, luck, or sheer balls ends up on top...

People around here on the forums always say, "without Hemić and all his crazy stunts, racing would be as boring as watching paint dry"... 😉

..yeah, people call him impulsive, reckless, whatever... but that's exactly why I like him. He doesn't bow down to authority (like the Alonso-McLaren situation) and he'll fight for himself any way he can...

..but he didn't say after Monza that he should just play nice during the final races to grab whatever points are left. His heart couldn't take it when he saw a chance to muscle past a powerhouse like Mark Webber at the Singapore GP..that's my point right there—he drives with his heart, not with a paycheck or a team manager breathing down his neck... 😉

..I wouldn't be surprised if we see him putting on a massive show for the rest of the season. Since he's basically tanked his championship chances anyway, he might just start driving super risky (which would be fun to watch) since he's got nothing left to lose...

Alright 🙂

..if you guys didn't get what I was saying, I wasn't implying anything about German history, Nazis, or any of those conspiracies... I was just talking about everyone's favorite guy, Schumacher 🤣 🤣

ruggedfox28 said:All I need to hear is him celebrating over the radio with that "yess yess yess" thing

...it seriously gets on my nerves...🤮

Even Fernando Alonso isn't any better when it comes to that stuff🤣

cosmicridge5 said:😕 I mean, it’s just that pure, boyish excitement, really!😍

I guess you don't know him all that well.😳 😁 😁

Oh yeah... forgot to mention the other thing: "thank you, thank you guys..." 🤮

EDIT: ...actually, maybe it’s just because he’s German... you know how a lot of us here feel about Germans... 😉

stormybadger8 said:I honestly don't get what people have against Sebastian Vettel.

He rolled up to McLaren in a car that was basically a rolling trash can, yet he still pulled off a masterclass season in 2008. Honestly, I can't remember anyone else looking that damn good in a mid-field—if not bottom-tier—car. And the guy never once trashed his team, even though he had every reason to. Between the mechanical failures and the sheer stupidity from the crew over the last three seasons, he’s dealt with more headaches than Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, and Fernando Alonso combined during that same stretch. Yet, not once did he run his mouth about them. Not even a word.

Honestly, I don't think anyone else—not even Fernando Alonso—has ever made such a massive impact while driving for a mid-tier team.

Mark Webber never actually showed what he was capable of until he finally got a fast car under him. Before that, all he really had to offer was his massive ego, a stubborn streak a mile wide, and an absurd amount of luck whenever he decided to force things.🤷

Honestly, him winning the title would be just like when Rubens took it last year—or maybe more like Jenson Button’s run. It’s almost cute because we're watching an average driver at the tail end of his career finally show some life. After years of grinding just to scrap for a single point here or there, he’s suddenly in the hunt for a championship. I get it. It’s nice to see a mid-tier guy suddenly become the big shot. I guess people just need to inflate their own expectations, hoping that one day they might stumble into something huge out of nowhere too.🤷

People love to claim Sebastian Vettel is washed up, spoiled, or just plain desperate this season. Honestly? Give me a break. The guy’s made maybe two or three driving mistakes all year. That's about it.😕

If we’re really going to try and compare his nonsense to Lewis Hamilton or Fernando Alonso, then he’s basically a preschooler compared to those guys.☕

The only ones I can't stand are:
Jenson Button? Honestly, I think he’s a total pushover. He can’t put on any pressure, can't even attempt an overtake—nothing. Then you’ve got Mark Webber, who's driving two seconds slower than the leaders while running on tires that are basically disintegrating. He’s such a soft target that they let the other guys bully him just so their golden boy can stay the Number One star.🙄
I honestly don't get how you can just let this slide without a single word of protest. You're letting Mr. Perfect delete stuff immediately without even putting up a fight. Honestly, even Felipe Massa seems like he'd be more likely to stand his ground and say, "Hey, hold on, I'm not some puppet you can just push around," than Jenson Button is.🤦

Lewis Hamilton? Please. He’s such a spoiled brat. He shows up whenever he feels like it, then acts all innocent with that smug little grin, claiming he never meant any harm. Oh, and let's not forget how he suddenly got handed a top-tier car and total, undivided support from the entire team. Despite all that, he barely scraped by to win a title—literally at the very last second. When the pressure is actually on, he crumbles like a cheap cookie. Look, I get it, the kid has style and occasionally drives like an absolute beast, but seriously? What kind of idiot pulls stunts like that when the championship is on the line? It’s just not normal. If he had a 100-point lead with five races left, would that even be enough for him?🤣
I’m not even joking—I saw those two retirements coming a mile away. I was 100% sure everything would go sideways. Honestly, I don't see him pulling off more than maybe two decent races before the season ends; everything else is just going to be a disaster. It wouldn't even surprise me if he finishes ahead of Jenson Button in the standings by the end of the year.

As for Fernando Alonso—sure, he’s on a massive run right now, but I can't stand this whole "everyone in the team has to be his servant" thing just so he can actually drive a decent car.🙄 This season has been pathetic for him. To be blunt, he only looks competent once the entire team sides with him and turns Felipe Massa into a complete joke. Before that, Alonso was nowhere to be found, and I honestly can't wrap my head around it.🤷
Either he's got some major inferiority complex and needs that "ultimate No. 1" status to pump up his ego, or he's just acting like a child. I seriously don't get it.🤷

Mark Webber is honestly more likable than the three guys mentioned above, but I can't bring myself to root for him. Sebastian Vettel is just my guy.

All I need to hear is him celebrating over the radio with that "yess yess yess" thing

...it seriously gets on my nerves...🤮

Even Fernando Alonso isn't any better when it comes to that stuff🤣

Does anyone know when China is actually landing in the States?

Jason Campbell70 said:The last time I actually prayed for rain was back in '99. 😁

I was just catching up with a colleague. It got me thinking... when was the last time I actually sat through a race that was washed out from start to finish? A race where we started in the rain and just stayed in it for the entire duration?

Monza - Vettel - Red Bull Racing - 2008?

Between the rain, the floodlights, the barriers—and that inevitable Safety Car—is anyone actually going to win this without a massive stroke of luck?
Well, if those rain forecasts actually hold up, I'm putting my money on Lewis Hamilton.
That guy's got luck on his side, even if he's clearly lacking in the brains department. 😁

but wasn't the whole thing a wet one when Hemić crashed entering the pits in China? 😕

Disaster looming: Is the Singapore race even going to happen at this point?

Michael Lee4, we're all collectively screwed if those Nostradamus types over at CNN actually end up being right... 😉

There’s zero chance we see any rain 🤣 🙂
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Eric Ross11 said:worth considering this one too... ☕

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..how many clones do you actually crank out on the PDF F1 a week, Bob? Like 2 or 3? 🤣

clone of a clone 🤣 🤣 ☕

briskhound2 said:Alright, I'm coming in third. (briskhound2 🤣)

First off—congrats to feralorca82 and gentlebadger88. That was actually pretty intense and a fun ride to watch.

To everyone else, thanks for the entertainment—honestly, it’s been a minute since I’ve been this sucked into some movie trivia stuff. Let's clash keyboards on some other threads soon. 🙂

ruggedfox28 and Ferstar—where did you guys vanish to yesterday? It definitely would've made for a better fight if you'd shown up.

Anthony Smith3—really clever setup. Honestly, the rest of us should probably try to be at least half as creative and come up with something similar. You were basically giving out technical advice on the images, and that ninja bit was awesome. A huge 👍 for all the effort put into this whole thing.

My take? Five stars across the board. But, like David Price5 already mentioned, maybe next time we should handle more of this via PM. Using copy/paste definitely helped a lot of people (myself included), so making it a bit more complicated—you know, harder, where it depends on the individual rather than just a group of identical answers—might be better. Everything else was great—imaginative, well-thought-out, tough but not impossible (plenty of people nailed those cross-referenced images), and just plain fun. The best part was how everything stayed focused on the action genre; even when things got confusing (like how I initially thought that first image from die hard 2 was from K9-Widowmaker because of the hat), you could always pivot based on the genre itself.

So... yeah, that's the gist. 😁

man, what a mess 😬

Four days of the screen not syncing up with the forum... 😉

But to be fair, I wouldn't have deserved that potential 3rd place anyway, since I (slightly) leaned on copying stuff in the second to last round 😬

Anyway - congrats to the winners 🙂

EDIT: oh yeah, congrats to Anthony Smith3 for all the time and effort put in to keep us entertained (and reward us) 👍