story? Seems like they have no presence online anymore. Shocking.

Their threads and posts always made for such entertaining reading during slow times.

I suspect they've moved on to robocalls for your soon to be expiring vehicle warranty, along with an upsell combo of both DirecTV and Dish.

All hat and no cattle?

Feel bad for their customers but that dude was a marketing genius and a mechanical dud. In my opinion they failed due to getting too big too quick and the owner not knowing enough about what his employees were doing or not doing. Last I heard he's in Colorado now. He sure was fun on the boards though.

I often think about them myself. I think about him every time I post or answer a question. Is it going to be received well? Is it combative? Is it actually helpful? Is it how I'd like to be treated or talked to? Did I call someone out unintentionally?

Seriously, I've had long posts sit in a Word document for 2 hours before I fired it off, even if I want to help immediately.

The internet, and especially public forums like Texags can be awesome platforms to help people, or they can be epic weapons of mass destruction to wilt reputations and kill business. It's like having your own personal little nuclear warhead. Wield with care.

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I often think about them myself. I think about him every time I post or answer a question. Is it going to be received well? Is it combative? Is it actually helpful? Is it how I'd like to be treated or talked to? Did I call someone out unintentionally?

Seriously, I've had long posts sit in a Word document for 2 hours before I fired it off, even if I want to help immediately.

The internet, and especially public forums like Texags can be awesome platforms to help people, or they can be epic weapons of mass destruction to wilt reputations and kill business. It's like having your own personal little nuclear warhead. Wield with care.

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The difference is that you seem to do business honestly and on the up and up. You're not a snake oil salesman. So I think your practice of caution is a good idea, but you've also built up more goodwill than he ever did and if your speaking your mind and are honest, people will largely respect that.

Even on the internet, snake oil salesmen eventually get exposed for what they are. His attitude, arrogance, and combativeness just accelerated the process.

I think the difference is that you're sincere in what you post and give very well thought out and detailed explanations for your opinions or advice. I've also never seen you post something combative or belittling, and if I did I'm sure it was well deserved. TBH, I really enjoy your insight and perspective whenever you post here. You do a great job and you're a solid contributor. Keep it up.

You've never tried to argue with a bunch of engineers how unicorn farts overcome the laws of thermodynamics. I'll bet you're willing to say I don't know if you don't know, instead of doubling down and trying to YouTube your way out. That dude earned all the 5hit he gets.

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Hey Jason, do you work in Austin? Had marble to quarter size hail tonight, and may be in need of assistance.

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Sorry to hear that. Give me a ring or email tomorrow. Im at a 4H Clays shoot but I'm there all day with a bunch of downtime. Happy to talk. 281639-0099.

Jason, I think you stand out as someone who has integrity in an industry full of shady practice.

Zap came across as someone who, at best, misunderstood the science, and, at worse, didn't care.

Probably always a good practice to be thoughtful about what you're posting, but I don't think you have to worry too much. Nobody puts you in the same category.