[stein_325i]

Been banned twice now from the G8X forums. The first time, I understand, I was definitely a bit troll like, however the second time I saw nothing wrong with my posts.

I was never harsh or overly critical, used no foul language, and didn't mention the grills once in my comments, I even held back most of my true thoughts and opinions. Any posts I made, I made with fair and valid critiques which I backed up with examples, and then even tried to counterbalance them with some compliments so I wouldn't look overly negative. One comment which was removed (for some reason) was comparing the F8X to a nicely tailored suit, and the G8X to one with someone who has a noticeable beer belly. This was on the thread labeled F8X vs G8X, so it wasn't even off topic or repetitive in anyways. Apparently that post was unacceptable and deleted by mods/admins, but the post right below mine was "Ugly ass grills confirmed" and endless comments of references to Japanese design (Lexus/Toyota comments) all of which were off topic, while mine was actually referencing both cars and actually used great examples to back up my opinions, not just spamming comments on not liking the design. How those comments were not deleted but my very tame and playful comment which actually had a great amount of information was, I do not understand.

Also I never received any warnings, infractions or even notification of a ban each time. It would have been nice to at least receive a warning or know that admin was unhappy with my behavior. Just banning someone is a lazy way to stop a problem.

As others have said, there are some really annoying people on the forums too who like to push their opinions on others and then fight them for having a difference of opinion, always calling up "people had the same reaction 10-years ago and ended up loving it" and other BS. I won't name anyone, but you all know the persons I am talking about.