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Date:         Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:19:15 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: offensive video
Comments: To: mcneely4@cox.net
In-Reply-To:  <20100326101406.98UD0.212039.imail@eastrmwml33>
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Gee Dave, which part of Paul's warning didn't you understand? It looks pretty comprehensive to me.

You read the disclaimer and CHOSE of your own free will to be subjected to a barrage of F bombs and now you're complaining? I bet you watched all the way to the end too

On Fri, Mar 26, 2010 at 7:14 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Paul, > > There was no need to post this to the list. Fact is, the meaningful > content (how to stop the vehicle) had been described on the list when the > discussion originally occurred. The exact procedure described in the video > was included in the original discussion, just with civility. Of course the > video was offensive, and not just for the language. I can only imagine that > offense was your intention, as it certainly was the intention of those who > made the video and posted it originally. > > Further, the moderators asked us at the time of the original discussion not > to discuss this matter further, as it is not relevant to the purpose of the > list. > > David McNeely > > ---- Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM> wrote: > > There has been a lot of media attention about runaway Toyota vehicles > lately. > > > > Below is one persons "how to stop a Prius" video. These techniques would > work on a vanagon as well. > > > > Disclaimer; the video is extremely offensive to many, especially if you > don't like hearing the "F" word repeatedly....but his point about driver > training and understanding how vehicles work is spot on. > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4PtafRB9c&feature=player_embedded >

-- Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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