ThrillRide said:
perhaps. but there have already been a couple on here say that they think it should be ok to come in and link news and stories about how someone died in a street race. and in general share their disgust with street racing.
why is that NOT ok?
if i posted a thread about how i loved to key people's cars in the parking lot, would you defend me if others posted about how they think i should stop doing it? would you say, "no...don't tell him he's wrong. hey, that's what he likes to do, and don't be a hypocrite."
and not that this would be the first thread of its kind, but what if i started posting about how i get hammered at the bar on fridays and how every week, i set a new personal best time on my drive home?
would you stick up for my "right" to talk about that, and keep people from flaming me?
i REALLY doubt it. so i don't see what's different.
street racing = immature, illegal, and (most importantly) dangerous to others.
loud bass = annoying and immature
not even the same ballpark.
edit: consistency and honesty aside, there is another reason for mazdaforums to distance itself from street racing.
disclaimers notwithstanding, any competent plaintiff's lawyer representing someone injured/killed in a street race involving someone linked to this board is going to have a field day with that section. while the lack of money to be had will likely keep the owners safe, it wouldn't be too surprising if a grieving plaintiff sought to have the board (or at least that section) shut down. and THAT would be wonderful publicity for this community. just sayin'.