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04-08-2003, 22:44
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Abby you can say that you think they are naff all you like but it is clear to see that the real reason you don't like private plates is envy. I don't have one, but if I wanted one I'd get one. I have no problem with people that have private plates. Its really not that big an issue. There are bigger things in life to worry about.
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05-08-2003, 07:13
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It is clear to see that the real reason you don't like private plates is envy.
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Why do you assume that, t020? Let me say that I have no problem with standard private plates. However I don't like the ones that have been modified illegally. I respect your strong anti-cannabis / anti-crime viewpoints, so I'm surprised you haven't backed me up.
Neither do I see the point of standard plates that have the drivers name in small letters underneath - don't you agree they are naff?
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05-08-2003, 07:32
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I think envy is a bit strong, perhaps Abby has taste.
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05-08-2003, 08:28
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Quote:
Originally posted by Abby
I respect your strong anti-cannabis / anti-crime viewpoints, so I'm surprised you haven't backed me up.
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What have anti-cannabis viewpoints got the do with this?  Do all these illegally modified plates belong to cannabis users? 
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05-08-2003, 08:53
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Originally posted by Tony Ruscoe
What have anti-cannabis viewpoints got the do with this? Do all these illegally modified plates belong to cannabis users?
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Sunshine, what I mean is that in the past t020 has posted strong points against illegal activity including cannabis smoking.
Yet he has not said anything against drivers who illegally modify their number plates to display something different from what it should be. In fact, when I complain, he accuses me of envy.
(edited for grammar - I do care) 
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Max: Hey. He fell on the cab. He fell from up there, on the cab. I think he's dead.
Vincent: Good guess.
Max: You killed him?
Vincent: No, I shot him. Bullets and the fall killed him.
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05-08-2003, 09:08
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05-08-2003, 09:43
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Abby what I don't understand now is that you say you don't personal number plates that are not illegal.
I asked you if it would be ok to have a perfectly legal number plate, (no italics, no squeezing letters to make them look like something else) but had the dealership details replaced to be more personal... you ignored me!
Damn you and your double standards 
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05-08-2003, 09:51
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Quote:
Originally posted by DaBouncer
Abby what I don't understand now is that you say you don't personal number plates that are not illegal.
I asked you if it would be ok to have a perfectly legal number plate, (no italics, no squeezing letters to make them look like something else) but had the dealership details replaced to be more personal... you ignored me!
Damn you and your double standards
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Yes I ignored you. Don't forget that I promised I would not speak to you again. And what was your reply to that 
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Max: Hey. He fell on the cab. He fell from up there, on the cab. I think he's dead.
Vincent: Good guess.
Max: You killed him?
Vincent: No, I shot him. Bullets and the fall killed him.
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05-08-2003, 09:54
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I bought me a low cost personal number plate!
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05-08-2003, 09:55
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Originally posted by DaBouncer
I bought me a low cost personal number plate!
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Max: Hey. He fell on the cab. He fell from up there, on the cab. I think he's dead.
Vincent: Good guess.
Max: You killed him?
Vincent: No, I shot him. Bullets and the fall killed him.
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05-08-2003, 10:19
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Somebody once pointed out that I could have my surname legally on a number plate by just changing 2 letters to numbers. That's just what I need given the way I drive, a way for people to track me down. I think not.
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05-08-2003, 22:51
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Quote:
Originally posted by Abby
Why do you assume that, t020? Let me say that I have no problem with standard private plates. However I don't like the ones that have been modified illegally. I respect your strong anti-cannabis / anti-crime viewpoints, so I'm surprised you haven't backed me up.
Neither do I see the point of standard plates that have the drivers name in small letters underneath - don't you agree they are naff?
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Yes. I acknowledge the illegally modified plates. They cause police problems, as well as speed cameras that can have difficulty making out the registration due to unusual fonts, italics, small text, etc. I've not actually noticed any plates with the drivers name underneath, but it sounds like a bad idea to me, e.g. if they were to cut someone up, the person may get road rage and memorise their name, track them down, etc... However, I don't have a problem with normal private plates.
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06-08-2003, 07:39
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To be honest, compared with the *real* crimes out there that are clearly going unpunished (for example Evil Paedophile Al Quaeda Credit Card Fraudsters On The Internet (c)2003 All Newspapers), a few studs or tape-overs on a numberplate is hardly worth worrying about.
Personally i regard it as a matter of style. The WACKEST thing one can do is clearly to have a STANDARD numberplate redone in the obligatory awful font. Why? That looks utterly arse even on the most cheap and Kevin of motors.
However, a car like an M3 or an SL55 or a 911 just looks plain WRONG with a x nnn xxx numberplate. Ditto any car that has clearly been lovingly modified.
Conversely, even the most awesome private plate cannot save a horrible, HORRIBLE modification job (step forward Nova and Saxo boys).
I like a private plate that represents the motor to which it is attached. M3 BMW is a daily sight for me, on a lovely, lovely Beemer. Personal information is slightly less classy, but acceptable - my first plate ended in 5WFC, which suited me fine.
My project car is a Civic Type-R - once my wedding is out of the way then every penny is going on fettling it with chrome and hydraulics - hence why i've got the numberplate P1MPP on retention.
Finally, don't judge the person by the car OR the numberplate. I love the idea of my pimpin' Civic...but the showiness is very much tongue-in-cheek. It's all about enjoying it while you can, after all...
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06-08-2003, 07:48
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Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials, FastEddie.
You make some very good points, but there's one I don't agree with:
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Finally, don't judge the person by the car OR the numberplate.
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I would have thought they want us to judge them by their numberplate
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Max: Hey. He fell on the cab. He fell from up there, on the cab. I think he's dead.
Vincent: Good guess.
Max: You killed him?
Vincent: No, I shot him. Bullets and the fall killed him.
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06-08-2003, 11:35
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Quote:
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I would have thought they want us to judge them by their numberplate
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That's because they're staggeringly shallow products of this country's ridiculous social heirarchy.
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06-08-2003, 11:50
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my dad has a personalised plate and i dont think they are naff its the year me mum n dad got together with 3 letters of his nick name
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06-08-2003, 13:00
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So what does he hope to achieve by advertising that information to other drivers?
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06-08-2003, 13:22
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Perhaps he can't remember his proper number and needs an aide memoire.
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06-08-2003, 23:09
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Quote:
Originally posted by Mike
So what does he hope to achieve by advertising that information to other drivers?
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What would you be trying to achieve by having your house painted a certain colour? What would you be trying to achieve by wearing a certain brand of clothes with the brand clear to see for all?
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06-08-2003, 23:49
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Quote:
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What would you be trying to achieve by wearing a certain brand of clothes with the brand clear to see for all?
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Trying to be a fashion victim? Nothing sadder. Real designer gear doesn't flash labels, that's for the wannabees.
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