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Old 16-01-2012, 10:13 PM   #1
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Yesterday while travelling down to the gong to visit friends there was a ford forum cruise taking place speeding and driving like hoons you could say in adverse conditions of extreme fog and rain

Next time guys remember your on the road represent this forum take it easy and dont race to get to the destination a cruise is a cruise take it easy

Oh and learn how to drive in the fog and turn your hazards on and do not overtake like many of you did

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Old 16-01-2012, 10:16 PM   #2
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Couldn't count the amount of times ive almost been cleaned up by idiots on cruises before, usually with another specific forum sticker on some of the cars.

Absolutely disgusting
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:17 PM   #3
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Um, Can I say that this wasn't a forum-organised cruise from here... This was organised over Facebook... I know, I was suppose to be there....
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:18 PM   #4
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Um, Can I say that this wasn't a forum-organised cruise from here... This was organised over Facebook... I know, I was suppose to be there....
Still woeful behaviour
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:22 PM   #5
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Weather it was organised on here or not... they were advertising they were from ford forums and heading to Corrimal Beach....

The back of the pack which was about 4 cars were the only smart bright ones which dropped off when the fog hit pretty bad.... The rest couldnt care less how they drove or what impact they could of had on other drivers or themselves
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:25 PM   #6
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Unfortunately with such a large tree some bad apples will fall and lighten the branches.


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Old 16-01-2012, 10:26 PM   #7
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Easy, find out which user names they belong to and ban em.

No place for that behaviour when representing this Forum, its not what were about!
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:27 PM   #8
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Not all of us were speeding!

I for one did have my hazard lights on and was sticking to the limit, so were the others who were around me!
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:47 PM   #9
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Not all of us were speeding!

I for one did have my hazard lights on and was sticking to the limit, so were the others who were around me!
Are Hazard lights legally allowed to be used on a moving vehicle unless its under tow?
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I followed the road signs saying to use them ;)
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Are Hazard lights legally allowed to be used on a moving vehicle unless its under tow?
They are in fog and heavy rain I believe
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:52 PM   #12
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Yeah WTF is with hazards?

If it was as bad as you say then perhaps a PM to site admin if you have clear proof of what was happening is fact. Not that I think your lying but its to easy to mix cars up.
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Old 16-01-2012, 10:52 PM   #13
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I followed the road signs saying to use them ;)
Fair enough then, i know some areas allow it, wasnt sure if this applied here.

BTW, when you post your thoughts on a public forum dont expect people to hide their replies via PM, as it would be a boring place without counter arguement. (i refer to your sig)
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Old 16-01-2012, 11:03 PM   #14
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If it was as bad as you say then perhaps a PM to site admin if you have clear proof of what was happening is fact. Not that I think your lying but its to easy to mix cars up.
Agree here ..... if someone is representing the FORUMS by way of sticker etc and they are acting in a stupid irresponsible manner, by all means mention this to admin and they can deal with it if they see fit. The problem being ....... one persons interpretation of misbehaving is different to others. Not saying there was or wasn't stupid things going on but I find it hard for anyone to take action on hearsay ..... a quiet word to admin might bring around a different result but facts had better be correct before any accusations start to flow.

This wasn't a 'sanctioned' event .... there are people out there who do stupid things with all sorts of stickers relating to what ever and I believe it is very difficult for the Forums to act on something like this.

I have put my boot into it .... not saying I have broken any law .... but just the sound has been enough to attract attention. Of course the FORUMS has a very low tolerance of any sort of 'wrong' attention and if undue attention is brought upon AFF then Admin have every right to take action as required.



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