Ahhhhhh, the quagmire one encounters whilst traversing the trap laden path of semantics.quote:Originally posted by MarsRed:
Since we're parsing things here:quote:"OBVIOUSLEY" you misspelled "Obviously"
How obvious?
quote:So patiently obvious
May I suggest?: "patently obvious"
(Sorry, but Mom was a speech therapist...)
And what's this?
quote:a "True" enthusiast/collector is NOT swayed by, nor is their appreciation diminished by the modifications of other Panteras.
Who defines what a "True enthusiast/collector" even is? Isn't it just someone who is enthusiastic about something, or someone who collects something? (BTW, what's a "False" enthusiast/collector?)
I know plenty of enthusiastic collectors who enjoy wildly modified cars, and whose ideas and opinions certainly seem to be swayed by other vehicles they've seen. They like copying good ideas from others.
Sorry if I'm being snarky. My belief is that we (owners) all share a true enthusiasm for collecting Panteras, and we choose our car/s based on our taste and budget. There's no profit in disparaging others who have differing taste/budget.
I'd suggest that vehicle values (including Panteras) are determined to a larger degree by outside economic influences. That's why price guides are updated on a monthly, quarterly, or annual basis - not because some dude tubbed his rear-end.
I would define a "false enthusiast" as someone who faints enthusiasm to ingratiate themselves to a person/s of prominence in order to advance their position.
As an example, you pretend to be a golf enthusiast because your boss at work is & you wish to gain favour.
I didn't perceive your post as "snarky" as you corrected my grammar mistake/s, for that I am appreciative of.
I NEVER run from the truth!, in actuality I encourage & applaud it, that's how a person/me learns, with the caveat being...Is their mind open to learn?!...Mark