Opinion of over stated enthusiasum.
05-04-2013, 12:18 AM
#21
Safety Car
I get your point but you have to take all internet/email/text with a grain of salt. It's hard to ever know what is really intended. One man's WOW may be another man's cool or nice or whatever.
It is very difficult to convey differences in emotion over text. Also, some people feel an obligation to make a positive comment regardless of what the post is. I think you just have to try to really get to know the members, in the virtual sense, and consider the source rather than translating it into the way that you use a certain term.
That said, I understand what you mean but it doesn't bother me. If someone who always makes similar comments posts his typical comment then it doesn't impress. However if it is the opposite type person then it carries a little more effect, that's for sure.
For me, I try to stay away from the cliches like WOW and when I really feel that way I will be specific and say something like "Wow, your choice to paint those wheels grey really worked out awesome on your blue car and really modernized your look." This way everyone know better how the comment was meant.
It is very difficult to convey differences in emotion over text. Also, some people feel an obligation to make a positive comment regardless of what the post is. I think you just have to try to really get to know the members, in the virtual sense, and consider the source rather than translating it into the way that you use a certain term.
That said, I understand what you mean but it doesn't bother me. If someone who always makes similar comments posts his typical comment then it doesn't impress. However if it is the opposite type person then it carries a little more effect, that's for sure.
For me, I try to stay away from the cliches like WOW and when I really feel that way I will be specific and say something like "Wow, your choice to paint those wheels grey really worked out awesome on your blue car and really modernized your look." This way everyone know better how the comment was meant.
05-04-2013, 01:45 AM
#22
Burning Brakes
wow1 (waʊ)
interj.
1. (an exclamation of surprise, wonder, pleasure, or the like.)
v.t.
2. to gain an enthusiastic response from; thrill.
n.
3. an extraordinary success.
4. excitement, interest, great pleasure, or the like.
I use WOW a lot. I guess I'm easily WOWED.
interj.
1. (an exclamation of surprise, wonder, pleasure, or the like.)
v.t.
2. to gain an enthusiastic response from; thrill.
n.
3. an extraordinary success.
4. excitement, interest, great pleasure, or the like.
I use WOW a lot. I guess I'm easily WOWED.
05-04-2013, 07:26 AM
#28
Drifting
You feel better now? ET, this just isn't like you. Looks like it's going to be a great day in PA - time to go out for a drive and get those ions back into alignment.
05-04-2013, 07:28 AM
#29
Le Mans Master
Over my time here, about 12 years, I've been underwhelmed many times by the use of the word " WOW ". To me the word WOW means something extraordinary, fantastic, not easily topped. People use the word "Wow" to describe all sorts of less than "wow" appropriate items, mods, stick on badges and brake ducts or their choice of a shift ****, air spray, or beverage cup holder. Because there are 150 different shift ***** available, the word " Wow " hardly would describe one over the other. So my question is, does it bother anyone else that the word Wow is used to describe a mediocre change in their C5? IM not trying to be mean, just point out that the word WoW should be reserved for something that is truly WOW appropriate. When I see the word Wow used to describe anything , I immediately dismiss that person's input and credibility as a reviewer of anything.
along these same lines, the phrase " Pull the trigger" also make me want to hurl. Talk about something that has been over played for the last ten years. OK, I'm venting.... you can hate me.
along these same lines, the phrase " Pull the trigger" also make me want to hurl. Talk about something that has been over played for the last ten years. OK, I'm venting.... you can hate me.
05-04-2013, 09:40 AM
#32
Team Owner
WOW! Don't be so sensitive 
Eehhhhhhhh! to me it's no big deal!
I got an idea:
Let's make a list or if you have suggestions of other words to use instead of "WOW" let's get it going!
Thanks,Matt
Eehhhhhhhh! to me it's no big deal!
I got an idea:
Let's make a list or if you have suggestions of other words to use instead of "WOW" let's get it going!
Thanks,Matt
05-04-2013, 10:04 AM
#35
Melting Slicks
The last time I said wow was when I first saw the girl I would eventually marry. I thought this site was about Corvettes and appreciation of same no matter which part of the car was at issue. All the parts come together to create a perfect artform we all appreciate and worked to own.
05-04-2013, 10:14 AM
#37
Race Director
05-04-2013, 11:22 AM
#39
Burning Brakes
Wow - proper use of the English language
I agree. Current slang usage of words intended for extraordinary situations only dilutes/cheapens our language.
As Sir Winston Churchill noted, "This is the sort of English up with which I will not put."
But I am sure Sir Wiston would have approved of me saying to you, "Have a nice day, y'all."
The LIzzard
As Sir Winston Churchill noted, "This is the sort of English up with which I will not put."
But I am sure Sir Wiston would have approved of me saying to you, "Have a nice day, y'all."
The LIzzard
05-04-2013, 11:39 AM
#40
Melting Slicks
Nicely said and I agree. However, we are way past the question of whether or language will be cheapened. Technology/text blew that out of the water 5-10 years ago. So, on a forum such as this it is a moot point, but hopefully in 1on1 text or verbal discussions between two educated folks, we can still maintain the value of language/vocabulary.
