HID Thiefs and National News
10-14-2002, 06:18 PM
#4
Originally posted by Tanman
I really hope they don't show how the thieves are stealing our HID headlights. All we need is to give some punks an idea of how easy it is to steal them, then it will become a problem for everyone.
I really hope they don't show how the thieves are stealing our HID headlights. All we need is to give some punks an idea of how easy it is to steal them, then it will become a problem for everyone.
10-14-2002, 08:40 PM
#5
Donating Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 429
I agree with Tanman. I think that will only make the problem worse. It will give a lot of punks the idea of how they can go out and make a quick buck. Media coverage is usually more helpful than good in these kind of situations. Just look at the coverage of all the school shootings last year. If the media hadn't plastered that news on every TV in America there probabaly would not have been so many "copy-cat" incidents. Its not like they were looking for the suspects, they were already dead or caught in most cases. The media coverage was worthless in my opinion. I'd rather not even known about it.
just my $.02 worth.
just my $.02 worth.
10-14-2002, 09:02 PM
#6
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by suds1
I agree with Tanman. I think that will only make the problem worse. It will give a lot of punks the idea of how they can go out and make a quick buck. Media coverage is usually more helpful than good in these kind of situations. Just look at the coverage of all the school shootings last year. If the media hadn't plastered that news on every TV in America there probabaly would not have been so many "copy-cat" incidents. Its not like they were looking for the suspects, they were already dead or caught in most cases. The media coverage was worthless in my opinion. I'd rather not even known about it.
just my $.02 worth.
I agree with Tanman. I think that will only make the problem worse. It will give a lot of punks the idea of how they can go out and make a quick buck. Media coverage is usually more helpful than good in these kind of situations. Just look at the coverage of all the school shootings last year. If the media hadn't plastered that news on every TV in America there probabaly would not have been so many "copy-cat" incidents. Its not like they were looking for the suspects, they were already dead or caught in most cases. The media coverage was worthless in my opinion. I'd rather not even known about it.
just my $.02 worth.
10-14-2002, 10:51 PM
#8
Guest
Posts: n/a
Hey you Dookie face!
Why don't you go chill out at you local "pokey folks" home and do a breaking news story on the bingo playoffs!
Honestly, I used to want to be a Reporter. Until so many spineless reporters, who frankly don't know jack-**** about what they're talking about, began(some where in the 3000A.D era) began spreading misinformation and basiclly started lieing and tryng to pass rumours, half-truths and general BS that I lost all faith in the "News" profession.
Oh and People who don't use their blinkers should be drug out into the street and shot!
Why don't you go chill out at you local "pokey folks" home and do a breaking news story on the bingo playoffs!
Honestly, I used to want to be a Reporter. Until so many spineless reporters, who frankly don't know jack-**** about what they're talking about, began(some where in the 3000A.D era) began spreading misinformation and basiclly started lieing and tryng to pass rumours, half-truths and general BS that I lost all faith in the "News" profession.
Oh and People who don't use their blinkers should be drug out into the street and shot!
10-14-2002, 10:59 PM
#9
buddy, you gotta chill...
For every bad reporter in the profession, there's a good one too. We don't intentionally make mistakes, but when you've got to write under deadline, bad stuff happens. We're only human. No need to get all medieval on my @$$.
For every bad reporter in the profession, there's a good one too. We don't intentionally make mistakes, but when you've got to write under deadline, bad stuff happens. We're only human. No need to get all medieval on my @$$.
10-14-2002, 11:05 PM
#10
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by Wasim521
buddy, you gotta chill...
For every bad reporter in the profession, there's a good one too. We don't intentionally make mistakes, but when you've got to write under deadline, bad stuff happens. We're only human. No need to get all medieval on my @$$.
buddy, you gotta chill...
For every bad reporter in the profession, there's a good one too. We don't intentionally make mistakes, but when you've got to write under deadline, bad stuff happens. We're only human. No need to get all medieval on my @$$.
*Please do not take anything this man says seriously.*
I honestly am never angry. Especially on the internet. I just like to rant....alot.
Sorry to offend your profession.
I am just strongly against the news media "hyping" HID theft and giving theives ideas of how to do so....when was this done before, oh yes. Anyone remember the "hype" over "Dirty Bombs."
.....FFEJ.....
10-14-2002, 11:13 PM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by Wasim521
Agreed...I hope that they don't show in depth about how to remove HIDs and stuff. That's just stupid reporting. Even I agree on that one. Might as well paint a target on our cars if they do.
Agreed...I hope that they don't show in depth about how to remove HIDs and stuff. That's just stupid reporting. Even I agree on that one. Might as well paint a target on our cars if they do.
10-14-2002, 11:16 PM
#13
this is why the use of so-called "club drugs" have more than doubled at certain clubs and more specifically all-night rave parties because of similar national coverage saying that "all you kids can buy drugs here. come and git'em!"
psh.
psh.
10-15-2002, 04:09 AM
#14
I don't think its that reporters try to misrepresent information, I think its more of a producer trying to present an aspect of a certain story that is going to draw the most attention whether its good or bad. You got to admit, its all about ratings. If you can grab attention, then its a money maker. Don't get me wrong, I in no way condone reporters stances on some things, but I must say, the producers are as much to blame as the reporters themselves.
10-15-2002, 06:25 AM
#16
Donating Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Aug 2001
Posts: 2,267
When we bash reporters, we actually mean the news agencies and media in general. The reporters are the bottom rung on the propaganda machine, we're blaming them, but the entire ladder is a problem. If you live in Houston, Fox 26 and NBC 2 are the worst about over-hyping and trying to make big stories out of every problem. I can't stand watching the news on those channels.
10-15-2002, 07:20 AM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Originally posted by Tanman
When we bash reporters, we actually mean the news agencies and media in general. The reporters are the bottom rung on the propaganda machine, we're blaming them, but the entire ladder is a problem. If you live in Houston, Fox 26 and NBC 2 are the worst about over-hyping and trying to make big stories out of every problem. I can't stand watching the news on those channels.
When we bash reporters, we actually mean the news agencies and media in general. The reporters are the bottom rung on the propaganda machine, we're blaming them, but the entire ladder is a problem. If you live in Houston, Fox 26 and NBC 2 are the worst about over-hyping and trying to make big stories out of every problem. I can't stand watching the news on those channels.
10-15-2002, 07:21 AM
#18
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,280
It's been on the CBS website for a few days.
HID Thefts
HID Thefts
10-15-2002, 09:20 AM
#19
10-15-2002, 09:22 AM
#20
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: Detroit Metro Area
Posts: 1,617
Stereodude
10-15-2002, 12:12 PM
#21
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,461
Even though it's a Honda/Acura, I still feel their pain because we are in the same position (2k2+) as them right now.
I am so scared that the lights off my car are going to get stolen one day, since I am from the main point-- North NJ.
Note: BUY TIM'S HID BOLTS! $15 relieves some tension, but not all.
10-15-2002, 12:54 PM
#24
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,015
I'm sorry, i guess it's not World News Tonight. It's on CBS with Dan Rather, usually on at 7:00 PM Eastern. I always get the names mixed up, but I know for sure it's CBS with Dan. It is the national news program, not local news.
10-15-2002, 01:04 PM
#25
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,015
10-15-2002, 04:20 PM
#27
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,461
Originally posted by 2002Maxxxima
So I suffered through 30 min. of Dan Rather, and I didn't see anything about the HIDs. I wonder if they pulled it for more relavent news? Or did I just miss it?
So I suffered through 30 min. of Dan Rather, and I didn't see anything about the HIDs. I wonder if they pulled it for more relavent news? Or did I just miss it?
10-15-2002, 07:21 PM
#29
Originally posted by GLE02NJ
Even though it's a Honda/Acura, I still feel their pain because we are in the same position (2k2+) as them right now.
I am so scared that the lights off my car are going to get stolen one day, since I am from the main point-- North NJ.
Note: BUY TIM'S HID BOLTS! $15 relieves some tension, but not all.
Even though it's a Honda/Acura, I still feel their pain because we are in the same position (2k2+) as them right now.
I am so scared that the lights off my car are going to get stolen one day, since I am from the main point-- North NJ.
Note: BUY TIM'S HID BOLTS! $15 relieves some tension, but not all.
10-15-2002, 07:25 PM
#30
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: NJ
Posts: 2,461
Originally posted by silverkorn
yea i am going to be paranoid about going anywhere near Wayne now, i dont think the max will ever see the willowbrook mall again
yea i am going to be paranoid about going anywhere near Wayne now, i dont think the max will ever see the willowbrook mall again
I seriously want to put highvoltage wire sensors on the bolts when the alarm is activated. Maybe I will....beware thieves!
10-15-2002, 07:34 PM
#31
Originally posted by GLE02NJ
Wayne is like a paradise compared to the mall in paramas or jersey gardens. However, that doesn't mean willowbrook is good.
I seriously want to put highvoltage wire sensors on the bolts when the alarm is activated. Maybe I will....beware thieves!olice:
Wayne is like a paradise compared to the mall in paramas or jersey gardens. However, that doesn't mean willowbrook is good.
I seriously want to put highvoltage wire sensors on the bolts when the alarm is activated. Maybe I will....beware thieves!
olice:
oh FYI, any kind of trap that would cause bodily harm to someone is illegal. i wish it wasnt but hey what are you going to do. i like what i saw in someones sig...
"The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?"
10-16-2002, 05:24 AM
#32
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jun 2001
Posts: 1,015
Originally posted by silverkorn
i remember reading somewhere that the Woodbridge mall is the highest car theft in NJ, and then willowbrook was second. this was a couple years ago but still both places are notorious for theft.
oh FYI, any kind of trap that would cause bodily harm to someone is illegal. i wish it wasnt but hey what are you going to do. i like what i saw in someones sig...
"The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?"
i remember reading somewhere that the Woodbridge mall is the highest car theft in NJ, and then willowbrook was second. this was a couple years ago but still both places are notorious for theft.
oh FYI, any kind of trap that would cause bodily harm to someone is illegal. i wish it wasnt but hey what are you going to do. i like what i saw in someones sig...
"The problem with America is stupidity. I'm not saying there should be a capital punishment for stupidity, but why don't we just take the safety labels off of everything and let the problem solve itself?"
. It would be real easy to rig up something. Just get one of those big a** million microfarad capacitors that people use in sound systems and juice it up.
10-16-2002, 05:34 AM
#33
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2002
Posts: 412
Originally posted by Tai Mai Shu
Freud said it best. Survival of the fittest (smartest) . It would be real easy to rig up something. Just get one of those big a** million microfarad capacitors that people use in sound systems and juice it up.
Freud said it best. Survival of the fittest (smartest)
. It would be real easy to rig up something. Just get one of those big a** million microfarad capacitors that people use in sound systems and juice it up.
Ouch. It's too bad people can't just leave well alone.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
The Frye
7th Generation Maxima (2009-2015)
6
09-02-2021 11:03 AM
MaxLife17
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
43
06-27-2019 01:37 PM