Policy on "hookups" - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry · 2006-10-02, 12:24 PM

As many people know, from time to time, members of this site have "hookups" on stuff through their work, or group buys, or offers to help w/ mods, etc. Due to events not all that long ago, I'd like to touch on the SECCS policy for these types of deals.

First, if someone has a hookup to offer, please let *them* offer it. Telling person A, "oh dude, person B totally has the hookup on that" isn't fair to person B, as it puts them in the position to offer something to someone they may not be willing/able to offer. If you see that person A would benefit from person B's help, tell person B in a PM about person A and let them make the offer at their discretion. Basically, if the hookup isn't yours to offer, don't offer it for someone else.

Second, let's try to keep these deals within the club. If everyone and their mother is taking advantage of an offer presented to the club, it raises the chance that the offer will be recinded. "Free carwashes for SECCS members" won't last long if every 3rd person in Reno is claiming to be a SECCS member.

Third, and most important. Let's keep this stuff legal. It's the SECCS policy to cooperate w/ the authorities regarding any illegal activity. If something goes down via the board, we will share what we can w/ the police if so requested. If you're offering a hookup to members on the board, please keep it legit.

Again, some of you may know what this is about, but we're not going to name-names or discuss it in this thread, as the situation seems to be resolved. I'm just posting this up so everyone will know what's expected in the future regarding these sort of deals.

MPREZIV · 2006-10-02, 01:13 PM

+1 MILLION

Nick Koan · 2006-10-02, 01:23 PM

Agreed.

At best its rude, at worst it can cause some major issues. A "hookup" that gets too popular can really impact a person offering it, and if it gets too big the consequences can be negative for that person. That last thing I would want is for someone to get into trouble with their business relations (boss, coworkers, corporate partner, etc) just because of the "hookups" offered via this club.

MattR · 2006-10-02, 01:25 PM

That and most of the people on this board offering hookups (Cory, Pat, Khail) are too nice and too helpful to ever bring it up. Good Policy there Scott.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-10-02, 01:37 PM

I try to abide by this as an everyday rule regarding anything I do. This to me is something that you do (or don't do, whatever side you are on) out of respect for a person. That being said, I HOPE that I haven't done it here or anywhere. In general I am usually pretty conscious of this, but I make mistakes, and if I have offended anyone, I appologize.

But yeah good thread.

khail19 · 2006-10-02, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

That and most of the people on this board offering hookups (Cory, Pat, Khail) are too nice and too helpful to ever bring it up. Good Policy there Scott.

Thanks for the kind words, but I got nothing now.

MattR · 2006-10-02, 01:49 PM

I know.

sybir · 2006-10-02, 02:10 PM

I'm right behind you on this one. Hookups need to be on the down-low, and they need to be offered by the person providing them.

JC · 2006-10-02, 02:12 PM

I was expecting a sex scandal when I opened this. Good to spell things out though.

Pat R. · 2006-10-02, 03:09 PM

You never know what will happen when you agree to a third-party hookup:

NevadaSTi · 2006-10-02, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat R.

You never know what will happen when you agree to a third-party hookup:

Pat, I am gonna ask for a "hook-up." Do you have a big enough cone to cover her up??

M3n2c3 · 2006-10-02, 05:25 PM

Good call, Scott. I had been thinking about bringing this up myself.

sp00ln · 2006-10-02, 08:52 PM

So, where am I supposed to get my drugs from now, Scott?

bxracer69 · 2006-10-02, 10:02 PM

man law?....

JonnydaJibba · 2006-10-03, 07:09 AM

Sticky?

qksubi · 2006-10-03, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat R.

You never know what will happen when you agree to a third-party hookup:

Pat can you hook me up

Pat R. · 2006-10-03, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qksubi

Pat can you hook me up

You always were a sucker for girls with tongue rings!

Brian, I don't have any cones that big but these might do the job:

Nick Koan · 2007-10-01, 10:37 AM

Bump for all you new guys.

Remember, be polite and respectful to your fellow members and don't offer other peoples goods or services!

subierex09 · 2008-12-06, 12:30 PM

got it

sybir · 2009-07-29, 08:05 AM

Bump.

brianbell · 2018-01-04, 05:20 AM

Thanx for sharing this information!

Fernando · 2018-01-30, 07:11 PM

Can't believe this....

alaxjordan0 · 2019-07-05, 06:17 AM

Hey Sperry, I'm a newbie here. Thanks for sharing some great input.

2006-10-02, 12:24 PM	#1
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Policy on "hookups" As many people know, from time to time, members of this site have "hookups" on stuff through their work, or group buys, or offers to help w/ mods, etc. Due to events not all that long ago, I'd like to touch on the SECCS policy for these types of deals. First, if someone has a hookup to offer, please let them offer it. Telling person A, "oh dude, person B totally has the hookup on that" isn't fair to person B, as it puts them in the position to offer something to someone they may not be willing/able to offer. If you see that person A would benefit from person B's help, tell person B in a PM about person A and let them make the offer at their discretion. Basically, if the hookup isn't yours to offer, don't offer it for someone else. Second, let's try to keep these deals within the club. If everyone and their mother is taking advantage of an offer presented to the club, it raises the chance that the offer will be recinded. "Free carwashes for SECCS members" won't last long if every 3rd person in Reno is claiming to be a SECCS member. Third, and most important. Let's keep this stuff legal. It's the SECCS policy to cooperate w/ the authorities regarding any illegal activity. If something goes down via the board, we will share what we can w/ the police if so requested. If you're offering a hookup to members on the board, please keep it legit. Again, some of you may know what this is about, but we're not going to name-names or discuss it in this thread, as the situation seems to be resolved. I'm just posting this up so everyone will know what's expected in the future regarding these sort of deals. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-10-02, 01:13 PM	#2
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	+1 MILLION __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-10-02, 01:23 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Agreed. At best its rude, at worst it can cause some major issues. A "hookup" that gets too popular can really impact a person offering it, and if it gets too big the consequences can be negative for that person. That last thing I would want is for someone to get into trouble with their business relations (boss, coworkers, corporate partner, etc) just because of the "hookups" offered via this club. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2006-10-02, 01:25 PM	#4
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	That and most of the people on this board offering hookups (Cory, Pat, Khail) are too nice and too helpful to ever bring it up. Good Policy there Scott. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-10-02, 01:37 PM	#5
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	I try to abide by this as an everyday rule regarding anything I do. This to me is something that you do (or don't do, whatever side you are on) out of respect for a person. That being said, I HOPE that I haven't done it here or anywhere. In general I am usually pretty conscious of this, but I make mistakes, and if I have offended anyone, I appologize. But yeah good thread. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-10-02, 01:49 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I know. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-10-02, 02:10 PM	#8
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	I'm right behind you on this one. Hookups need to be on the down-low, and they need to be offered by the person providing them. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-10-02, 02:12 PM	#9
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	I was expecting a sex scandal when I opened this. Good to spell things out though. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2006-10-02, 03:09 PM	#10
Pat R. EJ251 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Southeast Hades Posts: 593 Car: Red Class: Stockish ¿Quién es tu padre?	You never know what will happen when you agree to a third-party hookup: Attached Images __________________ Movin' to Montana soon, gonna be a dental floss tycoon.

2006-10-02, 05:25 PM	#12
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dayton, NV Posts: 1,888 Car: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP sometimes (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Good call, Scott. I had been thinking about bringing this up myself. __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2006-10-02, 08:52 PM	#13
sp00ln EJ205 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,196	So, where am I supposed to get my drugs from now, Scott? __________________ Turbo is a decent with modification.

2006-10-02, 10:02 PM	#14
bxracer69 EJ22 Real Name: Nick Langkamp Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: On the Road Posts: 384 Car: 2003 Mitsubishi Evo8 Class: SM Snowboarding....Because gravity is cheaper than gas	man law?.... __________________ My better is better than your best. My fast smells like french toast. www.langkampracing.com

2006-10-03, 07:09 AM	#15
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Sticky? __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-10-01, 10:37 AM	#18
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Bump for all you new guys. Remember, be polite and respectful to your fellow members and don't offer other peoples goods or services! __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-12-06, 12:30 PM	#19
subierex09 n00b Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 23 Car: '09 wrx	got it __________________ "you are tripping out.....man"- super troopers

2009-07-29, 08:05 AM	#20
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	Bump. __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2018-01-04, 05:20 AM	#21
brianbell n00b Real Name: Brian Bell Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 1	Thanx for sharing this information! __________________ I like to ride expensive car because with it I'm very lucky on charming ladies and I can spend free time with pleasure

2018-01-30, 07:11 PM	#22
Fernando n00b Real Name: Fernando Join Date: Jan 2018 Posts: 7	Can't believe this....

2019-07-05, 06:17 AM	#23
alaxjordan0 n00b Real Name: Alax Jordan Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: USA Posts: 7	Hey Sperry, I'm a newbie here. Thanks for sharing some great input.

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