The Samba

[ccain529]

Originally Posted by Doogie S

I've found the forums to be less than helpful in most cases and seem to be dominated by a few individuals who suffer from "small man" syndrome. For technical info and honest answers without the attitude, this forum rocks!
The classified, photos and links sections are pretty good though,

Agreed, TheSamba is a decent resource when it comes to the archives and photos. As for the classifieds...."Caveat Emptor" (Buyer Beware) is heavily cautioned! Apearantly one can polish a turd with a digital camera!
I find their forums to be standoffish, especially to newbies! I've seen all too many times a guy building crap coming down on someone who just has aquestion! As if to say "DUH!!!" And then turn around and blast someone who is working on something a bit unconventional! These guys need to go out to their own garage and look around! Maybe even hook up some decent lighting! The Samba seems to be a "Good ol' Boys" club! But I dig the "Small-Man Syndrome" reference! Totally fits some of those guys!
And I also agree that this forum Rocks!!!

[Bebobug]

I've been to The Samba a few times, mostly reading no posting. I really haven't seen anybody burn a newb or ask their life story over a tech question or dissmiss a newb because they aren't part of the 'group'. As for the classifieds go, if you buy online you really run the risk, of course that is anywhere these days.