If I, or bunch on other members started a thread that said, "Another day and no problems! I Love my truck", first off, the mods would eventually amalgamate all the threads into one big thread and it would be so huge, that no one would actually read it because every post would either be "My truck is great" OR "Mine Too!" You would get so bored after the 10th post, that you NEVER make it to post # 107,346.
However, if I was to post "My F'n truck is broke again", it would see 'Hot Thread' status in under an hour.
Reality - People like dirty laundry, and bad news sells.
We are humans, and as such we are 'drawn' to disaster. Look at the news; the long running top story is never about Mrs. Smiths 7 years old daughter passing Grade 2 with honors. Statistically it's going to be about something bad, because that's what sells.
Here on the forum(s), you end up a larger number of threads about a problem then anything else. This is because, for the most part, that's what sells.....or in this case, that's the best and easiest way to get others to respond. Also, as human are, we tend to 'dwell' on the negative, as well as exploit it. That's the way we are. :4-dontknow:
So; considering this, the forum(s) are likely to be 'weighted' in the problem direction, which is NOT a reflection of the product, but rather a reflection of the human animal.
Oh yah....I almost forgot....it you have an issue that you want an answer to, where is the best place to find that answer -
a) Library
b) Dealer
c) Internet Forums
If you chose 'C', you are in the majority.
Question 2 - If you use the forum, are you most likely to use -
a) The search function
b) Post a question on your favorite forum
c) Search THEN post the question
Question 3 - If you have nothing but a great ownership experience are -
a) Going to tell everyone on your favorite forum
b) Cruise your favorite forum and read about the problems others are having
c) Skip the internet altogether and just enjoy your ownership experience.
BTW - All of the above is strictly 'MY' personal opinion, and may or may not reflect the opinion of the forum, it's owners or it's members.
