further apologies

[JThw8@domain.elided]

I have been told that my attitude even in posts prior to my rant about my
frustrations was offputting.  I sincerely came here to say hello and hopefully
gain some useful information.  I was accused of treating this digest as a free
information source, which quite honestly it is and should be but that was not
my intention.  My intention was to say hello, tell you a bit about my car and
put forth my problem to the group.  I was not dissapointed that noone offerd
to mail me a TA on the spot...to be honest I would have be shocked to find
anyone had one laying around...but hey it was worth a shot.  I would not have
been hurt to have been met with silence or even responses of "gee, I have no
idea what is wrong with your car, sorry" Instead I was met with responses of
how ignorant I am of the workings of an Alfa and that I should sell it to
someone who would appreciate and can afford it.  Yes Im ignorant to a degree,
that is why I came here...but I didnt come to say its broke sombody fix it. I
came and said, I learned what I could...here is what I found out...here is
what I think the problem is, can anyone shed any further light before I go and
fix something that isnt broke.  No, I probably cant afford this car, and yes I
should sell it, I have had 2 offers on it already and turned them down, not
because the money was bad, but because the prospective buyers knew nothing of
the cars and were looking for a cute droptop to toy around with in the summer.
I at least respect the car to know it needs someone different than that.
Someone like you folks who understands this isnt just a jump in and turn the
key car, you have to love it and care for it.  So please dont accuse me of
just being out to make a buck on the car either.  I would sell it, for a good
price to someone I know would treat it right.  But I would just as soon keep
it and make sure it is repaired and restored correctly than let it fall into
uncaring hands.  So I am sorry if I came off as rude, I am sorry if I insulted
some of you or seemingly insulted your cars.  I like the car, I would like to
love the car.  But Im sure you have all dealt with frustration with your cars
in the past...days when you just wanted to push it off a cliff.  In my
experience I have shared those days with folks who would understand. Who would
talk me out of it...yes I vented on the digest, Im sorry.  Again my sincere
thanks to those who stepped forward with kind words and good advice.  I feel
better about the car and our future together.  To those who continued to be
condesending and rude, I will learn when to step back and hold my tounge, lest
I upset you.  Oddly enough...I finally got information my making someone so
mad they gave it to me...but that was not my intent.  Hope to have a more
productive future with you all and learn and share with you.  If that is not
what we are about let me know...I can go elsewhere

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