For what it’s worth, I’ve owned my real Shelby for 41 years and been a SAAC member longer than that. I joined this forum when it was first formed. Sometimes I ask what I think are simple questions that should yield immediate and authoritative replies… and get crickets. I usually wait a week or two and refresh my post with a follow-up. If I still don’t get anything I try posting in a different section of the forum. Maybe the people I need don’t visit the area I originally posted in. If I still don’t get an answer I try other sources; like personal friends who may know what I need, or other forums like the ConcoursMustang forum.
At no time do I think I’m being ignored or “blackballed.” It could be the answer is not as easy as I thought. Maybe the “right” person simply hasn’t read my question yet. Maybe the people who know are just too busy with other things in their life at this time. Whatever.
The point is, while I’m pleased when I get an answer, I don’t think I’m entitled to one. And I don’t feel compelled to chastise the community because they don’t cater to my needs.
Interestingly, I sometimes get the needed answer months after the original post.
And, on occasion, I’ve been the one who knew an answer and had the honor of helping someone. But that’s embarrassingly rare.
Steve