errrrr... i think this may have more to do with your social skills (or lack thereof) than anything else.

I came to my first meet a month ago, it took a little time to feel comfortable but now is all good - cool group of folks.

<------------------- dorky, white collar, white guy and fan of milpitas boba and folks.

 

[QUOTE=savs2k,Jun 9 2007, 04:43 AM] homie i dont know where you live or grew up, but you really need to get out more if you think when you walk into milpitas you run into punks.

 

S2ki Bay Area! I believe were a good community and we wouldn't do anything to effect our reputation as a crew. If your NEW, don't be shy to introduce yourself around and don't feel like were giving you a cold shoulder. It would be easier for us if you come out first and introduce yourself or ask questions even though you don't have a s2k. This has been my experience with Bay Area s2ki over a year now and I think this is one of the best clubs I ever join with really good people that are always supportive.

-Kevin

 

There are some really nice people there, even willing to go out of their way to make you feel welcome, but on the other hand of course there are a few that act like they are special and in some private members only club. Just like with the rest of life, you got you good WITH your bad.

 

lol this guy.

I came out to my first meet a few months back. Didn't know ANYONE except for bjeong. Talked to him a few times via PM and he convinced me to come out. It was SUPER weird for me since I only know Brian through his SN and not even in person. First night I came out, I met up with Brian and he introduced me to the people near him and it sort of spawned from there.

Sometimes it's easier if you get to know at least 1 person so that they can kinda introduce you to everyone else. Heck if you want, next time you come out, PM me and i'll introduce you to everyone. (Next week is iffy since it's my bro's graduation on Saturday so im not sure if i'll be out).

and to A|X Boi: just because the meet is in Milpitas doesn't mean everyone lives in Milpitas. Your stereotype seems to be judging the actual people that live in Milpitas. We have people from SF, Union City, Hayward, East Bay, South Bay, Peninsula coming out to this. It's just the location we chose that was most central to people. Don't know if you'd be saying the same thing if we said the meet was in Fremont instead or if we did it in Mountain View or Palo Alto or something.

People dog on people regardless. Especially when they're in groups since they feel all ballsy and tough sh*t. Too many people together in an area and all it takes is someone thinking they're cool or badass and that makes everyone else feel like they need to one up the person next to them. A juvenile thing to do and boils down to each person individually and if they feel the need to compensate for something and act like they're all that.

 

I'm a noob and only came to the meets a few time after "the first day bad luck" incident. I came to see the nicely tuned rides to inspire my stockster in some way. From my perspective, being "outsider" as you describe it looking in is just the same as every other clubs who don't introduce. If you don't post or somehow goto the runs then you're just some mysterious stranger to the famireee? what's famiree?

 

Bay Area S2ki FTW.

 

I know what he's talking about, we've been to a few meets were you just feel left out.

There's always people like that in groups, and there are always cool people in groups. Just go find them.

 

Its like F&F you gotta earn the respect.

Nah all kidding aside, thats not very cool but sometimes the car makes you feel bada$$ i guess

I have never been to any meets yet but everyone that i deal with as far as buying/selling are all very good people in my area. Seems like metro is a good bunch. I suppose metro is probably one of the most diverse groups too

 

The best way to make an entrance? Roll up in an Amuse widebody shooting 3 foot flames, slammed on Volks, covered in Spoon, Mugen, and other label-whore parts. Everyone will come talk to you.


REALITY - Its like that everywhere.

Back in SC, the Fbody boys would take over Sonic and the empty lot next door. Soon rice started showing up, once and a while thered be drama, but eventually it just kind of meshed.

There are some pretentious owners out there :cough: SUPRA OWNERS:cough: - Its a ****ing Toyota. Get off your high horse. Once again, some not all.

Meets are like anything else in life. Most people are there to have a good time and talk shop. Some are there to prove to themselves they're better than everyone else.

Here in SA, my first encounter with a meet was by chance. I parked at an overfill lot next to a Thai restaraunt, come out an hour later and my Silverados surrounded by rice! Well.. thats SAs Bun N Barrel Meet, every Thursday night. I walked up to a group of Evo owners, asked if there were any S2000s, they pointed me in the right direction and I got to chatting. The next week I had my S2000, was at the meet early, took a spot up front and made myself known.

Its how you play the game. Hit em full force (Just not freakshow level).