ATHS

[Lmackattack]

Havent been on aths site in over a year...I heard some of the old school members on the ATHS fourm had started a new forum with no more bull shit. Is that true? Is it still up and worth the time or is it the same old PC garbage as the last forum became?

Just wondering

[Superdog]

The ATHS forum is stil alive and hopefully on its way to recovery,time will tell. I wouldn't say the new forum has no more BS,just a different kind.

[j hancock]

I go to the new site and enjoy looking around. There are lots of pictures and different brands that are talked about.

Here is a link and if I did it correctly, it should get you there. If my link doesn't work, the site is Just Old Trucks.

http://forums.justoldtrucks.com/

Jim

[Brocky]

Jim beat me to it! Just Old Trucks is a great forum. Lots and Lots of pictures of all makes. Plus the daily WAI picture question section moved over there from the ATHS site.

[DM897SX]

Looks like Rob is on the new site.

[thomastractorsvc]

Looks like a lot are jumping ship, I wonder if that is where everyone went? oh well, maybe they got tired of telling u model jokes.

[DM897SX]

Looks like a lot are jumping ship, I wonder if that is where everyone went? oh well, maybe they got tired of telling u model jokes.

Hard to say. While seeing multiple threads dedicated to U models and "was there any U models?" in nearly every other thread does get old, I think just as many people were tired of some of the attacks and the gratuitous cursing as in Rob's "Guess I F***ed up" thread. To each his own, but I come here for the trucks, not the jokes and other odds and ends. And, having visited the other sites, I can honestly say that BMT has the best threads on construction trucks and technical assistance. We also seem to have set a record for online members recently. Maybe a little less of the BS and a little more of the good stuff will bring some of the old members back.

[storkmack]

The ATHS forum is stil alive and hopefully on its way to recovery,time will tell. I wouldn't say the new forum has no more BS,just a different kind.

Kinda like same poop, different day?-Brad

[doubleclutchinweasel]

I'm a member of the ATHS, but rarely look at their forums. I met one or two pretty cool folks at some of the shows, too. But, I'm not sure I will even renew my membership. I get more advice and help off BMT that I can get from the ATHS members. Maybe they don't like me!

Will be interested in checking out that new site, though.

[Bigdogtrucker]

Some good info/pics on both sites,but the format is absolutely horrible....

[Red Horse]

Some good info/pics on both sites,but the format is absolutely horrible....

Agree 100%. I'm on this site every day- ATHS if I'm really bored. Plus I can't swallow some of the stuff that is being done-like spending how much money on those big MFX/Consolidated signs! How long will those be an "attraction"?? Seems like the Federal govt. Got some money let's spend it.

[Terry T]

Just Old Trucks is not in anyway a part of ATHS. It was created by the same group who rebuilt the ATHS forums a few years back. Some issues occurred and Just Old Trucks was created for old truck people. Most of the ATHS forum regulars moved to JOT, a few are on both sites and as Mike H mentioned there is still some issues at JOT once in a while, but nothing like what was occurring at ATHS. I really think that what Mike is referring to was a very unusual incident and it's too bad that it happened.

[yarnall]

I don't look at the ATHS website much anymore. I used to look at it every night for What Am I?, but now that it is on justoldtrucks, I look there. There are some people on JOT that either don't like Macks or act like they don't so I started posting a mack a day on the the Mack thread just to keep it in peoples' faces. I will continue my membership in ATHS because I love Wheels of Time. I also go to the National Shows when they are reasonable. It will be in York, PA in two years. Maybe I will go to Missouri next year, but that is a long drive. Each of the forums have their good point's but I like this one the best as long as I can avoid the political threads. Mike

[Lmackattack]

I will say that there were a few members that just had to put down just about every mack pic they saw. I was cool with a joke every now and again but it started to seam that some of the members could always talk down to a mack owner but if you dare mention any thing about another make of truck the internet police would chime in. but I guess most of us know that every make of truck had their good and bad. I might check out JOT tonight just for kicks...I really do miss the old ATHS members that would share their wealth of info. it seamed that there was always a few good members that had info on specific stuff. It was very helpfull to have that when I was working on off breed trucks.... I have to say we are very lucky to have Barry and Watts mack letting us use this site how we please. Very limited upsets and we just kind of run it on our own with the pleasure that the mods dont need to police us. We have the off topic and VIP aera where you can show off your inner demons yet keep it clean out in public view. Were all a little odd in our own ways yet our members here have shown the most respect for others than any other board I visit. No Political correctness crap and we just drive this ship like the old school drivers were back in the day. I know the members here have helped me dearly in my time of need and im very thankfull for that!

[Freightrain]

Truck guys are like cars.............as Chevy picks on Ford who picks on Mopar who picks on AMC....................... it doesn't change. Ever talk to a tractor guy?? It's "GREEN" or "RED" in those cliques. I agree, you need to let it rest sometimes. Some guys don't understand that, and think it's funny always.

Anyhooo, I don't go to ATHS very often anymore as it kinda dried up. I'd say there are some new folks on there that really dont have any idea what has transpired in the last 10 yrs, or 5 yrs for that matter. I still enjoy the people, no matter whose ship we sail on. JOT is great because "big brother" isn't standing over you with a switch telling you to not talk about this, don't post a picture of that. That gets old too. BMT is the same, we keep our own selfs inline and all is good. We just don't have to worry about the "other guys" picking on Macks on every post.

[other dog]

To each his own... I like the jokes and other odds and ends as much as anything else here...kinda nice to get a little break from the rat race of trucking 6 days a week. I go to JOT once in a while, it's OK, they have some interesting stuff, but there is absolutely no humor or joking about anything going on there.

I also like that there's no "gratuitous cursing" here, never has been to my knowlege. People may say a cuss word here and there, as people do in everyday life. I don't think you can go a day without hearing cussing somewhere,whether it's from people talking, the CB radio, television...it's just how the world is.

I miss Rob too, he was great.

[DM897SX]

To each his own... I like the jokes and other odds and ends as much as anything else here...kinda nice to get a little break from the rat race of trucking 6 days a week. I go to JOT once in a while, it's OK, they have some interesting stuff, but there is absolutely no humor or joking about anything going on there.

I also like that there's no "gratuitous cursing" here, never has been to my knowlege. People may say a cuss word here and there, as people do in everyday life. I don't think you can go a day without hearing cussing somewhere,whether it's from people talking, the CB radio, television...it's just how the world is.

I miss Rob too, he was great.

Guess you missed the thread Rob started titled "Vin (the 12 year old) ... you need fu*king help."

[other dog]

Guess you missed the thread Rob started titled "Vin (the 12 year old) ... you need fu*king help."

that was the Dr. Phil picture?..I saw that.

[DM897SX]

that was the Dr. Phil picture?..I saw that.

Yeah, that's the one. I would say telling a 12 year old he needs fu*king help constitutes gratutious cursing, wouldn't you?

[other dog]

Yeah, that's the one. I would say telling a 12 year old he needs fu*king help constitutes gratutious cursing, wouldn't you?

No, I thought it was a joke- Dr. Phil telling anyone they need fucking help on a Demotivational poster is a joke, certainly nothing to get all bent out of shape over.

[DM897SX]

No, I thought it was a joke- Dr. Phil telling anyone they need fucking help on a Demotivational poster is a joke, certainly nothing to get all bent out of shape over.

Joke or not, it certainly was gratuitous. No need for it and Vinny seemed to take it hard. He even quit the site for a while over it, which is why I raised the point initially.

[rsb502]

I have to chime in with my two cents here, I enjoy BMT more than any other web based anything I have ever gotten into. I have to say the reason is everything is kept fairly light hearted and I have not seen anyone intentionally trying to demean anyone on this sight. I think more than anything I enjoy learning about trucks and sharing what little bit of knowledge I have with others, if it wasn't for reading all the posts I can here I would not know what I do. I have always liked to meet old truckers and old mechanics and pick their brains, its what has helped me get to where I am now and has probably kept me out of trouble more than once. I want to thank all those on BMT that are willing to share their wisdom with others, there are very few true old Mack gurus left and I am thankful that several are here and willing to share their knowledge so others can keep the old trucks running. So in closing, Thank you to all those that share on BMT and thanks to Barry for keeping it going and keeping us in check, I truly appreciate what I have learned here and I can't say that about the ATHS. Thanks,Ryan B.

[farmer52]

I have to chime in with my two cents here, I enjoy BMT more than any other web based anything I have ever gotten into. I have to say the reason is everything is kept fairly light hearted and I have not seen anyone intentionally trying to demean anyone on this sight. I think more than anything I enjoy learning about trucks and sharing what little bit of knowledge I have with others, if it wasn't for reading all the posts I can here I would not know what I do. I have always liked to meet old truckers and old mechanics and pick their brains, its what has helped me get to where I am now and has probably kept me out of trouble more than once. I want to thank all those on BMT that are willing to share their wisdom with others, there are very few true old Mack gurus left and I am thankful that several are here and willing to share their knowledge so others can keep the old trucks running. So in closing, Thank you to all those that share on BMT and thanks to Barry for keeping it going and keeping us in check, I truly appreciate what I have learned here and I can't say that about the ATHS. Thanks,Ryan B.

Seems I am out of "likes" already. They seem to be diminishing each day. Anyhow...nice post and I agree! I am amazed at the knowledge base here on BMT. I always thought a B was a B, etc. I learn something each time I visit the site. I belong to ATHS for the magazine.