[Spurious]

In regard to the previous posts about touching peoples rides,

I had a cousin recently who took his 2 sons to a car show.(let's say they're 10 & 12)
He promptly put pics up on facebook featuring his boys leaning on some of the cars. GTS HQ's & all. I was horrified!

Looking back it was a bad move on my part, but I couldn't help myself. I just had to say something.

I pointed out THE OBVIOUS that the owners of these vehicles love them with a passion, & having people maul them is why a lot more enthusiasts won't bring their cars to shows.
"You should teach your boys some respect, they shouldn't be leaning on those cars" I said!

Well, didn't that kick it off....

First his ex- jumped in (the boys mum), stating that they DO have respect which is why the boys weren't touching the cars with their hands!

I politely pointed out her naivety by telling her it's not hands that are the problem, it's things like rivets in jeans, buttons, zippers etc. All of these things can damage paintwork without you even knowing.

Then their dad jumped in. Apparently I'm rude & should keep my opinions to myself....having "tarnished" his beautiful photos with my comments.
Then he "unfriended" me on facebook!!!

I struggled for weeks to decide which was more immature, me voicing my "unnecessary" opinion, or the fact he "unfriended" me.

Suffice to say that I was already in a position of NOT being popular with their side of the family (my mums upper class sister & her kids) as I tend to speak my mind & they much prefer to say nothing & then gossip behind your back.

Funny though that my mum (& my other nearest & dearests) found this whole sag rather amusing.

So, pointing out the obvious but not foreseeing the outcome................Geez I Hate That!!!!