Initial Impressions

[Florida_Keith]

Why can't we get this in the U.S.?

Honda - Showroom - CRV - Accessories

[JMA]

Ha! Not only am I long-winded, but I just noticed that there is a duplicate of my "Initial Impressions" post in the Dear Honda Forum under an "Initial Impressions Review" thread. Could someone please tell me how to delete it? I'd hate to use up all of the forum's data storage before I even make it to senior member!

I appreciate everyone's kind words, but you probably shouldn't encourage me. It's not just in writing that I don't know when to stop. When voice mail first became the most common way to "talk" to people on the phone at work, I was known as the Voice Mail Queen! Since no one was there to stop or interrupt me, I never seemed to know how to end the message and would just keep talking until the system told me I had reached the time limit. The funny thing is, I don't even like talking on the phone very much!

It's interesting that you picked up on my attempt to be "balanced", Florida Keith. I'm not into astrology, but I have to admit that my sign, Libra (The Scale), fits me to a T.

Wow, Black Pearl, I am in awe of your "calling". My story of how my CR-V and I found each other seems so shallow in comparison! You and GoGreen both mentioned the Lexus, which has always caught my eye too...it's appearance, but not its price tag. In fact, I figured if I got the tailgate spoiler, I'd have myself a poor woman's Lexus!

OK...that's it for tonight. I really must learn when to stop!

[Black Pearl]

You have to be logged in. Go to the post, and click the edit button below the post. An edit box will open. Click the delete button. I didn't go any further because I didn't want to actually delete my post. But I think a "are you sure" box will want you to confirm the deletion.

JMA, GoGreen, and Florida Keith thanks for all the kind comments.

[JMA]

Originally Posted by Black Pearl

You have to be logged in. Go to the post, and click the edit button below the post. An edit box will open. Click the delete button. I didn't go any further because I didn't want to actually delete my post. But I think a "are you sure" box will want you to confirm the deletion.

Thanks, Black Pearl. I tried what you suggested a couple of times, but there doesn't seem to be a Delete button available on that posting. I tried the same steps on a new posting and was able to perform a delete on that with no problem, so I'm wondering if there is a time limit for deletions...or maybe it won't let the poster delete it once it's been read by someone?

(I just checked the FAQ, and it says "Your ability to edit your posts may also be time-limited, depending on how the administrator has set up the forum.")

Perhaps a moderator could delete "Initial Impressions Review" for me. Is there a list of moderators/administrators...or do you think I need to fill out a "Contact Us" form on the website?

I'm definitely going to have to be a lot more careful about my postings if they're going to be around for eternity!

[Black Pearl]

The deletion worked for an older post than yours. Here are the steps:

1. Log on.

2. Find the offensive post (obviously it has to be yours).

3. Click edit.

4. Click on the delete button (in the same row as save).

5. Immediately a box will open titled "Delete Options". There are two radio buttons. The box opens with "Do not delete message" checked. Click on the "Delete Message" radio button.

6. Click on the "Delete This Message" button in the bottom right corner.

Voila! It is gone. I had to delete a second message to remember the steps.

It worked for me on one message dated 5-8-08 and a second message dated 5-7-08. I don't have any more admin rights than anyone else. I think you may have missed the radio button part. Both messages I deleted had postings after mine. Try it again.

[exMustangGirl]

Originally Posted by Black Pearl

JMA very nice well thought out post.

I agree with you Black Pearl! Great post JMA!

[JMA]

Originally Posted by Black Pearl

2. Find the offensive post (obviously it has to be yours).

Now you've hurting my feelings, Black Pearl!

OK, back to the "Initial Impressions Review" that would not die...
I tried to follow the delete steps again, but there is no Delete button in the same row as the Save. The other two buttons are Go Advanced and Cancel. The Go Advanced takes me right into the edit window, and there doesn't appear to be an obvious delete function there either.

I'm going to hazard a guess that it won't let me delete it because it is the first and/or only posting in the thread. Perhaps only administrators can delete those. When you deleted your posting, Black Pearl, was it the only item in the thread? If not, would you mind trying an experiment by starting a new thread under the Dear Honda forum, title it "Ignore this posting!" (a sure way to get a big audience Put a test message in there, submit it, let it sit there for a day or so, and then try to delete it. If you are able to delete it, then my whole theory will have been shot down, and we'll be back to square one, but it will at least have been a good psychology experiment to see how many people are unable to ignore the posting!

[JMA]

Originally Posted by Florida_Keith

3) The fit and finish of the cabin. The build quality is impressive. I haven't heard one rattle or squeak in the interior yet.

8) The ride height. It's fun sitting up a little higher in traffic.

I agree with you Florida_Keith. Squeaks and rattles drive me nuts, and the V has been nice and quiet. It would be good to know if anyone who added options such as the fog lamps or the day/night mirror (which require some disassembly of the interior) is experiencing any resulting squeaks and rattles.

Regarding the ride height...when you first drove it, didn't you feel like you were right up there with the truckers??!...and now it just seems normal height to me. I'll probably feel like I'm scraping the road with my keester (as Black Pearl would say) the next time I drive a sedan! It was funny, too, because I always got irritated by those SUV and truck drivers who blocked my view of oncoming traffic when they got in the lane next to me. Well, I had only had my V a few days, when this guy ahead of me who wanted to turn left out of the development was straddling both lanes. I managed to get past him so I could turn right, and when I looked to my left to see if there was any traffic coming, I had no trouble seeing over his car, but I noticed he was getting all flustered because now he couldn't see around ME! Wow...that was a first! I really didn't do it on purpose...honest!

[JMA]

Originally Posted by exMustangGirl

I agree with you Black Pearl! Great post JMA!

Thanks exMustangGirl! You are all making me blush with these compliments!

I just thought of another item for my lists...I guess it would go in the "Negatively surprised, but hasn't caused a problem...yet" category:

The maximum load for the CR-V is only 850 pounds.

I didn't give this much thought, since I typically haul maybe one passenger and a couple of laptop computers. But when I added up the weight of the two football players I work and often go to lunch with, along with my own weight (average)...I realized that I'm often approaching my vehicle's maximum weight limit...and that's with only a driver, 2 passengers and no cargo! Does that seem low to you...or do I need to find friends and co-workers who were jockeys, rather than football players?

[Black Pearl]

Originally Posted by JMA

Now you've hurting my feelings, Black Pearl!

OK, back to the "Initial Impressions Review" that would not die...
I tried to follow the delete steps again, but there is no Delete button in the same row as the Save. The other two buttons are Go Advanced and Cancel. The Go Advanced takes me right into the edit window, and there doesn't appear to be an obvious delete function there either.

I'm going to hazard a guess that it won't let me delete it because it is the first and/or only posting in the thread. Perhaps only administrators can delete those. When you deleted your posting, Black Pearl, was it the only item in the thread? If not, would you mind trying an experiment by starting a new thread under the Dear Honda forum, title it "Ignore this posting!" (a sure way to get a big audience Put a test message in there, submit it, let it sit there for a day or so, and then try to delete it. If you are able to delete it, then my whole theory will have been shot down, and we'll be back to square one, but it will at least have been a good psychology experiment to see how many people are unable to ignore the posting!

I was thinking earlier tonight, the reason she can't delete her message is that it is probably the lead message in the thread and we probably don't have the admin rights to delete threads even if we are the only poster. The posts I deleted were embedded within the threads. So rather than creating experiment threads, send a private message to T-Mac asking him to delete the thread. As long as no one else has posted on it, it should be no problem.

Open the thread and copy the URL. Find a post by T-Mac and click on his name. It will take you to his profile. Look around and you will see something to the effect of send a private message. Click on that and the rest of the process is identical to public posting. Paste the URL in the message so he will get the right thread.

Offensive Post, poor choice of words. 1000 apologies.