It’s very likely that a few new TTAC fans were/will be borne out of this underhanded comment.

“Well, there’s two things.
1. TTAC hates domestics. Autoblog very much doesn’t. (poke, poke, poke)”

I (kind of) thought the same when I first stumbled upon this site last year. Stick around long enough, though, and you’ll realize this isn’t true. I just don’t believe that “TTAC hates domestics”. I believe that “TTAC hates the way the domestics are being run”. See the difference?

Several recent domestic cars have received high marks on this site. Many import models get bashed – or at least they haven’t received excessive praise. But in the end, the way in which companies like Toyota (et al) are handling the “fuel crisis” exemplifies everything that’s wrong with the domestics strategies and principles.

It’s difficult to pull for a company so badly managed – let alone a company that’s been through a similar situation at least twice (!) in the past, each time floundering to stay afloat. Add in all the folks that have been burned by shoddy product, and it’s easy to understand where some of the (occasional) vitriol comes from.

You just have to realize that at this point, praising GM/Ford/Chrysler for their half- (quarter?) assed efforts is not going to help anything. It’s like giving a puppy a treat after taking a dump on your couch – it only reinforces bad behavior.

Now back to the cars…

Or is she driven?

I like Autoblog, TTAC, Jalopnik, and a few others and have them on my iGoogle RSS feed. Differences between sites covering the same topic doesn’t necessarily mean one is better or worse, just that they have different intentions, styles, or personalities (blogalities?).

I will say that, from an opinions perspective, TTAC holds more weight.

Can’t we all just get along? :)

If that has been covered, please point me to the relevant post(s).

Anyone else notice Jalopnik heading downhill as well? Too many critical departures there also, I think (No offense intended to the Loverman).

It’s that they are mostly semi-literate. Even if they are trying to be reasonable, I’m not going to read something that is so badly written.

There may be what is perceived to be an anti-domestic tone to this site, but the domestic manufacturers did not start down the path to willful self-destruction yesterday. How many more chances do they want?

Speak for yourself you friggin moron! (just joking!) ;)

despite the fact that we range from the far left to the far right, politically. This means that we are able to listen to each other, and sometimes learn from each other, despite vast political differences.

Well, we also tend to stay focussed on the issues at hand and not get dragged into pissing matches. (and we have a mother hen that slaps us around if we stray.)

I stopped visiting AB mostly due to the firehose of PR that masquerades as “news” over there. I value reasoned opinion over the complete BS that the automakers spew out of the PR depts. Far more interesting content over here, not to mention the best stuff is found in the comments section where all of us smart and good looking folks hang out. The commentators over there seem to be … children.

–chuck
http://chuck.goolsbee.org

My other opinion is this:
TTAC’s comment section is the best I’ve seen on the web. The reviews/stories/blogs/editorials are often polorizing and that often leads to good debate. I find it interesting that a Chevy Cobalt review gets almost twice the comments as a Maxima review. Again, the “meh” Cobalt’s more polarizing than a “good” Maxima.
Sorry TTAC, but there is an overt anti-domestic tone about this site and it can be just as grating as Autoblogs fluff.

I know, I know. I can’t change the channel if I don’t like what’s on the tube.

DT

One of the amazing things about TTAC is that we do not flame each other, despite the fact that we range from the far left to the far right, politically. This means that we are able to listen to each other, and sometimes learn from each other, despite vast political differences. Its great. Most other sites don’t have that advantage.

I love Autoblog. I love Inside Line. I love Jalopnik. I really love TTAC. Rather than further this young craft of blogging, this he-said-she-said is just going to make us all look like slap-fighty bitches. Get over it already.

You may want to try clearing your browser cache.

That’s because RF edits/removes those that go postal.

I’m all for vigorous debate. But the sort of senseless namecalling that is all too common at AB is over the line.

I feel that alot of commenters here do hope that the domestics would do better, but would like to see a change of leadership within those companies. Because that is what they truly need to change and become competitive. There is nothing wrong with being critical, especially when it is deserved.

I love this site specifically because we all seem to keep our senses when discussing things that other sites see posters go postal.