I've asked this same question recently, and found I could've saved myself the trouble by scanning the archives. I think the movie ropes are the best solution, then a decorative chain in the door to prevent sitters. Ultimately a poorly behaving spectator needs the owner watching him to prevent them bypassing all the barriers. --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "gbsdelorean" <gbsdelorean@...> wrote: > > I have read with great interest the posts about people acting badly > around DeLoreans. I do not have one yet, but I am wondering if there > are techniques for letting people know they have 'crossed the line' but > without causing the offender to have a bad experience. > The idea of putting a rope, decorative chain to keep people out of > display cars is great. > The one where the gal took the cover off the car, I think I would have > walked up to her and said something to the effect you have great tastes > in cars... > What I am asking is, are there situations where being diplomatic has > worked, and everyone walks away with the understand that the car is > more than something to play with? > GBS Delorean > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/