I don't take much of anything on the internet personally. Every site has its pecking order and you live with that until you get bored or banned.
I read the question to be open ended... you know, open for discussion. I voiced my opinion and my reasons. Of course of the 34,000 people here (of which less than 1% are active posters, 300 or so) at least a few will agree, a few will disagree, and other will not care. That's how the internet works.
Not to get to far off topic, but if you were to ask people why the do not post, being rebuked for their opinions is probably going to be in the top 3 answers. Debate (respectfully) but never exclude/pressure/browbeat otherwise any web site will devolve into a dozen or so active posters with little new material to contribute.
My opinion is do what you like. I like factory trucks. Arguably the hardest to accomplish.
Tell me that you bought a new crate motor full of chrome that was dyno'd for 500hp. Neato. Not much to say, moving along.
Tell me that you rebuilt the motor in your garage (a very rare occurrence these days) and we can talk tips and tricks, sources of hard to get parts, paint codes, factory/non-factory accessories etc etc... ie there is much more fun in it.
I can appreciate (somewhat) a hot rod, but generally not. I could spend all day looking and learning about a factory truck and what things were like in the 40's 50s.
