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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 26, 2009 12:01:00 AM Ignore JT Report Abuse I would best describe myself as a: regular consumer gas station owner/manager business fleet operator independent business owner No Opinion Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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I would best describe myself as a:
regular consumer
gas station owner/manager
business fleet operator
independent business owner
No Opinion

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april4 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:12,179 Points:2,401,835 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 5:35:11 PM Ignore april4 Report Abuse regular
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,011 Points:2,705,805 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 5:20:36 PM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse regular customer
lefooey Veteran Author Spokane Posts:286 Points:426,220 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 5:16:36 PM Ignore lefooey Report Abuse It will be interesting to see the number of gas station owners and fleet managers that are using Gasbuddy even though they'll be small fractions of the overall user base.
mpandora12 All-Star Author Twin Cities Posts:572 Points:174,365 Joined:Nov 2003	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 5:07:42 PM Ignore mpandora12 Report Abuse Really? Did you run out of topics?
MUSTANGSRUS Champion Author Ontario Posts:7,558 Points:1,544,415 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 4:45:37 PM Ignore MUSTANGSRUS Report Abuse Why are there no ideas today?
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,353 Points:1,540,730 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 4:27:52 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Most days I'm not much of a consumer, but tonight I'm going to the ball game with my friends so we'll be consuming quite a bit !
NatureBoyKY Champion Author Kentucky Posts:3,365 Points:1,295,950 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 12:09:11 PM Ignore NatureBoyKY Report Abuse This survey question is pointless.
DC Moderator	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 12:05:01 PM Ignore DC Report Abuse I have always felt everyone here was far from regular....more like "SUPER CONSUMERS!" DC
Muradia Champion Author Toronto Posts:6,399 Points:1,383,405 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 12:03:35 PM Ignore Muradia Report Abuse regular consumer
jeromehasbargen Champion Author Minnesota Posts:3,381 Points:659,975 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 11:59:34 AM Ignore jeromehasbargen Report Abuse This is a funny survey question. I guess the results are pretty obvious. Most of us are regular customers.
mattnmona Sophomore Author Los Angeles Posts:110 Points:150,420 Joined:Apr 2002	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 11:47:49 AM Ignore mattnmona Report Abuse I wouldn't go so far as saying I'm a regular consumer as I would say I'm an unfortunate consumer.
Peebo Veteran Author Baltimore Posts:391 Points:1,507,715 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 11:30:57 AM Ignore Peebo Report Abuse John Doe witrh a car.
TDI_LOVER Champion Author Spokane Posts:1,774 Points:773,170 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 11:25:12 AM Ignore TDI_LOVER Report Abuse I didn't know that... but I do now. ;)
83chevy All-Star Author Georgia Posts:610 Points:401,650 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 11:23:08 AM Ignore 83chevy Report Abuse It may not be stupid, but it isn't very good... You know most of the people on here are regular consumers!
klr650guy Champion Author British Columbia Posts:3,729 Points:482,370 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 11:23:02 AM Ignore klr650guy Report Abuse I am an independant business owner.
TDI_LOVER Champion Author Spokane Posts:1,774 Points:773,170 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 11:21:23 AM Ignore TDI_LOVER Report Abuse I don't think this is a stupid poll at all. It gives a better understanding of who actually uses this site. (or at least who admits to it) :D
deeway Sophomore Author Florida Posts:133 Points:107,310 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 10:30:37 AM Ignore deeway Report Abuse Regular consumer
boolphrog Champion Author Connecticut Posts:6,585 Points:1,207,365 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 9:06:15 AM Ignore boolphrog Report Abuse I would consider myself a regular consumer who happens to operate a small business since I am self-employed although since I use three different vehicles I suppose that I could also be considered a fleet operator.
IWantATruck Rookie Author Cincinnati Posts:1 Points:447,595 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 8:53:59 AM Ignore IWantATruck Report Abuse It's not a dumb question. If I was running this site I'd be interested to know if business owners/fleet managers used the data (if at all) for low gas prices.
keo Champion Author Colorado Posts:10,255 Points:2,034,840 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 8:37:37 AM Ignore keo Report Abuse REGULAR
N9HVP Champion Author Indiana Posts:11,713 Points:2,471,615 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 8:19:55 AM Ignore N9HVP Report Abuse Regular Consumer.
daequitz Champion Author New Jersey Posts:6,322 Points:1,384,580 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 7:29:25 AM Ignore daequitz Report Abuse Regular consumer of regular grade fuel and occasionally diesel.
dookitout Veteran Author Michigan Posts:276 Points:90,440 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 7:21:55 AM Ignore dookitout Report Abuse Huh, I fall in the 4%. I am an indepentant business owner. A have a very small service fleet (4). And yes, the price of gasoline affects all we do. I will say that todays prices are pretty decent. The $4.49 I was paying late last summer was very brutal. So many of you will say "Why not just raise your rates". In my industry we are set by teriff. Last set when gasoline was $1.30 (ish). Some if our individual service rates have gone up, but not nearly with inflation. Now, it will be at least two years to get back to normal. But even with the economy in the dumps, I feel this summer will be better then last summer was for us as we are in the relocation industry. And I didn't think this was a "stupid" survey at all, of course I'm in the 4% on this one!
Lengas Champion Author Gary Posts:13,555 Points:2,718,000 Joined:Nov 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 7:20:19 AM Ignore Lengas Report Abuse I'm a retired regular consumer who hates high prices.
Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,093 Points:2,551,980 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 5:20:45 AM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Regular consumer
murraygas Champion Author British Columbia Posts:10,155 Points:668,845 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 2:14:52 AM Ignore murraygas Report Abuse as said previous, "what a stupid poll".
dannyshouse Champion Author San Francisco Posts:1,621 Points:922,510 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 1:28:11 AM Ignore dannyshouse Report Abuse J Eric says it all!
J Eric Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:10,277 Points:2,072,080 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Apr 28, 2009 12:41:35 AM Ignore J Eric Report Abuse "A suffering pawn of the International Oil Cartel" but it isn't given as a possible answer.
Lookingood All-Star Author Alberta Posts:627 Points:1,053,400 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 11:31:44 PM Ignore Lookingood Report Abuse A regular consumer.
tenshi Veteran Author Stockton Posts:336 Points:103,335 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 11:00:46 PM Ignore tenshi Report Abuse to show there aren't any gas station owner/manager nor business fleet operator browsing this site.
superhop Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:2,118 Points:1,333,945 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 10:51:15 PM Ignore superhop Report Abuse dumbest poll in this series - but I will take the points
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,877 Points:3,228,570 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 10:06:00 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse What is the point of this question?
WilW Champion Author Atlanta Posts:12,223 Points:2,672,880 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 9:02:38 PM Ignore WilW Report Abuse Stupid question..but I'll take the 100 points!
gardezbien Veteran Author Ontario Posts:390 Points:626,985 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 8:28:21 PM Ignore gardezbien Report Abuse Regards to my fellow consumers! To the non-consumers - good for you! LOL
Dorkchop Champion Author Maryland Posts:11,397 Points:1,796,540 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 7:11:02 PM Ignore Dorkchop Report Abuse A reasonable man of ordinary prudence.
green_lantern Champion Author New Jersey Posts:2,969 Points:1,483,785 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 7:00:59 PM Ignore green_lantern Report Abuse Yes, this was a very dumb question. What was the point.
datsundriver Champion Author Houston Posts:6,787 Points:807,035 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 6:24:28 PM Ignore datsundriver Report Abuse and another hundred worthless points for answering yet another stupid question. and the 20 for posting this worthless comment as well [Edited by: datsundriver at 4/27/2009 6:25:27 PM EST]
SS396RS All-Star Author Sacramento Posts:899 Points:622,895 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 5:45:34 PM Ignore SS396RS Report Abuse I consume many things on a regular basis, all the time, every day.
roadkillGA Champion Author Georgia Posts:3,382 Points:485,950 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 5:42:07 PM Ignore roadkillGA Report Abuse Are there corporate "Buddies"?
gadzooks Veteran Author Toronto Posts:286 Points:929,125 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 4:40:47 PM Ignore gadzooks Report Abuse One of the stranger questions ever,to be sure.
danreino Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:8,353 Points:1,540,730 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 4:13:25 PM Ignore danreino Report Abuse Excuse me, there's a man with a chainsaw at my front door.
Bear_Johnson Champion Author London Posts:1,440 Points:502,110 Joined:Sep 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 3:54:13 PM Ignore Bear_Johnson Report Abuse Not as regular as I used to be as I plan trips better now. Would rather be on an alternate fuel vehicle, electric?
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:22,929 Points:3,530,370 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 3:13:56 PM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse Some of the station owners, perhaps even a high percentage of them, who use the site may only be using it for quick checks of the competition, and not be members. I know the assistant manager of one of my regular stations now checks the site. He asked me one day why I was writing down prices of grades other than the one I put in my car, and I told him about the site. He hasn't joined, but checks it out a couple of times a week, and passed the site on to a few other franchises.
jaxtrax Champion Author Toronto Posts:2,406 Points:686,840 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 2:50:43 PM Ignore jaxtrax Report Abuse Might have been interesting to have another category besides gas station -- how about people who are otherwise employed in the fuel industry, refiners, drillers, surveryors, fuel sales etc. Re: Proteus-- About those station staff, some might follow the site but be reluctant to say so on a survey, perhaps creating survey error.
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,554 Points:2,622,000 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 2:44:22 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse A regular consumer
Zuul Rookie Author Albuquerque Posts:22 Points:123,240 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 2:35:18 PM Ignore Zuul Report Abuse How can you "... best describe [your]self as a" "No Opinion"??? This is not a question based on opinion!!!
ToyManKS Rookie Author Kansas Posts:9 Points:309,655 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 2:29:41 PM Ignore ToyManKS Report Abuse An un-leaded consumer.
AcuraTSX Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,494 Points:2,182,130 Joined:Dec 2005	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 2:24:35 PM Ignore AcuraTSX Report Abuse How is the poll of any value? to anyone?
chui Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,904 Points:2,367,095 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 2:03:26 PM Ignore chui Report Abuse reg. comsumer.
mmproteus Veteran Author Ohio Posts:430 Points:903,215 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 1:52:54 PM Ignore mmproteus Report Abuse It's interesting that there are not more gas station owners and managers here. I would think that they would be interested in using this site to see what the competition is doing, and potentially to make sure that their information is available. I often wonder why the stations with lower prices wouldn't want to make that fact widely known via this and other sites. Speedway makes their gas prices available by location on their homepage. Why not post it here?
mrsports007 Champion Author Raleigh Posts:9,545 Points:1,614,340 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Apr 27, 2009 1:52:31 PM Ignore mrsports007 Report Abuse regular consumer would be most of us.