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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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The license plates for my Camaro have been looking beat-up and shitty lately, and since I wanted to get new ones, I figured I might as well get personalized plates.

The plates I applied for were "NO RACIN". You know, in order to discourage the ricers from messing with me on the road. Well, today I received a letter from MTO stating that my plate choice was rejected because it may be deemed offensive by some people , and to expect a refund in 6 to 8 weeks .

What gives?!?! Do any of you think this is in any way offensive? GRRRR!

So now I need to think of something else. I was hoping to get something non-car related so it can be understood by the layperson. Anybody have any suggestions?
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Old Mar 28, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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Unfortunately, that is their prerogative. They have the final say. But don't they have an appeals committee? I thought I read that somewhere when I ordered mine on-line.
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 10:05 AM
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Weird.

That plate is much better than some of the mickey mouse **** that it out there ... 'LIKY0LPZ' ... '2HOT4U' ...
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Old Mar 29, 2007 | 11:37 AM
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You're right Hooper, on the website I found an address where you can send appeals. I think I will write them a letter.

One time I remember seeing a Vette with a plate that read "FAH Q" or something like that. How could they miss that one but think mine was offensive?
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Old Mar 30, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by t u n e
You're right Hooper, on the website I found an address where you can send appeals. I think I will write them a letter.

One time I remember seeing a Vette with a plate that read "FAH Q" or something like that. How could they miss that one but think mine was offensive?
Let us know how you make out.
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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 04:12 PM
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I saw a 500 class Mercedes rolling around Richmond Hill with the plate "WAS HIS" on it.

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Old Mar 31, 2007 | 10:10 PM
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I saw a 500 class Mercedes rolling around Richmond Hill with the plate "WAS HIS" on it.

I love it.
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Old Apr 3, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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They rejected my 'OMG WTF' as well as my 'WTF OMG'. *****.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Sizzlenut
They rejected my 'OMG WTF' as well as my 'WTF OMG'. *****.
Did you include an explanation of what it meant on the application?
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Old Apr 5, 2007 | 08:45 AM
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It's an abreviation of my business name. What else would it mean?

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Old May 8, 2007 | 08:04 PM
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my personal fav is NVWSSV...look at it upside down its *** man
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Old May 8, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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My buddy has HAIR 314
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Old May 9, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Speaking of upside down, ever have someone ask you what a 710 cap is?
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Old May 9, 2007 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by SSZ
My buddy has HAIR 314
What does that one mean?
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Old May 10, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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I've seen IB6 UB9 and UB6 IB9 thought those were pretty good
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Old May 10, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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They rejected Spd-Kilz. I could sorta see how this could be offensive, but still. It's so stupid.

Perhaps in the description if you wrote "initials" (like of you and your wife's name) if they would accept it?

Ghey!
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Originally Posted by Hooper
What does that one mean?
3.14 in math=pie hence HAIR 314
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Old May 11, 2007 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Hooper
What does that one mean?
3.14 in math=pie hence HAIR 314
Thanks for the ride last night BTW
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Old May 11, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by SSZ
3.14 in math=pie hence HAIR 314
Thanks for the ride last night BTW
Hey Dude. I didn't know that was your handle here.
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