View Full Version : Suggestion: Increase the membership fee
£30 a year sounds more appropriate.
Obviously those people with life memberships would be unaffected and new members would only join up if they were serious about the Supra rather than just wanting somewhere to post chit chat.
I can't see people paying £30 a year just to use a website! Although it is tremendous value for money, newcomers would not realise this. You'll end up with people going to MSOC instead of here!!
Maybe increase to £15. That is still a 50% increase and way above inflation.....;)
H.
Does that mean people without one have to leave?
I think you've missed my point :)
Does that mean people without one have to leave?
No, current members can carry on at the current rate, my plan is to prevent new fools signing up.
Great idea. £30 would be a nice price, then second year maybe you become a lifer?
Great idea. £30 would be a nice price, then second year maybe you become a lifer?
5th year
No, current members can carry on at the current rate, my plan is to prevent new fools signing up.
Current fools can stay, I get it. ;)
Its very cheap compared to other car forums, the MLR is £30 iirc and not as good a forum as this place, if it was to go ahead it would be nice to know what the extra money would go on? more club events would be nice.:)
Other sites are that price, we're actually quite cheap.
I say £30 a year or £90 for life...and possibly review the trader numbers.
Its very cheap compared to other car forums, the MLR is £30 iirc and not as good a forum as this place, if it was to go ahead it would be nice to know what the extra money would go on? more club events would be nice.:)
That's what I was thinking, one forum I use charges this...
Forum Support
Increased Private Message Mailbox of 100 messages - £20 a year
And then on top of that...
Personal Sales 1 Months Access
1 months access to post within the Personal Sales Section - £5
Personal Sales 12 Months Access
12 months access to post within the Personal Sales Section - £15 a year
It's very cheap here compared with elsewhere.
It's £30 per year on Mazda Rotary Club. And they pay it.
They do get discounted Rotorstock tickets though.
*Suprapod*
Are we short of cash or something ?
Thumbs up. :) Some good ideas.
*runs off to pay for lifetime membership quick*
:d
Are we short of cash or something ?
No, just making it easier for fools to join.
The extra cash can't be a bad bonus though can it?
But the club doesnt need anymore money, i thought this place was a non profit making supra haven, not a bussiness, which is why i like the idea of it. Free access to info etc... increasing cost for newbies would be a step backwards in the world of evolution. Maybe its time to accept change and move on.
The unfortunate truth is the supra isnt exclusive anymore, so in turn, the website isnt either
Are we short of cash or something ?
I think Michaels suggestion is to maybe cut down the number of riff raff joining, and only have proper enthusiasts joining.
I also think that instead of just a post limit, there should also be a time limit for newbies to pay membership fee. Don't know if it is possible but maybe an IP block on accounts so they can't abuse it. Experian do it for the Free Trial, when you enter same details it will not allow you to register for another free trial.
Leave it as is...
Remember, it is a cross section of people, complete with their own quirks. A real nutter will pay the extra anyway. If the price is increased people would moan about it being too pricey.
I also think that instead of just a post limit, there should also be a time limit for newbies to pay membership fee. Don't know if it is possible but maybe an IP block on accounts so they can't abuse it. Experian do it for the Free Trial, when you enter same details it will not allow you to register for another free trial.
Good call!!;)
Whitesupraboy2
18-01-08, 16:49
Maybe an English and Grammar Exam as part of the signing up process. If you pass price is £10, Fail and its £50. :D
SIDC is £30 per year, but they get a quarterly magazine and a good discount on track days
I would say increase to £15 or leave it as it is. I know there are a lot more annoying people but as they have only paid £10 to get in. If were nasty enough to them they might leave ;)
I would say increase to £15 or leave it as it is. I know there are a lot more annoying people but as they have only paid £10 to get in. If were nasty enough to them they might leave ;)
Tw&t
:p
I'm already a lifer, so it doesn't affect me either way, but i'm not sure if i'd have joined at £30+ per year. Keep it as is and make additional payments for stuff like suprapod and the JAE beer fund.
Whitesupraboy2
18-01-08, 16:57
But the club doesnt need anymore money, i thought this place was a non profit making supra haven, not a bussiness, which is why i like the idea of it. Free access to info etc... increasing cost for newbies would be a step backwards in the world of evolution. Maybe its time to accept change and move on.
The unfortunate truth is the supra isnt exclusive anymore, so in turn, the website isnt either
If the price was too increase then the money would be put back in the club more....Discounted events stuff like that. No one has said anything about making this into a business its a place for people with the same hobby. Their car.
And turning it into a business would be a step forward in evolution.
You start a hobby > get more involved > make a business of it > make a lot of money > Watch F1 on mods speedboat at Monaco :D
....but i'm not sure if i'd have joined at £30+ per year..
I rest my case.
Can I just pay a tenner now to become a lifer as I have 2 years paid up. I'd be a bit pi$$ed if it went up to £30 for my final year.....:rolleyes:
Either that or I'd just go and annoy someone else...:D
H.
Can I just pay a tenner now to become a lifer as I have 2 years paid up. I'd be a bit pi$$ed if it went up to £30 for my final year.....:rolleyes:
Either that or I'd just go and annoy someone else...:D
H.
We can only live in hope. :d
Happy 10,000th post :)
If the price was too increase then the money would be put back in the club more....Discounted events stuff like that. No one has said anything about making this into a business its a place for people with the same hobby. Their car.
And turning it into a business would be a step forward in evolution.
You start a hobby > get more involved > make a business of it > make a lot of money > Watch F1 on mods speedboat at Monaco :D
:d Lol. I think £15 for this forum would still be really good value.
And turning it into a business would be a step forward in evolution.
Thats not correct actually where the internet is involved, the whole theory is to create a free world of access to information and the sorts. Thats the foward notion anyway
Whitesupraboy2
18-01-08, 17:06
Thats not correct actually where the internet is involved, the whole theory is to create a free world of access to information and the sorts. Thats the foward notion anyway
that was intital theory of the internet. We were talking about the club and the evolution behind the club not the internet.
anyway doesnt matter, internet didnt turn out like intended either im sure! :D
We can only live in hope. :d
Happy 10,000th post :)
I can always rely on you JM!!:D
Doesn't some of the silly post make the place more enjoyable:d
I rest my case.
Perhaps we could have a fee based on the amount of bandwidth wasted by pointless nonsense and ranting.
Perhaps we could have a fee based on the amount of bandwidth wasted by pointless nonsense and ranting.
Or percentage of posts in off topic :p
that was intital theory of the internet. We were talking about the club and the evolution behind the club not the internet.
anyway doesnt matter, internet didnt turn out like intended either im sure! :D
I don't know, i got the internet for porn, and damn, i got what i wanted!! :D
Dash Rendar
18-01-08, 19:22
Next thing you know, we'll be charging for reposts...
if you dont own a supra will it cost more to join than if you do ?
I am fairly new to the site and would of paid £15 a year ( if its going up can someone let me know so I can pay for life ;)), I've found it very helpful when needing advice and good fun when just killing some time and while I am tapping here off topic is just a laugh put sometimes comes accross as pointless, :rolleyes:I just take it for what it is:innocent:
Cheers DodgyRog
I am fairly new to the site and would of paid £15 a year ( if its going up can someone let me know so I can pay for life ;)), I've found it very helpful when needing advice and good fun when just killing some time and while I am tapping here off topic is just a laugh put sometimes comes accross as pointless, :rolleyes:I just take it for what it is:innocent:
Cheers DodgyRog
:yeahthat:
TurboBrett
18-01-08, 23:37
i have not been a member here for long but when i joined IMO i thought £10 wasn't bad, to chat to people with the same interests and cars, i have found it infinitely usefully for searching for information about my supe, thinking about it now i reckon the £10 was a bargain i mean worth it just for the arcade;) i think £30 is a bit steep tho;)
I would gladly have paid £30, some of the advice you get on here and tech help can save you that in as little time as to write a thread for help.
:yeahthat:
Thanks:d
My first :yeahthat:
Mum would be so proud
How about a charge of £5 to start a thread in off topic?
This has to be the best forum I have been a member of. I don't own a Supra, I only have half. I think Gamer gave me the idea to come over and have a look, and its fantastic.
Not sure if I would have joined if it was more money, but if I hadn't I would have missed out on an awful lot. Most of the post are great fun and if I want to get technical on points there are plenty of people on here to put me right.
:salute::thanks:
From a purely selfish point of view, the more members the better IMO :)
I think as some people have said the Off topic posts are quite funny, and make this more of a friendly place - not all about Supra's, but topics everyone can join in on, or relate to.
I don't have a Supra yet, but I gladly paid for the life membership once I had been on here during the free-period as I saw what a good place it was. A lot of people put a lot of effort into making this club what it is, so a small price increase wouldn't be too bad IMO, but perhaps the £30/year is a little much.
Lets face it though - most of the really silly posts/threads come from members with 1-30 posts, which is the free trial period anyway, so increasing the charges won't really stop these. Only people genuinely interested in the club pay to join anyway.
If you really want to stop bullsh*tters etc joining the club permanently, then why don't you introduce a system whereby mods "review" each membership application, and perhaps post a thread similar to that for the trader renewals for anyone that seems a bit d*dgy and let the votes decide?
I like the idea of charging people for reposting stuff... consider it more a voluntary fine money going towards charity? :D
Limit newbies to 30 free posts, allowed in the New Members section ONLY. Once their 30 posts are up, what they have posted can be assessed by a mod for quality, and if they pass the test ie they can spell and they aren't being a dick, only then can they be a member.
The £10 figure stays the same, but if it is to be raised, then we need to know what happens to the extra cash. Free calendar every year perhaps?
Limit newbies to 30 free posts, allowed in the New Members section ONLY. Once their 30 posts are up, what they have posted can be assessed by a mod for quality, and if they pass the test ie they can spell and they aren't being a dick, only then can they be a member.
The £10 figure stays the same, but if it is to be raised, then we need to know what happens to the extra cash. Free calendar every year perhaps?
I think the mods have enough on with us lot, without having to screen any new members as well!
I'd say that's a bad idea to limit them to new members only. I only paid up after trawling through Supra Chat and mkiv Technical. They made me realise that if I had an issue, somewhere on here there would be a solution, and failing that, someone in the know would be able to help me out.
I also think that people get pulled up on poor spelling/grammar enough on here anyway, so they'll soon learn ;)
I think the New Members will get plenty of answers to their Supra-related questions in their section, and questions like the dreaded 'what does the red button do' can be dealt with properly. The same thing already happens anyway as their is a 'Members Only' section. It just adds another tier to it.
I don't think there are THAT many new members to make the screening process a big deal for the mods, and I would rather new members were screened for suitability rather than screened for whether or not they have a wallet with £30 in it to spend on membership.
SIDC is £30 per year, but they get a quarterly magazine and a good discount on track days
I was going to say most clubs that are £30 per year seem to get magazines posted to them regularly, I know the jaguar owners club does, it's a good read too ;)
I would say increase to £15 or leave it as it is. I know there are a lot more annoying people but as they have only paid £10 to get in. If were nasty enough to them they might leave ;)
I agree with you pig £15 is a fair price, IMO It will also be enough to put riff raff off
Increase from 10 to 15 is negligible and insignificant, and won't make a blind bit of difference
I like the idea of newbies only being able to post in new mwmbers section. They can browse the rest of the forum but cant post in it. That way they can still see if they like it and the new members section is kept a pap free zone.
I dont actually have a supra, nor owned one. I came here when I was initially looking but my circumstances changed which means I will be moving to australia soon. I've just signed up for another year and would have gladly paid £15 for it as:
A: I have learnt an awful lot about supra's as I will have one eventually when I'm settled in OZ
B: Its a jolly good forum! Yes there are people that take it too far but thats the whole point of having a diverse range of people here.
I wish I had more time away from work to go on meets etc but as a "newbie" I think the site is very well run and organised.
:thumbs: to the mods at co.!
Would be interested to know Branners feelings on this. I think it is a great idea and with the money going back into the club surely we could get discounted track days, club mag etc etc.
Still think new members should have a time limit and also maybe a 20 post count before they have to pay membership (whichever arrives sooner), I do not think it would be such a hit on the club, as to be honest what else is there out there for Mkiv Supra owners that offers such expert advice that you get on here?
I'd still be here if they upped the membership fee ten fold.
Heck I'd still be here if they deleted off-topic, banned me from posting anything at all except to ask about any tech queries I may have in the future.
Youd have to try harder than that guys.
i think for that extra id expect abit extra in the welcome pack. a supra cap would be lovely ;)
Terminator
27-01-08, 16:29
Very interesting discussion. I agreed something really needs to be done, and quickly, to stop more idiots joining and using the site as a place to air their drivel. Some of the utter rubbish posted on here of late has no place in a car enthusiasts forum. Perhaps along the way the club as forgotten that. For those that did pay, perhaps a period of monitoring before they received some goodies. If they behave like a twit, money back and life time ban.
I know it has been said many time on .net, but it is true, some of the most knowledgeable and long standing members of the club, don't like this place and stop posting and advising. They are driven away by the half whits that flex their amoeba like collection of cells that some might assiocate with a primative brain. There must be thousands of furums where they could exchange utterances with others at the same point on the evolutionary ladder.
RobSheffield
27-01-08, 16:34
Good Signature there Phil :p
A lot of the newer members will possibly have the attitude that 'them old geeks can leave, what do i care' until they realise that the older long standing members are the ones that answer the questions, and the ones that most of us have learnt from.
Very interesting discussion. I agreed something really needs to be done, and quickly, to stop more idiots joining and using the site as a place to air their drivel. Some of the utter rubbish posted on here of late has no place in a car enthusiasts forum. Perhaps along the way the club as forgotten that. For those that did pay, perhaps a period of monitoring before they received some goodies. If they behave like a twit, money back and life time ban.
I know it has been said many time on .net, but it is true, some of the most knowledgeable and long standing members of the club, don't like this place and stop posting and advising. They are driven away by the half whits that flex their amoeba like collection of cells that some might assiocate with a primative brain. There must be thousands of furums where they could exchange utterances with others at the same point on the evolutionary ladder.
Good post Phil :thumbs:
I like the idea of a club magazine... with the amount of rhubarb spouted here, there should be more than enough to put a small PDF together once a month. Articles out of tech could certainly be put in. Common things such as changing light bulbs and little hints. I'd be happy to give it a go if others are interested.
I like the idea of a club magazine... with the amount of rhubarb spouted here, there should be more than enough to put a small PDF together once a month. Articles out of tech could certainly be put in. Common things such as changing light bulbs and little hints. I'd be happy to give it a go if others are interested.
I'd also be happy to contribute to this. Maybe include a monthly spirited drives column as a feature (Gazboy seems the perfect candidate for this).
I think this is a fantastic idea. Membership costs of £20 P.A. would be reasonable if we got subsidised entry to a Suprapod type event and a magazine.
It was mentioned a while ago.
I think there are lots of people on here with great writing styles that could do 'features' per se.
Also obviously there are plenty of good photographers.
I think the subject of a quarterly magazine article should be kept separate from membership price increases. I don't think a printed magazine is a good idea but an emailed PDF would be good.
I don't think we need to increase prices, but we can look at ways of maybe splitting the social (off topic) and technical sides of the forum more to try and encourage more experience and useful contributions in the techy forums.
The next forum upgrade has to ability to allow members to create their own areas of the forum, like a private chat room, where they can invite who they want and chat about what they like (within legal reason) so this might help keep some of the more off off topic stuff off of the general forum.
I think the subject of a quarterly magazine article should be kept separate from membership price increases. I don't think a printed magazine is a good idea but an emailed PDF would be good.
I don't think we need to increase prices, but we can look at ways of maybe splitting the social (off topic) and technical sides of the forum more to try and encourage more experience and useful contributions in the techy forums.
The next forum upgrade has to ability to allow members to create their own areas of the forum, like a private chat room, where they can invite who they want and chat about what they like (within legal reason) so this might help keep some of the more off off topic stuff off of the general forum.
would it not be possible to do something along the lines of the 'disputes' section. Keep a topic open for all to see, but limit it to certain people that can post in it. the same way that is currently done in 'disputes'?.
I am not technically gifted 'car wise', but many times i have read something, and got good information from a topic, and would say 'thanks', but could not add anything to the discussion.
If things are 'split-off' into semi private areas, would not a lot of information that would be useful to many, then disappear, as someone would not know about it.
I have found that there are things i would never have even thought of asking, but only because someone else brought the subject up.
Also, it is not just car related things that are talked about. Many useful topics are in 'off-topic'.
Maybe the best option is to make an 'off-topic' section that is for questions about things (phones, cameras, other cars etc), and tech advice on many things, and at same time split another 'off-topic' section that could include the jokes and other not tech-related 'off-topic' things.
So you can have two off-topic sections:
1) tech questions and advice
2) jokes and the fun stuff
this way it keeps everyone happy, both the people posting for advice and tech stuff, and the others who post for fun/humour.
ja ne
Ian
Good Signature there Phil :p
A lot of the newer members will possibly have the attitude that 'them old geeks can leave, what do i care' until they realise that the older long standing members are the ones that answer the questions, and the ones that most of us have learnt from.
great point made there :)
I like the idea of a club magazine... with the amount of rhubarb spouted here, there should be more than enough to put a small PDF together once a month. Articles out of tech could certainly be put in. Common things such as changing light bulbs and little hints. I'd be happy to give it a go if others are interested.
The idea of a magazine if brilliant, even if a PDF, makes it a lot more personal too, having sections that are written by club members.
would it not be possible to do something along the lines of the 'disputes' section. Keep a topic open for all to see, but limit it to certain people that can post in it. the same way that is currently done in 'disputes'?.It would be possible to have a section where anyone can create threads but only certain members can reply, but the problem I see with that could be members with useful contributions not being able to make them simply because they are not in the special tech-group. But then maybe for hard-core technical discussions (something that doesn't happen often nowadays) this is exactly the sort of thing we need.
If things are 'split-off' into semi private areas, would not a lot of information that would be useful to many, then disappear, as someone would not know about it.I wouldn't split tech off so it is hidden, but maybe (somehow, not sure yet) make it so that people can participate on the forum with either a techie-only view or a techie&social view, thereby completely hiding off topic sections from those not interested in it.
The idea of a magazine if brilliant, even if a PDF, makes it a lot more personal too, having sections that are written by club members.Member participation in such a thing would be a must. Once the new mods are on board I'll see if any of them would be interested in organising such a thing.
I can see it now - "come on guys, you wanted this newsletter but none of you are willing to contribute to it" - followed by a 1 page cut and paste of something people can access on the forum anyway. At the end of the day most of the members can't even be bothered to click a few buttons when it comes to a trader renewal, why would they want to write a newsletter?
For the record I don't see the need for a newsletter - all it's likely to contain is easily available rehashed info that's already on the forum and probably more up to date by the time the newsletter appears.
I'd rather have a mug or a t-shirt for the extra £100 a year joining fee ;)
if you're worried about reading drivel and don't want too. Can't you just make a members only type area and initially give everyone access, then those who dont wish to read it can ask to be taken off the member list and thus they'd never see it again ? If then people started posting drivel outside of that forum then the drivel mod, can move it back into place and pm a warning to the offender ?
Given that most riff raff will happily pay £50 on something shiny from halfrauds, I'm sure a membership fee of £15 or even £30 quid wont we dissuade them from joining.
I haven't thought about this for very long, so bear with me, but would it be an idea to have certain forums, 'Off-topic' for example, rendered invisible to Google type searches and non-members. A bit like NWS is, in a way, which I assume can't be picked up in a Google search either?
Maybe then it'll only become accessible once someone becomes a paid up member and then can join in the sometimes 'pointless tat'?
What I'm getting at, I suppose, is that for every non-member and general searches for advice, people won't be put off joining, or think there's a whole forum for posting nonsense, which would be worth the joining fee!
Just my 2p, but with inflation, that's not worth much nowadays either ;)
Member participation in such a thing would be a must. Once the new mods are on board I'll see if any of them would be interested in organising such a thing.
i agree, all depends on who would actually take time to write for the magazine.
maybe each month (or if done quarterly) there could be a prize of an item of club merchandise (cap, pen, coaster, etc) to the best letter or most helpful topic in the magazine, for example.
I think we all know, if someone could get a 'prize' more people would contribute. could be the way to make it work, magazine specific prizes.
ja ne
Ian
I haven't thought about this for very long, so bear with me, but would it be an idea to have certain forums, 'Off-topic' for example, rendered invisible to Google type searches and non-members. A bit like NWS is, in a way, which I assume can't be picked up in a Google search either?
Maybe then it'll only become accessible once someone becomes a paid up member and then can join in the sometimes 'pointless tat'?
What I'm getting at, I suppose, is that for every non-member and general searches for advice, people won't be put off joining, or think there's a whole forum for posting nonsense, which would be worth the joining fee!
Just my 2p, but with inflation, that's not worth much nowadays either ;)
I like that idea, only Tech is visible to non members/maybe classified too but only to buy and not to sell. But that would just mean the deletion off off topic, as we already have a members chat.
I wouldn't split tech off so it is hidden, but maybe (somehow, not sure yet) make it so that people can participate on the forum with either a techie-only view or a techie&social view, thereby completely hiding off topic sections from those not interested in it.
I was thinking in my original posting, that to make it easier for everyone, (i know you have to do the forum behind the scenes work, and most don't realise what goes into it), that we can keep Supra Chat as it is.
But, then split off-topic into two sections, one tech for the serious questions (but non Supra related), and another off-topic for the fun stuff. This way saves losing an important piece of info if all you want is Tech Stuff, and not wade through jokes. Also this would save you having to do too much work, setting it up.
People would then know in which off-topic section to post. but make both viewable, just leaves people to decide what to look at.
ja ne
Ian
I haven't thought about this for very long, so bear with me, but would it be an idea to have certain forums, 'Off-topic' for example, rendered invisible to Google type searches and non-members. A bit like NWS is, in a way, which I assume can't be picked up in a Google search either?
Maybe then it'll only become accessible once someone becomes a paid up member and then can join in the sometimes 'pointless tat'?
What I'm getting at, I suppose, is that for every non-member and general searches for advice, people won't be put off joining, or think there's a whole forum for posting nonsense, which would be worth the joining fee!
Just my 2p, but with inflation, that's not worth much nowadays either ;)
I like this idea, about hiding off-topic from search engines. then you only get people who are serious about Supras joining.
ja ne
Ian
Maybe start a new thread for all this talk? My thread is about pricing morons out of the club.
It would be possible to have a section where anyone can create threads but only certain members can reply, but the problem I see with that could be members with useful contributions not being able to make them simply because they are not in the special tech-group. But then maybe for hard-core technical discussions (something that doesn't happen often nowadays) this is exactly the sort of thing we need.
i see your point, knowing that someone with a useful contribution may not be able to post in that thread.
I know the forum moderators are overworked, but would it be an idea for someone wanting to post in a thread to be allowed to.
But then if they post non-useful things, not relevant to the thread (if it's a Tech Thread), for a Moderator to warn or ban them from the thread, and just let the Tech talk continue?
Just wondering if there could be a sticky placed that would state that anyone posting in a Tech Section, should keep their points on topic, and if not, then they will be warned, or their posts deleted from that thread.
ja ne
Ian
Maybe start a new thread for all this talk? My thread is about pricing morons out of the club.
yes, i see your point, it was originally about membership costs. seems so long ago now.
as for charging a lot and trying to price idiots out of the forum, you can be nearly broke and a fan of Supras. You will get others where money doesn't matter, and could afford to pay, but are complete 'morons'. (talking about future members, btw)
Same as fines for people, a person on minimum wage may not be able to afford the fine, but a footballer (example only), could pay it from his wallet.
ja ne
Ian
I think I'm going to add you to my ignored users list now, your "ja ne Ian" and inability to post one reply when answering several points is annoying me.
Maybe start a new thread for all this talk? My thread is about pricing morons out of the club.
My humblest apologies Michael :)
I think I'm going to add you to my ignored users list now, your "ja ne Ian" and inability to post one reply when answering several points is annoying me.
fair enough, not like it will worry me :)
and as for 'ja ne' i have used that for a long time, as i have an interest in all things Japanese, not just cars, 'ja ne' is a short form of saying 'see you later on' in Japanese.
As for my inability to post like you prefer, well i have done it both ways, but today i was preferring to make points separately. Oh, Mawby did it as well, when replying to me. So i am not alone there.
thank you,
Ian
Oh, Mawby did it as well, when replying to me. So i am not alone there.Yeah but he can't ignore me. :d
I haven't thought about this for very long, so bear with me, but would it be an idea to have certain forums, 'Off-topic' for example, rendered invisible to Google type searches and non-members. A bit like NWS is, in a way, which I assume can't be picked up in a Google search either?I have actually been thinking about this. Although it's a very easy change I think shifting forums from public to private should warrant a review of the whole forum structure so it doesn't end up looking deserted from a public/potential new member view.
Wow, a multi-quote answer, :lol: :) hope it is appreciated.
Yeah but he can't ignore me. :d
I knew I should have applied to be a forum mod, hehe.
I have actually been thinking about this. Although it's a very easy change I think shifting forums from public to private should warrant a review of the whole forum structure so it doesn't end up looking deserted from a public/potential new member view.
how about keeping the off-topic tech section in 'public' and if you split a 'everything but tech' section, move that to members area, if the off-topic sections are split.
cheers,
Ian
I have actually been thinking about this. Although it's a very easy change I think shifting forums from public to private should warrant a review of the whole forum structure so it doesn't end up looking deserted from a public/potential new member view.
Not wanting to tread on Michael's toes (again, sorry), but I'd thought it would help his suggestion in a way, as only people serious about the Supra would then hand over their membership fee, even if it was slightly more expensive.
Maybe then that would stop the numpties thinking its just a place to spout their tat and nonsense, as its only as a member that you would enter the 'aladdin's cave' of full access.
Supradoopa
30-01-08, 23:11
How about £32.50 just to be different :d
Are we short of cash or something ?
The mods yaucht needs an overhaul....:D
The mods yaucht needs an overhaul....:DThe yacht is fine, but we could do with a private helicopter to get us to and from it. :)
The yacht is fine, but we could do with a private helicopter to get us to and from it. :)
:rlol:
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