Why Did I Bother ?

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Pete.D	Pete.D posted 17 Years Ago HOT Topic Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 27, Visits: 4K	Last night I thought I would post a couple of items for sale on the forum,that I thought might have been of interest to people here.Tonight I receive an e-mail to say my post has been removed by Peter because I am not a "full member".People complain they do not get the chance to purchase items before they get put on e-bay and when you try to help this happens.Similar to the guys in the US I live to far up the map in this country to enjoy the benefits that full membership offers.Due to the mileage I cover I could not afford to run the G4 disco 3 that I covet, probably even if it was run on LPG.I have been interested in , followed , and collected items of interest from the challenge since it was first advertised in 2002 and joined this forum soon after it began.My opinion is you are losing your way by marginalising enthusiasts like myself...................rant over P.J.Dale.
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Toger	Toger posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 272, Visits: 933	Pete.D (3/11/2008) Last night I thought I would post a couple of items for sale on the forum,that I thought might have been of interest to people here.Tonight I receive an e-mail to say my post has been removed by Peter because I am not a "full member".People complain they do not get the chance to purchase items before they get put on e-bay and when you try to help this happens.Similar to the guys in the US I live to far up the map in this country to enjoy the benefits that full membership offers.Due to the mileage I cover I could not afford to run the G4 disco 3 that I covet, probably even if it was run on LPG.I have been interested in , followed , and collected items of interest from the challenge since it was first advertised in 2002 and joined this forum soon after it began.My opinion is you are losing your way by marginalising enthusiasts like myself...................rant over I don't think its a rant at all. Please make sure you let me know when you advertise your stuff on e-bay. ------------- Regards Tony 2005 D3 SE Auto. "Battlestar Galactica" 2006 Pugeot 206cc 7kmiles ont clock:cool: Retired from a vocation, looking for an occupation:D
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yakman	yakman posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 50, Visits: 471	Hi Pete I agree the forum should be open,to anyone selling g4 stuff. regards yakman
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~~Chrisallse~~	C ~~Chrisallse~~ posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
C Group: Banned Members Posts: 146, Visits: 2.5K	Put it another way chaps, the forum costs money to run and this is paid for by the 'paid up members' to repay that loyalty one of the benefits is for the PU Members to be able to sell items on the Forum. Please remember that without their contributions there would not be a Forum or Club Best regards Chris 2005 G4 Defender Please click on the link below to view my gallery. http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=579125
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Mark & Melanie	Mark & Melanie posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 104, Visits: 1.3K	It costs money to run even it is just used by the club I think we should allow all G4 stuff to be sold on the site as it is in the interest of the club...... Mark RR BV55YYN
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Toger	Toger posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 272, Visits: 933	you also have the added bonus of knowing where stuff is that is being sold.:D ------------- Regards Tony 2005 D3 SE Auto. "Battlestar Galactica" 2006 Pugeot 206cc 7kmiles ont clock:cool: Retired from a vocation, looking for an occupation:D
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Toger	Toger posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 272, Visits: 933	I don't agree with you there mate, there are loads of 4x4 clubs that dont charge for membership, and theres some that do. What I own is not an indicator of what I can and cannot afford:cool: ------------- Regards Tony 2005 D3 SE Auto. "Battlestar Galactica" 2006 Pugeot 206cc 7kmiles ont clock:cool: Retired from a vocation, looking for an occupation:D
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TJ101	TJ101 posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 730, Visits: 2.6K	Most CLUBS whether 4x4 or not charge a membership fee, i do not know of one that's free, Local motor Club, Yacht Club, Porsche Club, etc etc, Most forums are free if you what them to be, but cost money to run ! and most asked for a donation, like LR4x4 as you know Most of this forum is only accessible to Member only,, and that's the way it should be :), a benefit for current contributing members, However, maybe !! the for sale section should be a open section, as that may benefit paying members Regards Tim Temporary G4 less :( 15 110 TDCi XS, 90 V8 Hybrid, RR Vogue SE :) Gone 06 RRS G4 (BV55 YZN), 08 D3 G4 TDV6 (BD08 VTG) http://www.wessex4x4response.org.uk/
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Toger	Toger posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 272, Visits: 933	See. it's good to talk:D ------------- Regards Tony 2005 D3 SE Auto. "Battlestar Galactica" 2006 Pugeot 206cc 7kmiles ont clock:cool: Retired from a vocation, looking for an occupation:D
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VA	VA posted 17 Years Ago Post Details
Group: Forum Member Posts: 61, Visits: 662	Since the site has become restricted I rarely invest the time to post on this site. I am a member of various sites and none of these have subscription, instead they rely on voluntary donations, this system works because when someone finds something useful from visiting the site that person feel obliged to donate. The G4 owners community is a small one and the majority of technical information can be found elsewhere - my view is that the site can not offer value for money. What you guys should do is charge for specific information such as car details, event details or merchandise. Just my thoughts, shame really as I like the previous way the site was run.
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