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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #120 on: 06 February 2011, 22:48:30 »

Two of you have bought lack of money & technical knowledge into what could but fortunately has'nt descended into a row. I think i understand the points you make but your comments could sound very patronizing to others with little money or expertise.
   I'm niether rich or broke but if i was on minimum wage struggling to run the cheapest Mig i could find such comments might put me off asking for help or even joining up in the first place.

   Just a thought, Guy. :-/
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #121 on: 06 February 2011, 22:53:11 »

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Two of you have bought lack of money & technical knowledge into what could but fortunately has'nt descended into a row. I think i understand the points you make but your comments could sound very patronizing to others with little money or expertise.
   I'm niether rich or broke but if i was on minimum wage struggling to run the cheapest Mig i could find such comments might put me off asking for help or even joining up in the first place.

   Just a thought, Guy. :-/

They could.... if CHOSEN to be interpreted that way, however a tiny amount of thought would indicate the comments were being made to explain a possible reason for the changes to the forum .. and were not pointed at anyone, or any group, in particular.

As said before .. its about considering what the person is TRYING to say instead of taking everything literaly ..

Tolerance and understanding ..... laced with a little thought and patience .. :)
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #122 on: 06 February 2011, 22:53:25 »

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I'm interested to hear what Daz thinks. Clearly it's changed for the worse for him. I wonder if he see's a reason for it...?

Like I said in my orginal post I can write down now who will be at both the Lakes & Newent as the same members go. I also now that at each meet people who I have not met before turn up to have their cars worked on which is great, but not to see them again after until perhaps the following year when again they come for some free work seems to be an insult to me... maybe I am wrong what do you think??

 
Yes I agree, that is frustrating and a little rude to say the least.   >:( I have withdrawn a little from offering help tbh.

So re oof it's a pc world we live in and we suffer a little because of it?


I've had thoughts of a non public section, say for members with over 1k or 5k posts or something along those lines. Can't see it working though, breeds distrust I guess? And a queue of people moaning they can't get in AND can't sell their car. I also often wonder that the real forum exists in the admin discussions we don't see, I imagine some serious pesh taking behind the scenes.

And I still struggle putting the words down to the level others do too. Mum was right, I should have gone to school.  ;)


Er, yeah rambling now.   :-[.   ;D


Not sure havig a select area would work, I have heard people saying that it is clicky on here. I don't think it , just that a few know each other quiet well owing to the Meets.

I think the moral of all this is If we can get some more members to the Meets they will enjoy it and make friends irt is a huge Ice Breaker...

Daz has hit the nail on the head here ......

I reckon that us Sethsmates can now be classed as 'Newent regulars' - and we should be there again this year.

Cliques can exist in any situation - but do they bother me? Answer 'NO' - simply because if I/we didn't feel comfortable with any given 'goings on' then we'd walk away and not waste our time. Meets are a great way to put faces to names, meet like-minded people, and 'break down the barriers'. I'm sure that Daz would confirm that I'm presently working on several local OOFers to join us at Newent, and I too see these meets as one way forward.
Love 'em!

Personally, I've had some help from fellow members (and Admins too!), and it's been great to return the favours when possible and put something back in to the forum.

(Right, time for another bottle of Newky me thinks!)
 :y :y :y - long may OOF continue everyone!
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #123 on: 06 February 2011, 22:53:54 »

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Which two?  :-? ;) ;) :y :y
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #124 on: 06 February 2011, 23:01:00 »

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I'm interested to hear what Daz thinks. Clearly it's changed for the worse for him. I wonder if he see's a reason for it...?

Like I said in my orginal post I can write down now who will be at both the Lakes & Newent as the same members go. I also now that at each meet people who I have not met before turn up to have their cars worked on which is great, but not to see them again after until perhaps the following year when again they come for some free work seems to be an insult to me... maybe I am wrong what do you think??

 
Yes I agree, that is frustrating and a little rude to say the least.   >:( I have withdrawn a little from offering help tbh.

So re oof it's a pc world we live in and we suffer a little because of it?


I've had thoughts of a non public section, say for members with over 1k or 5k posts or something along those lines. Can't see it working though, breeds distrust I guess? And a queue of people moaning they can't get in AND can't sell their car. I also often wonder that the real forum exists in the admin discussions we don't see, I imagine some serious pesh taking behind the scenes.

And I still struggle putting the words down to the level others do too. Mum was right, I should have gone to school.  ;)


Er, yeah rambling now.   :-[.   ;D

Don't be ridiculous, i've got a car here that would benefit from new Donut bushes and another one that could be done so you don't lose the knack!

You know you want too!  ::) :y
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #125 on: 06 February 2011, 23:10:15 »

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I'm interested to hear what Daz thinks. Clearly it's changed for the worse for him. I wonder if he see's a reason for it...?

Like I said in my orginal post I can write down now who will be at both the Lakes & Newent as the same members go. I also now that at each meet people who I have not met before turn up to have their cars worked on which is great, but not to see them again after until perhaps the following year when again they come for some free work seems to be an insult to me... maybe I am wrong what do you think??

 
Yes I agree, that is frustrating and a little rude to say the least.   >:( I have withdrawn a little from offering help tbh.

So re oof it's a pc world we live in and we suffer a little because of it?


I've had thoughts of a non public section, say for members with over 1k or 5k posts or something along those lines. Can't see it working though, breeds distrust I guess? And a queue of people moaning they can't get in AND can't sell their car. I also often wonder that the real forum exists in the admin discussions we don't see, I imagine some serious pesh taking behind the scenes.

And I still struggle putting the words down to the level others do too. Mum was right, I should have gone to school.  ;)


Er, yeah rambling now.   :-[.   ;D

Don't be ridiculous, i've got a car here that would benefit from new Donut bushes and another one that could be done so you don't lose the knack!

You know you want too!  ::) :y

Eh!! I thought I was going to prime him  ;D
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #126 on: 06 February 2011, 23:11:01 »

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I'm interested to hear what Daz thinks. Clearly it's changed for the worse for him. I wonder if he see's a reason for it...?

Like I said in my orginal post I can write down now who will be at both the Lakes & Newent as the same members go. I also now that at each meet people who I have not met before turn up to have their cars worked on which is great, but not to see them again after until perhaps the following year when again they come for some free work seems to be an insult to me... maybe I am wrong what do you think??

 
Yes I agree, that is frustrating and a little rude to say the least.   >:( I have withdrawn a little from offering help tbh.

So re oof it's a pc world we live in and we suffer a little because of it?


I've had thoughts of a non public section, say for members with over 1k or 5k posts or something along those lines. Can't see it working though, breeds distrust I guess? And a queue of people moaning they can't get in AND can't sell their car. I also often wonder that the real forum exists in the admin discussions we don't see, I imagine some serious pesh taking behind the scenes.

And I still struggle putting the words down to the level others do too. Mum was right, I should have gone to school.  ;)


Er, yeah rambling now.   :-[.   ;D

Don't be ridiculous, i've got a car here that would benefit from new Donut bushes and another one that could be done so you don't lose the knack!

You know you want too!  ::) :y
Did someone mention Donuts?  :-/  ;D
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #127 on: 06 February 2011, 23:11:12 »

Loo Knee - I can delete the post! Wind the Forum back a few mins!
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #129 on: 06 February 2011, 23:14:52 »

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Here's the real spirit of OOF I reckon:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283708443

and a good time was had by all ..........

when we found it!  ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #130 on: 06 February 2011, 23:20:34 »

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Here's the real spirit of OOF I reckon:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283708443

and a good time was had by all ..........

when we found it;D ;D ;D
Then you should have followed my signs dear boy!
As in: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283352341
 ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #131 on: 06 February 2011, 23:36:46 »

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Here's the real spirit of OOF I reckon:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283708443

and a good time was had by all ..........

when we found it;D ;D ;D
Then you should have followed my signs dear boy!
As in: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283352341
 ;D ;D ;D

If you remember, you were late putting them up .....  ;)

or did we get there before you put the pink signs up?  ::) ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Is it me or has the Forum Changed??
« Reply #132 on: 06 February 2011, 23:40:57 »

Those signs Byron worked a treat...I'd still be looking for the place now had they not been there  ;D

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« Reply #133 on: 06 February 2011, 23:44:05 »

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Those signs Byron worked a treat...I'd still be looking for the place now had they not been there  ;D

We had to stop in the middle of Newent (which is hardly very big) complete with 23' caravan & phone Daz and CaptZok to come and guide us in!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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« Reply #134 on: 06 February 2011, 23:44:22 »

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Here's the real spirit of OOF I reckon:
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283708443

and a good time was had by all ..........

when we found it;D ;D ;D
Then you should have followed my signs dear boy!
As in: http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1283352341
 ;D ;D ;D

If you remember, you were late putting them up .....  ;)

or did we get there before you put the pink signs up?  ::) ;D ;D ;D

 :-/
Crikey mate, can't remember now Andy .......

Perhaps I'd been 'distracted' by our Broocie and DLK? :D

Signed: The Confused Welshman ;D
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