stevegbr
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Post by stevegbr on Aug 21, 2017 7:35:11 GMT
we have now reached 800 members.  |
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jonny
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Post by jonny on Aug 23, 2017 22:09:41 GMT
I'm a new one of them  |
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Post by Fordy on Aug 24, 2017 19:20:59 GMT
Great landmark
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2017 19:24:05 GMT
lot of members,but i think there is probably a lot that dont use site anymore
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 5:23:27 GMT
lot of members,but i think there is probably a lot that dont use site anymore Happens on every successful forum. People get an interest then it weakens (life also gets in the way) - they simply lose interest. It's human nature. It's great to keep things fresh and diverse. Genuine enthusiasts will always stick around. Those who don't simply have other motives. What's more to make a forum successful is very hard work. Many have failed over the years. There's a particular forum out there at the minute which I sometimes look in on and it's quite clear to see that it's an admin member posting under at least five different user names. It's sad to watch but these are the lengths some people go to to try and make things work....I don't suppose you can blame them for trying. I don't think anyone should lose sight of the fact that this forum is also free. Considering the accuracy and volume of the information then this is quite unprecedented. I often wonder if a nominal minor fee per year member charge would clear out the dregs who never post useful stuff (or get involved at all). Forums only work if information is shared. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 7:55:05 GMT
maybe charge would be a good thing you could have a referendem
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Post by kickstart on Aug 25, 2017 11:59:10 GMT
This is a great forum , I wish I had more time to contribute and I appreciate the work that goes into it , the help and advice is endless and it,s great to see other people's experiences of their bikes , Excellent 👍
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 14:01:33 GMT
This is a great forum , I wish I had more time to contribute and I appreciate the work that goes into it , the help and advice is endless and it,s great to see other people's experiences of their bikes , Excellent 👍 You are a model member mate. Always have things to say and you get involved......and above all, your love for the bike has always been very evident. Members like you ARE the forum. |
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Post by Fordy on Aug 25, 2017 14:16:44 GMT
We've discussed this before, but how many active forum members are there?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 14:25:14 GMT
We've discussed this before, but how many active forum members are there? Depends what you mean by active. In the winter we typically get around 400-500 guests a day. My guess is there are currently around 40-50 active regular members over a month period. Others come and go when they need something - and have to go to the immense effort of 'logging in'. |
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Post by JonnyHonda on Aug 25, 2017 15:03:16 GMT
I often wonder if a nominal minor fee per year member charge would clear out the dregs who never post useful stuff (or get involved at all). Forums only work if information is shared. Not sure it would, take me for instance, I'm currently and active member because my current project is a CB250, I use the username jonnyhonda all over the place, even Beamer forums, I like to think I give useful input, I don't stick to one marque but I'm no less enthusiastic as the regulars, I'm sort of passing through with 30 years of bike building experience. If any of you know sohc.co.uk, that was mine, I started it and built it up and after getting ride of the bike a few years ago I let it go to the current chap who runs it, I had the same problem with folk joining asking a question, getting an answer and boom gone, never to be seen again, it's the nature of the internet and the fact that folk want a quick fix these days. |
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carlthebandit
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Post by carlthebandit on Aug 25, 2017 15:36:46 GMT
 Did I just read that Fungobat suggesting a charge, a charge, a charge, as he well knows I'm as tight as a ducks bottom, so let's not charge
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 16:22:45 GMT
You were going to be exempt anyway....for donating TJA255X to forum ownership......when she's completed, of course.
Let us know when we can collect. Trannie's waiting.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 16:27:54 GMT
P.s - most of the time now you can't even get free info from CMM and the like because they insist on sealing the mag with a clear polythene cover - so that you get extra pamflets -which are often trying to sell you something you don't want. I've given up now and subscribed. I no longer stand in WH Smith for an hour reading it whilst the wife is shopping. But, I suppose just like Photo Bucket have realised - things have to be paid for unfortunately - things of a certain quality of course.
Soon, air will cost. And don't mean to put in your tyres.....I mean to breathe with.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2017 17:01:49 GMT
hope its not expensive i use it every day
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