Just want to get something off my chest...

[elevensies]

i like the mixed bag on here, iv never felt unwelcome, nor have i been biased towards one thing or another, (well apart from one time that was unfortunate)
but im big enough to stand my ground, and small enough to admit my own fault, but like others have said, dont say something unless you are prepared to stand up to your post.
there are always people who want to knock someone or something

chin up

or as my old staff sgt said
suck it up buttercup

 

[Marlon]

Now that I find myself with the honour of helping to moderate the forum I will do all I can to continue its success by following the lead of those who have been here from the beginning and have, in my opinion, set just the right balance and tone regarding its administration and moderation, and if you don’t comply I’m banning you.

I’ve just fixed that for you Marlon, no need to thank me
Rob

ahh, the power :lol:

 

[Paulr]

Never felt anything other than enthusiasts wanting to help other enthusiasts on here. Been on a few forums depending what car I was driving, and I like to give as well as take, so dive in headfirst! Got some very warm welcomes, the only other forum that feels like this is the Smart Roadster forum, equally full of banter, expertise, and help. AND the odd nerk thrown in for good measure though - as long as they are not rude it kinda brings colour to the chats!

 

[srhutch]

. . . . No he didn't

Now that I find myself with the honour of helping to moderate the forum I will do all I can to continue its success by kicking out those hangers on from members who don’t even have Zed’s anymore and constantly abuse other members, you know, those who have been here from the beginning and have, in my opinion, set just the wrong balance and tone regarding its continuation...

....ESPECIALLY the foreign ones..... :evil:

Nicely put Marlon, I applaud you sir..... :happyclap:

If you need help with PVR just let me know. :wink:

 

[srhutch]

It's worth noting that in the last 10 years there have been nearly 1.46 million posts. Compare this to another Z forum that's been around since 2003 which only 371 thousand posts.

So in 4 years less we have generated 4 times as many posts.

This is a very busy place so there will be issues. But the fact myself and many others are still here 10 years on says a lot to me.

 

[pvr]

But the fact myself and many others are still here 10 years on says a lot to me.

You started to leave 9 years ago, but like your mods, you never finished the process?

 

[pvr]

. . . . No he didn't

Now that I find myself with the honour of helping to moderate the forum I will do all I can to continue its success by kicking out those hangers on from members who don’t even have Zed’s anymore and constantly abuse other members, you know, those who have been here from the beginning and have, in my opinion, set just the wrong balance and tone regarding its continuation...

....ESPECIALLY the foreign ones..... :evil:

Nicely put Marlon, I applaud you sir..... :happyclap:

Foreign as above Watford Gap I would imagine he meant ...

 

[jimmybell]

But the fact myself and many others are still here 10 years on says a lot to me.

Mainly that BMW failed to release a decent successor to the Z4M for too long

 

[buzyg]

. . . . No he didn't

Now that I find myself with the honour of helping to moderate the forum I will do all I can to continue its success by kicking out those hangers on from members who don’t even have Zed’s anymore and constantly abuse other members, you know, those who have been here from the beginning and have, in my opinion, set just the wrong balance and tone regarding its continuation...

....ESPECIALLY the foreign ones..... :evil:

Nicely put Marlon, I applaud you sir..... :happyclap:

If you need help with PVR just let me know. :wink:

Noooo! I won't here of this. You can't ban Tom & PVR. Then there would be no Beatle fans left. :roundel:

 

[Maniac]

Not this then...

 

[srhutch]

But the fact myself and many others are still here 10 years on says a lot to me.

You started to leave 9 years ago, but like your mods, you never finished the process?

I did, just after I met you

 

[sp3ctre]

Lol, just thinking back over the last decade of the forum... wonder if we need a “Hall of Fame” and “Rogues Gallery”, lol!

 

[firebobby]

Lol, just thinking back over the last decade of the forum... wonder if we need a “Hall of Fame” and “Rogues Gallery”, lol!

I can think of a few on here that would fit well in there :wink:

 

[jimbo1958]

*goes off to search for “Enfield”

Most likely in Syria now

Enfield....tell me more. :ilz4f:

 

[ekimj10]

Lol, just thinking back over the last decade of the forum... wonder if we need a “Hall of Fame” and “Rogues Gallery”, lol!

I would nominate Carol and Ruby for the first category, sadly no longer seem to be with us :x

 

[Beedub]

carol was lovely....

 

[srhutch]

Lol, just thinking back over the last decade of the forum... wonder if we need a “Hall of Fame” and “Rogues Gallery”, lol!

We should just revive the :hooters: thread. Would keep most of us amused for hours :lol:

 

[Wondermike]

Ah those were the days...

Sure Lucy would make it into the hall of fame :sweetheart:

 

[craig3.2]

This is an interesting read and has many views I agree with – also a nice reflective post from the OP above.

I joined in Jan 2015 so don’t have the experience of the early years of the forum, in fact I’m a relative newbie in terms of ‘time served’.

I felt right at home here from the beginning and immediately liked the vibe - the members gave me a warm welcome and it was obvious we shared a passion for these great cars.

I soon realised there was a huge wealth of knowledge here and members only too willing to share their experiences and help out fellow members. I immediately started benefitting from forum advice, and when I started retrofitting and modifying my car I was astounded at the lengths people went to help me out. I could list numerous individual instances where members have gone out of their way to help me and I can see that’s not uncommon.

I’ve been on many meets over the years (not as many as I’d like) and really appreciate and thank the members who put in the time and effort to organise them. Meeting fellow members adds another dimension to the enjoyment of the forum and I’d like to think I’ve made some good friends along the way.

This is the only forum I’ve been part of so I can’t compare, but the general consensus seems to be that it’s bigger, better, more informative and friendlier than others out there.

Now that I find myself with the honour of helping to moderate the forum I will do all I can to continue its success by following the lead of those who have been here from the beginning and have, in my opinion, set just the right balance and tone regarding its administration and moderation.

When did you become a Moderator,Marlon??

Standards are slipping,letting anyone be a mod these days ,haha

This forum has changed over the years, and definitely more keyboard warriors on here over the past few years,but all in all,still a very good forum.
Personally,I miss some of the once regulars,who now have moved on,Cr wise,etc,or just don't post on here as often.
Like others have said,I have met alot of nice people over the years,and made some good friends.
Long may it continue

 

[craig3.2]

Ah those were the days...

Sure Lucy would make it into the hall of fame :sweetheart:

Lucy yes,Ruby too probably,but Carol in the Hall of fame??? Very biased in who she wished happy Birthday too,lol.....

Depends what you are voting them into the Hall of fame for, haha.