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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Topic: Open letter to all members Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:12 |
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Well, we are back online, albiet without the old domain name.
Just to fill you in on events over the last 24 hours. I got a call from Eamo about how the site appeared to be down. It transpired that the club had managed to transfer the domain away from me without my knowledge. I will be seeking legal advice over this as I have worked hard to get the site looking fairly decent from a search engine placement perspective. Anyhow, I had set up bmw-board months last night ready for the host to twiddle a few knobs to get things running. I joined the BMW CC several years ago. I was involved along with Brendan Purcell and others in making it what it is today. I was involved in the forum and also helped Howard with the main website. On two or three occasions I did well in the recruitment drive for the club (coming in the top 3 each time). I feel really bitter that this has happened without any discussion. The allegation being made is that an offer was made and I was unwilling to talk. Tell me, whats the point in talking to someone who really will not listen? I feel really betrayed. I have worked damn hard and to be treated like this is hurtful. The office (who still have not sent me a copy of the minutes of the meeting) are sending out letters to all club members (at what cost?) and also placing a 1 page notice in the club mag. The mis truths within these documents is astounding. These were sent out to all regional and register contacts last night. Im not sure why but these were not sent to any Irish contact. I honestly don't care what they say about me - I have noting to hide. I won't say that things have been easy - they haven't. They really haven't! Still, when I broke the news on Sunday about Jeffs, oops sorry, the committees intentions, I couldn't believe the support being given. The decision to refuse the two offers laid down by Jeff, oops sorry again, the committee (that where we kill it immediatley or let them kill it slowly) were made by myself, Eamo and Rhys during the meeting. Since then, despite the misleading and agressive nature of things directed towards me by the club, I have been touched by the kind phone calls from members, the words of support, the offers of financial support, etc. I see there is a thread "Three cheers for killian". I haven't done this job for personal gain (if there is any!), I did it because I used to love the club. I did it because I wanted, like you, to discuss BMWs and have a bit of craic. I did it for all of you who come here all the time and feel at home here. Im glad I did it and would do it again if I had to. As for the other moderators that i work with, Im proud to be part of a team who stuck together and all believed in the same thing. Finally, Over the last ~4 years of working with the Irish region and also the forum, I have come across many people that I could call mates. Some of them, I have never met or spoken to but it doesn't matter. Not all of them are members of the club but again that doesn't matter. Not trying to sound like Im dying but folks, Im privileged to know you! |
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:22 | |
No Killian - WE are privileged to know YOU Without you the original forum wouldn't have existed, and now, neither would this. I know how much this has upset/annoyed/p*ssed off you, but you have risen above it all, and the true BMW Enthusiast will be with you all the way Let the BMWCC whither and die without us. |
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Cats know your every thought.
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Andyboy
Banned User Joined: 04-June-2003 Status: Offline Points: 707 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:24 | |
Sadly this has all the hallmarks of petty club politics.
Well I say b******s to them - I for one won't miss any of them. I trust Nigel is back on the team? Oh.......and well done!! Edited by 5KXO |
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:28 | |
Cats know your every thought.
But don't care. |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:29 | |
Nigel never left the team! |
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:32 | |
Nigel wasn't actually ever off the team, although I was expecting to finish last weekend. Well done K, and don't let them grind you down, those of us who have had to deal with Jeff or Andrew know you are telling the truth |
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Best Wishes
Nigel |
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Andyboy
Banned User Joined: 04-June-2003 Status: Offline Points: 707 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:32 | |
....and this is on E30 Zone!
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?name=Foru ms&file=viewtopic&t=40985 |
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topazman
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 02-April-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 2629 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:32 | |
Well said and put across Mr B. and I can see thsi forum only going from strenght to strenght
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mick_n3
Really Senior Member I Joined: 30-July-2003 Location: BMW-Board.co.uk Status: Offline Points: 357 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:34 | |
Here Here You have done a sterling job, we all owe you so much, as The Pits says without you none of us would be here, none of use would have made the friends we have, and none of us would be looking forward to "in your words discussing BMWs and having a bit of a craic". Thank you Killian
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Goldryder
Bavarian-Board Contributor Illegitimi Non Carborundum Joined: 02-April-2004 Location: Acomb, North Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 5301 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:35 | |
Good to see you rise above the crap as the stronger person Killian, its a pleasure to know you...if only in cyberspace..and an honour to be a part of the winning forum too. Good on ya matey
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Nigel
Moderator Group Joined: 09-November-2002 Status: Offline Points: 6941 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:35 | |
New fingers required....anyone help out ? |
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Best Wishes
Nigel |
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thepits
Moderator Group Joined: 09-July-2003 Location: far far away Status: Offline Points: 10000473 |
Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:41 | |
Bl**dy pedant (or is that pendant - as he's always hanging around) eh gto lal teh rghit lttres, jsut ni teh worgn odrre! |
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Cats know your every thought.
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Rhys
Moderator Group Coffee addict... Joined: 02-February-2003 Location: from the Latin locātiō Status: Offline Points: 10053 |
Posted: 28-July-2006 at 00:31 | |
Sunday was one of those days where you wish you hadn't got out of bed that morning - it wasn't very pleasant at that posh golf club (wonder how much that costs the club for the marketting suite, food etc.?)..
This was also the first time I'd met Killian and Eamo, and I have to say I was proud to be there. Killian did a sterling job of keeping his nerve in front of the con-mittee (oops, sorry - typo). They didn't make it easy for him at all (about an hour and a half it lasted, with the decision allready made by the con-mittee (oops done it again, must be my keyboard) ) I wondered if we made the right decision when we went outside for a private discussion on what to do - especially as it affected several thousand members. Hopefully we did the right thing, and looking at the support I'm sure we did. Killian, you are a star - you stood up for what you believed in, what more can you say. |
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Iain H
Really Senior Member I Joined: 15-February-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 405 |
Posted: 28-July-2006 at 10:57 | |
Yep well done Killian, it tickles me pink that they can treat people in this way.
I will still be at Gaydon showing mine and helping to organise the E30 Register show but I am not sure of my involvement thereafter. I admire your principles and resolution !!! Iain |
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falkster
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 12-August-2003 Location: Yorkshire Status: Offline Points: 825 |
Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:16 | |
Good work Killian.
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PaulS
Really Senior Member II East Anglia BMWCC Regional Chairman Joined: 03-July-2004 Location: Aylsham, Norfolk Status: Offline Points: 2516 |
Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:24 | |
Have you had your letter from the club yet K - mine came through the post this morning. Makes interesting reading... Paul |
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kbannon
Admin Group E39 525i Sport Individual Joined: 09-October-2002 Location: 64 Zoo Lane Status: Offline Points: 15508 |
Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:28 | |
I saw it. There is also a 1 page feature going in the club mag.
Im famous! |
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AHEALY
Really Senior Member II Joined: 05-February-2004 Location: Ireland Status: Offline Points: 946 |
Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:32 | |
I've just found out about this, but am not in the least surprised. Big Brother had been grinding us down for too long, and it took guys like Killian, Eamo and others to stand up to them. Fair dues to ye and you have my full support. If you need any help with anything, like promoting the new better forum just give me a bell.
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Ado
'97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
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Rossi
Bavarian-Board Contributor Joined: 07-May-2005 Status: Offline Points: 3311 |
Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:39 | |
I'm so happy, for all the members and moderators. Forum Hug! Shame about the circumstances with the BMW Car Club but, it just goes to show people power is that counts. Power to the people (Citizen Smith) |
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Dave h
Newbie Joined: 28-July-2006 Location: Tiptree, Essex Status: Offline Points: 14 |
Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:50 | |
I recently joined the club thinking that i would like to get more involved in events ect, Having read this and the threads on the E30 zone i am no longer convinced.
Well done for standing up to "the man", after all if they can do this, what else can they do? Im disgusted by it to be honest. If you need any help with BMW-Board stickers, im more than willing to help and you have a pm reguarding this. All the best Dave |
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