Open letter to all members
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Topic: Open letter to all members
Posted By: kbannon
Subject: Open letter to all members
Date 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! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
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Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:22
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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. ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
kbannon wrote:
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:24
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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!!  ------------- |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:28
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Of course - and he isn't hiding anymore - look! Member(s) online: Nigel, Defblade, 5KXO, ivanovoitch, thepits, Rhys, nero, sidyal, Fey!, mick_n3, kbannon, topazman, ///M5, m3Cecotto
------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:29
Nigel never left the team! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:32
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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 ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Andyboy
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:32
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....and this is on E30 Zone!
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?name=Foru ms&file=viewtopic&t=40985 ------------- |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:32
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Well said and put across Mr B. and I can see thsi forum only going from strenght to strenght ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: mick_n3
Date 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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Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:35
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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 ------------- October 2-6 2008 - Houston, Texas - Long Distance Wedding March 15-April 1 2009 - Transatlantic Cruise October 10-25 2009 - China, Korea, Taiwan & Japan Cruise |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:35
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New fingers required....anyone help out ? ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 27-July-2006 at 23:41
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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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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 00:31
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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.  ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: Iain H
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 10:57
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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 ------------- Hartge H27 Convertible http://community.webshots.com/photo/91116965/99362743lbLlEb - My Link |
Posted By: falkster
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:16
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Good work Killian. ------------- Z3M Roadster (gone....just...but not forgotten...yet) E30 M3 (Toy) Alfa 147 (just gone) BMW 330d (new work horse) Daimler Double 6 (no idea yet) |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:24
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Have you had your letter from the club yet K - mine came through the post this morning. Makes interesting reading... Paul -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:28
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I saw it. There is also a 1 page feature going in the club mag. Im famous!  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: AHEALY
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:32
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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.
------------- Ado '97 523i & 95 M3 97 Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon (sold) |
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:39
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I'm so happy, for all the members and moderators. 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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Posted By: Dave h
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:50
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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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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:53
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nice one dave. I was admiring your stickers over on the zone. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: mick_n3
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:54
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Does this mean we will be able to get BMW-Board stickers in time for Gaydon |
Posted By: Dave h
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 11:59
 i aim to pleaseWith reference to stickers for gaydon, even a url type sticker would be beneficial over no stickers. Once the logo is designed then i can look at producing them asap. Just to add, i have just recieved a lovely bit of toilet paper from bmwcc!  -------------
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Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 12:00
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Theres certainly the time still to get them done, I will get some Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 12:13
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Can anyone post a copy of the letter/article? I didn't renew my membership, so I'm now a second class denizen! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 12:43
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I'll email you later dave. K. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Dave h
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 12:55
No probs. 
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 13:06
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Sorry Dave I meant Dave as in Fey! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: BGodkin
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 13:27
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I got the same little letter through my door today. I would like to know what forums they visited that everyone was using there real name on. lol. Also I would like to know what club forums they went to that only paying members can post. I belong to 2 VW forums, and Porsche Club of GB and none of them require you to be a paying member before posting (unless they have changed in the last few days that is) Oh well. Better off with out them and K I have to say, Excellent Job on the forum. Looks wonderful and nothing appears to have been lost
Brad ------------- 
1995 525i SE Touring (Missus's) Still searching for a replacement for mine :( |
Posted By: Aidan316i
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 13:55
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I'm part of a few forums myself, which are free, jon44w is a large car site, it recieves money to pay for the site by people buying things like T-Shirts, Fleece & Stickers aswell as DVD's. NI-BMW is another forum i'm part of, good wee site, it is basically free, last year we were charged a membership fee, which helped to pay for the site. I havn't recieved this letter as I never paid £35 to join the club, which would be a bit of a waste IMO, as I don't drive, and I don't attend any of the shows in england or enter a car, and I only use the forum, so why should we pay to use it? Kbannon is doing a damn good job of keeping this place going, and should he ask for money, then i'll see if I can rob a post office or some place! ------------- www.ni-bmw.co.uk E46 316i Saloon E36 323i Touring 
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 17:11
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Never become part of the Establishment. More particularly, don't become the Establishment. They'll only shaft ye, time after time. -------------   
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Posted By: billgates e30
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 17:17
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did anyone notice abouthow jeff said int eh letter how people were coming on the forum, signing on with nicknames rather than real names and flaming people
funny really because i remember him doing that and why should they know my password if i want to be on their forum why not just let you sign on, and then they can check your name and membership number are correct before activating your account if i have to give out password to anyone then i'm not gonna sign up, no way ------------- Bill Gates aka Chris 
http://www.bmwclubne.co.uk - BMW Club NE |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 17:19
apart from the domain!  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 28-July-2006 at 19:22
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RE: passwords, I think they are doing this as we poited out that non-club members could sign in as a club member if they knew someones name and membership number. It's suprising how many people have posted their details in the past.
------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 10:11
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Have anyone had emails off Richard baxter and Mike Fishwick through Jeff giving their support for him - I read in Richards that K shouldn't have had the forum under him and "hold the club to ransom". I'm sorry but if it's K's money that pays for the site and the running of then damned right he should be the owner of it, really has sod all to do with the club. Rant over... Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: BGodkin
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 10:54
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For 35 quid I would figure enrollment in their forum would be automatic.
I am betting that will work out in the end though. From the sounds of it they didn't really use legal channels to accomplish it. -------------
1995 525i SE Touring (Missus's) Still searching for a replacement for mine :( |
Posted By: swordfish_bite
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 11:32
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well i said it all along , i havent been on the boards long enough to decide to become a member but am glad i never , and k and the gang your doing a top job , and the club will be lost without your forum .. K , i know your upset about the domain , but to be honest i think the new one is ten times easier to remember , and it will look great as a sticker , if i spotted it on a car , 'bmw board.co.uk' is ten time easier to remember so everyone else get some stickers etc or something to publish the new forum when your at gaydon , and just sit back K and see the amount that registers to the forum ... cos the last week is gonna be the biggest talk at the show this year , and no doubt most will want to here the other side of the story , so an A4/5 counter leaflet could be an idea , explaining your side and your Original bmw forum should people ask at the show ( i know your not goin ) but others could pass them out 'if asked ' becasue peolpe are down right nosey and its an easy chance to get some more recruits ..
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www.westcoastcrew.co.uk - www.westcoastcrew.co.uk Bmw 525i Sport - 24v m50 192bhp(so far) |
Posted By: Jack735
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 12:01
KB. If you want to go along to Gaydon I have a false beard and stuff you can have and I'm sure we could find you a BMW from somewhere!  ------------- Oooh, The machine of a dream, such a clean machine With the pistons a pumpin', and the alloys all gleam, When I'm holding your wheel, All I hear is your gear, With my hand on your grease gun, Mmm it's like a disease son, I'm in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile, Get a grip on my ....... |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 13:56
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Jack, he has got an e39 mate so he could pop over if you know what I mean mate! Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: MattB106
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 14:19
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I rec my letter yesterday. I was somewhat suprised that it didnt match even the 'clubs' version of events as posted! As a marketer i couldnt have done better myself! I can only imagine what those members who do not use the site think now. Still, onwards and upwards!
------------- MattB E36 328i Sport in silver 
www.fotki.com/mattb106 |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 14:33
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 ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 14:34
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I hope so! Can't wait to display with one them on show ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 18:04
No offer of the M3? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Jack735
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 20:01
Kinda guessed KB might have one ------------- Oooh, The machine of a dream, such a clean machine With the pistons a pumpin', and the alloys all gleam, When I'm holding your wheel, All I hear is your gear, With my hand on your grease gun, Mmm it's like a disease son, I'm in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile, Get a grip on my ....... |
, but would it have been allowed in
?Posted By: Peter H
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 20:25
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Being thick only picked up on what happened a few minuets ago ------------- Das Wolperdinger AHN-NYUNG-HEE GA-SEH-YO |
, congrats to KB & all involved 
Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:05
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Since we're no longer affiliated with the BMWCC, does that mean I can swear now?
------------- Ciao, Spokey 
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Posted By: Gyrock
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:09
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[EDITED] ------------- 
....the ride of your life |
Posted By: spokey
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:11
Ipse dixit. ------------- Ciao, Spokey
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Posted By: Iain H
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:13
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Behave !!! Lets keep things on track !  ------------- Hartge H27 Convertible http://community.webshots.com/photo/91116965/99362743lbLlEb - My Link |
Posted By: jamie (e39)528i
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:18
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KB i am glad you have set up this forum as i had never been a member of a forum until i became a member of this one. I had a few teething troubles with my account when i first joined and KB was very helpful in sorting it asap so i could use the forum and speak to the many helpful people on here who most i have never met before. I shall continue to use and support this forum in anyway i can and will display the soon to be released? stickers with pride. Nuff said...
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Posted By: Iain H
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:22
If you are on the forum our crap is your crap etc. It is a subject of concern to a lot of forum members and is worth discussing. Short replies like your own are not constructive. Why not read the full issues and then comment or debate, tis what a forum is for young man !! Iain ------------- Hartge H27 Convertible http://community.webshots.com/photo/91116965/99362743lbLlEb - My Link |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:32
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It is because they were brave enough to speak to the people that we are, where we are now
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Posted By: Gyrock
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:36
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Iain, I'm a BMWCC member and enjoy much of what the club has to offer. Clearly stuff has occurred that has raised the pulses of many people forum and CC alike and I have no desire to understand who said what or understand whose sensitivities have been maligned. I was at the Motor Show today. It was generally a disappointment, with the notable exception of the BMW area, which was nothing short of a triumph and served to remind me of exactly why I love the brand. The sooner we all leave our ego's and sensitivities at home and concentrate upon the reason we all come together here on the forum and to Club organised events, the better. That's my point Iain and I'd appreciate it if you didn't patronise me by suggesting I haven't read or understood the full issues.
(Also for the record, I'm 41 on Monday which therefore makes you an old duffer by the sounds of it.) -------------
....the ride of your life |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:43
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You couldn't before and you wo'nt now ... and don't think you'll get away by using Latin either ------------- |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:48
Nero`s 1000 post and he does it with a spelling error Lol Now lets all stop bickering and get on with it Sure it`s against forum rules to fight amoungst each other ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:50
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People do feel brave behind pseudo/nicknames - the internet brings down the barriers between people, everyone is the same and some feel able to say what they think. However I'll quite happily tell people what I think to their face. ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: mick_n3
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:53
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Come on guys, what has happened has happened I feel as strongley as anyone but it is now in the past, lets put all the crap (can I say that?) behind us and look to the future.
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Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:54
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speaking of http://www.bmw-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=10&PN=1 - Forum rules I see they have been edited Just incase no one has looked lately
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Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 21:56
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Gyrock. You have a pm, please read it. Any more trolling, and you won't post again ! ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Gyrock
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 22:02
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Nigel - you have a PM. Giles, I can verify who you are. I have removed your Mobile Number for you. NeRo -------------
....the ride of your life |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 22:04
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Its your shout, but I'd suggest you remove your mobile number. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Gyrock
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 22:06
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That's impossible, your board permissions do not allow for editing posts!! Seriously though, I have nothing to hide or be fearful of so I'm happy for it to remain -------------
....the ride of your life |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 22:06
I never knew what that word mean till i looked it up In Internet terminology, a troll is someone who comes into an established community such as an online discussion forum, and posts inflammatory, rude, repetitive or offensive messages designed intentionally to annoy or antagonize the existing members or disrupt the flow of discussion, including the personal attack of calling others trolls.
Loads of above been going on the last couple of days wonder if there is a Troll spray on ebay ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 22:10
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You probably need a few more posts before that option becomes available. I'll edit it out for you, I wouldn't want you to have any problems with calls etc. (I'm one step ahead of you, I've already done it - NeRo ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Gyrock
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 22:17
Boy there's a lot of paranoia around here 
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....the ride of your life |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 22:26
nah, thats just the voices in your head... ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |
Posted By: skull
Date Posted: 29-July-2006 at 23:25
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first off i have been away and am confused as to what has happened but well done to K . yes i have read all the posts but not a paid member, dont get enough time to go to meets etc .
I am just glad all this is still here  ------------- just a little crazy. My drive E46 M3 COUPE [MAN]CARBON BLACK GREY LEATHER H/K 19"s LED REARS S/B. |
Posted By: Jack735
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 01:24
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Looked up paranoia in the dictionary it said " Who want's to know?" Looked up camouflage - couldn't find it anywhere! Always room for a bit of humour
------------- Oooh, The machine of a dream, such a clean machine With the pistons a pumpin', and the alloys all gleam, When I'm holding your wheel, All I hear is your gear, With my hand on your grease gun, Mmm it's like a disease son, I'm in love with my car, gotta feel for my automobile, Get a grip on my ....... |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 10:53
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what the hell happened then? I have been away for a bit and it's all gone bonkers!! I know there was some fairly hardcore scrapping between senior bods and some moderators and/or the boss on my last visit... I got the letter, which frankly read a little bit cowardly to me - being niceish at the beginning and all 'billy big-bananas" at the end with its bold type etc. And about the unauthorised events, meetings etc., what the hell was wrong with organising your own events anyway? Who do they think they are? Do I need to ask permission to wipe my backside too - be it 'club embossed' bog-roll or not!?! RRRRAAAAAAAAA! thanks for listening.
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Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 16:58
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Willl someone PLEASE tell us non-people what was in the letter - I'm dying to know (being the nosey sod I am!).
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Posted By: kidsinister
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 17:05
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Certainly not. It's for members only, don't you know... Alright. £35 and I'll give you the gist... ------------- Alec J. Wood Tuppence 1985 Alpina C2 2.5 |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 17:07
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I sent you a copy Dave!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 17:12
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did you send me a copy ? ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 17:15
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yes!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 17:18
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You did indeed, I can't copy & paste it for Fey, as it won't let me ! ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 17:20
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He made a reference to me !, but without a name.............awww bless ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: sleeper
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 17:32
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me too please? -------------
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Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 22:01
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http://www.bmw-board.co.uk/uploads/BIMMON/jeff%20haywoods%20PR%20Letter.pdf - www.bmw-board.co.uk/uploads/BIMMON/jeff haywoods PR Letter.pdf This version seems to be going into the club mag but it appears to be the same lies that were in the letter. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 22:03
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That link doesn't seem to work at the moment K ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 31-July-2006 at 22:29
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No it's not! I got a copy - and I haven't paid my last 35 squid ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: BGodkin
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 07:14
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I like the "non-club members were also being encouraged to form breakaway groups/meetings in established Regions" part. Does this mean we are a breakaway group then? lol. Better watch out or the Gestapo will turn up.
Brad -------------
1995 525i SE Touring (Missus's) Still searching for a replacement for mine :( |
Posted By: swordfish_bite
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 09:20
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16 other forums were looked at .... ?? which ones ... sure youve got to be a registered member of the forum to post but a paying member of a car club using membership numbers etc to post ... might just be me but ive never been on such sites .. -------------
www.westcoastcrew.co.uk - www.westcoastcrew.co.uk Bmw 525i Sport - 24v m50 192bhp(so far) |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 09:32
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swordfish_bite I see where you are going with this - if the CC are following the rules of the other forums, where only club members can post on their forums, does that mean that the CC has had to pay to join 16 other rival car clubs to see how their forums work ------------- |
Posted By: swordfish_bite
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 10:18
well sort of ,they say their new gang ( sorry club ) non members can view the forums .. so thats obviously what they did on the other sites .. ( if they even did ) but as said before some of the cc has never graced teh site with their presance and those who did , did on a small amount of times.. so they found the time to site on the net and find 16 other clubs and checked out their forums and sat and read each and every one of their rules ....
but 16 other clubs , would be good to know which ones or was it a lucky guess -------------
www.westcoastcrew.co.uk - www.westcoastcrew.co.uk Bmw 525i Sport - 24v m50 192bhp(so far) |
Posted By: kidsinister
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 10:40
Yeah, you should see us at the E30Zone meets... all camouflaged up, with a hidden radio, etc. We've got some escaped '02 owners hidden away somewhere... ------------- Alec J. Wood Tuppence 1985 Alpina C2 2.5 |
Posted By: BGodkin
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 11:07
BMW Owners Protection Program? -------------
1995 525i SE Touring (Missus's) Still searching for a replacement for mine :( |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 14:08
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Meeting photos will end up like this ....
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Posted By: digweed
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 20:07
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just wondering since we're part of a breakaway group are we the bmw peoples front or the peoples front of bmw!!!
just wondering doncha know!!! D. ------------- Dermot O Rourke, used to be '99 520 black metallic Now '01 525 M-Sport, cosmos black, sports half leather seats, upgraded lights and a kick like a mule!!! |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 20:19
 Huh, BMW Peoples Front - Splitters!  ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Webdunk
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 20:53
Stop this! It's all getting rather silly!
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Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 01-August-2006 at 20:58
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nice one... What has the BMW club done for us..... etc... ------------- V reg Rustbucket Merc C220 Cdi estate J Reg Saab 900i 16v '63 Ford Anglia 105e deluxe R reg Honda PC50 moped.. No BMW as yet... |