BMW car club forum up and running
Printed From: Bavarian-Board.co.uk - BMW Owners Discussion Forum
Category: Website Forum
Forum Name: Website Announcements & Feedback
Forum Discription: Any site announcements will be made here. If you have any comments or feedback about the site, post it here.
URL: http://www.bavarian-board.co.uk/forum_posts.asp?TID=32503
Printed Date: 27-April-2024 at 08:29
Topic: BMW car club forum up and running
Posted By: Rossi
Subject: BMW car club forum up and running
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 18:56
|
http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/default.asp - http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/default.asp Check out the emptyness... Open 10am - 4pm to register and get an authorised password lol how wrong can you get! |
Replies:
Posted By: NOISUFNOC
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 19:05
|
Well you do get a free signed photo of Jeff when you join as well. ------------- 528 for now |
Posted By: swordfish_bite
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 19:17
|
ha hahahha what happened to all non members can view but not post ... as a guest you can only look at 5 sections out of 41 ..
ha ha haha ... quality ------------- 
www.westcoastcrew.co.uk - www.westcoastcrew.co.uk Bmw 525i Sport - 24v m50 192bhp(so far) |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 19:57
|
Isn't a "female section" illegal? Also, doesn't it look a bit familiar, or is it my imagination.... "Club life should be all about fun and friendship - let's ensure we all work to that mantra" ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com""> 
|
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:04
|
I thought the club didn't have track days, but had better driving days!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:07
|
Hmm will have to register a password - also says membership not recognised.. I wonder..
------------- 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: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:16
|
I see the terms and conditions that I once wrote and being used!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:21
|
Copyright infringement? ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
|
kbannon wrote:Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:27
|
you would think!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:32
|
Very simple to use guys Email or call Office with your surname and membership number and you will need to give a password,so as they can put it in system When you go to Register you choose a user name Choose a password Enter your surname and membership number Enter the password you gave club office to verify you are who you say you are Copy the number or name into box and hey presto All you club members have access to your own forum to talk about club things
and there is a ladies Register ------------- 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: johnny318is
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:47
Here's one member who won't be signing up for it  ------------- John Plymouth UK 96 E34 540i Individual 98 E39 523i SE 01 Renaultsport Clio 172 |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:51
|
Bit sexist isn't it? Wonder if it has anything to do with the club holding meetings at a golf club (Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbiden) Well, I've emailed the club with a password - will have to see if I can register.  ------------- 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: Goldryder
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 20:53
|
erm...weird...I just looked at the site and my username/password have been remembered as if it was the original forum.
I didn't log in cos I not a fully fledged member occifer. ------------- 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: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 21:06
|
That is the autofill feature of your browser. It recognises the unserame and password boxes of the domain ready for you to click submit. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 21:51
|
Did you notice this bit? Username* hmm, wondered who insisted on this?
[edit] p.s. - "In total there are 11 http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/active_users.asp - Active Users online, 11 Guest(s) and 0 Member(s) " ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 21:56
|
and this is fun - Jeff & Pete are talking to each other! http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9 - http://www.bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9 ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 21:56
|
Jeffh? -------------  |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:05
|
What a load of bleedin Tosh!! What happens to the poor sods who work 8-5 and cannot register because of work commitments etc., not very user friendly really Paul -------------  95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:05
|
It was sarcasm NeRo - you've heard of that? ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:16
Thats a fine example of where we have shot ourselves in the foot.. We are the foremost one marque club still running 'trackdays' for our members.. we set the format that just about every commercial trackday operator has followed.. our first trackday was over 20 years ago and we are still at it. It was a big mistake to change the name and soften the impact.. we have now adressed the insurance issue and can call them what we like.. BDD's are dead.. long live the trackday! Nick ------------- |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:28
 ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:29
 ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:32
Nope.. never had. If I think you will be an asset to the day then you are welcome. Nick ------------- |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:38
|
Oh, good - I was a bit confused because you wrote: -
So members of what/who exactly? ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:51
|
The idea of telling someone your password up front is just wrong. Working in IT, the message we drill in to users is to never share your password. I won't be registering any time soon! ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:53
|
Yes.. its still predominantly for members of the BMWCC.. the mix is about 80/20.. and I always favour members when it comes to bookings.. the economics of running a trackday in the north east dictates that you have to go outside your club to mop up the last few places.
Mine is about the only trackday you will ever go to where every entrant is briefed by the organiser (me) before the booking is taken. I get a better price at Croft because of our club status.. the commercial operators pay more. Over the last decade I like to think that I have got a good regular crew.. regulars account for more than 70% of the entry.. I like to do things my way and be in control.. like I said, if you are the right sort you are welcome. Nick ------------- |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 22:58
|
I think it's a way to stop people using others membership names and numbers. Also they are doing it so they can verify that whoever is registering on their forum is a club member as they will check your name and club number + password against the password you give them. The password won't be used to access the forum I think its just a one off use - you use your own login for that. Bit double dutch but I know what I meen  ------------- 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: thepits
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 23:00
|
No problem - just set it to P4ssword - no-one will ever guess that ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 23:03
|
Nick, I know it's a success, and I'm not here to knock it, but..... could you elucidate more on "the right sort" please ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 23:21
Well thats dificult to quantify.. I use my gut instinct.. I don't want you thinking of gentlemans clubs and black balls and that.. but its along those lines.. If I can be blunt.. I dont tolerate *******! I'm sure I must have said 'no' to some good ones.. but by the same token I have not had many bad'uns either.. If you are mature enough to let a less powerful car pass you and you don't bully others with aggresive driving thats pretty much it.. add to that the enjoyment of being around the rest of the gang and the willingness to take part and have fun, you are getting there.. buy some raffle tickets, applaud the winner and then stand your round in the bar afterwards, you have cracked it. Clublife mate.. its great.. its like your favourite WMC with wheels! ------------- |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 23:35
..so do you have a snooker table and beer at £1.20 a pint? ------------- 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: kbannon
Date Posted: 02-August-2006 at 23:56
The info I was always given from the orifice was that it was club members only.
Farcical - isn't it? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 00:06
|
I don't quite understand why they have placed their forum in a subdirectory of the site. Instead of bmwcarclubforum.co.uk it is at bmwcarclubforum.co.uk/forum. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 00:37
|
Which in itself means that anyone who had the forum saved in favourites will still get the unavailable message. Maybe they like exclusivity...don't want too many common people finding it do they ?
------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 06:51
Well yes they would say that.. they would also say no sticky tyres or open pit lane.. I'm afraid I bend the rules a little to make sure I get a good entry.. they are a little stricter at some of the other club trackdays ------------- |
Posted By: Jeff Spangle
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 07:27
|
Utter rubbish.
I've never heard so much childish toys out of pram nonsense in my life. Starting up a brand new forum, saying it's open to view when quite clearly most of it is locked down, Ladies only section - FFS. I wonder what is actually in the technical sections, did they take a copy of this forum in orde to build that one? Can anyone who can be arsed to register confirm or deny that fact? Are the technical sections empty? If they are - hahahahahaha, all that knowledge gone! Jeff (Spangle, not the one who creates his own gravity) |
Posted By: Andrew Rolland
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 07:57
|
Hmm I was going to join the BMW Car Club seeing as how I frequent here so often but I never did, just never got round to it but now I don't think I'll bother. Only one technical post in the 5 series bit....wonder wot thats aboot?? Andrew ------------- Be exclusive and drive a Petrol 5 Series! Current '13 62 F10 535i MSport Auto Previous '04 04 E60 545i SE Auto '03 53 E60 545i SE Auto (Stolen) '98 S E39 523i SE Auto |
Posted By: steven.seed
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 08:34
|
I can't quite understand why people have such a big issue over the password business. Its only for a forum, its not like its for my bank account or something. As for there being little content on the forum this one had to start with nothing but because people use it the content built up to what it is now. It would be a sad state of affairs if people deny others the benefit of their experience because of political issues. If you support a football club just because the board and manager have issues you don't stop supporting the club. Ladies section? maybe a good idea . I like the idea of more female involvement in the forums. We all know there has been a split and not many are happy about it but the constant sniping that seems to be going on will only alienate club members. Almost as good as making this a non-members only forum. I am still an active member of the club and will remain so and would also like to continue using this forum but I'm not sure that I feel as comfortable on the forum as I used to be as I feel that any mention of the club will bring about a negative reaction. The club is not about individuals, its about all of us. Don't deny yourself membership of the club because of whats gone on. If you feel that strongly join up, go to the AGM and vote in Killian as chairman. Its in your hands but at least be positive about it. I hope that people using this forum will not put club members off using the forum because if thats the case they are no better than those they are unhappy with. ------------- 1998 E36 318iS Saloon 1989 E30 318i. Coupe 2000 E39 520i Touring 
|
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 08:51
|
just to pick up on two points of your post steven:- 1. many people (unfortunatley resue their passwords despits constant advice not to. By giving your passwrd to someone else you could be giving them access to many of your personal accounts. 2. I do not wish to be placed upon any board, never mind being made a chairman ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 10:53
|
Steven You are right, people shouldn't give up on their membership as a result of what has happened but there are strong feelings about it. Even KB has said that he is remaining as a member. However, there is definitely a sentiment here that people are amused (and maybe angered in equal measure) by the game being played by members of the committee and the setting up of the new club forum as it stands looks somewhat like shooting themselves in the foot. You are right, if members of the club are unhappy with the way in which the club is being run then there are two ways to deal with it, either leave or look to bring about change from within. I'm definitely in the latter camp, but as I said in another thread, feelings are probably running too high to make rational decisions about what form that should take right now. As regards passwords, the key issue for anyone with passwords is privacy. Identity theft is a major problem today. This can take a number of forms, including electronic. In my own usage of services and facilities on the web I take the best care I can to protect my identity from misuse by others. Rule number one for that is to keep your passwords private. Rule number two is to avoid mailing lists like the plague. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Jeff Spangle
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 11:00
|
Changing the club from within is an almost impossible task, the chairman has surrounded himself with his posse and as such is somewhat protected.
I will be very interested to see what happens at Gaydon later this month, if he decides to turn up. |
Posted By: Fushion Julz
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 13:06
|
That is a joke, isn't it? Someone tell me it is! a) NEVER give anyone your password...I know it's only a forum, but if they are storing details of passwords in a database alongside name, address, club membership number, etc, then perhaps your credit card details or bank account are in that database, too! b) Ladies only....That is illegal...sex discrimination act, unless they have a men only forum, too. c) Why real names only? Personally, I have no issues (Julz is my name...well Julian, actually), butwhy is it OK for "Avon" to use a nick and no one else? I do know some folk who just prefer to be anonymous on the 'net...perhaps because of their position at work or in public life... However, although I suspect I won't be signing up to the forum, I am (for now) remaining a club member...I want to be able to have a chat to Andrew and Jeff as an equal standing member with equal voting rights...Personally, I don't particularly want to be a director or a chairman..I don't really have the time! However, if the reason that Jeff and Andrew are on the board is because no one contested the position, then I may just do that...I didn't vote for either of them. Partly because I was unaware of the AGM until it was too late to arrange to be there (postage issues, apparantly), an partly because there is no facility for postal or proxy voting...That is just wrong IMHO.... ------------- 1987 E30 M3 1996 E36 328i SE 4dr (Manual) 1992 E34 525iX Touring...SOLD |
Posted By: Dergside
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 13:09
|
Jeff Most club committee's are there because most people are happy enough to let other people handle those matters and as such inertia is generally the order of the day. I don't know the details, but I'd imagine that there have been few changes on the committee in recent years and most of the committee and officer post elections have returned the incumbents unopposed. If there is a body of deadwood there or if members feel that the committee don't represent their views then the membership CAN do something about it. It may take some time, because only a portion of the posts are required to retire each year, but it can happen if people feel strongly enough about voicing their concerns about how things are happening. If the leadership is running a homely little club for themselves then they are allowed to by a membership that doesn't turn up for the agm, etc. (I include myself in that group). They will likely continue until the members gather themselves together and claim it back. ------------- Now: BMW 523i SE '00, 318i SE - e91 '07, 325i Coupe '93. Prev: e46 328i SE Touring, 330Ci, 318Ci. e39 523i SE. e36 325i Coupe *2, 323i SE, 316iSE. e30 325iSE 2dr, 320i Conv, 320i 2dr, 316i. |
Posted By: Fey!
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 13:09
|
Steven; from my own point of view, and I think it'll reflect the majority of peoples views, I don't care whether or not anyone here is a club member or not. I don't see how it can effect that persons contributions to the forum as a whole. If you want to mention something to do with the club, then that's your decision and your right, and nobody should jump down your throat about it. As Dergside said, feelings are still running a bit high here wrt the clubs committee. However, the committee isn't the club. As for posting on the club forum, I can't see why it should be a problem. If someone has a post regarding a problem they're having and you feel you can help, I'd be disappointed if noone responded due to their reaction to the committee. After all, part of both forums functions is to give technical help and advice. However, haveing looked at what I could access last night on the club forum, it looks very much like an "old boys club" with the opening posts. However, somebody had to get the first posts up, so maybe it's the nature of the beast. Maybe it was the samw here back in the early days. Anyway, thats my 2p. ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
|
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 13:19
Not illegal - but it does tell you what a bunch of blinkered old fools they are. ------------- 
Now with FREE HPI CHECK and FREE GLASSES GUIDE VALUATIONS for all members! |
Posted By: Coasting
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 13:22
|
I find this very odd considering the stance published on their newsletter. They claimed to be worried about the legalities of meets and runs organised in the club name. Well, they can be assured there are MUCH more serious legal implications by having others knowing your password when you're going to publish opinions and advice on a website! I'm astounded at sheer double standards and integrity-flouting actions of almost everything they seem to do. -------------
Now with FREE HPI CHECK and FREE GLASSES GUIDE VALUATIONS for all members! |
Posted By: Jeff Spangle
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 13:35
Agreed. I've been to an AGM, the 2004 one. There was approx 20 members present out of thousands. A previous posting regarding postal voting or some sort of internet voting would seem the way forward. (even the government sees this as a way forward) |
Posted By: topazman
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 15:28
|
I joined the club at the start but this year did not renew my membership the one reason was that there was no benifit from it no offence to you guys in the Uk but the deals etc did not apply to us in Ireland and the 10% didcounts in places are easily got if you ask or in my case I can get alot more. Alot of meets etc were organised outside the club with lads from other bmw sites in Ireland as we don't have such a large gathering. The only advantage maybe for people were the Mondello track or is that better driving days. the forum was also a great spot for advice but I did not limit myself to thsi forum and have found that alot of the US sites have alot more freedom and have alot more technical knowledge. BMW Uk/Ireland have yet to appear on the site offering deals or help etc maybe with informing people of recalls or other information. So for now I will not be renewing my membership and will keep my €55 for petrol or something for my car. ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 15:46
Bet everyone got the tissues out when they read this
------------- 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: Pete330
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 15:49
I have it in mine and it links to it no worrys comes up with front page with adds on as it did before ------------- 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: Pete330
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 15:54
|
Like every other forum it comes down to those that post to build it up
you are not telling me that everything in all forum`s FAQ etc are not re worded (if even that) from other forums and sources
That`s the good thing about the BMW Community There are loads of Info out there that everyone can get the benefit on
------------- 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: kbannon
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 16:53
|
Pete, yesterday I recieved a letter from the clubs solicitors regarding this site using the clubs copyright materials and the clubs phone number (which was very briefly on the homepage). However, if you look at this sites T&Cs you will see how similar it is to the one in use by the clubs new forum. Our T&Cs have a copyright stamp on it and were in place before the club decided to make similar ones. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 17:16
|
Yeah i know that,but all i am saying is that some of the info archived is taken from the likes of e36coupe,bmwland,bmwcar etc etc,so if the wording appears to be the same with some things thats cause it is all copied (or shared)
------------- 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: topazman
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 17:19
|
And this site is free to register you don't have to pay a €55 annual fee
Yet ------------- Now 2004 M3 Coupe Silver Grey with all the bits |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 17:34
Will you tell others that then? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Peter Fenwick
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 17:47
|
Well I use my own name on here anyway, so that wouldn't bother me! ladies only section? why? I don't see the point. At the end of the day they have their own forum and we have ours. If people wish to use either or both then good for them. It's time to let this one lie, live and let live I say! ------------- Entering an age of Austerity and now driving a Focus Diesel. |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 18:08
Not sure of your question there? ------------- 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: Fey!
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 18:50
|
Can we just lock up these "ours is bigger than theirs" threads and get on with our lives? After all, we already know that ours is bigger than theirs!!! ------------- "http://www.tempoantiques.com"">
|
Posted By: FloridaBMW
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 20:31
|
Hey Guys! Good to see some familiar faces. Also props on getting the site running, looks great! Awhile back I had to shut my BMW site for many reasons. It had some backlash but is done and the community is the better for it. I think the same is true here. From what I have experienced on the fomer site, this is where to be. Here with the likes of, pete, topaz, fey, fenwick, kbannon and the rest. And personally, I do not like to give my real name anywhere. Creates a clamor. But for you guys I will. The name is Bond, James Bond. BTW I picked up a 1991 318is. More to follow! Three cheers for this board! ------------- PLEASE KEEP YOUR SIG PIC SIZE WITHIN FORUM GUIDELINES |
Posted By: foxyz3
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 20:37
|
Well I think I am gonna get my password as I want to see what a "ladies only" forum is all about, or will I be the only lady there :(
------------- BMW Z3 1.9 Roadster 
|
Posted By: MattB106
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 20:57
|
You have to give them your password?! What on earth for! The only other places i have seen 'ladies' forums are cruise sites! Presumably it will be full of topics about period pains, knitting and fluffy kittens.
------------- MattB E36 328i Sport in silver 
www.fotki.com/mattb106 |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 21:00
|
Dont think so foxyz3 there was a female forum member registered there yesterdayso there will be a couple of you Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 21:08
|
19 members on the Politburo Forum!
yawn Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.................... -------------   
|
Posted By: Rossi
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 21:29
|
Being a BMW Car club member, I have reservations on signing up on the BMW Car club Forum. The password issue - DAFTEST idea I have ever heard of in all my eleven years of I.T. Goes against all the principles of having a password in the first place. Whoever even suggested this idea needs help, as they seem to have issues on the meaning of the words 'Security' and 'Password'. IMO Having said that, I'm sure members & co-ordinators of the BMW car club who are also registered on this forum, will keep us all up to date with events/meets etc.. anyway! Why bother with the BMW car club forum? |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 21:46
|
Discuss.......... ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 21:56
I linked directly to the forum, bypassing the adverts page...as I imagine did most people. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 21:59
|
Seeing as we are not part of the club anymore, I have moved the 02, ///M, Big Coupé and Alpina (now incorporating the ACS, etc) forums to the technical section. I presume they are better off there. Dunno what to do about the E30 forum. Ron, are you out there? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Nick
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 22:07
|
I thought the M Power forum was the busiest one you had on here.
------------- |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 22:12
|
Doesn't really matter where they are put, their headings explain what they are about anyway. ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 22:15
You make it sould like I closed it! In the olden days, it was meant to be for the M Register but following letters from the clubs solicitors I decided to move it to the technical area - it's full of tech posts anyway. ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: kidsinister
Date Posted: 03-August-2006 at 23:31
|
If I may quote from the letter sent out last week by Jeff:
"...the Directors of the Club want to assure members that there WILL be a revised Forum in place within a few days, that it WILL be open for anyone to view what is said and that any club member WILL be able to make postings." Less than a week later, this turns out to be bol... ahem, nonsense. I'd sign up for the forum just to voice my disapproval, but the password issue is such a niggle. However, I suspect the membership as a whole will make it's feelings felt to the "Directors" (why's it always capitalised, Like "God"? Oh, I see...) soon enough. ------------- Alec J. Wood Tuppence 1985 Alpina C2 2.5 |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 00:31
|
I have phoned the Club Office and the password is a one-off to verify your membership in the office, so make sure you use a unique password and different from the one you use to log into the Club Forum. The Club shouldn't have or need access to your Forum Password.
------------- |
Posted By: Jeff Spangle
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 09:14
|
"Our users have posted 93 Posts in 42 Topics in 41 Forum(s)"
WOW! 
|
Posted By: Goldryder
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 11:16
|
At least this is a breakaway forum...sheesh, the troubles we are having on one of my forums after merging with another.
Firstly the old owner didn't tell the membership he had sold the site...so the fact that it was sold went down like the Titanic on steroids. We have had mutiny, slagging off against us on a breakaway site, general protestations in posts all over the forum, plugging other sites all over the forum...WW3 broke out last night and ended up in 4 bannings and 13 pages of posts removed. Don't ever merge with another forum Killian...it will give you more sleepless nights and grey hairs thatn anything else. We are expecting WW4 this evening once the US contingent wake up....  ------------- 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: PaulS
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 13:08
|
I did Nero, yesterday afternoon but I still cannot register, so shall try again tomorrow morning and if no luck will ring club office monday morning Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 16:04
|
Paul - I would doubt that the office would be open tomorrow. Is it a bank holiday in the UK on monday like it is over here? ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: kidsinister
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 16:16
|
Pfft. No such luck. ------------- Alec J. Wood Tuppence 1985 Alpina C2 2.5 |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 18:19
|
No K - we get our b/h on the 28th of August Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:11
|
Well people have started logging on with forum names, rather than real names, they have also begun linking to unofficial BMW sites....this should be interesting. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:23
|
So after all of the shennanigans they are allowing what they set out to stop? well I never! ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:26
|
Smug grin K???? ------------- Cheers Mick 
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:28
|
maybe. kind of a case of "I told you so" ------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:30
|
I had a look at the club site the other day and laughed at all the locked sections. Non members allowed to view all posts my a**se Not much activity on it either. It looks like you have succeeded K. All the usual people still posting here. Well Done. Mick ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: kbannon
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:34
|
Im always right!
------------- Current: 2009 E60 520d "Sport" tractor Previous: 1989 E30 320i SE 1997 E39 523i 2003 E39 525i Sport Individual |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:38
|
Like all IT Consultants... ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:43
|
Slight spelling error there me-thinks? it's spelt - Insultants
(whoever says that the "customer is always right" has obviously never worked in IT)
------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Mick525i
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:46
Its only a title. I dont even listen to my self anymore. ------------- Cheers Mick
BMW E21 318 1980 BMW E39 525i 2002 MTech VW Golf Gti 2003 |
Posted By: NOISUFNOC
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 22:47
|
The new JMW club forum even has a new handshake, you just have to send a photocopy of your hands to prove who you are. heres two members at a sanctioned meeting
------------- 528 for now |
Posted By: thepits
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 23:03
I'm sorry? Did someone say something?? ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: Iain H
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 23:07
|
I am ex-GCHQ Cheltenham....are we being monitored ? LOL ?
------------- Hartge H27 Convertible http://community.webshots.com/photo/91116965/99362743lbLlEb - My Link |
Posted By: Rhys
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 23:08
|
Looks like the biggest problem theh have is going through peoples emails and phone calls to verify their passwords (when they can be bothered) How many people are members as opposed to how many people have tried to sign up/register passwords.. Wonder what the actual number of club members are online? ------------- 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: thepits
Date Posted: 04-August-2006 at 23:15
|
I live in Cheltenham so I've got used to the crackling & echo on the line ------------- Cats know your every thought. But don't care. |
Posted By: foxyz3
Date Posted: 05-August-2006 at 08:47
|
Well i got my password and posted a couple of times using my forum name, not my real name. Its a bit quiet, only one other lady in the ladies section - maybe it will pick up?? One thing I do like is that there is a Z register and Z technical on there. ------------- BMW Z3 1.9 Roadster
|
Posted By: Nigel
Date Posted: 05-August-2006 at 10:35
|
I'm sure Killian can give you Z stuff if thats what you really want. When we were the BMWCC forum, we tended to regard the Z stuff as being covered by our friends here : http://www.zroadster.net/forum/portal.php - http://www.zroadster.net/forum/portal.php The same can largely be said of the E30 models being covered by the http://www.e30zone.co.uk/ - http://www.e30zone.co.uk/ people, but eventually enough of them wanted a section on here, so it was done. ------------- Best Wishes Nigel |
Posted By: nero
Date Posted: 05-August-2006 at 11:51
|
Hi Foxy - If Killian sets up a Z Forum/Technical area, I'll speak to you in there .... ..and I promise not to make rude comments about your bling, like they do on ZR ------------- |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 05-August-2006 at 18:11
|
Foxy, When did you register, I did on wednesday, so maybe I may be barred from the new forum Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 05-August-2006 at 18:15
|
I'm not!! - They screwed my keyword up by one letter Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Jeff Spangle
Date Posted: 05-August-2006 at 19:04
|
I can't see any reason to register on that quite obviously inferior forum.
This is the original, yar-boo-sucks to the young pretender. (I wanted to swear but realised it would get blocked )
|
Posted By: PaulS
Date Posted: 05-August-2006 at 19:11
|
I'm still dedicated to this forum, but as a club member I registered to the other forum as well, even though they got my keyword wrong Paul ------------- 95 E34 530i V8 Auto Maldives Blue |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 05-August-2006 at 19:40
|
I thought BMW Car forum was more your thing anyway? ------------- 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 |