I've put it back because some of you saw it and the post don't make sense otherwise.
Originally Posted by SECS
It would seem to keep a handfull of people happy (namely some of the traders)
a fuck load of trouble for genuine enthusiasts like myself is all I am
entitled to after being on this site since it all started and helping out.
Ok, I have pissed a few people off but I really do believe I have helped
more people out than I have upset and still have much to offer.
I know it costs money to run this site in terms of computer hardware
and high speed data links but the site is for enthusiasts run by enthusiasts
and to me, the real enthusiasts like myself are being pushed out the door.
For the whinging traders - Dont forget, most people are here NOT to make money.
For all the inevitable piss takers - I dont give a shit what you think
and never have done.
I wasn't gonna get involved but because your getting a mardy and doing the off I would like to say -
You keep saying about whinging traders don't you think it has something to do with encouraging companys to pay the fees to trade on the board which in turn helps Pet upgrade the servers to keep the speed of the site up as it grows?
If companys know they can get away with subscribing with their company name and they know people will contact them for parts why should they bother paying? as companys are out to make money not pay subs if they don't need to.
and how many posts from gold members and non members are on here AND the RSOC board when the this board goes down for upgrades "whinging" about the down time when most of the time is for 2/3hrs at a go.
Gold members pay £20 per year divide that per day then per hour and you recon your not getting your moneys worth and I remember a poll about "is it worth £20" we pay 10x's that and you don't see the traders "whinging" about the downtime.
Whatever you want to think the board has to pay for itself otherwise it won't exist as why should Pet put up with the grief and keep putting his hand in his pocket.
The other day I saw you getting all arsey with Jano about allegedly copying something you designed should I say stop whinging part of life?? No I wouldn't because you have spent you time and money developing something and somebody else has got it for nothing.
Really us old traders are gonna get a raw deal because of the new rules because before the rule change IF I decide not to pay the fees this year my name would stay the same but now it will be changed.
This rule should have been implemented at the start but PassionFord is a victim of its own success as its a good advertising tool and a wealth of information.
this isn't meant to be a slagging, its meant to point out that its not personal.
Now come on enjoy the board as a user as you say you are and not a company which say your not.
I don't want to get drawn in a big argument.