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After much work and little sleep there is a new version of the forums running on more powerful and recent hardware as well as an upgraded software platform.

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  • #16
    Originally posted by Tim View Post
    I see it as just a chance to put something back into the site that so many get so much out of. I think its a great idea.
    Got to say it Tim & you know I can't help myself (this is not directed at you in any way at all, cause I know you were behind it 100%. Just using your quote)



    I remember in a galaxy far, far away that one bloke took it upon himself with an idea to provide a bbq for all to see & feed upon with all contributions forwarded to a rapidly growing forum to help in any shape or form

    Wonder what ever happened to that idea?



















    It was stomped out with total stupidity from worry warts & health junky's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    • #17
      Originally posted by golfworx View Post
      Got to say it Tim & you know I can't help myself (this is not directed at you in any way at all, cause I know you were behind it 100%. Just using your quote)

      I remember in a galaxy far, far away that one bloke took it upon himself with an idea to provide a bbq for all to see & feed upon with all contributions forwarded to a rapidly growing forum to help in any shape or form

      Wonder what ever happened to that idea?

      It was stomped out with stupidity!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      hahahaha man if your next post doesnt contain positive content im gonna thump you!


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      • #18
        Originally posted by WEDEL.1 View Post
        Sorry, but this should NOT be happening...
        I think everyone is capable of making their own judgement. And if someone wants to contribute they should be able to. Its no different to selling watercooled stickers really.
        My only concern is that if vwwatercooled are not yet a legal entity then they should look at doing so ASAP if this is the path that we are headed.

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Tim View Post
          hahahaha man if your next post doesnt contain positive content im gonna thump you!


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          • #20
            either that chick has hairy arms or that dude needs to cut his nails

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            • #21
              As a dealership we were denied the opportunity to Sponsor and or Advertise on VWWA.

              As a member, I have personally signed up to contribute my $25 to the forum.

              As a dealership which is active in its assistance and contribution of the forum, may I just say that if the opportunity should arise in the near future to sponsor the site, then we, Wangara Volkswagen, Perth: WOULD BE INTERESTED.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by WEDEL.1 View Post
                Aaron, at least have the conviction of you decisions....you have denied the sponsorship of many VW Dealers, and now to make up the shortfall, you want the member to pay up....that's not on!

                The Ënthusiest should be protected from any costs for participation in this Forum. This Forum is VERY important to promote "New(er)" Volkswagens, and to promote a "Brotherhood" among these Members.

                Maris
                This is in no way a forced paid membership, it is a donation to our community to help it grow and continue to run. No one gets a super secret paid members only area or anything like that, it's no different that having a paypal donation form that a lot of sites have but we are giving some rewards for peoples kind donation.

                Not sure what the issue with this would be?
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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Tim View Post
                  relax man!

                  He is just asking people to show their support. Its not compulsory. Your vwwatercooled experience wont change if you dont contribute!
                  I see it as just a chance to put something back into the site that so many get so much out of. I think its a great idea.
                  Sorry but im with Tim here.I think its a good idea. And by the way my inbox be full?????Never!!! hahahah im sure a few members will have a chuckle at that. I hate deleting stuff from my inbox. Give me more PLEEEAAAAASEEEEE. Im in Aaron for sure where do i sign?????????? And im happy to contribute to the site anyway sponsor or not.
                  I pay money for the same thing on a Scottish site, and it has 10 times the members, they are in no way financially in trouble but they do pretty much the same thing as Aaron has proposed really. Ive been a member with them since DOT. I happily donate just to help out really. I realise there is other sponsorship gripes here and i truly hope they can get ironed out. We really need to have a network and not a void to get on here. The more sponsorships and services the better IMO. I do a lot of diagnostics mobile and i network with other diagnostic techs in all fields and really guys its the only way we can make our day go smother. i cant understand why anyone with genuine VW interests or Genuine Vw services get refused sponsorship, but its not for me to go there.
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                  • #24
                    I'm with Maris here. If dealerships such as Wangara VW are being denied the *chance to sponsor the forum why are forum members being asked to contribute for extra features. If sponsorship was granted to some third parties such as dealers then couldnt all members have these extra features for free?

                    edit: *said membership but meant sponsorship
                    Last edited by Kiel_GTI; 24-04-2010, 12:50 AM.

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                    • #25
                      Im not 100% certain but arent dealers free to post up specials after they register as a dealer?
                      Doesnt sound like they are being denied anything. Sounds like they are getting sponsorship privileges for free to promote their participation.

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by static1800 View Post
                        This is in no way a forced paid membership, it is a donation to our community to help it grow and continue to run. No one gets a super secret paid members only area or anything like that, it's no different that having a paypal donation form that a lot of sites have but we are giving some rewards for peoples kind donation.

                        Not sure what the issue with this would be?
                        Sorry to be a stickler - but you should probably be careful calling it a "donation"... Just call it a membership +sticker and no one answered my question if i can get my name in pink....
                        (worked with the tax man for waaayyy to long sorry)
                        I'm going to the pub... I may be some time...

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                        • #27
                          Are we able to claim this on tax??
                          "If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."

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                          • #28
                            Originally posted by Blitzen View Post
                            Are we able to claim this on tax??
                            VWWatercooled is not a registered charity, so no. Stephy got it right when pointing out should probably just be called a membership to avoid confusion.
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                            • #29
                              Jesus Christ, you are a bunch of dilapidated, old, worn out dubbers.

                              There is SERIOUSLY, nothing wrong at all with having a 'membership' feature. I have gotten a lot of out of this site, so I decided to put a whole $25 () towards the running of this site.

                              I see that they have recently upgraded to Vbulletin 4 which isn't cheap, and probably took a lot of time to design, plan and execute to ensure there was minimal risk of data loss.

                              Time = $$$, and I acknowledge that so therefore I like to reward people's efforts.

                              I'm sure there is a good reason why dealers have been refused sponsorship in the past, but I know that even the business sponsors pay a pretty meager sum to be a sponsor.

                              People like Maris really need to get off their high horse and realise it's a community, a tight one where the members do heaps for each other (moderation issues aside). You all spend a lot of money on your cars throughout the year, what's $25 to reward time and effort?




                              TL DR; People are tightasses, I support a membership system to help contribute.

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                              • #30
                                Bring on the sponsorship and advertising(banners)from connected and related companies, there is always a lot of chat about supporting local companies and buying australian instead of offshore, i think its a great way to promote local companies and keep us connected with what they are offering.

                                Originally posted by Preen59
                                I would have gotten wood from the picture message you sent me.. But I was sniffing Nitro, so i already had it. Hahaha.

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