Off Topic reserved for members

Kaveen · Post by **Kaveen** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:29 am

Guys I don't think its fair to reserve the "Off Topic" forum to members only.

The old "Non Tech: Discussions" was the only section of this forum that I read. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. I understand that I am not a member of the club but I am a member of the forum. For a long time. This forum is my homepage.

So please reconsider. I'm sure alot of us non members feel the same. Maybe I can start a Poll to see who agrees?

ree1 · Post by **ree1** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:31 am

I agree, or make it so that we can view and reply to topics created by paid up members

Sinbad · Post by **Sinbad** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:33 am

Kaveen wrote:Guys I don't think its fair to reserve the "Off Topic" forum to members only.

The old "Non Tech: Discussions" was the only section of this forum that I read. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. I understand that I am not a member of the club but I am a member of the forum. For a long time. This forum is my homepage.

So please reconsider. I'm sure alot of us non members feel the same. Maybe I can start a Poll to see who agrees?

Hi Kaveen

There is still vehicle-relevant non-tech available to non-members. We have had many, many complaints about the tone and relevance of the forum being dragged down, and good, valuable members leaving because of this. So we decided to move all off topic discussions to, well, offtopic. In my opinion, discussions about fridges and ex-girlfriends, or how ex girlfriends were frigid, don't add much value to a car enthusiast website...?

Alternatively, you could join the club

Sinbad · Post by **Sinbad** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:36 am

Sinbad wrote:
Alternatively, you could join the club

To clarify this - the hosting of the forum is paid for by club member subscriptions. It's not cheap, this place generates a good couple of GB of traffic a day. I don't think it's unfair that the people who pay for this may see more content...?

mk2-phreak · Post by **mk2-phreak** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:38 am

Im sure you will find that on many car enthusiast forums, off topic discussions are far more active/prevalent than vehicle related topics.
But judging from the sensitive nature of members/admin on this forum, this is one solution for peoples feelings not to get hurt...

Kaveen · Post by **Kaveen** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:43 am

Maybe make it like the TLGP or Tiete Appreciation forums? Where we have to "apply" to be a part of it. You guys in the committee can look at our past posts and see if we're worthy enough to be part of Off Topic.

I don't even care if you remove me from every other section of the forum and just give me access to Off Topic!

Sinbad · Post by **Sinbad** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:45 am

Kaveen wrote:Maybe make it like the TLGP or Tiete Appreciation forums? Where we have to "apply" to be a part of it. You guys in the committee can look at our past posts and see if we're worthy enough to be part of Off Topic.

I don't even care if you remove me from every other section of the forum and just give me access to Off Topic!

I like your suggestions... but then we will be accused of favouritism or censorship or something.

Kibim · Post by **Kibim** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:47 am

Kaveen wrote:Maybe make it like the TLGP or Tiete Appreciation forums? Where we have to "apply" to be a part of it. You guys in the committee can look at our past posts and see if we're worthy enough to be part of Off Topic.

I don't even care if you remove me from every other section of the forum and just give me access to Off Topic!

Or, you could contribute to the running of the club by becoming a member for a fairly insignificant fee, have access to all the forum sections, and be eligible for points at the Durban events?

ree1 · Post by **ree1** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 9:50 am

thanks for bringing it up Kaveen

Kaveen · Post by **Kaveen** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:18 am

Spending R200 is not worth it to me because I don't attend events. I don't need the membership pack. I don't need the name in blue. I just wanted to be part if the online community. It was fun. But I guess thats over now.

Sinbad · Post by **Sinbad** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:24 am

Kaveen wrote:Spending R200 is not worth it to me because I don't attend events. I don't need the membership pack. I don't need the name in blue. I just wanted to be part if the online community. It was fun. But I guess thats over now.

So now there's value for you in spending the R180 per year renewal. No reason it has to be over.

Shizzo · Post by **Shizzo** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:31 am

Hrmmm... I'm not coming into this thread guns blazing. I can understand why the committee made the decision it did. I'm in the same boat as Kaveen though, but for slightly different reasons. The VW Club of SA is a Joburg oriented club with offers and special thingies at vendors and stuff that are located in Joburg. So it's not really worth it for that reason as I am in Cape Town.

R.I.P. UnOfficial Funny Picture Thread...

Puni · Post by **Puni** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:36 am

Shizzo wrote:Hrmmm... I'm not coming into this thread guns blazing. I can understand why the committee made the decision it did. I'm in the same boat as Kaveen though, but for slightly different reasons. The VW Club of SA is a Joburg oriented club with offers and special thingies at vendors and stuff that are located in Joburg. So it's not really worth it for that reason as I am in Cape Town.

R.I.P. UnOfficial Funny Picture Thread...

Can you access it still? Its in the Off Topic Jokes section neh?

What would you suggest?

Kaveen · Post by **Kaveen** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:38 am

Shizzo wrote:Hrmmm... I'm not coming into this thread guns blazing. I can understand why the committee made the decision it did. I'm in the same boat as Kaveen though, but for slightly different reasons. The VW Club of SA is a Joburg oriented club with offers and special thingies at vendors and stuff that are located in Joburg. So it's not really worth it for that reason as I am in Cape Town.

R.I.P. UnOfficial Funny Picture Thread...

+1

Most of the perks are for JHB.

I have a feeling most non members that posted worthwhile topics/replies in Non Tech probably won't even visit the forum much anymore. R.I.P.

ryanrich · Post by **ryanrich** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:40 am

Shizzo wrote:Hrmmm... I'm not coming into this thread guns blazing. I can understand why the committee made the decision it did. I'm in the same boat as Kaveen though, but for slightly different reasons. The VW Club of SA is a Joburg oriented club with offers and special thingies at vendors and stuff that are located in Joburg. So it's not really worth it for that reason as I am in Cape Town.

R.I.P. UnOfficial Funny Picture Thread...

+1

Sigh...

Post by **Krutch** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:41 am

Huh? Is that why it said I was unable to view my bookmarked page?

mk2-phreak · Post by **mk2-phreak** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:42 am

Kaveen wrote:Spending R200 is not worth it to me because I don't attend events. I don't need the membership pack. I don't need the name in blue. I just wanted to be part if the online community. It was fun. But I guess thats over now.

ree1 · Post by **ree1** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:43 am

dat thread

tfsi · Post by **tfsi** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:46 am

Shizzo wrote:Hrmmm... I'm not coming into this thread guns blazing. I can understand why the committee made the decision it did. I'm in the same boat as Kaveen though, but for slightly different reasons. The VW Club of SA is a Joburg oriented club with offers and special thingies at vendors and stuff that are located in Joburg. So it's not really worth it for that reason as I am in Cape Town.

R.I.P. UnOfficial Funny Picture Thread...

+1. If I was in Joburg, I'd probably be a paid member. I think the contibution of non-paying members are being belittled...*Swirls his pistol and puts it back in his gun holster*

Shizzo · Post by **Shizzo** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:49 am

Puni wrote:
Shizzo wrote:Hrmmm... I'm not coming into this thread guns blazing. I can understand why the committee made the decision it did. I'm in the same boat as Kaveen though, but for slightly different reasons. The VW Club of SA is a Joburg oriented club with offers and special thingies at vendors and stuff that are located in Joburg. So it's not really worth it for that reason as I am in Cape Town.

R.I.P. UnOfficial Funny Picture Thread...
Can you access it still? Its in the Off Topic Jokes section neh?

What would you suggest?

Nope, can't access the funny pic thread. No suggestions from me, comm made the decision in the best interest of the club...

Hopefully the fire of the funny pic thread continues to burn bright...

Post by **Krutch** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:55 am

Well I've only been a member here for 7 years and 3 days - shot for the exclusion

Shizzo · Post by **Shizzo** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:56 am

ooooh, wait, I do have a suggestion.

How about a special discounted membership package for those of us who are unable to fully benefit from VW Club membership due to location, vehicle type, etc? Something along the lines of between free and zero Rands? You know... just a suggestion...

Sinbad · Post by **Sinbad** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:56 am

Shizzo wrote:ooooh, wait, I do have a suggestion.

How about a special discounted membership package for those of us who are unable to fully benefit from VW Club membership due to location, vehicle type, etc? Something along the lines of between free and zero Rands? You know... just a suggestion...

Vehicle type? Really?

mk2-phreak · Post by **mk2-phreak** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 10:59 am

Shizzo wrote:ooooh, wait, I do have a suggestion.

How about a special discounted membership package for those of us who are unable to fully benefit from VW Club membership due to location, vehicle type, etc? Something along the lines of between free and zero Rands? You know... just a suggestion...

You like the S2k. I fink you are a good oak and deserve 100% discounted membership

MaX · Post by **MaX** » Mon Oct 08, 2012 11:02 am

Its only R16.67 per month. You cant even rent a DVD for that price and this keeps you entertained much much longer.

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