Have you lot lost internet?

[Frosticles]

this thread reminds me why I haven't bothered for so long...it just seems like 'in jokes' and (pretty rubbish) 'banter': It doesn't really encourage newer members to want to get involved

How do you think the older members got involved in the first place?

[FLATCAP40]

[QUOTE=Chesney;730738]

I'm so excited I've even been considered to be a member...........If I send you the envelope with £100 in and drop you £50 at the Heaves (on the sly) am i guaranteed membership??

Deffo

Did you get 'The' envelope Ches?
Can i follow you and Frosty (presume he's taking the Beetle?) round the tour route please as you are my all time hero's?

[Chesney]

[QUOTE=FLATCAP40;730881]

Did you get 'The' envelope Ches?
Can i follow you and Frosty (presume he's taking the Beetle?) round the tour route please as you are my all time hero's?

no envelope here son, pay me on the day

frostys not coming, he's playing 'music' in America, god help em.

You can follow me round the tour but I'm not sure youll be able to keep up as I'm in the mex

[Chesney]

Haven't been on for ages, trying to build up some enthusiasm to get my RS2000 back on the road, but this thread reminds me why I haven't bothered for so long...it just seems like 'in jokes' and (pretty rubbish) 'banter': It doesn't really encourage newer members to want to get involved, so maybe that's part of the reason 'it's quiet round here' as another thread was saying?

I don't know what to suggest, but just speaking honestly as someone with an interest in RS Escorts, but who doesn't feel that there is much to want to return back to on here.

Kelvin - I didn't know anyone back in 2003 when I first joined here. I went to meets and got to know some of the lads and it grew from there. Made some good mates, some people will think I'm a nob but hey, you get out what you put in.

[Frosticles]

[QUOTE=Chesney;730882]

You can follow me round the tour but I'm not sure youll be able to keep up as I'm in the mex

Be prepared to set off the day before

some people will think I'm a nob but hey, you get out what you put in.

Yep, you are & can't put that effort "In" anywhere son

[Frosticles]

[QUOTE=Chesney;730882]

frostys not coming, he's playing 'music' in America, god help em.

Yep. Treating sunny California to some Varukers love

[KelvinS1965]

How do you think the older members got involved in the first place?

I think you're missing the point: I'm just giving the forum feedback as to how it seems as a 'new' member (even if I've been on here a while); it's not friendly and welcoming like other forums I'm on, so it doesn't encourage me to want to come back. I don't necessarily want to start going to meets, but just converse from here. A few questions, but I've also a build thread to be revived, so it's not all 'one way'.

I see there was a lot of posts about being in 'cliques' which was treated as a joke by many, but it actually does seem like that as well, again speaking as a newbie/outsider. Maybe long term members don't see it that way, but believe me, from my position it really does come across that way.

Anyway, I guess I'll get responded to with more 'mooning' smilies, just thought a bit of feedback about perhaps why it's getting quiet on here might be useful for whoever runs this forum.

[Andyc]

I think you're missing the point: I'm just giving the forum feedback as to how it seems as a 'new' member (even if I've been on here a while); it's not friendly and welcoming like other forums I'm on, so it doesn't encourage me to want to come back. I don't necessarily want to start going to meets, but just converse from here. A few questions, but I've also a build thread to be revived, so it's not all 'one way'.

I see there was a lot of posts about being in 'cliques' which was treated as a joke by many, but it actually does seem like that as well, again speaking as a newbie/outsider. Maybe long term members don't see it that way, but believe me, from my position it really does come across that way.

Anyway, I guess I'll get responded to with more 'mooning' smilies, just thought a bit of feedback about perhaps why it's getting quiet on here might be useful for whoever runs this forum.

A Kev how far is the car

[Frosticles]

Kelvin, I am experiencing the very same on a particular Porsche Forum that I am using. Have asked a few questions but mostly ignored. Does it affect me, Does it bother/upset me? Nope. See, It's not just you or this forum. I will persist though as I find it a challenge. It is, unfortunately, a fact of life. Everything if you look at it hard enough can seem cliquey. Car clubs, Forums, Sports Clubs. I could go on all night. You just have to wade in
With every club etc, you have to make the effort. People just don't become your best mates overnight.
The "Banter (Crap)" that you called it has been a big part of this forum since it started (& before) Some people get involved. Some don't. It their choice. Bit like a TV really. If you don't like the program then switch over to something else. That's not being harsh either. Just a fact of life.
Everyone here has always been very welcoming. Just don't take it to heart when someone pulls a moonie at you

[Andyc]

Kelvin, I am experiencing the very same on a particular Porsche Forum that I am using. Have asked a few questions but mostly ignored. Does it affect me, Does it bother/upset me? Nope. See, It's not just you or this forum. I will persist though as I find it a challenge. It is, unfortunately, a fact of life. Everything if you look at it hard enough can seem cliquey. Car clubs, Forums, Sports Clubs. I could go on all night. You just have to wade in
With every club etc, you have to make the effort. People just don't become your best mates overnight.
The "Banter (Crap)" that you called it has been a big part of this forum since it started (& before) Some people get involved. Some don't. It their choice. Bit like a TV really. If you don't like the program then switch over to something else. That's not being harsh either. Just a fact of life.
Everyone here has always been very welcoming. Just don't take it to heart when someone pulls a moonie at you

A I spoke to you matey

[Frosticles]

A I spoke to you matey

Wish you hadn't

[Frosticles]

A I spoke to you matey

A different one son

[Andyc]

Glad you did

[FLATCAP40]

I think you're missing the point: I'm just giving the forum feedback as to how it seems as a 'new' member (even if I've been on here a while); it's not friendly and welcoming like other forums I'm on, so it doesn't encourage me to want to come back. I don't necessarily want to start going to meets, but just converse from here. A few questions, but I've also a build thread to be revived, so it's not all 'one way'.

I see there was a lot of posts about being in 'cliques' which was treated as a joke by many, but it actually does seem like that as well, again speaking as a newbie/outsider. Maybe long term members don't see it that way, but believe me, from my position it really does come across that way.

Anyway, I guess I'll get responded to with more 'mooning' smilies, just thought a bit of feedback about perhaps why it's getting quiet on here might be useful for whoever runs this forum.

Kevin

I'm relatively new on here compared to some and, like you, I felt I a certain 'clique' effect and i stated so a long time ago.
Since then I've come to realize, it's not an intentional 'I'm only speaking to people who've been on here since it started' attitude by the older members, but more human nature and no harm is meant or intended.
Hence I've now changed tact and decided if you can't beat join em. So have started to make a joke of it and laugh about it.
To that end I'm hoping to be Ches's and Frostie's best mate one day so I to can be a 'Clique' member!!

[merlinr1]

[QUOTE=Frosticles;730896]Kelvin, I am experiencing the very same on a particular Porsche Forum that I am using. Have asked a few questions but mostly ignored. Does it affect me, Does it bother/upset me? Nope. See, It's not just you or this forum. I will persist though as I find it a challenge. It is, unfortunately, a fact of life. Everything if you look at it hard enough can seem cliquey. Car clubs, Forums, Sports Clubs. I could go on all night. You just have to wade in
With every club etc, you have to make the effort. People just don't become your best mates overnight.
The "Banter (Crap)" that you called it has been a big part of this forum since it started (& before) Some people get involved. Some don't. It their choice. Bit like a TV really. If you don't like the program then switch over to something else. That's not being harsh either. Just a fact of life.
Everyone here has always been very welcoming. Just don't take it to heart when someone pulls a moonie at you

Folk on Porsche Forum know you to Kev