balidey
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 01:46 PM |
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Blocked for sale adverts
What happened? All of a sudden I can't access the for sale threads unless either the advert is older than 48 hours, or I pay to be a
contributor. I know that the obvious answer is to pay up, but I don't remember seeing any announcement that this was about to happen. Or did I
miss it?
I know its not much to become a contributor, and it does help the running of the site, but I am a member on several forums and each one seems to be
wanting money and each forum just says 'its only a few quid, look at all the benefits you get'.
I'm am going to contribute, (looks like I'm being forced too, which is not nice) but its going to have to be after the end of the month.
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Andy W
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:02 PM |
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Icanttypeverywellwithonearmtiedbehindmyback
Andy
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Werner Van Loock
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:03 PM |
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just noticed it too
sad move, what's next, pay per view? 
http://www.clubstylus.be
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cd.thomson
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:05 PM |
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ive given my 4ps worth in the other thread, but to fellow posters - I really hope this doesnt put you guys off hanging out here!
P.s. you could always u2u the user who has posted the "for sale" thread if the title interests you 
Craig
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Charlie_Zetec
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:06 PM |
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I'm a bit disappointed that there was no notice given, but at the end of the day it is only a fiver.
I understand that some will moan, plenty of forums to join etc. etc., but I've always found this site to be the broadest knowledge base, and
full of friendly faces (or avatars!).
Thus, my hard earned cash has been electronically transferred - just means I can't have as many beers in the pub tonight.
Worse things have happened!
[Edited on 17/7/09 by Charlie_Zetec]
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity!
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:07 PM |
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Looking at it from the other side, I'm glad my contribution now gets me something. It's just a shame it is not something extra rather than
taking something from non contributers.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:10 PM |
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oh well all my stuffs definitely better being sold on e-bay then
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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ChrisW
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
oh well all my stuffs definitely better being sold on e-bay then
You'd rather pay 10% to eBay for everything you sell than a one-off fiver contribution to this site? If so, I'm glad my efforts (and
expenditure) are appreciated.
Chris
[Edited on 7/17/2009 by ChrisW]
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balidey
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:16 PM |
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Can someone merge these threads?
Actaully I'm looking forward to being a contributor, I'm dieing to see whats in the club shop 
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ChrisW
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:16 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Chris
Since you're there - can I pay cash or cheque ?
See my post here: http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=117710
Cash is also fine, but in person only. I'm not too keen on giving out my address!
Chris
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:17 PM |
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It’s not me I’m talking about but the folk who are able to view my items that seems to have reduced
or if I contribute does that make them available to view be anyone (even non-contributors) without the 48 hour delay? I could have sold the stuff by
then.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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tegwin
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:28 PM |
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Is that the death bell I hear.... .... ..... Excelent way of putting new members off...
Especially the restrictions on the for sale/wanted section...... Thats a baaad move!
[Edited on 17/7/09 by tegwin]
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Would the last person who leaves the country please switch off the lights and close the door!
www.verticalhorizonsmedia.tv
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ChrisW
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:28 PM |
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Ford Fair in two weeks then?
Chris
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ChrisW
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:38 PM |
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Again, if you go on eBay, the chances of you putting less than a 3 day auction are pretty slim.
By then, any non-contributor can see you are selling an item of interest (as long as you make the subject sensible) and will come back after 48
hours.
All this does is give contributors a chance to grab the bargains first.
Just be glad I didn't link the wait time to number of posts, Whippy. Even if it was a minute delay per 'post, you'd be waiting a
week to see anything! And yes, that is a hint!
Chris
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
It’s not me I’m talking about but the folk who are able to view my items that seems to have reduced
or if I contribute does that make them available to view be anyone (even non-contributors) without the 48 hour delay? I could have sold the stuff by
then.
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:40 PM |
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I think those posters who have contributed to this sites overwhelming success by their selfless dedication of advice, time & support to other
locost members, should by default get contributor status. The unsung hero’s of Locost Builders.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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ChrisW
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Paid by PayPal Chris
Thanks John! Another fiver for the new server fund
Chris
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balidey
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:48 PM |
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Bloody double standards if you ask me, ChrisW asking for all this money going towards so called 'server updates', when he hasn't
even got the contributor message under his name. Disgraceful
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 02:49 PM |
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I always meant to ask….just how huge is this server thing?!! Seems to hold an amazing amount of stuff, is it about the size of a fridge? What did it
cost to buy? Does it host other forums or is it just dedicated to this site, I noticed other forums that looked very similar and thought they may also
be on it? Maybe not don't know
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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ChrisW
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 03:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
I always meant to ask….just how huge is this server thing?!! Seems to hold an amazing amount of stuff, is it about the size of a fridge? What did it
cost to buy? Does it host other forums or is it just dedicated to this site, I noticed other forums that looked very similar and thought they may also
be on it? Maybe not don't know
It looks just like the one in the meerkat advert.... sort of
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71hnoVqwkGo
Chris
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Fozzie
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 03:04 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by tegwin
Is that the death bell I hear.... .... ..... Excelent way of putting new members off...
Especially the restrictions on the for sale/wanted section...... Thats a baaad move!
[Edited on 17/7/09 by tegwin]
It is only in the 'For Sale' section and for 48 hours for goodness sake!
People usually join the site because it is a car builders forum.......to get help, advice and encouragement......
Not to join up just to sell whatever for free.......
A 'one-off' fiver is just over the cost of one months car mag ......... or a couple of tinnies........
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Fozzie
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 03:12 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChrisW
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
I always meant to ask….just how huge is this server thing?!! Seems to hold an amazing amount of stuff, is it about the size of a fridge? What did it
cost to buy? Does it host other forums or is it just dedicated to this site, I noticed other forums that looked very similar and thought they may also
be on it? Maybe not don't know
It looks just like the one in the meerkat advert.... sort of
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71hnoVqwkGo
Chris
Looking at that vid on youtube I have got to say that shirt and tie does not suit me.....simples.....
However...your 'smoking' jacket suits you Chris.... 
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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mcerd1
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 03:13 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChrisW
It looks just like the one in the meerkat advert.... sort of
do you accept scrap car parts as payment ?
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andyharding
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 04:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ChrisW
Cash is also fine, but in person only. I'm not too keen on giving out my address!
Chris
BULSTRODE COURT
Not hard to find if you do a search...
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Staple balls
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 04:29 PM |
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Have 2p from me.
If there'd been a post laying out the plans for the site, a new server etc. and asking people to donate, you'd probably have got more
money and more goodwill from members.
Certainly I'd've donated (again, apparently) to keep LCB improving and get some not crap ancient forum software.
Saying, "nope, you're not allowed to see X and Y during Z, unless you pay" and giving no notice, well. The cash will be staying in
my paypal account.
Just my opinion like, but Carrot > Stick
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Fozzie
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| posted on 17/7/09 at 04:45 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Staple balls
Have 2p from me.
If there'd been a post laying out the plans for the site, a new server etc. and asking people to donate, you'd probably have got more
money and more goodwill from members.
Certainly I'd've donated (again, apparently) to keep LCB improving and get some not crap ancient forum software.
Saying, "nope, you're not allowed to see X and Y during Z, unless you pay" and giving no notice, well. The cash will be staying in
my paypal account.
Just my opinion like, but Carrot > Stick
Not quite getting your point here...sorry 
No one is being asked to 'contribute' again ...in fact, it is only the 'for sale' section for 48 hours for those who
have never contributed. They don't have to......
Considering the amount of web traffic this site gets, break-downs are rare, and when they do happen, they are fixed pdq (pretty damn quick).
Many have made use of the extensive photo archive, and use it to the max...........old and outdated maybe.....but it works.......and easy to
navigate.....
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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