Omega Owners Forum - Post count

Kneepad Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1412 West Scotland Gender: Drives: '96 Omega 2.5 TD CDX Auto Saloon and '99 Omega V6 CD Auto Estate.	Re: Post count Reply #15 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:47 Jimbob wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:43: Right,,,, Wanted posts are allowed....just create a wanted ad in the test zone Its sellers with no reputation we have problems with I did that, but couldn't reply to the post. So I sent PM and only got a reply today. Why am I being subject to this humiliation.
Back to top	IP Logged

Kneepad Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1412 West Scotland Gender: Drives: '96 Omega 2.5 TD CDX Auto Saloon and '99 Omega V6 CD Auto Estate.	Re: Post count Reply #16 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:48 Andy B wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:45: Kneepad wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:41: .... I needed a bit for my sunroof. ...... the magnetic disc wasn't it? I don't have a spare one, I just remember that someone needed one as theirswas cracked. Thayt was me. I think I have one on it's way. Thanks anyway.
Back to top	IP Logged

Vamps

Omega King

Offline

Flying Tonight, so Be
Prepared.

Posts: 16571
Bishop Middleham, Co Durham.
Gender: male

Drives: 2.0L Auto Estate & 2.2 CD Auto Saloon

Re: Post count
Reply #17 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:49

Kneepad wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:47:

Jimbob wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:43:

Right,,,,

Wanted posts are allowed....just create a wanted ad in the test zone Thumbs Up!

Its sellers with no reputation we have problems with

I did that, but couldn't reply to the post. So I sent PM and only got a reply today.

Why am I being subject to this humiliation. Angry

Keep shtum and move on, best way in my, considerable, experience....... Grin

Back to top

IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj284/floodm_photos/DSCF1767.jpg[/IMG]

IP Logged

PhilRich

Omega Lord

Offline

Proud to be English, with
no apologies to ANYONE!

Posts: 6825
NorthEast Coast
Gender: male

Drives: 2002 2.2CDX 4dr Auto. LPG Converted.

Re: Post count
Reply #18 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:50

Kneepad wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:36:

hotel21 wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:22:

Guessing that another admin - not me, got beaten to it - has trimmed your postcount as you have welcomed a number of newbies nope than once. You getting the postcount numbers up, ready to sell something? Why not join in and post over the boards rather than just overwhelm newbies?

All my other posts are in the Omega General help section where I have genuinely tried to give the best advice that I could.
When I joined I was so pleased to see so many people welcome me I wnted to do the same for others joining.
Just got it wrong. Cry

Now, now Son; don't greet on so it isn't seemly Wink

The Admins dont intentionally want to embarrass you, or ruin what was upto now a perfect day Roll Eyes

. They can't help themselves you see, it's the 'conditioning' they were subjected to while doing their 'bird' in Barlinnie Special Unit! Grin

Back to top

Apparently the Skipper said "Hard a Port!" but I went to Starboard, 'cos i'm Hard a Hearin'!

IP Logged

Kneepad Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1412 West Scotland Gender: Drives: '96 Omega 2.5 TD CDX Auto Saloon and '99 Omega V6 CD Auto Estate.	Re: Post count Reply #19 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:53 Quote: Keep shtum and move on, best way in my, considerable, experience....... Ok I'll take your advice. I'm off back to the Omega Help where all the nice people are.
Back to top	IP Logged

Andy B Over Active Poster Offline Posts: 21988 Bury Lancs Gender: Drives: 1999 3.0 Elite auto/TDM	Re: Post count Reply #20 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:54 Kneepad wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:53: Quote: Keep shtum and move on, best way in my, considerable, experience....... Ok I'll take your advice. I'm off back to the Omega Help where all the nice people are. See .... you're already up to 11 (again )
Back to top	IP Logged

The Red Baron Omega Baron Offline On me tod. Posts: 4072 burton on trent.staffs Gender: Drives: chipped 3.0mv6/corsa 1.2	Re: Post count Reply #21 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:54 Kneepad wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:53: Quote: Keep shtum and move on, best way in my, considerable, experience....... Ok I'll take your advice. I'm off back to the Omega Help where all the nice people are. see how fast your post count is going up now though. must type faster
Back to top	« Last Edit: 30. Aug 2010 at 21:55 by The Red Baron » vauxhall & halfords trade cards IP Logged

Broomies Mate Omega Knight Offline Champagne Coloured Cars Are Gay! Posts: 1448 Bristol, UK Gender: Drives: 97 BMW 535i V8	Re: Post count Reply #22 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:56 It;s a Post Count. It matters not. Anyway, it's common InterWeb knowledge that anyone with a postcount of over 1,000 doesn't have a real life, and their testicles/breasticles pixelate when enlarged.
Back to top	« Last Edit: 30. Aug 2010 at 21:56 by Broomies Mate » IP Logged

hercules Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1031 sunnyudders Gender: Drives: bighorn,the lotus edition	Re: Post count Reply #23 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:57 Broomies Mate wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:56: It;s a Post Count. It matters not. Anyway, it's common InterWeb knowledge that anyone with a postcount of over 1,000 doesn't have a real life, and their testicles/breasticles pixelate when enlarged.
Back to top	IP Logged

The Red Baron Omega Baron Offline On me tod. Posts: 4072 burton on trent.staffs Gender: Drives: chipped 3.0mv6/corsa 1.2	Re: Post count Reply #24 - 30. Aug 2010 at 21:59 Broomies Mate wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:56: It;s a Post Count. It matters not. Anyway, it's common InterWeb knowledge that anyone with a postcount of over 1,000 doesn't have a real life, and their testicles/breasticles pixelate when enlarged.
Back to top	vauxhall & halfords trade cards IP Logged

Vamps

Omega King

Offline

Flying Tonight, so Be
Prepared.

Posts: 16571
Bishop Middleham, Co Durham.
Gender: male

Drives: 2.0L Auto Estate & 2.2 CD Auto Saloon

Re: Post count
Reply #25 - 30. Aug 2010 at 22:00

PhilRich wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:50:

Kneepad wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:36:

hotel21 wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 21:22:

Guessing that another admin - not me, got beaten to it - has trimmed your postcount as you have welcomed a number of newbies nope than once. You getting the postcount numbers up, ready to sell something? Why not join in and post over the boards rather than just overwhelm newbies?

All my other posts are in the Omega General help section where I have genuinely tried to give the best advice that I could.
When I joined I was so pleased to see so many people welcome me I wnted to do the same for others joining.
Just got it wrong. Cry

Now, now Son; don't greet on so it isn't seemly Wink

The Admins dont intentionally want to embarrass you, or ruin what was upto now a perfect day Roll Eyes

. They can't help themselves you see, it's the 'conditioning' they were subjected to while doing their 'bird' in Barlinnie Special Unit! Grin

PM sent.....

Back to top

IMG]http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj284/floodm_photos/DSCF1767.jpg[/IMG]

IP Logged

MonzaIain

Omega Knight

Offline

Posts: 1272
Glasgow
Gender: male

Drives: C Class Mercedes

Re: Post count
Reply #26 - 30. Aug 2010 at 22:05

I cant help but wonder... is this a bit harsh?

i know we have had people boosting post counts to sell something but does that automatically tar everyone with the same brush??

regarding the multiple welcome thing...is it just possible this was a genuine mistake?

Some people are more computer literate than others aswell so mistakes can happen,and forums can be confusing at 1st and can take time to get used to them if you have not used them before

If it turns out any member posts 'boost posts' and then tries to sell something,can the admins/mods just not 'nuke' the ad??

And.... rules of the forum are clearly there,but let's be honest here... how many people read them when they join? (rightly or wrongly)
Rules are rules and i abide by them,but i for one know another forum i was on that had sooo many rules that it became stupid and if you did something wrong admins 'jumped' on you, and it was like getting a bollocking from a teacher at school, forum members got fed up ,delted their account... end of forum.

Now before i get chastised here, i built and maintained my own car forum,so i do know how it all works and how much time and effort it takes for Admin and Mods to oversee things.

Back to top

MonzaIain

IP Logged

Broomies Mate

Omega Knight

Offline

Champagne Coloured Cars
Are Gay!

Posts: 1448
Bristol, UK
Gender: male

Drives: 97 BMW 535i V8

Re: Post count
Reply #27 - 30. Aug 2010 at 22:17

MonzaIain wrote on 30. Aug 2010 at 22:05:

I cant help but wonder... is this a bit harsh?

i know we have had people boosting post counts to sell something but does that automatically tar everyone with the same brush??

regarding the multiple welcome thing...is it just possible this was a genuine mistake?

Some people are more computer literate than others aswell so mistakes can happen,and forums can be confusing at 1st and can take time to get used to them if you have not used them before

If it turns out any member posts 'boost posts' and then tries to sell something,can the admins/mods just not 'nuke' the ad??

And.... rules of the forum are clearly there,but let's be honest here... how many people read them when they join? (rightly or wrongly)
Rules are rules and i abide by them,but i for one know another forum i was on that had sooo many rules that it became stupid and if you did something wrong admins 'jumped' on you, and it was like getting a bollocking from a teacher at school, forum members got fed up ,delted their account... end of forum.

Now before i get chastised here, i built and maintained my own car forum,so i do know how it all works and how much time and effort it takes for Admin and Mods to oversee things.

I agree with you fella.

With the For Sale Section, I think some other type of 'security' should be employed. Perhaps pay £5 by PayPal/Cheque/Postal Order if you aren't a paid-up member of the site.

Anyone can achieve 250 posts in a non-descript manner.

Running a forum is a complete ball-ache. What one person loves, another person hates. Finding that happy medium is nigh on impossible.

When it comes to the For Sale thread, who cares if people get put off? If they only want to join to sell something, they are no use to the forum or its members anyway. Nobody would begrudge paying a fiver to advertise a car or a decent amount of parts, and paid-up members can advertise for free. Flawless.

Back to top

IP Logged

MonzaIain

Omega Knight

Offline

Posts: 1272
Glasgow
Gender: male

Drives: C Class Mercedes

Re: Post count
Reply #28 - 30. Aug 2010 at 22:27

The Pajero forum i was on,didn't allow Ads as such just gave you an option to 'link' to a free ads site,which in all fairness was a pain in the you know what,but i agree we dont need newbie's joining to sell something then vanish again......

I actually agree with a small fee if you intend to sell, a fiver a year to become an 'Elite' member.That will put off the 'new sellers'

Make the 'Elite' membership totally optional, that way if you dont want to pay the fiver then you don't have to and you can still have full use of the forum, just can't sell owt......

If someone is selling a few parts or a complete car,whats a fiver? got to pay to advertise elswhere anyway haven't we?

Back to top

MonzaIain

IP Logged

MonzaIain Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1272 Glasgow Gender: Drives: C Class Mercedes	Re: Post count Reply #29 - 30. Aug 2010 at 22:29 The £5 could be put towards forum running costs or put in a seperate fund and could be used to cover costs at meets or whatever Just my 2p worth
Back to top	MonzaIain IP Logged

This is the old site. Please use the new site.

This is the old site. Please use the new site.

www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php.

This is the old site. Please use the new site.

	Welcome, Guest. Please Login