The current membership structure needs changing. I don't think anything was wrong with the original idea - a tenner for membership, a fiver for limited membership or £20 for a "trader" membership for people who would regularly be selling parts, several cars etc. Non-members would have access to a few forums, and if they needed to ask technical questions, would have to sign up. Easy.

As it worked out, this resulted in everyone posting technical questions in the General forum, and hostility between the different levels of membership.

So ... over the coming weeks, I'll be converting the club to one flat membership level. Non-members will still have access to all the information on the forums, but will not be able to post anywhere. Members will have full unlimited access to everything. The standard annual rate for membership is a measly £5.

But I've already paid!
All existing members have two options. Their membership can either be part-refunded, or converted into a longer membership. For example, if you paid £10, I can either convert your membership into a 2-yr membership (2 years @ £5 pa) or refund your 2nd year.

The other benefit is that people wanting to spam the forum with multiple accounts will have to pay to do so. Chances are not so many people will be keen to do that.

The downside is that we'll completely lose people who do not want to pay, which is a regrettable shame.

This solution has been at great length, and is intended to solve problems, but if you're completely unhappy, I'll be more than happy to refund your membership. Pro rata, of course

Unfortunately, the membership levels are tied into every aspect of this site, so will take a while to re-do. Watch this space ...

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Mike

08 BMW 320d M-Sport touring (Superchipped Spec)
11 VW Transporter Kombi T5.1GP LWB (Bi-Turbo spec)
Yeti DJ (Jump spec)
Specialized SX Trail (DH spec)
Specialized Pitch (XC spec)

sounds fair and on par with other car forums

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TEAM HIGH BOOST SUPERCHARGED RALLYE

My Rallye project thread

No plan at the moment, but I'll let you know. Email might be the best idea.

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tfft! and Mrs Wampy

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need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.com

Bring on the Trumpets.

Shame it has come to this.

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Senior Test Automation Engineer for the 306GTi6 Owners Club Forum

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I really can't believe people are not willing to pay the £5 membership! At the end of the day, what's £5? Just have one less mc'meal this year and you have the money!

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MY RALLYE PROJECT

As above.

Are the competitions remaining?

For a bit of clarity, What level of membership is the £5 all round fee going to give.

Does it replace the current £5 benefits such as the 25 PM inbox size, 4 photos in adverts (2 a year limit) or is it going to replace the £20 partner and give 100 PMs, 10 photos in adverts, 10 cars a year and be able to watch threads etc.

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Senior Test Automation Engineer for the 306GTi6 Owners Club Forum

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I'l check my sofa. I said a long time ago that I would cough up when the site improves. Now that we have more admins, Ash is showing his face more and keen to continue to improve the site and we are going in the right direction again; my hand is rustling.

When the site is more stable and doesn't have the connection issues I will donate. I think that's fair.

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Senior Test Automation Engineer for the 306GTi6 Owners Club Forum

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If you pay a fiver to join you can touch me in my "special" place,deal?

or we can set up sympathy accounts where we pay people in who we want to be here who cannot afford it / don't want to pay, but as a forfeit they get a 'SENIOR CHEAPSKATE' under their username

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306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips
306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges
gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3)
winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club]

And Avi's have to locked on a picture of a smelly tramp, or someone signing ont Dol! Basically a picture of me... although I dont sign on, I do stink of urine.

If this goes ahead, it may be worth setting up an unlocked to non paying members introductions section

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Ex SC-6

Now in a Megane R26