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NS Dev

posted on 11/10/06 at 10:09 AM Reply With Quote
great website - thanks

just to say, thanks all involved (chrisg particularly I guess! ) for making this resource so truly brilliant.

I have just been back to one of my old haunts at the Opel Manta Owners Club website and their forum is now a stuck up, over moderated shambles.

I tried to post a complaint about them putting their technical section in the paying members only area (I wanted to post advice not get it!) and my post was removed by their moderators.

I have now realised how good it is on here, long may it continue!

I know I upset people sometimes, but it is all (almost) meant in good humour, so don't take my sometimes sharp attitude to heart.

The privelige of the free use of this site is much appreciated.

long may the free exchange of ideas and knowlege and laughs continue!





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Agriv8

posted on 11/10/06 at 10:28 AM Reply With Quote
second that motion,

PS beats talking to the Wife

long may it remain free and freindly the odd touch of sarcasm and whit.

Regards

Agriv8





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iank

posted on 11/10/06 at 10:35 AM Reply With Quote
Another vote of thanks, though I think you probably meant ChrisW. The light touch moderation seems to breed a meritocracy which is a good thing IMO.

p.s. Nat, I can't remember when you've said anything that would upset anyone, disagreeing with an opinion shouldn't count.

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02GF74

posted on 11/10/06 at 10:42 AM Reply With Quote
yes indeedy - was thinking about this the other day how useful and full of advice this site it - so a big pat on the back to all who contribute and support it.
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MikeR

posted on 11/10/06 at 10:50 AM Reply With Quote
he's upset me many times

but i get my own back

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RichardK

posted on 11/10/06 at 11:58 AM Reply With Quote
I agree, top site and everybody has been so helpfull so long mat it continue.

Regards

Rich

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ned

posted on 11/10/06 at 12:20 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Agriv8
the friendly odd touch and whit.


you can keep them to yourselves

[Edited on 11/10/06 by ned]





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TimC

posted on 11/10/06 at 12:43 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by NS Dev
just to say, thanks all involved (chrisg particularly I guess! ) for making this resource so truly brilliant.

I have just been back to one of my old haunts at the Opel Manta Owners Club website and their forum is now a stuck up, over moderated shambles.

I tried to post a complaint about them putting their technical section in the paying members only area (I wanted to post advice not get it!) and my post was removed by their moderators.

I have now realised how good it is on here, long may it continue!

I know I upset people sometimes, but it is all (almost) meant in good humour, so don't take my sometimes sharp attitude to heart.

The privelige of the free use of this site is much appreciated.

long may the free exchange of ideas and knowlege and laughs continue!


What a load of tosh!! Anything for an argument!

Seriously though, considering the BS that you see on some forums, we're very lucky.

[Edited on 11/10/06 by TimC]






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peterriley2

posted on 11/10/06 at 12:43 PM Reply With Quote
it is a really great site, which is so good because of the members involved in it. there are some minor problems (as outlined in another recent post) about the sites slowness problems etc, but really im not sure we all (at least me) recognise how lucky we are to have this place where we can get soo much help and guidance. long live locostbuilders!!!





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GlynC

posted on 11/10/06 at 07:08 PM Reply With Quote
top site

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JoelP

posted on 11/10/06 at 07:12 PM Reply With Quote
as a wise man once said, id rather fall out with people here than talk shite somewhere else.

Best thing about this site is how real it is, no BS and no need for moderation.

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greggors84

posted on 11/10/06 at 07:36 PM Reply With Quote
Its definately the only forum that I have been on without any moderation. And seems to be the best behaved too. Most of the time moderation causes more arguments and petty sniping.

I wasnt there, but have heard alot of stories of TOL and it seems thats what happened there.





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DIY Si

posted on 11/10/06 at 07:40 PM Reply With Quote
Another vote for a top site. So good in fact, I'm going to ask how to become a contributor?





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Howlor

posted on 11/10/06 at 07:41 PM Reply With Quote
Yep this is a great site, I find it so easy to use. I have yet to find another forum that is as easy to navigate.

NS Dev didn't realise you are in to Mantas, this is one my brother in law built with a little help from yours truly!

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Howlor

posted on 11/10/06 at 07:42 PM Reply With Quote
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Marcus

posted on 12/10/06 at 08:19 AM Reply With Quote
Cracking Manta, only needs the sunroof welding up, a cage and you're off rallying. MMMMM nice





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Agriv8

posted on 12/10/06 at 09:44 PM Reply With Quote
that not a Nice manta that is a gorgeous Manta.

Seriously I have just messed my pants !!!

mata 2.0 gte when i was young free and single

wet roundabouts second gear bootful and oposite lock a joy

agriv8





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Howlor

posted on 17/10/06 at 09:24 AM Reply With Quote
Them were the days!
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Coose

posted on 17/10/06 at 09:34 AM Reply With Quote
Yep, this is the forum that I always look at and spend too much time on when I should be working (and I know I'm not the only one! )

p.s. Nice Manta - I had a rusty ord 1.8 GT/J in my youth - it was a lot of hassle as it'd been well used but a hoot in the wet!





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StevieB

posted on 17/10/06 at 09:38 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Coose
Yep, this is the forum that I always look at and spend too much time on when I should be working (and I know I'm not the only one! )


I consider my time wasted on this site during working hours as compensation for the fact that I should be paid more! It balances things out - they pay me less, so I take a few hours back in a stealth like manner

Plus, while I'm typing away at my desk, I look busy and people don't hassle me!

[Edited on 17/10/06 by StevieB]






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irvined

posted on 17/10/06 at 10:41 AM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Agriv8

wet roundabouts second gear bootful and oposite lock a joy

agriv8


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Ahh, I remember when my Uncle took me out in his 2.0 gte back in the day.... I experienced my first donut in that car, came back home grinning like a chessire cat.

Fantastic cars... Sadly that one got eaten by the tin worm.





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