welderman
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 08:36 PM | |
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Mysteriously missing signature banner button
Mysteriously missing signature banner button
I’m having a rant, this morning i logged on locosters and saw a post by Malc At MB Customs the turbo bike specialist who help me do my turbo bec
conversion.
That’s not the point though, i received a u2u from Chris W asking me to remove my banner and that i was advertising Malcs own web site at 12.24pm this
afternoon, as i was busy at work i only logged on about 3.30pm, but by this time my banner was erased.
Now my point is this, why ask me to remove the banner when it was going to be done without my consent, I sent Chris a u2u stating I would remove the
banner so as not to rock the boat as I put it.
I’m a down to earth chap, keep my opinions to myself and i hope that i come across to people that i am a nice friendly chap too. But im still a bit
naffed off that this was done in such a manner.
I actually feel in some way Violated.
I thought we had a sense of community on Locostbuilders. My faith in it has gone im sad to say.
Joe
LINK HERE.
M.B CUSTOMS
[Edited on 6/2/08 by welderman]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:03 PM | |
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A few people seem to have been very upset recently, hope this isn’t yet another member going to leave.
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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ChrisW
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:18 PM | |
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My exact message:
quote:
Please do not advertise this company (or any company in fact) in your profile, unless you are prepared to sign up for Registered Trader status.
As you can read for yourself, it asked you not to advertise companies in your signature unless you wanted to pay for the privilege, not to remove the
banner.
quote:
hope this isn’t yet another member going to leave.
Too late... has been banned for 1 week for taking the mikey with his new signature (now also deleted).
Cheers, Chris
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:25 PM | |
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funny an image just popped in my head - POP! 
http://www.grangehillgold.co.uk/bronson.jpg
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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ChrisW
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:28 PM | |
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You are now also banned.
Cheers, Chris
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locoR1
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:37 PM | |
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Chris this is a legitimate question (not a mikey take)
What about my BEC banner with Chris now running the BEC Centre could this be seen as advertising?
Dave..
 
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Check out my CB500T Cafe Racer build diary
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Isaback
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:44 PM | |
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I'm waiting to see if you get band now
why the crack down Chis? You seem to be trying to drive away the very members who made your site a success, don't you like us anymore? 
I feel sorry for poor old Mr Whippy he was such a laugh
[Edited on 6/2/08 by Isaback]
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Alfa145
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:45 PM | |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
funny an image just popped in my head - POP!
http://www.grangehillgold.co.uk/bronson.jpg
lol, spot on. Feel free to ban me, not much loss seems to be going down hill badly here
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Benzine
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:49 PM | |
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quote:
Originally posted by Isaback
I feel sorry for poor old Mr Whippy he was such a laugh
+1
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Isaback
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 09:52 PM | |
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a very sad end to the
day...................................................................................................................................................
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oh do you like Liz < she's a cracker 
[Edited on 6/2/08 by Isaback]
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A Nonny Mouse
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 10:12 PM | |
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just been browsing the site as i do sometimes, if your login name starts with a W then your time is up 
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Isaback
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 10:31 PM | |
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dhutch
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| posted on 6/2/08 at 11:26 PM | |
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Ive only just this last few days become a comunitty supporter. And i have to admit that having read this thread, im wondering if i now regret doing
so.
Ive read and learnt a lot from you guys over the last month or so as i gentle rev up to buying into the locost arena. But reading this thread ive seen
another site to the site that i dont really like.
I run/administate/moderate another forum i use a lot (Canalworld.net) and it is harder work than i think most
people give it credit at times. And i understand the reasons behind not wanting certain things in signatures (we've been as far as geting half
way to caught over a link in a members sig before now, and threats from our host to take us offline) and its fair enough to request its removal, chris
is the owner of this place, and its his rules.
- But then to remove it before the members even had fiar chance to reply is a little out of order in this cast i feel.
- And certainly, i dont see that banning mr whippy for that photo is anything other than childish, im afaid.
Hopfully we can get over this, and both of the members involed can rejoin us shortly. But you can always loose members far faster than you can get
them back, and thats aways a shame for everyone.
Daniel
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Ares
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 06:05 AM | |
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Be careful Daniel, saying things like "banning someone for a photo is childish" is likely to get you banned! Oh, hang on a second, you are
ok 'cos your name starts with a D, unlike Whippy, Welderman and WorX!!!
My lovely Fiance, who just happens to be from communist Poland has just pee'd herself laughing at the petty censorship that this site has
exhibited! Ah well, the downhill slope is a slippery one!
[Edited on 7/2/08 by Ares]
Lack of will power has caused more failure than lack of intelligence or ability.
There's hope yet then !
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fesycresy
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 08:51 AM | |
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quote:
Originally posted by locoR1
Chris this is a legitimate question (not a mikey take)
What about my BEC banner with Chris now running the BEC Centre could this be seen as advertising?
Dave..
Well the way I read it, all links to companies i.e MAC#1, BEC Centre, MNR, etc. by satisfied owners / customers and are not traders must be removed
The fact that these companies already have paid as Traders makes no difference according to Chris' statement.
Hopefully common sense will prevail and the teddies will be welcome back in the pram
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The sooner you fall behind, the more time you'll have to catch up.
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TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 09:21 AM | |
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MR WHIPPY IS INNOCENT. RELEASE THE ABERDEEN 1
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nick205
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 09:43 AM | |
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WTF is going on gents - stop bickering and barracking and get on with discussing and building cars (including ChrisW).
This forum is starting to suffer from group PMT and it's not attractive
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DarrenW
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 09:50 AM | |
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quote:
Originally posted by fesycresy
quote:
Originally posted by locoR1
Chris this is a legitimate question (not a mikey take)
What about my BEC banner with Chris now running the BEC Centre could this be seen as advertising?
Dave..
Well the way I read it, all links to companies i.e MAC#1, BEC Centre, MNR, etc. by satisfied owners / customers and are not traders must be removed
The fact that these companies already have paid as Traders makes no difference according to Chris' statement.
Hopefully common sense will prevail and the teddies will be welcome back in the pram
Praising a company or person for a job well done has never been in question. I suppose there is a fine line between praising the service from a
company and advertising them for commercial gain, but im sure a simple pat on the back and website link cant hurt. Putting up price list and special
offers for them is a step too far.
If that company wants to advertise on this site they pay - simple as that. Does anyone know of any similar sites where this is allowed free of
charge?
The way i see it the original reason for this thread was a private matter between a trader and Chris over payment of such status. It has been flared
out of proportion.
Does anyone genuinely know first hand what has gone on? Im not asking cos i want to know - just wondering who is genuinely qualified to comment.
This is a matter for Chris and his Traders and nobody else. If it was my site that cost me my money i too would take a very similar tact. Ive seen
other sites take a harder line. The fact that Chris is simply repeating the same comment shows some professionalism in wishing to keep the matter
unpublic. Unfortunately it seems MBC decided to make the exit a little undignified.
I dont recall anywhere that said a trader cannot be a normal member on this site if they dont use it for commercial gains.
If it wasnt for Chris we wouldnt have this site. Nothing in life is simple so maybe its time to give Chris a break and get back to our love of cars
and leave him to reach an amicable solution.
[Edited on 7/2/08 by DarrenW]
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A Nonny Mouse
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 10:13 AM | |
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Morning all, i have phoned Malc at his workshop this morning to ask him about a turbo conversion im thinking of doing (was being nosey really), he did
not go into any detail about the trader status but was indeed shocked that some users had been banned and felt extreamly sorry for them, but he did
mention that Dax cars and westfield owners had emailed him and have asked him to join there sites as he would be very welcome in giving his advice.
So who has lost out here, us locosters thats who.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 10:26 AM | |
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Im sure there will be more to it than meets the eye. If we cant be sure we are in full reciept of the facts then we arent really qualified to comment.
Im a firm believer in the saying "You never know what goes on behind closed doors".
I dont recall anyone saying Malc isnt welcome on this site as a member like the rest of us. The only issue was in the commercial side of things. I
dont think he will be able to tout his wares on WSCC either. He may be able to offer his services in the context of a general post but i doubt will be
able to advertise.
[Edited on 7/2/08 by DarrenW]
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WITCH HUNTER
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 10:48 AM | |
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I have just collected my Dax from MB customs yesterday,when all this was going on,i was keen to see what this web site was all about,from the way i
see it,and what was said,he tried to pay the trader fees paypal had a problem with his card,so he offered to pay by cheque,as for the for sale
engine,it was a surplus R1 item that he had got in for someone,was let down,so he offered it to this site for what it cost him 300 in a way i think it
is a shame to loose someone with his knowledge and experiance,because the kit he has just fitted to my car is a work of art.358 BHPEEEEEEEEEEEE on
pump fuel.
ADMIN NOTICE: Please be aware, this is MB Customs posting under an alias.
[Edited on 2/7/2008 by ChrisW]
hunter
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DarrenW
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 11:15 AM | |
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Welcome to the site Witch Hunter. What an amazing coincidence that you join the site today just when all this is going on. Your car sounds fantastic,
would be great to read about it later if you put a post up.
All i was trying to say was its a commercial matter and should be treat as such. Im sure he will be missed, lets hope it gets resolved.
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Benzine
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 11:51 AM | |
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quote:
Originally posted by TGR-ECOSSE
MR WHIPPY IS INNOCENT. RELEASE THE ABERDEEN 1
+1
FREE MR WHIPPY!!!
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A Nonny Mouse
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 11:55 AM | |
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quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
quote:
Originally posted by TGR-ECOSSE
MR WHIPPY IS INNOCENT. RELEASE THE ABERDEEN 1
+1
FREE MR WHIPPY!!!
what about the worX and welderman too.
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TGR-ECOSSE
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| posted on 7/2/08 at 12:08 PM | |
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FREE THE LOCOSTBUILDERS 3!! THE LOCOSTBUILDERS 3 ARE INNOCENT !!!
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