Les Henson Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 There are very simple rules of this website, they are the foundation of it, There is no need to allow any one individual or section of the membership to be regarded as 'elite', or on any kind of level above anyone else. If anyone isn't happy with this site, and feel that another is better, then sorry, but it's you that is misplaced, and not this website. Equality and fairness is obviously the best way foreward. The moderators and admin spend a great deal of unpaid time making sure that these simple rules are applied. If there were banners, flags, pop-ups all over the place - would you still be here? Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 And don't drive into fast flowing rivers, this could be dangerous to ones health! shame about the accident. but accidents do happen more people are killed doing eventing on horses than any other UK sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 And don't drive into fast flowing rivers, this could be dangerous to ones health! And the future mental health of those that fish you out - I bet you wish you'd left me to drown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 No-one, AFAIK, wants to pay to advertise. no-one, AFAIK, wants to 'associate' themselves with the forum. I never said I only visit because of a few traders, far from it. The content of this forum is the most diverse, most technical and most interesting of the forums i view. Who said anything about an 'elite'? I'm all for equality and fairness. Of course, the mod's and admin's considerable efforts are appreciated, by all, i'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeds Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Accidents will occur in all activities and sports. Reasonable precautions need to be taken in all sports and activities BUT we have to accept that at times things will go wrong and people will get hurt and sometimes killed. There is a hill on the Coney site that I would not tackle either uphill or downhill even with a full roll cage on a vehicle. I doubt whether many experienced drivers would tackle it. We must feel sorry for the deceased family and hope that the injured lad gets better soon. Regards Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 No-one would be allowed to pay to advertise here. The 'elite' is a turn of phrase Luke, and in no way a dig at you or anyone else. We set out to make this site unique and free from restrictions, and will we strive to keep it that way. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Although Nige is, and is well versed in annoying the yoofs of today (innit)(wikkid) Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 So if I mentioned my specialist techniques as a Maseusse for easing those tired muscles after a hard day working on the LR - Very good rates - Would that be bad? Or should I start another post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Bung me £50, and we'll turn a blind eye Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 i dont see David's posts as spam. to me spam is off topic advertising, Davids posts relate the subject being discussed. he mentions his products sure, but ive always thought his comments are totally fair. if he suggests something he sells he says why & not just 'cause its good'. to me this thread started with a 'oi i sell them they aint the importers' type comment is no different to Andy T saying synethic rope aint always the plasma he sells. i can see where your comming from Les, but i dont think you have a problem here. if it wasnt for specialists in various parts of the 4x4 arena like David/Andy T/Ashtrans/etc posting here the forum would be a lot poorer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilIT Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 So if I mentioned my specialist techniques as a Maseusse for easing those tired muscles after a hard day working on the LR - Very good rates - Would that be bad? Or should I start another post? sounds great - should probably be on adultfriendfinder or something similar though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Les that's cool - but perhaps you'd prefer a free sample - or two? Oh god- I feel a new avatar coming on..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 off topic advertising There's two thing that most regular posters don't like. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 No-one would be allowed to pay to advertise here. The 'elite' is a turn of phrase Luke, and in no way a dig at you or anyone else.We set out to make this site unique and free from restrictions, and will we strive to keep it that way. Les. Sounds cool to me, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbeaumont Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Les that's cool - but perhaps you'd prefer a free sample - or two? Oh god- I feel a new avatar coming on..... No, a kinky womble avatar would be way too disturbing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 If there were banners, flags, pop-ups all over the place - would you still be here?Les. I don't see why not. Many members here inclding myself frequent Pirate, Difflock, Devon, Outerlimits etc. I don't think we come here specifically because it's an advertising free zone. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeryDisco Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Isn't it great that we can have a forum that doen't rely on advertising tho. If I want to post about a bad experience I had with say Nene Overland, I could, and the post wouldn't get deleted or modified (I haven't had any dealings with them, good or bad). If Nene paid for space, the mods would have to keep them happy. I agree moderate advertising is OK, cos we get the benefit of their professional opinions, and they get the benefit of publicity. Although it's a fine balance to keep, which I think is what Les was refering to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pugwash Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Well I called him he apologised again I told him to forget it. was he grateful? bet it made the old codgers day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I had some dodery old fool reverse into the 90 today then proceed to push it along the road for 6ftwhilst I was in a shop watching now luckily his trailer hit the spare wheel on the back door. the spare wheel carrier is a little distorted but only a little. should I make him buy me a new one /go through his insurance or let the old git get off scot free? Tony i would claim for a new one. After all if it was the other way round they would claim against you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Message from LRO 5th Feb 2007 This site is under re-construction and will return to full strength by Feb 23, 2007 at the latest. In the meantime, this blog will keep you up to date on all Land Rover and website developments. A temporary message board is also available. You need to re-register to use it. Our sincere apologies for all inconvenience - caused by circumstances beyond our control. Quote from a frustrated poster:- "On the new old site, then at 16.43 it was gone to have this flash before me eyes Old site closes down The old Land Rover Owner website (http://www.lro.com/) is no more - due to circumstances beyond our control. We apologise whole-heartedly to all those people inconvenienced by this in any way; forum users who can no longer access their posts, blog users who were unable to save their content before the site was closed, anyone listing their items for sale in our classified section and of course our advertisers. We don't under-estimate how annoying this is or the difficulties it may cause you. The good news is that we are building a replacement - and have a bag full of lessons learned to make sure it serves the LRO community better than ever. This will be ready to go in a very short period of time - by which we mean less than 20 days from today. In the meantime we have set up temporary message boards (see links, left) as a short-term home for the LRO community. We will use this blog to keep you up to date with progress on the new site, to hear your comments and suggestions about it, and to keep you up to date with all Land Rover news. So please keep checking back. Sign up to a feed from this site and you're guaranteed to hear the latest the moment we publish it." What a mess eh! John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Isn't it great that we can have a forum that doen't rely on advertising tho. If I want to post about a bad experience I had with say Nene Overland, I could, and the post wouldn't get deleted or modified (I haven't had any dealings with them, good or bad). If Nene paid for space, the mods would have to keep them happy. Check Pirate sometime. It is loaded with advertising and members still bag any vendors whom they feel is not giving good service, or selling products that are not up to standard. I think it ultimately has a positive affect to keep the b*****ds honest. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill van snorkle Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I think I am a bit of an old softy. I have lost count of the thousands of dollars I've missed out on and the number of people I have let off the hook after they have used various parts of my LandRover and LandCruiser to write off their tin cans with. Then again, if I owned a Pretender I would probably sue the ar$e of anyone that went near it, just so as I could afford to keep it running. Bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I think I am a bit of an old softy. I have lost count of the thousands of dollars I've missed out on and the number of people I have let off the hook after they have used various parts of my LandRover and LandCruiser to write off their tin cans with. Then again, if I owned a Pretender I would probably sue the ar$e of anyone that went near it, just so as I could afford to keep it running.Bill. I have done that so many times in the past, let people of with it , but never seem to get the favour back. So now i just tend to look after myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OilIT Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 sounds like it was due to disagreement on commercial terms. Big step though to just 'pull the plug!' after spending what must have been a small fortune on their new site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 This site will remain free from any outside commercial interests, spamming, advertising, sponsorship, or otherwise. The members own it, and that's how it will stay for the forseeable future. If people prefer other sites, then that's their choice. It would be a big mistake to copy another website. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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