My anouncement re the MK1 site.

[shifty]

Cheers Mark.

You need to do what you feel is right for the forum, it's something that you have clearly put a lot of time and effort into.

As I said before our offer is always there and I'm happy to talk things through with you.

I don't think it's right for me divulge details of the tmf offer. However if Mark wants to make it public them that's fine with us.

[guru_1071]

I don't think it's right for me divulge details of the tmf offer. However if Mark wants to make it public them that's fine with us.

it better include dancing girls...................

[pad4]

Right well were 8 pages later full of interested people but nothing definate

Someone has to start the ball rolling otherwise we'll be here to October the 1st at this rate

Would all seriously interested people PM me please (hope this is OK Mark)

Im just starting things rolling here - personally I havent got the slightest idea on running a forum etc , theres gotta be people out there that do


Pad

[mk1coopers]

I have to agree with Pad, I don't think either the MCR or TMF forums are suitable for merging the MK1 forum with (and I post on both), if it carries on then it needs the current memberships knowledge and to stay independent. It's a great pity it has come to this, at one point there weren't even any moderators lurking in the background, that all started with Bullonthebonnet (or whatever he was calling himself every time he re-appeared). I'm sure Mark has had plenty of offers of help and support, and I hope one day he can enjoy Mini's again.

[Pandora]

I am one of the moderators (in a thankfully low key way)

I am happy to remain in this role, should any new owner / figurehead / comittee / (or particularly) dancing girl wish.

I must offer a work of caution - the dynamic of the forum WILL inevitably change as the main role passes from Mark to A.N.Other, and even more so if it is a committee. It is up to us ALL to ake the transition easy. The fact that as a moderator I have had to do so little is thanks to the majority on here.

let's all try to keep it that way through the period of change!

Al

[foxy52]

I am one of the moderators (in a thankfully low key way)

I am happy to remain in this role, should any new owner / figurehead / comittee / (or particularly) dancing girl wish.

I must offer a work of caution - the dynamic of the forum WILL inevitably change as the main role passes from Mark to A.N.Other, and even more so if it is a committee. It is up to us ALL to ake the transition easy. The fact that as a moderator I have had to do so little is thanks to the majority on here.

let's all try to keep it that way through the period of change!

Al

...Hear hear Al...!..its not a job for the faint hearted running a forum I would wager ?!..I for one hope it stays in existence because it is along with the MCR,s the best mini related forum avail to use.. but then again one has to be carefull not to diss other sites ?! that's not good at all.. we are all free to choose what sites we frequent after all !!...its all about pers choice..the info that is freely avail on this site is staggering !!!..... foxy52

[nick rogers]

I would have no idea how to run a forum nor do I know how much it costs but I am happy to donate something. Is £100 any use ? If this is insultingly low please let me know. If it's OK I will happily send that to whoever needs dosh to get this thing rolling.
Nick

[guru_1071]

. Is £100 any use ?

yes please nick, if you post it to me I will, er, ensure that mark gets it

[mk1]

Nick,

The money is irrelevant, I am happy to hand over to someone or a group of someones who will continue to run the forum & site as it always has been.

M

[pad4]

righty ho

8 people have contacted me all willing to be involved

theres been an solid offer to cover all the web site hosting costs etc

I have an offer from a friend of mine at door4 web design in Burnley to freely help
with any technical jiggery pokery - he has no interest in minis what so ever though

just need to sort Mark out now

Like a whip round for a valued colleague thats leaving

Mark - ill email you today

Pd

[irlmin]

Count me in for a contribution if it helps , it would be a shame to lose a valuable resource like this forum , also I would propose a 'zero' tolerance policy on any future incarnation of the forum , would a 'membership' type subscription work with 'members ' having some privileges or 'goodies' in return for a subscription ? anyway it looks like Mark has had enough and I personally would like to thank him for his vision and work in gathering an incredible collection of information on the mini tuning industry / competition events in the 60s and 70s -------- the Golden age !
G

[alexm]

This all sounds very promising. I will happily throw a few beer tokens into the nominated pot as a leaving gift!

I too would also like to 'buy' a membership, if it's decided that's how things will work from October onwards.

[shifty]

There are ways to make the forum self finanace, once you chaps are a bit more sorted drop me a pm and I'll happily help you out with some ideas.

[mk1]

Hi Pad,

E-mail received thanks.

Have replied, I look forward to a nice smooth transition to group ownership.

Regards,

mark

[AustinSuperSeven]

Dear Mark and Forum members.

I have been following this thread from day one and have taken a back seat to see how things turn out.... it's looking good so far.
I would have taken up Mark's original offer of buying the site and running it but had 2 reservations:
1, I felt i couldn't have done the job Mark has done half as good. and didn't want the site to go down hill like some other Forums!
2, I'm too bloody opinionated and would have upset most people in the first 3 months!
The reason this site is so successful is because it has Mark leading the way. In the early days when Mark was posting most days the forum was buzzing with information and laughter. Since Mark has stepped down the postings have plummeted and i'm sure i saw some tumble weed in the General Chat section the other day
I visit this site at least 4 times a day and is the first tab on my favourites list.... i'm sure i'm not the only one.
I remember many years ago i was trying to find out information about my Super, i emailed Mark who of course gave me vital information which helped no end.... i do hope the new voice of the site will have this level of knowledge because that's what makes this site the best.
I tip my hat to Mark for making such a difficult decision and i'm sure his Mini mojo will return one day......
Good luck to the new voices of the site but please please please could we keep to the MK1 format that Mark started so many years ago?! no Binis... no mobile phones for sale in the for sale section... maybe a different section for MK2 onwards...... but most importantly keep our passion for Minis alive
Oh yer.... if you need any help with the forum.... im busy...... joking, would be a privilege to help.

Regards to you all

George Powditch

[pad4]

George (and all)

Interesting comments and Im sure there wont be Binis and mobile phones , Porn, Readers wifes etc and all manner of crud as im sure the moderators will keep it clean of this

Mark has an amazing mini encyclopaedia in his head and im quite in agreement with you that it probably can not be replicated - So we have a choice - just let the site fade into non existance or do we all just chip in and try to carry on as best we can and I think I know most folks answer to that question.

Things have to change to survive but they dont have to change that much

Pad

[foxy52]

Dear Mark and Forum members.

I have been following this thread from day one and have taken a back seat to see how things turn out.... it's looking good so far.
I would have taken up Mark's original offer of buying the site and running it but had 2 reservations:
1, I felt i couldn't have done the job Mark has done half as good. and didn't want the site to go down hill like some other Forums!
2, I'm too bloody opinionated and would have upset most people in the first 3 months!
The reason this site is so successful is because it has Mark leading the way. In the early days when Mark was posting most days the forum was buzzing with information and laughter. Since Mark has stepped down the postings have plummeted and i'm sure i saw some tumble weed in the General Chat section the other day
I visit this site at least 4 times a day and is the first tab on my favourites list.... i'm sure i'm not the only one.
I remember many years ago i was trying to find out information about my Super, i emailed Mark who of course gave me vital information which helped no end.... i do hope the new voice of the site will have this level of knowledge because that's what makes this site the best.
I tip my hat to Mark for making such a difficult decision and i'm sure his Mini mojo will return one day......
Good luck to the new voices of the site but please please please could we keep to the MK1 format that Mark started so many years ago?! no Binis... no mobile phones for sale in the for sale section... maybe a different section for MK2 onwards...... but most importantly keep our passion for Minis alive
Oh yer.... if you need any help with the forum.... im busy...... joking, would be a privilege to help.

Regards to you all

George Powditch

....Err !!!...don't think the bimi brigade will like that ?!.. but then I,m not one and don't care for them one iota !!!.. nothing wrong with yr comment about being opinionated ??!! so am I .. as long as we don't get any bully boys slagging one another off that's when the probs start !!... best of luck guys .. foxy52

[DFH8C]

As a frequent visitor but a very infrequent contributor to the forum, I would also be more than happy to contribute something on an annual basis to help cover costs etc.. As has been said many times before both the forum and website are valuable tools for early mini enthusiasts and shouldn't be lost.
Here's hoping the new group do as good a job as Mark has over the years... Good luck!

[scott6058]

As a frequent visitor but a very infrequent contributor to the forum, I would also be more than happy to contribute something on an annual basis to help cover costs etc.. As has been said many times before both the forum and website are valuable tools for early mini enthusiasts and shouldn't be lost.
Here's hoping the new group do as good a job as Mark has over the years... Good luck!

Same here..
Awesome site and really want to help.
Scott

[66S]

I'd like to contribute financially, if I can and when required.

Al