The forum was taken down last night following a thread that descended into what can only be described as an online fight. I can't begin to tell you how disheartening this is after spending so much time building the site, it really made me question why I bother. It is also extremely damaging to the site as it puts people off joining or taking part.
People have different opinions, that's what makes forums interesting - if everyone agreed all the time then what would be the point? However, I really have no interest in being the policeman for people who can't control their keyboard.
So the forum is back online, a lot has been deleted and my enthusiasm has been dented.
Thanks,
Rob
Posted by: JD - 28 July 2010 11:31:48
Damn! I wondered what was happening. Shame we can´t all play nicely together.:(
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 28 July 2010 11:36:11
[quote=JD]Damn! I wondered what was happening. Shame we can´t all play nicely together.:( [/quote]
Ditto. :cry:
Also, JD, your post count is currently evil. :shock:
Posted by: JD - 28 July 2010 11:44:13
[quote=54 Gertie]Ditto. :cry:
Also, JD, your post count is currently evil. :shock: [/quote]
That´s easily fixed at least! (and I like ... those cars too!):d
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 28 July 2010 11:54:16
[quote=JD](and I like ... those cars too!) [/quote]
Dont make the test card pop up again... :shock:
:lol: :d
Posted by: mrsherbie - 28 July 2010 12:30:14
Well I was so busy knitting I missed it all thank goodness!
Shame on you boys involved [-x
[img]https://www.war-stories.com/images-posters/wwii/wwii-poster-carless-loose-lips-sink-ships.jpg[/img]
But never forget Rob, that we can no longer live without you and your endless daily dedication, I often wonder how you manage to do it through the ups and downs that we all put you through at times! :oops: :d :beer:
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Posted by: 55Kab - 28 July 2010 12:52:18
As Anna says above Rob, your dedication to this site does not go unnoticed.
Pre67 is a great site with really good thread's, contributors and data on it and I look forward to reading the latest every day and enjoy the banter.
I'm sure those naughty boys didn't mean to "go public" with their comments but don't take it too heart as life's too short for all that.
BTW - tks for the shirt. :beer: It will shortly be winging it's way here so you'll see a photo of pre67vw in the Middle East soon! :wink:
Posted by: surrey67 - 28 July 2010 13:39:12
ahh dont you just love keyboard warriors ! , keep up the good work Rob !
Posted by: pre67vw - 28 July 2010 13:55:46
Thanks for the encouragement - I feel (a bit) better already :d :beer: 8)
Posted by: 59 Ragtop - 28 July 2010 14:31:05
Keep it going Rob. My Internet connection was down last night, so i managed to miss it all.No more Test Card today though:beer:
Posted by: 64rotbox - 28 July 2010 15:30:52
Still, it's always nice to see the original 1967 version of TCF with the frequency gratings marked, isn't it?
...that's just me, then.
Posted by: JD - 28 July 2010 15:41:43
[quote=64rotbox]Still, it's always nice to see the original 1967 version of TCF with the frequency gratings marked, isn't it?
...that's just me, then.[/quote]
In English?
Posted by: pre67vw - 28 July 2010 15:42:23
[quote=64rotbox]Still, it's always nice to see the original 1967 version of TCF with the frequency gratings marked, isn't it?
...that's just me, then.[/quote]
Could always put it back on each night - turn the forum off at say 9pm? :lol: Last one out turn the lights off
[url=https://www.meldrum.co.uk/mhp/testcard/bbc_test.html]Test cards[/url]
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 28 July 2010 16:59:03
[quote=pre67vw]Could always put it back on each night - turn the forum off at say 9pm? :lol: Last one out turn the lights off[/quote]
Sounds good to me. :wink:
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Posted by: Sunroof53 - 28 July 2010 18:10:29
Wondered what was going on ,its the stuff of nightmares ,Just the thought of it encites fear and palpertations.I am totally amazed at the use of that test card which should have been banned years ago, Bubbles the Evil clown and that mad staring girl is enough to encite phobia in anyone :twisted:
Oh and good to see everthing back on line .
Great work as usual Rob (apart from the test card)
Mike.
Posted by: tman - 28 July 2010 18:52:54
[quote=64rotbox]Still, it's always nice to see the original 1967 version of TCF with the frequency gratings marked, isn't it?
...that's just me, then.[/quote]
Nope, I liked it too. I was sat here last night looking at the frequency gratings on my TFT monitor thinking to myself "This is quite possibly the first time I've ever seen those gratings so clear and well defined". :D
Posted by: mrsherbie - 28 July 2010 19:03:21
[quote=Sunroof53]Bubbles the Evil clown and that mad staring girl is enough to encite phobia in anyone :twisted:
[/quote]
When I was young people said that girl looked like me :shock:
I dont see it myself? [url=https://planetsmilies.net][img]https://planetsmilies.net/confused-smiley-17419.gif[/img][/url]:d
Posted by: mrsherbie - 28 July 2010 19:11:23
[i](Rob aged 10 patiently waiting for digital cameras to be invented so that filming can commence)[/i]
[img]https://www.bigoldtoe.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/british-wwii-posters/lendtodefend.jpg[/img]
Posted by: JD - 28 July 2010 19:36:53
[quote=mrsherbie]When I was young people said that girl looked like me :shock:
[/quote]
Was it just the "mad staring" part?:lol: (Is joke! Please don´t hurt me!!)
Posted by: 64rotbox - 28 July 2010 21:03:09
[quote=Sunroof53]I am totally amazed at the use of that test card which should have been banned years ago, Bubbles the Evil clown and that mad staring girl is enough to encite phobia in anyone :twisted:
[/quote]
Good job you weren't watching telly at 4am a few nights ago, you'd have properly freaked out... the disjointed voice really pushes it over the edge... it's almost like Carol's talking to YOU...
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC9AkYL5LH8[/youtube]
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 28 July 2010 22:28:22
[quote=pre67vw]The forum was taken down last night following a thread that descended into what can only be described as an online fight. I can't begin to tell you how disheartening this is after spending so much time building the site, it really made me question why I bother. It is also extremely damaging to the site as it puts people off joining or taking part.
People have different opinions, that's what makes forums interesting - if everyone agreed all the time then what would be the point? However, I really have no interest in being the policeman for people who can't control their keyboard.
So the forum is back online, a lot has been deleted and my enthusiasm has been dented.
Thanks,
Rob[/quote]
Sh*t happens sometimes mate, don't let it get you down. You do a great job running this forum and the on-line VW community would be a far less interesting place without pre67.
Posted by: cupa65 - 28 July 2010 23:11:24
Hi
Wouldn't have minded the test card if that funny music was on.
Couldn't believe it when it was down, I had to watch big brother!!
Perhaps the offending elements should read Hello or Juicy Weekly they would then realise what a fantastic forum it is.
Long may it continue!!
Posted by: Si Med - 29 July 2010 01:27:04
[quote=Rich Oakley]You do a great job running this forum and the on-line VW community would be a far less interesting place without pre67.[/quote]
Well said!
This is an awesome forum, and I proudly wear* the shirt..
*while driving a lowered car:evil:
Posted by: 48REME - 29 July 2010 12:44:08
[quote=Rich Oakley]Sh*t happens sometimes mate, don't let it get you down. You do a great job running this forum and the on-line VW community would be a far less interesting place without pre67.[/quote]
Yes, it's a shame that the forum sometimes becomes a place for people to wash their private dirty knickers in front of everyone else, even though we may all have disagreements. After all, we are here to enjoy and share the subject. Serious fights should remain in the domain of personal emails. But Rob, you really have an attractive, serious and interesting site which keeps drawing national and international interest and we should thank you for keeping it together that way.:beer: :wink:
Posted by: pre67vw - 29 July 2010 16:42:52
I think I'm going to turn the forum off more often... since putting it back up there seems to have been a flurry of great new threads added. :lol: :lol:
Although I'm the caretaker around here, it's ultimately all of YOU who make this forum what it is... THANKS :d :beer: :beer:
Posted by: GKL 7 - 30 July 2010 19:11:06
SORRY PEOPLE.
Believe me, i feel like a right T**T.Totally embarrased:oops: :oops:
Posted by: mrsherbie - 30 July 2010 20:56:07
We are all oddballs one way or another :lol:
If it was not for our strong passion, then we would not even meet here!
The more passion, the more potential friction ( ask me I am an expert :lol: )
But I for one am glad none of us are dull!
50karmann and Mr RT you are cornerstones of pre67..
But if you can't (at least pretend to) be friends then I will be forced to get the boat out..
[img]https://farm1.static.flickr.com/132/340212981_7fcf34e563.jpg?v=0[/img]
:lol:
Posted by: Ovaltine - 31 July 2010 14:28:39
[quote=mrsherbie]We are all oddballs one way or another :lol:
If it was not for our strong passion, then we would not even meet here!
The more passion, the more potential friction ( ask me I am an expert :lol: )
But I for one am glad none of us are dull!
50karmann and Mr RT you are cornerstones of pre67..
:lol:
[/quote]
People outside this hobby which is about 99.99% of the population think that Beetle enthusiasts are oddballs, sad or even wierd individuals who are unable to socialise, mix or form normal relationships. I've heard these comments, even read these comments. Ken Livingstone famously said just such a thing about old bus enthusiast. The normal activity is considered an obsession with football, standing down the pub and talking about same each evening and weekend.
The tiny amount of people that have an interest in old VWs need to get along 8)
Posted by: 55Kab - 31 July 2010 14:39:02
[quote=Ovaltine]The tiny amount of people that have an interest in old VWs need to get along 8) [/quote]
Hence why I can't fathom the sheer stength of views about having non-period modified pre-57 VW's at Bad Camberg...... :? :(
I'll get me coat....... :lol:
Posted by: GKL 7 - 31 July 2010 20:21:38
[quote=Ovaltine]
The tiny amount of people that have an interest in old VWs need to get along 8) [/quote]
So every one you have ever seen at a vintage Volkswagen show,you've liked and got along with?
BTW I draw your attention to the first post you ever made on this website.
Posted by: mrsherbie - 01 August 2010 11:31:24
[quote='50 Karmann]So every one you have ever seen at a vintage Volkswagen show,you've liked and got along with?
[/quote]
I agree, I am sure all of us have at least 1 or 2 people in the stock scene that we [i]really[/i] just dont like as people. I mean their actual personality regardless of their level of car knowledge. I know I do ( ok just 1 for me)
I think it is an acceptable percentage. No one can like everyone all of the time!
And I am entirely happy in the knowledge that a few people might have me on that list...because, I care not! :lol:
My post was a joke, you know I just want you both here whether you want to be or not! :beer: :d
[url=https://planetsmilies.net][img]https://planetsmilies.net/star-wars-smiley-5472.gif[/img][/url]
Posted by: Ovaltine - 03 August 2010 15:48:59
[quote='50 Karmann]...BTW I draw your attention to the first post you ever made on this website.
[/quote]
I and others here are trying to smooth things for the good of this website – that we should all get along.
So why do you go off having a rummage through past posts looking for dirt?
I guess this is the part of my post to which you refer:
[quote=Ovaltine]
…Its Tony and Rattletrap not Standard T**t and Rattletrap and will always be so in my mind.[/quote]
Okay a bit harsh, but then apparently this donkey went off the rails, wreaking havoc on the forums engaging in an online fight [i]'with someone' [/i]last week…
[quote=pre67vw]
The forum was taken down last night following a thread that descended into what can only be described as an online fight…
.... My enthusiasm is certainly dented by numerous posts by Standard Split.[/quote]
You're a confrontationist, and your earlier post was a hollow gesture.
Now, can we all get along please.
Posted by: GKL 7 - 03 August 2010 19:08:23
[quote=Ovaltine]
I guess this is the part of my post to which you refer:Now can we all get along please.[/quote]
Just that people in glass houses and all that.
I didn't sift thru' old posts,just remember it as a strange way for someone to introduce themselves,all those four months ago.
Posted by: 64rotbox - 03 August 2010 19:20:53
No 'rummaging' needed. We all remember it.
Posted by: RockStock - 03 August 2010 20:18:43
[quote=Ovaltine]The previous ********** post is amusing, yet [b]this guy[/b] has a moan to the administrator[/quote]
There was also this faux pas!
Don't you know who I am?
Posted by: JD - 03 August 2010 22:18:25
[quote=64rotbox]No 'rummaging' needed. We all remember it.[/quote]
Yup.
Posted by: Si Med - 03 August 2010 23:12:59
looks like this thread could go the same way, stop the bitching!
Posted by: GKL 7 - 03 August 2010 23:26:33
[quote=Si Med] stop the bitching![/quote]
Yep,you're right.
Look at this lovely car:wink:
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Posted by: Ovaltine - 05 August 2010 15:59:48
[quote=RockStock]There was also this faux pas!
Don't you know who I am?
[/quote]
A hairdresser :lol:
Why did you oblique the word 'Rattletrap' from my copy? Its rather sad, besmirching Tony Levy's car.
He did more for for the early Beetle movement in this counrty with that car than anyone on these forums could ever hope to manage. He helped lay the foundations that we all stand on. He was notching up the publicity and creating interest in vintage Beetles long before you were a thought I expect :roll:
Posted by: pre67vw - 05 August 2010 16:10:22
I've checked again... there is approx 65 miles between the IP address that Ovaltine uses and the IP that Standard Split uses. Maybe Standard Split has a country retreat in cambridgeshire or they really are two different people...
Posted by: 55Kab - 05 August 2010 17:43:55
[quote=pre67vw]I've checked again... there is approx 65 miles between the IP address that Ovaltine uses and the IP that Standard Split uses[/quote]
H'mmm, out of interest, how many miles are there between you and my IP address :?: :lol:
Posted by: 55Kab - 05 August 2010 17:48:52
[quote='50 Karmann]Look at this lovely car[/quote]
You know, everytime I see that shot from the rear it amazes me how Steve managed to get the top looking that good. Having studied a lot of cabrio tops now I think your car was the best I've seen, just hope he can repeat it on the 55.
Must have been gut wrenching to wave that car goodbye George.
Posted by: pre67vw - 05 August 2010 17:55:37
[quote=55Kab]H'mmm, out of interest, how many miles are there between you and my IP address :?: :lol:
[/quote]
3271 Miles :lol:
Posted by: JD - 05 August 2010 18:00:31
[quote=55Kab]You know, everytime I see that shot from the rear it amazes me how Steve managed to get the top looking that good. Having studied a lot of cabrio tops now I think your car was the best I've seen, just hope he can repeat it on the 55.
[/quote]
Sickeningly perfect isn´t it! You hardly ever see them that good.
Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 August 2010 18:06:06
[quote=55Kab]You know, everytime I see that shot from the rear it amazes me how Steve managed to get the top looking that good. Having studied a lot of cabrio tops now I think your car was the best I've seen, just hope he can repeat it on the 55.
Must have been gut wrenching to wave that car goodbye George.
[/quote]
Not really Martin it was a calculated decision.Time to move on.Tho' i'm still looking for a replacement.
Steve knows his job,that's for sure.I've had a word with Steve and told him he must not do as good a job on your car:wink:
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Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 August 2010 18:18:59
There's another young gentleman on here with a beautiful cabrio with an equally nice hood.
It wasn't done in this country tho'(but the car is here).But that's a story for him to tell you one day.
All i can say is, it's a very special car.
Posted by: JD - 05 August 2010 18:29:46
[quote='50 Karmann]There's another young gentleman on here with a beautiful cabrio with an equally nice hood.
It wasn't done in this country tho'(but the car is here).But that's a story for him to tell you one day.
All i can say is, it's a very special car.[/quote]
I´m blushing...
Oh, hang on... :lol: :lol:
Posted by: pre67vw - 05 August 2010 18:32:28
[quote=JD]I´m blushing...
Oh, hang on... :lol: :lol: [/quote]
Exactly what I as going to post... :wink: :lol: But mine was done in this country!
Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 August 2010 18:34:55
[quote=pre67vw]Exactly what I as going to post... :wink: :lol: But mine was done in this country![/quote]
I said, it was a very special car:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
Posted by: pre67vw - 05 August 2010 18:47:21
[quote='50 Karmann]I said, it was a very special car:wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
[/quote]
you also said 'young gentleman' and 'beautiful cabrio', so it actually counts me out on so many levels :lol: :lol:
Posted by: 55Kab - 05 August 2010 21:08:39
[quote=pre67vw]3271 Miles :lol: [/quote]
Oooo, bet there's a lot of undiscovered Heb's between you and me! :wink:
Posted by: 55Kab - 05 August 2010 21:10:16
[quote='50 Karmann]I've had a word with Steve and told him he must not do as good a job on your car:wink:[/quote]
:lol: Well he did say he'd never do another...but...
Have you got those photo's in higher resolution?
Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 August 2010 21:31:50
[quote=55Kab]Have you got those photo's in higher resolution?[/quote]
Best ask Ivan.
(I must add at this point,these photos were taken professionally by a Volksworld employed photographer.And thankyou to them for seeing i got a copy).
Posted by: JD - 05 August 2010 21:45:36
[quote='50 Karmann]Best ask Ivan.
(I must add at this point,these photos were taken professionally by a Volksworld employed photographer.And thankyou to them for seeing i got a copy).
[/quote]
Lucky fella - I never even got a mag.:cry:
Posted by: GKL 7 - 05 August 2010 21:47:01
[quote=JD]Lucky fella - I never even got a mag.:cry: [/quote]
I could sell you one, if you like.:twisted:
