James Baggott 227 Posted November 7, 2016 Today we have launched a new area of the Car Dealer Forum. The Private Members Lounge is for advanced members to openly discuss topics. It is for dealers only and will not be searchable by Google - an area where you can speak openly. http://cardealermagazine.co.uk/forum/forum/10-private-advanced-members-lounge/ I don't want it to take over completely from this main forum - as I wanted to create a forum that was open for everyone, however I realise that some members require the space to chat freely, an area where customers won't find them, and this area will be it. To gain access you must: 1. Have posted more than 25 posts in the open forums 2. Be a genuine dealer. We will background check all applicants and at a bare minimum a copy of your trade insurance must be supplied to forumteam@blackballmedia.co.uk 3. Once approved we will give you access to the Private Members Lounge This will be carefully monitored and members will be removed for breaking the privacy of this forum. As usual no blatant advertising will be allowed, and also you need to play nicely in there - no bullying! If you were already a member of our Buy & Sell Trade Cars section you will have automatically been upgraded. We hope you find this new area useful and we look forward to seeing you in there. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_cars 56 Posted November 7, 2016 Clicked on it but it asks for a password? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jack Regan 116 Posted November 7, 2016 I'm on buy and sell section , but says I can't get in the lounge , is it smart dress only with no trainers . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russp 10 Posted November 7, 2016 Great idea as long as everything doesn't move in there and make existing forum obsolete. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted November 7, 2016 can i get access? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Bush 95 Posted November 8, 2016 I can get into buy and sell area but not the private lounge, do I need to do anything further? Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted November 8, 2016 Hi all - forum through a bit of a fit (that'll teach us for tinkering). If you're a member of the approved Buy and Sell Trade cars area you'll now have access to the private lounge. If you're not you'll need to see the guidelines for access to that area - i.e. more than 25 posts here, and send a copy of your trade insurance to forumteam@blackballmedia.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justina3 518 Posted November 8, 2016 thats a good idea well done admin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russp 10 Posted November 8, 2016 Hi James. I am a member of the 'Buy and sell trade cars' but still cant access the new forum. Thanks. Just getting this message Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted November 8, 2016 I've sorted your access now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggaj 12 Posted November 8, 2016 I'll have a pint of tennents and a packet of scampi fries please Russ, il be in shortly.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russp 10 Posted November 8, 2016 6 minutes ago, Reggaj said: I'll have a pint of tennents and a packet of scampi fries please Russ, il be in shortly.. Do they still brew Tennants Haven't had a pint of that for years! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggaj 12 Posted November 8, 2016 Absolutely they do, big brewery still in Glasgow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimreidvehicle 255 Posted November 8, 2016 (edited) Don't we already have a 'trade only forum' with Twitter Car Dealers? It has been going for almost 4 years and now has 600+ members and everything is private, dealers have to be approved personally and you will find years of relevant MotorTrade news, debates and comments. Run by car dealers FOR car Dealers , FREE and easy to use. Jim Reid Edited November 8, 2016 by James Baggott We don't allow outbound links on this site 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted November 8, 2016 Jim - this is free. This is easy to use. There's space for two forums. Our members have requested something we've simply given them what they've asked for. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mat C 77 Posted November 8, 2016 3 hours ago, James Baggott said: I've sorted your access now Can you sort mine please pal Much appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Bush 95 Posted November 8, 2016 Can you sort mine please? Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDB 31 Posted November 9, 2016 James... I get the WHOA your not coming in here message!!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted November 9, 2016 James B - all done for you, love the other James B TD - I have sorted this for you however your display name was too short for the system so I have had to add a B to the end - TDB. You can change this in settings, but please be aware you'll need this for logging on purposes. Any problems, shout Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDB 31 Posted November 9, 2016 Thanks James......I like my new name also! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Baggott 227 Posted November 9, 2016 No worries... I used some initiative. Glad it worked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andymc1973 199 Posted November 9, 2016 Hi James, still no access? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
