metcars 397 Posted December 9, 2016 Along the lines of other forums, would it be prudent to make the General dealer chat section only visible after you've signed in to the website. I personally argued against a private members section, but I've noticed a thread running on here that really shouldn't be on an open forum and where the poster doesn't qualify for the 'secret' club? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter..o 8 Posted December 9, 2016 Very good point,I agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornish Guy 45 Posted December 9, 2016 Will not make any difference as Joe Public already logs onto this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted December 9, 2016 7 hours ago, Cornish Guy said: Will not make any difference as Joe Public already logs onto this forum. Only because they can so easily find the dealer posts on google Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 19 Posted December 9, 2016 9 hours ago, metcars said: Along the lines of other forums, would it be prudent to make the General dealer chat section only visible after you've signed in to the website. I personally argued against a private members section, but I've noticed a thread running on here that really shouldn't be on an open forum and where the poster doesn't qualify for the 'secret' club? Ha I was only thinking the very same thing!! If it were me because the forum is so open I wouldn't have posted that saga in the first place. Even most FB club's are set to private these days and some require proof of xxx to gain entry. I've always been puzzled as to why this forum is so open and am not sure what the benefit is and to whom? That's one of the reasons I hardly post anything of real importance... and that's a shame as it's good to share! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted December 10, 2016 12 hours ago, Mikey said: Ha I was only thinking the very same thing!! If it were me because the forum is so open I wouldn't have posted that saga in the first place. Even most FB club's are set to private these days and some require proof of xxx to gain entry. I've always been puzzled as to why this forum is so open and am not sure what the benefit is and to whom? That's one of the reasons I hardly post anything of real importance... and that's a shame as it's good to share! I didn't agree with the 'secret club' and debated against it, but I do think the 'general discussion' section should be hidden without signing in. I like to think that other motor traders can find help or assistance on this forum from the Car Dealer Magazine "collective", even though they might have just started up, we were all newbies once after all! I've met some really nice guys on this forum that are hugely intelligent and successful, and good for them, but sadly there are also a few guys that appear to be unwilling to contribute and view anyone other than their 'clique' with paranoid suspicion and derision? Shame? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 19 Posted December 10, 2016 6 hours ago, metcars said: I didn't agree with the 'secret club' and debated against it, but I do think the 'general discussion' section should be hidden without signing in. I like to think that other motor traders can find help or assistance on this forum from the Car Dealer Magazine "collective", even though they might have just started up, we were all newbies once after all! I've met some really nice guys on this forum that are hugely intelligent and successful, and good for them, but sadly there are also a few guys that appear to be unwilling to contribute and view anyone other than their 'clique' with paranoid suspicion and derision? Shame? Yep totally agree with your last sentence as I have witnessed that on here in the past, and it did put me off posting initially due to some hostility towards new members. I've never understood the mentality to be honest, as firstly there is no such thing as too much competition when it comes to business, and secondly as you say we were all new once and needed advice or guidance. I don't think the forum being private would make any difference from a help and support perspective to established or new dealers for that matter. It's just a few formalities regarding proof of trading to gain access and if everyone's a bonafide dealer then that shouldn't be too much of a hurdle to meet the criteria. Anyway it's kind of immaterial now with the private lounge I guess! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted December 10, 2016 3 hours ago, Mikey said: Yep totally agree with your last sentence as I have witnessed that on here in the past, and it did put me off posting initially due to some hostility towards new members. I've never understood the mentality to be honest, as firstly there is no such thing as too much competition when it comes to business, and secondly as you say we were all new once and needed advice or guidance. I don't think the forum being private would make any difference from a help and support perspective to established or new dealers for that matter. It's just a few formalities regarding proof of trading to gain access and if everyone's a bonafide dealer then that shouldn't be too much of a hurdle to meet the criteria. Anyway it's kind of immaterial now with the private lounge I guess! Ironically, no special requirements to qualify for a subscription to Car Dealer Magazine, but then "dodgy dealers" probably can't read Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey 19 Posted December 11, 2016 19 hours ago, metcars said: Ironically, no special requirements to qualify for a subscription to Car Dealer Magazine, but then "dodgy dealers" probably can't read I have no idea what you just said! Please can you write it again using just pictures!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
metcars 397 Posted December 11, 2016 6 hours ago, Mikey said: I have no idea what you just said! Please can you write it again using just pictures!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
