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Post by Zen on Jan 24, 2006 9:30:04 GMT 10
www.bmcforum.tki couldnt edit the old redirects... so in a few minoutes this link should be working ... this forum can still be used but we will try to phase it out.
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Post by Puck on Jan 24, 2006 12:36:46 GMT 10
Zen, Link works. Tell me to shut up if ya want to ...but will this TK addy allow us to change the forum at a later date - if we wish to or have to change the forum address again? (seeing as it did not this time) Also, if we ever get a website up - linking to the forum - will we still use the TK addy or a new addy ? If the TK addy, then I would suggest we use www.bmc.tk rather than www.bmcforum.tk (if it's available). Would be for more than justtt a 'forum'. Simple to remember too - if seen on a flyer or on a window sticker, etc. . Either way - hope ya all like the new forum format better - this was a great forum to start from (hey it was free ) but the new one has a more professional format/look - and is still free (But you still need to host photos elsewhere (no loading/attachments) So please visit, register and place ya details in the 'Welcome' thread/topic.
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Post by FiReStOrM on Jan 24, 2006 17:57:30 GMT 10
...If the TK addy, then I would suggest we use www.bmc.tk rather than www.bmcforum.tk (if it's available). Would be for more than justt a 'forum'. Simple to remember too - if seen on a flyer or on a window sticker, etc... Agreed. Good work on the new forum... although still sad to see its not add free. Are we going to carry over any of the old tech tips, faq's & members rides (etc...) ?
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Post by FiReStOrM on Jan 24, 2006 21:23:19 GMT 10
Btw, about this dot TK (.tk) business... there's a few annoying adds.
Any chance of getting around this problem? Perhaps an alternative to the .tk linking?
justt a thought anyways.
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Post by deevon on Jan 24, 2006 23:41:14 GMT 10
Btw, about this dot TK (.tk) business... there's a few annoying adds. Any chance of getting around this problem? Perhaps an alternative to the .tk linking? justtt a thought anyways. thats why its free
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Post by Puck on Jan 25, 2006 0:40:48 GMT 10
...If the TK addy, then I would suggest we use www.bmc.tk rather than www.bmcforum.tk (if it's available). Would be for more than justtt a 'forum'. Simple to remember too - if seen on a flyer or on a window sticker, etc... Agreed. Good work on the new forum... although still sad to see its not add free. Are we going to carry over any of the old tech tips, faq's & members rides (etc...) ? Yeah, I guess we either pay for a forum or get adds. As for the old threads - still thinking this over - may need to do a cut&paste to some. If you posted up a good article or tech tip - may I suggest you cut & paste it into a new post on the new forum.
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Post by Zen on Jan 25, 2006 8:49:26 GMT 10
well... we can pay for a .com... i dont mind payin for it if that is what you guys want... ill see if i can get www.bmc.net www.bmc.tk was taken. and if im gonna do that i may as well talk to Bmak about a PHPBB... so ill pospone the stickers for now.
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Post by Puck on Jan 25, 2006 9:42:14 GMT 10
well... we can pay for a .com... i dont mind payin for it if that is what you guys want... ill see if i can get www.bmc.net www.bmc.tk was taken. and if im gonna do that i may as well talk to Bmak about a PHPBB... so ill pospone the stickers for now. Zen, If we are going to go down the cost track for a .com or .net or wateva + a real PHPBB forum, then maybe we can all chip in a bit to help you - should NOT all fall on your head. I'd rather get it right now and get a long term web addy on the stickers. Also then we could consider a similar idea as AMC has - Donating Members tags above the members avatar ? Also, maybe consider my sponsorship suggestion in my previous email - Taxable Business Expense ? ? ?
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Post by Zen on Jan 25, 2006 11:52:46 GMT 10
yeah... ive been considdering about sponsering the club...my company that is. id have to talk to my business partner. but should be ok.
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Post by deevon on Jan 26, 2006 12:46:37 GMT 10
so are we getting a new forum or keeping the one with the ads??
I have alot of tech stuff i can put on the site but if you justt gonna change forum again i wont bother ;D ... untill ya get the new one that is
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Post by Puck on Jan 26, 2006 15:35:46 GMT 10
so are we getting a new forum or keeping the one with the ads?? This is the state of play as far as I know it so far... There are three possible forums for us. 1. This original Red Backgrounded 'proboards' forum. - www.ballaratmitsu.tk2. The new Black Backgrounded 'getsmf' forum. - www.bmcforum.tk3. A new .com or .net site and real phpbb forum. - http://www.? As far as I know, we are NOT staying with forum 1. Forums 2 & 3 depend on us getting together and coming up with some funds - OR... Zen and his business partner agreeing to SPONSOR the new website & forum. They would get another place to advertise their business and maybe offer us a discount - then we could support them by using their services/products if possible. At the moment we are just waiting on ZEN and his partner to make a decision. Then based on this outcome we can then decide what we want. If Zen's business cannot sponsor us or canot sponsor the full amount then WE may need to chip in and help out if we want a website and real forum. We could get more funding from 'Donating' members (like the Aussie Magna forum do) and maybe other sponsors like Phils A1 signs (Zen's dash & stickers). For me, I'd like a full on website and a real forum that looks pro, has at least minimal ads, and can upload pictures (instead of having to host them elsewhere). So at the moment - stay tuned & don't post anything you want long term. Stickers are on hold too Zen, If any of the above is incorrect, please correct me.
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Post by Zen on Jan 27, 2006 8:15:31 GMT 10
Im going to email Bmak today... ill pay for a forum and a dot net addy
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Post by Puck on Jan 27, 2006 10:08:56 GMT 10
Zen - your a hero & a legend !!!
How can we help? Is there anything we can do?
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Post by Puck on Jan 27, 2006 10:09:30 GMT 10
What do other's think of the forum's & topics (subject groups & stuff) in this forum (1) or the other forum (2)? - (that was set up before we decided to get a real forum)
Is there anything you like, dislike, would want to remove or add ?
Also here are a few of my ideas for a website addy - Zen, please check if these are avaialble or totally ignore if you have something else in mind already.
Ballarat Mitsu Club http://www.ballaratmitsu.? http://www.bmc.?
Ballarat and District Mitsu Club http://www.badmc.? http://www.badmitsu.?
...any thoughts on forum groupings/topics or web site addy's from others.... ??
again Zen, How can we help? Is there anything we can do?
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Post by Zen on Jan 27, 2006 11:03:22 GMT 10
I gotta wait until Bmak gets back to me... then ill know what im up for $'s wise and ill be able to sort it out.
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