Beavis Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Only out of interest as its been brought up As it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 so if ours is free why do they need to charge ??? what benefits do they get over us??? Please answer **REMOVED** members to justify your charging Only out of interest as its been brought up Guess it has now! Its all bout each to their own, Its not like theres not other sites out there that charge for the privilage of membership to keep going.. No website is truly free, **REMOVED** choose to charge, this great site chooses to ask for donations... All websites need to pay an ISP for large volumes of traffic, for the software needed to run them... I guess the only thing thats free is the time given by the people that look after the upgrades and administration.... Am sure there are other costs that I dont know about from an admin level. That coupled with contributions from traders keeps things going on all sites.. With regards to justification, its not just about what you get back, you get back what you put in, just speaking from personal experience, my contribution last year got me to see the 370z before the UK press (and not just see it, but get in it, pull things about, press buttons... all but drive it!) , 2 laps round silverstone, subsidised tickets to Shows, meeting the guy that designed the zed and heard him talk about it (as well as discounts on insurance, trader discounts, etc etc and lots of other incidental things... that members on here get too) But most of all was help and assistance from other owners and the ability to give my help and assistance to those that needed it... And thats not just members on "there" but ones that frequent just this site too... Meeting up, chatting, helping with mods etc etc. That would cost nothing from either site, and for me, thats what its all about... I frequent both, if this site was chargable I would pay.... Too me I dont see why a cost is an issue... We all have to pay sometime for a service.. As someone that came into ownership 16 months ago, I wasnt involved with what went on but I personally feel that it should all be left in the past... Just my opinion and I have voiced this in all areas to members and admins of both sites. There are very few Zeds in the UK (in comparison to other cars models )and by splitting ownership with the options available we are all loosing out on discounts from traders, challenging Nissan with issues, driving down service costs and getting fixed deals from suppliers... this can only be done by shouting with one voice and in an ideal world there would be one place for the owners of the marque we choose to drive... Not to mention having to post the same things on 2 sites! But unfortunatly its not and there are 2 main sites in the UK, some people frequent one only, some frequent both... Always good to have a choice But it would be great if there were ways we could work together to make things happen to all our advantage during Zed ownership. Some people have their favorite football team, some people like football... Peace, Out Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Thats a good post Mark. Most of us are here because we love the Zed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I'm here cause i love you lot No reference to pie's please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedrush Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I'm here cause i love you lot No reference to pie's please oh.. jeez.. I dont know what to say... you just made me go weak at the knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I'm here cause i love you lot No reference to pie's please oh.. jeez.. I dont know what to say... you just made me go weak at the knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Mike I like you too but just as a friend...... Do you love us as much as warm apple pie...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xStric9x Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Mike I like you too but just as a friend...... Do you love us as much as warm apple pie...... It was chicken + mushroom and the answer is no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 I will bring some food down which should get Stew excited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixy Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 warm haggis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 No clues but its something that few of you will have tried before. Its very nice though. You can try it next week Nic and give me your considered verdict. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Have I tried it before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Anyone on here got a free trip to Japan courtesy of Nissan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Have I tried it before? I think I preety much invented it Stew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Anyone on here got a free trip to Japan courtesy of Nissan Your point is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Not a "point" but a "question" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3FIDDYZ Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 Not a "point" but a "question" Slightly out of the blue so must have a point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted March 9, 2009 Share Posted March 9, 2009 This is drifting back into very familiar territory so I think the original question has been fully answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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