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I love MINI, Laura · Feb 7th, 2008, 04:09 PM

April - I agree with what you say, trouble was a slight over reaction. Thanks,

GBMINI · Feb 7th, 2008, 04:09 PM

EEK! I hope there's a way to keep Mikey around

Andy P · Feb 7th, 2008, 04:33 PM

Just cancelled my Auto renew for the privilege membership and will be doing Heather's later as well.

MINIAC · Feb 7th, 2008, 04:40 PM

In response to some of the posts directed at me:

Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original)

I did a poll which showed exactly what I thought but it seems that one moderator in particular has got it in for me (MINIAC) & sees fit to move my posts about.

Mikey I'm sorry that you feel I singled you out. Your product announcement posts were redirected from the public forums to your vendor forum just like those for other vendors. I implemented a solution (Forum Related Product Announcements Sticky) in response to your poll which I thought would give all vendors products more exposure and make products easier to find no matter how members or guests viewed the forums.

Dealing with vendor related problems has been a nightmare these past three months, so much so that I refuse to deal with them anymore.

No one wants you to leave.

This issue will be resolved to your satisfaction.

Quote: Originally Posted by pappillon (original)

No offense intended, Miniac, but you are only a Moderator not one of the owners, right?

I'm a Global Moderator with limited Admin authority to maintain the FAQs and MINI Profiles.

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

Yes Moderators do a thankless task but some of you quite literally work like a machine at times with the things you do, say etc. Others have a much better understanding, Aiden and Rakey for example, albet I would not agree at times.

Not wanting to take a personal attack on you MINIAC, and knowing the excellent work on the FAQ's you've done aswell as constantly editing peoples posts to thumbnails, but at times you are just a Machine in how you work on here.

Yes our jobs are thankless. We're expected to put our personal feelings aside and deal with everyone equably to enforce the Site Guidelines.

Yes my replies often seem mechanical. In fact many of them are because after 7 years of making the same replies over and over, I'm giving my "bumbling fingers" a rest by using Firefox Signatures to post "canned" responses.

<---- Runs off to change user title to "The Machine"

popey · Feb 7th, 2008, 04:41 PM

Not good, not good at all.

devaisl · Feb 7th, 2008, 04:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original)

Yes, that is correct. MINIAC is one of the moderators, the senior mod here. It is a volunteer job that at times can take up a lot of time.

Ah yes thats what I thought. I have not said anything derogatory about MINIAC at any time while a member of this forum, i think you must be mixing me up with someone else...

AprilWhine · Feb 7th, 2008, 04:54 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by devaisl (original)

Ah yes thats what I thought. I have not said anything derogatory about MINIAC at any time while a member of this forum, i think you must be mixing me up with someone else...

No, that was not meant for you.

minisoopercooper · Feb 7th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Nothing more I can add to what everyone else has said - obviously I am as angered and upset as you all - and have relayed those thoughts personally to Mikey via texts all day.

Top guy that Mikey and we NEED him here.

Enough said.

Parc77 · Feb 7th, 2008, 05:33 PM

I know the site has been going DOWN HILL for sometime with the silly politics, ott rules and regs but when somebody such as Mikey feels he has to leave things really have gone to far!

adam_Randell · Feb 7th, 2008, 05:44 PM

I think its sad when people leave because of thing others do.

Tracie · Feb 7th, 2008, 05:45 PM

It will be sad to see Mikey go, I have used him a couple of times when I had my old MINI and would do so again if I get another one in the future, but I probably wouldn't have found him if it wasn't for this site.

Matt FT · Feb 7th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original)

Guys, they are in the USA. Give them a chance to wake up and see this before you start making final decisions. Even then it may take a day or two to sort it all. Please, take a breath.

You mean complete mob rule through reactionism doesn't work? Bugger!

MarkW · Feb 7th, 2008, 06:16 PM

one question that I may have missed the answer to somewhere along the lines

Given that the vendor sniping is being cited as the underlying instigator of the (unpopular) vendor forums and the enforcement of site rules by the mods is strict, why where the main culprits of the sniping not warned and subsequently bannedb leaving the established 100% decent vendors like Mikey to carry on the good work they put into both the community and vendor side?

Fin · Feb 7th, 2008, 06:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkXR (original)

one question that I may have missed the answer to somewhere along the lines

Given that the vendor sniping is being cited as the underlying instigator of the (unpopular) vendor forums and the enforcement of site rules by the mods is strict, why where the main culprits of the sniping not warned and subsequently bannedb leaving the established 100% decent vendors like Mikey to carry on the good work they put into both the community and vendor side?

That's far too simple a solution!

Joogle · Feb 7th, 2008, 06:49 PM

We need Paul back with MINI2-A.com..... Must be terrible for him to see what's happening to all his hard work.

mister.t · Feb 7th, 2008, 07:21 PM

Really sorry to hear this Mikey

No not I'm not a lifetime member, but hacked off all the same

I must admit I haven't been posting on here too much recently, just not quite the same. Been on Pauls new baby, NF500.com, what MINI2.com was (apart from its Fiat 500s not Minis!) . No, I'm not saying that this forum is awful - Far from it, still very helpful/useful. Just hasn't got the edge it used to have, the communal atmosphere - I can only liken it to a close-knit family.

PS Mikey, When I get my pay-cheque, I'm now more inclined than ever to get the R56 Chequered side repeaters. My order will be on its way soon

Take care, Ollie.

Damo · Feb 7th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkXR (original)

one question that I may have missed the answer to somewhere along the lines

Given that the vendor sniping is being cited as the underlying instigator of the (unpopular) vendor forums and the enforcement of site rules by the mods is strict, why where the main culprits of the sniping not warned and subsequently bannedb leaving the established 100% decent vendors like Mikey to carry on the good work they put into both the community and vendor side?

Because they were very big vendors and they pay the bills. Nice to see 1320 at least acknowledging their part in it

minibee · Feb 7th, 2008, 07:41 PM

true Damo but still Paul did not give the forum away for free (did he)

Neil..

GRSmotorsport · Feb 7th, 2008, 07:56 PM

Mikey,

I’m deeply sorry to hear you’re leaving, I’ve met you twice, once on your Lake District run last year that you organised, and the second time this year at the Stafford Mini show. You’ve brought a lot of excitement to the mini community, this was proven at Stafford this year with the amount of people you had around your stand! Your Lake District weekend is well organised event bringing many people and family’s together with the same interests. I remember driving home from that event with a big smile on my face knowing I’d had a great time!!

Personally the problem on this site stems back a few years and not necessarily over the last few months where a certain person was allowed to get away with abusing other trader’s when in actual fact they weren’t perfect them selves, but to be far no one is perfected!

Mikey, you’re a legend and will be missed.

Admins/owner of Mini2 I appreciate its not always easy to maintain a well established forum like this, but guys you need to listen and take note of what being said on this thread to bring Mini2 back to what it used to be…..

Damo · Feb 7th, 2008, 07:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by GRSmotorsport (original)

Mikey,

I’m deeply sorry to hear you’re leaving, I’ve met you twice, once on your Lake District run last year that you organised, and the second time this year at the Stafford Mini show. You’ve brought a lot of excitement to the mini community, this was proven at Stafford this year with the amount of people you had around your stand! Your Lake District weekend is well organised events bringing many people and family’s together with the same interests. I remember driving home from that event with a big smile on my face knowing I’d had a great time!!

Personally the problem on this site stems back a few years and not necessary over the last few months where a certain person was allowed to get away with abusing other trader’s when in actual fact they weren’t perfect them selves, but to be far no one is perfected!

Mikey, you’re a legend and will be missed.

Admins/owner of Mini2 I appreciate its not always easy to maintain a well stabilised forum like this, but guys you need to listen and take note of what being said on this thread to bring Mini2 back to what it used to be…..

Noticed he's not posted either

Couldn't agree more.

Feb 7th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#202 (permalink)
GBMINI MINI2 Master Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Gloucester, MA, USA Local Time: 08:27 PM Posts: 7,601 Offline	EEK! I hope there's a way to keep Mikey around Ian C. Gloucester, MA, USA (UK expat) driving GPMINI and Convertible GBMINI#6

Feb 7th, 2008, 04:54 PM	#207 (permalink)
AprilWhine Loves the Fuzzy One Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gypsy Local Time: 07:27 PM Posts: 16,078 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by devaisl (original) Ah yes thats what I thought. I have not said anything derogatory about MINIAC at any time while a member of this forum, i think you must be mixing me up with someone else... No, that was not meant for you. Global Moderator

Feb 7th, 2008, 05:44 PM	#210 (permalink)
adam_Randell 07' Cooper My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Droitwich Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 1,467 Offline	I think its sad when people leave because of thing others do. adam_randell www.midzmodified.com

Feb 7th, 2008, 05:45 PM	#211 (permalink)
Tracie Coming Back! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,517 Offline	It will be sad to see Mikey go, I have used him a couple of times when I had my old MINI and would do so again if I get another one in the future, but I probably wouldn't have found him if it wasn't for this site. MCS On order..ETA end Nov.....

Feb 7th, 2008, 06:49 PM	#215 (permalink)
Joogle MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Midlands Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 918 Offline	We need Paul back with MINI2-A.com..... Must be terrible for him to see what's happening to all his hard work. Its a very difficult job and the only way to get through it is we all work together as a team.....

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Feb 7th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#201
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 3,412 Offline	April - I agree with what you say, trouble was a slight over reaction. Thanks,

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Feb 7th, 2008, 04:33 PM	#203 (permalink)
Andy P MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stamford, Lincs Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 1,725 Offline	Just cancelled my Auto renew for the privilege membership and will be doing Heather's later as well.

Feb 7th, 2008, 04:40 PM	#204 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:27 PM Posts: 8,620 Offline	In response to some of the posts directed at me: Quote: Originally Posted by mikeythemini (original) I did a poll which showed exactly what I thought but it seems that one moderator in particular has got it in for me (MINIAC) & sees fit to move my posts about. Mikey I'm sorry that you feel I singled you out. Your product announcement posts were redirected from the public forums to your vendor forum just like those for other vendors. I implemented a solution (Forum Related Product Announcements Sticky) in response to your poll which I thought would give all vendors products more exposure and make products easier to find no matter how members or guests viewed the forums. Dealing with vendor related problems has been a nightmare these past three months, so much so that I refuse to deal with them anymore. No one wants you to leave. This issue will be resolved to your satisfaction. Quote: Originally Posted by pappillon (original) No offense intended, Miniac, but you are only a Moderator not one of the owners, right? I'm a Global Moderator with limited Admin authority to maintain the FAQs and MINI Profiles. Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) Yes Moderators do a thankless task but some of you quite literally work like a machine at times with the things you do, say etc. Others have a much better understanding, Aiden and Rakey for example, albet I would not agree at times. Not wanting to take a personal attack on you MINIAC, and knowing the excellent work on the FAQ's you've done aswell as constantly editing peoples posts to thumbnails, but at times you are just a Machine in how you work on here. Yes our jobs are thankless. We're expected to put our personal feelings aside and deal with everyone equably to enforce the Site Guidelines. Yes my replies often seem mechanical. In fact many of them are because after 7 years of making the same replies over and over, I'm giving my "bumbling fingers" a rest by using Firefox Signatures to post "canned" responses. <---- Runs off to change user title to "The Machine"

Feb 7th, 2008, 04:41 PM	#205 (permalink)
popey Wanted an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 1,643 Offline	Not good, not good at all.

Feb 7th, 2008, 04:49 PM	#206 (permalink)
devaisl MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mighty Midlands! Local Time: 02:27 AM Posts: 226 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AprilWhine (original) Yes, that is correct. MINIAC is one of the moderators, the senior mod here. It is a volunteer job that at times can take up a lot of time. Ah yes thats what I thought. I have not said anything derogatory about MINIAC at any time while a member of this forum, i think you must be mixing me up with someone else...

Feb 7th, 2008, 05:15 PM	#208 (permalink)
minisoopercooper Some have THICK skins!!!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 21,059 Offline	Nothing more I can add to what everyone else has said - obviously I am as angered and upset as you all - and have relayed those thoughts personally to Mikey via texts all day. Top guy that Mikey and we NEED him here. Enough said.

Feb 7th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#209 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,345 Offline	I know the site has been going DOWN HILL for sometime with the silly politics, ott rules and regs but when somebody such as Mikey feels he has to leave things really have gone to far!

Feb 7th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#212 (permalink)
Matt FT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by DaFlake (original) Guys, they are in the USA. Give them a chance to wake up and see this before you start making final decisions. Even then it may take a day or two to sort it all. Please, take a breath. You mean complete mob rule through reactionism doesn't work? Bugger!

Feb 7th, 2008, 06:16 PM	#213 (permalink)
MarkW XR3i / JCW MCS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Full Throttle Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 454 Offline	one question that I may have missed the answer to somewhere along the lines Given that the vendor sniping is being cited as the underlying instigator of the (unpopular) vendor forums and the enforcement of site rules by the mods is strict, why where the main culprits of the sniping not warned and subsequently bannedb leaving the established 100% decent vendors like Mikey to carry on the good work they put into both the community and vendor side?

Feb 7th, 2008, 06:26 PM	#214 (permalink)
Fin Giggity-goo! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Dangling by a thread Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 2,640 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkXR (original) one question that I may have missed the answer to somewhere along the lines Given that the vendor sniping is being cited as the underlying instigator of the (unpopular) vendor forums and the enforcement of site rules by the mods is strict, why where the main culprits of the sniping not warned and subsequently bannedb leaving the established 100% decent vendors like Mikey to carry on the good work they put into both the community and vendor side? That's far too simple a solution!

Feb 7th, 2008, 07:21 PM	#216 (permalink)
mister.t One Life, Live It!! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nowhere exciting Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 6,236 Offline	Really sorry to hear this Mikey No not I'm not a lifetime member, but hacked off all the same I must admit I haven't been posting on here too much recently, just not quite the same. Been on Pauls new baby, NF500.com, what MINI2.com was (apart from its Fiat 500s not Minis!) . No, I'm not saying that this forum is awful - Far from it, still very helpful/useful. Just hasn't got the edge it used to have, the communal atmosphere - I can only liken it to a close-knit family. PS Mikey, When I get my pay-cheque, I'm now more inclined than ever to get the R56 Chequered side repeaters. My order will be on its way soon Take care, Ollie.

Feb 7th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#217 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MarkXR (original) one question that I may have missed the answer to somewhere along the lines Given that the vendor sniping is being cited as the underlying instigator of the (unpopular) vendor forums and the enforcement of site rules by the mods is strict, why where the main culprits of the sniping not warned and subsequently bannedb leaving the established 100% decent vendors like Mikey to carry on the good work they put into both the community and vendor side? Because they were very big vendors and they pay the bills. Nice to see 1320 at least acknowledging their part in it

Feb 7th, 2008, 07:41 PM	#218 (permalink)
minibee up the reds. Join Date: May 2003 Location: in blueray world Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 3,100 Offline	true Damo but still Paul did not give the forum away for free (did he) Neil..

Feb 7th, 2008, 07:56 PM	#219 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 670 Offline	Mikey, I’m deeply sorry to hear you’re leaving, I’ve met you twice, once on your Lake District run last year that you organised, and the second time this year at the Stafford Mini show. You’ve brought a lot of excitement to the mini community, this was proven at Stafford this year with the amount of people you had around your stand! Your Lake District weekend is well organised event bringing many people and family’s together with the same interests. I remember driving home from that event with a big smile on my face knowing I’d had a great time!! Personally the problem on this site stems back a few years and not necessarily over the last few months where a certain person was allowed to get away with abusing other trader’s when in actual fact they weren’t perfect them selves, but to be far no one is perfected! Mikey, you’re a legend and will be missed. Admins/owner of Mini2 I appreciate its not always easy to maintain a well established forum like this, but guys you need to listen and take note of what being said on this thread to bring Mini2 back to what it used to be….. Graham Last edited by GRSmotorsport : Feb 8th, 2008 at 12:54 AM.

Feb 7th, 2008, 07:59 PM	#220 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:27 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by GRSmotorsport (original) Mikey, I’m deeply sorry to hear you’re leaving, I’ve met you twice, once on your Lake District run last year that you organised, and the second time this year at the Stafford Mini show. You’ve brought a lot of excitement to the mini community, this was proven at Stafford this year with the amount of people you had around your stand! Your Lake District weekend is well organised events bringing many people and family’s together with the same interests. I remember driving home from that event with a big smile on my face knowing I’d had a great time!! Personally the problem on this site stems back a few years and not necessary over the last few months where a certain person was allowed to get away with abusing other trader’s when in actual fact they weren’t perfect them selves, but to be far no one is perfected! Mikey, you’re a legend and will be missed. Admins/owner of Mini2 I appreciate its not always easy to maintain a well stabilised forum like this, but guys you need to listen and take note of what being said on this thread to bring Mini2 back to what it used to be….. Noticed he's not posted either Couldn't agree more.