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Tinkerbell · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:19 PM

I'm really sorry to read your post Mikey. Whilst I don't have a MINI anymore and rarely post, I felt compelled to reply. It's terribly sad to see someone who is always so genuinely helpful and enthusiastic be "squeezed" out. It is also incredibly short-sighted to let Mikey disappear

I hope the situation can be resolved to your satisfaction Mikey - but somehow I'm doubting it

118 · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:21 PM

sorry to hear this news too Mikey - you are a valuable member of MINI2

petition to keep Mikey here anyone?

Stiggy · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:25 PM

C'mon Mikey, MINIAC and Paul - compromise!

I love MINI, Laura · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:26 PM

I've been a member since 2003 and have read many many many of Mikey's invaluable 8,500 posts and advise. Number of them I have dug up through the search to help me with new installments I have recently wanted to do. Without Mikey advising and suggesting then I think a very complicated section that many don't understand that is ICE will colapse. He is/was our resident expert/adviser/entertainer who corrected wrong advise and would always suggest the best route. I personally will miss all his posts and his pics of the other amazing cars in his workshop. I have bought from your web shop and will not stop recommending you/your website to everyone (even if I'm not allowed to here anymore) I really hope that this thread may have some pressure to the new owners to change and stop this happening but if not...

Mikey...... SINCERE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK FOR 6 YEARS. I'll be on those forums if I need your help!

Don't be a stranger!

Aberdeen Al · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:35 PM

This is a sad day.........................and I reckon he won't be the last sponsor to pull out

..................you just have to look at the lack of posts recently by others

!

All the very best Mikey and hopefully see you on the NMS site.................there's defo no dictatorship running on that forum!!

Rakey · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Holy ****!!!

I knew things were not good, but this is terrible news

Mikey isn't just a sponsor, he is supporter of the car and the site, he is an innovator, he brings us products, advice and great prices that no other can or has ever done on this site, and now the site changes and doesn't listen to one of its most valuable assets?

I knew the heart and sole of the place wasn't here any longer, but its seems that brain death has now kicked into MINI2 as it certainly isn't thinking straight if it is making its number one user feel like his support and opinion is no longer valued

Mikey, if this isn't resolved, and you go elsewhere other than a rather good Irish MINI forum I know, please be sure to let me know, as there is no-one else mate that I would trust to get advice and MINI ICE items from

Martin F · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM

So where is the defence from the website owners? 46 posts so far and no reaction. Says it all in my book.

I have valued mikeys contribution and drove to Formby to get him to do something on my car because I was convinced he is the best. This is really bad news.

Washy · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:48 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original)

Holy ****!!!

I knew things were not good, but this is terrible news

Mikey isn't just a sponsor, he is supporter of the car and the site, he is an innovator, he brings us products, advice and great prices that no other can or has ever done on this site, and now the site changes and doesn't listen to one of its most valuable assets?

I knew the heart and sole of the place wasn't here any longer, but its seems that brain death has now kicked into MINI2 as it certainly isn't thinking straight if it is making its number one user feel like his support and opinion is no longer valued

Mikey, if this isn't resolved, and you go elsewhere other than a rather good Irish MINI forum I know, please be sure to let me know, as there is no-one else mate that I would trust to get advice and MINI ICE items from

Spot on

Aberdeen Al · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin F (original)

So where is the defence from the website owners? 46 posts so far and no reaction. Says it all in my book.

Probably 46 people sent to the pits for talking against the "machine"

minibee · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:49 PM

simple message .

Thank you mikey for your help over the years,

Neil..

Dawn · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:52 PM

What on earth has happened to the BEST MINI site on the www!
Im not on here much anymore, and read a thread today in OTB about members going AWOL, small wonder why!
Ive never used Mikey's services, but have read lots of his posts offering brilliant advice!
Surely you (and you know who you are) should be looking after you 'bread and Butter' better !
I chose not to renew my privilege membership, and feel i chose wisely...
I will stick to my local forums more and more fromnow on..
Shame on you for not treating people as human beings instead of a pay packet

simeds · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:53 PM

i've only ever purchesed a couple of icelinks of you mikey, but i've valued your advice and regard you as the 'gold standard '' of mini car electrics. If the clubman was more ipodable i'd use you again, Missing you already( but remembering your website)

Damo · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:53 PM

I can't believe it.

Mike mate you've helped me on numerous occasions and I'd say by far your one of the most helpful people on this site. I'm proud to class you more as a friend now.

I certainly know which 2 tuners bickering on here (I'm far from a fan of one of them who causes more arguements than most). They've caused what I feel is a ridiculous seperation of the forums, but it seems no one seems to take any notice anymore.

Completly gutted. I'll continue to recommend people to you on here, albet that will no-doubt infringe some rules.

Its a 'kin Joke

I look forward to seeing you still at the lakes run and pub meets

Take care of yourself mate, and the family! Better spending time with them rather than wasting your life on here trying to make it a decent place to visit

MarkW · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:54 PM

real shame Mikey

imho the response both it this thread and the poll about site use clearly indicate what the user want and expect from the forum.

I've seen the narrow minded comercial approach over listening to members kill more than one club/forum. Stupid thing is that then kills the commercial side and everyone loses

AidenL · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:58 PM

Terrible shame if Mikey goes

Hang on, wheels are turning, don't panic just yet

ALD0 · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Sorry to hear this mate, will see you on other forums...
Maybe :: NEWMINISCOTLAND :: will be the new MINI2?

MINIAC · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Martin F (original)

So where is the defence from the website owners? 46 posts so far and no reaction. Says it all in my book.

As posted in the Poll thread:

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

There is now a Forum Related Vendor Product Announcements Sticky in both Interior & ICE forums with links to Product Announcements in the NewMiniStuff forum.

These Sticky threads will be added to other forums as Supporting Vendors request exposure for their Product Announcements in the public forums.

Damo · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fin (original)

From what I have heard Mikey, you are the man to work on MINIs. Regardless of your sponsorship/membership of MINI2, I will come to you to have work done on my MINI.

He IS the man when it comes to the MINI electricals. One of few people I have no worries working on my car (more than I can say about most MINI dealerships!)

ScottyBoy · Feb 6th, 2008, 09:04 PM

Sorry to hear about this and as most have said they have felt it is going this way......

.... Im sure the regular members will still recommend you as much as they did Mike, hope his ts resolved sharpish.

Phoenix · Feb 6th, 2008, 09:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original)

Sorry to hear this mate, will see you on other forums...
Maybe :: NEWMINISCOTLAND :: will be the new MINI2?

You'll aways be welcome on the East Coast Mini Club - The Number ONE Mini Club in East Anglia (Powered by Invision Power Board)

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:21 PM	#42 (permalink)
118 less than 24 hrs now wooo Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 20,994 Offline	sorry to hear this news too Mikey - you are a valuable member of MINI2 petition to keep Mikey here anyone? clicky here to visit the Union Jack Owners Club thread Twixys Rubber Ducky

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#45 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 641 Offline	This is a sad day.........................and I reckon he won't be the last sponsor to pull out ..................you just have to look at the lack of posts recently by others ! All the very best Mikey and hopefully see you on the NMS site.................there's defo no dictatorship running on that forum!! Vroooom Vroooom

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#46 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 50,029 Offline	Holy ***!!! I knew things were not good, but this is terrible news Mikey isn't just a sponsor, he is supporter of the car and the site, he is an innovator, he brings us products, advice and great prices that no other can or has ever done on this site, and now the site changes and doesn't listen to one of its most valuable assets? I knew the heart and sole of the place wasn't here any longer, but its seems that brain death has now kicked into MINI2 as it certainly isn't thinking straight if it is making its number one user feel like his support and opinion is no longer valued Mikey, if this isn't resolved, and you go elsewhere other than a rather good Irish MINI forum I know, please be sure to let me know, as there is no-one else mate that I would trust to get advice and MINI ICE items from The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?*

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:48 PM	#48 (permalink)
Washy Six and out... Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: in the country Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 18,702 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey (original) Holy **!!! I knew things were not good, but this is terrible news Mikey isn't just a sponsor, he is supporter of the car and the site, he is an innovator, he brings us products, advice and great prices that no other can or has ever done on this site, and now the site changes and doesn't listen to one of its most valuable assets? I knew the heart and sole of the place wasn't here any longer, but its seems that brain death has now kicked into MINI2 as it certainly isn't thinking straight if it is making its number one user feel like his support and opinion is no longer valued Mikey, if this isn't resolved, and you go elsewhere other than a rather good Irish MINI forum I know, please be sure to let me know, as there is no-one else mate that I would trust to get advice and MINI ICE items from Spot on 135i M sport convertible**

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#49 (permalink)
Aberdeen Al MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 641 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin F (original) So where is the defence from the website owners? 46 posts so far and no reaction. Says it all in my book. Probably 46 people sent to the pits for talking against the "machine" Vroooom Vroooom

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Feb 6th, 2008, 08:19 PM	#41
Tinkerbell MINI-no-more Join Date: May 2003 Location: Devon Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 1,433 Offline	I'm really sorry to read your post Mikey. Whilst I don't have a MINI anymore and rarely post, I felt compelled to reply. It's terribly sad to see someone who is always so genuinely helpful and enthusiastic be "squeezed" out. It is also incredibly short-sighted to let Mikey disappear I hope the situation can be resolved to your satisfaction Mikey - but somehow I'm doubting it

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Feb 6th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#43 (permalink)
Stiggy Automatic for the People Join Date: Aug 2007 Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 381 Offline	C'mon Mikey, MINIAC and Paul - compromise!

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#44 (permalink)
I love MINI, Laura MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portsmouth,Hampshire Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 3,412 Offline	I've been a member since 2003 and have read many many many of Mikey's invaluable 8,500 posts and advise. Number of them I have dug up through the search to help me with new installments I have recently wanted to do. Without Mikey advising and suggesting then I think a very complicated section that many don't understand that is ICE will colapse. He is/was our resident expert/adviser/entertainer who corrected wrong advise and would always suggest the best route. I personally will miss all his posts and his pics of the other amazing cars in his workshop. I have bought from your web shop and will not stop recommending you/your website to everyone (even if I'm not allowed to here anymore) I really hope that this thread may have some pressure to the new owners to change and stop this happening but if not... Mikey...... SINCERE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK FOR 6 YEARS. I'll be on those forums if I need your help! Don't be a stranger!

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#47 (permalink)
Martin F Making it add up Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sussex Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 651 Offline	So where is the defence from the website owners? 46 posts so far and no reaction. Says it all in my book. I have valued mikeys contribution and drove to Formby to get him to do something on my car because I was convinced he is the best. This is really bad news.

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#50 (permalink)
minibee up the reds. Join Date: May 2003 Location: in blueray world Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 3,100 Offline	simple message . Thank you mikey for your help over the years, Neil..

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:52 PM	#51 (permalink)
Dawn Work'd Up ! My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 3,061 Offline	What on earth has happened to the BEST MINI site on the www! Im not on here much anymore, and read a thread today in OTB about members going AWOL, small wonder why! Ive never used Mikey's services, but have read lots of his posts offering brilliant advice! Surely you (and you know who you are) should be looking after you 'bread and Butter' better ! I chose not to renew my privilege membership, and feel i chose wisely... I will stick to my local forums more and more fromnow on.. Shame on you for not treating people as human beings instead of a pay packet www.EssexMINI2.co.uk

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:53 PM	#52 (permalink)
simeds IM ALSO A COUNTRY MEMBER My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: In a bath in Bath Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 6,194 Offline	i've only ever purchesed a couple of icelinks of you mikey, but i've valued your advice and regard you as the 'gold standard '' of mini car electrics. If the clubman was more ipodable i'd use you again, Missing you already( but remembering your website) *Friend of the Mini-less*

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:53 PM	#53 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	I can't believe it. Mike mate you've helped me on numerous occasions and I'd say by far your one of the most helpful people on this site. I'm proud to class you more as a friend now. I certainly know which 2 tuners bickering on here (I'm far from a fan of one of them who causes more arguements than most). They've caused what I feel is a ridiculous seperation of the forums, but it seems no one seems to take any notice anymore. Completly gutted. I'll continue to recommend people to you on here, albet that will no-doubt infringe some rules. Its a 'kin Joke I look forward to seeing you still at the lakes run and pub meets Take care of yourself mate, and the family! Better spending time with them rather than wasting your life on here trying to make it a decent place to visit

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#54 (permalink)
MarkW XR3i / JCW MCS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Full Throttle Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 454 Offline	real shame Mikey imho the response both it this thread and the poll about site use clearly indicate what the user want and expect from the forum. I've seen the narrow minded comercial approach over listening to members kill more than one club/forum. Stupid thing is that then kills the commercial side and everyone loses

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#55 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 40,988 Offline	Terrible shame if Mikey goes Hang on, wheels are turning, don't panic just yet *Global Moderator*

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#56 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacked the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 9,202 Offline	Sorry to hear this mate, will see you on other forums... Maybe :: NEWMINISCOTLAND :: will be the new MINI2? http://www.becardsmart.org.uk/

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#57 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 05:22 PM Posts: 8,620 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Martin F (original) So where is the defence from the website owners? 46 posts so far and no reaction. Says it all in my book. As posted in the Poll thread: Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) There is now a Forum Related Vendor Product Announcements Sticky in both Interior & ICE forums with links to Product Announcements in the NewMiniStuff forum. These Sticky threads will be added to other forums as Supporting Vendors request exposure for their Product Announcements in the public forums.

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM	#58 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fin (original) From what I have heard Mikey, you are the man to work on MINIs. Regardless of your sponsorship/membership of MINI2, I will come to you to have work done on my MINI. He IS the man when it comes to the MINI electricals. One of few people I have no worries working on my car (more than I can say about most MINI dealerships!)

Feb 6th, 2008, 09:04 PM	#59 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 2,952 Offline	Sorry to hear about this and as most have said they have felt it is going this way...... .... Im sure the regular members will still recommend you as much as they did Mike, hope his ts resolved sharpish.

Feb 6th, 2008, 09:07 PM	#60 (permalink)
Phoenix Cooper Reborn My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Pork Pie Land Local Time: 01:22 AM Posts: 763 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original) Sorry to hear this mate, will see you on other forums... Maybe :: NEWMINISCOTLAND :: will be the new MINI2? You'll aways be welcome on the East Coast Mini Club - The Number ONE Mini Club in East Anglia (Powered by Invision Power Board) http://www.eastcoastminiclub.co.uk