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SoggyCornFlakes · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:16 PM

It;'s got to stop - anyone listening ?

As a mod i'm as frustrated as you - maybe it's time i hung up my boots too

pappillon · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

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:

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.

I was wondering when one of the owners would come into the thread and give a response too, Martin

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

Even if the owners only care about the pennies and the pounds, surely the strength of feeling and the points raised about Mikey's situation (and the direction the site is taking) should be of enough commerical conern for a personal response, no?

ALD0 · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:17 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phoenix (original)

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

Thanks, will take a look, I go down Norwich quite a bit, if that is in your remit?

Rainbow-Walker · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Talk about lose lose, this is a p.o.s.

Mikey, havent brought anything from you (yet

), but you have provided much advice free.

Mini2 loses bigtime through this, well done mods.

RBW.

Damo · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original)

As posted in the Poll thread:

Stickys for thr majority of people just don't work as there is usually that many of them I ignore them now!

The fact apart from a couple of idiot vendors (1 more so than another IMO) who spat there dummys out, it wasn't broken in the first place so why fix it.

Mikey has worked on all 3 of my MINI's. I would not take my car, any car, to anyone other than Mikey. He like Woodmans BMW is far from the nearest place for me to go, but I drive 50 miles to see him when I've needed work doing on my car.

I haven't spent anywhere near as much money as other people on here with him, but I know from the work he has done on my car I would not take my car anywhere else. He has helped countless people countless times, and its people like him that make MINI2 what it is!

MINI2 should be thankful for people like him, because its people like him that made this Site what it used to be (I won't say what it is because its gone down the pan). Its people like him that would make it as good as it was.

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.

More so lately this place has become a machine. I can only assume the mods now have a strict set of guidelines to follow. This place just ain't fun no more since Paul left, he wasn't perfect but thats the way we loved him

R99 · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ned78 (original)

I've had a lovely article I wrote on my car, including photos, moved to an obscure forum.

The same thing happened to me.

---------------------

Mikey, this really is bad news that you are leaving.

I have not spent £££'s with you, nor have I been down to Formby to have an install done on my car so you wont know me personally. You have however supplied me with a few bulbs and some clear indicator lenses over the year I have owned my car. The service was fantastic and puts some of the bigger companies to shame.

You advice on here is always spot on, and is a major contribution to the MINI community, not just the MINI2 community. I always enjoy reading your reports about stripping down various MINI's, they are rather interesting, and the positive remarks from new and previous customers is a testament to your awesome work.

It is for these reasons that my car displays the newministuff.com web address on both the rear side windows, and not the address of any other 'vendors'.

Good luck if you don't stay around. But please keep us informed about the Lakes run, because I'm dying to come on that this summer.

gpmick · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:25 PM

You will always be welcome here too mickey
http://www.miniaddiction.co.uk/

Rakey · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original)

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!)

Not just working on it, but leaving him the keys, letting him drive it, he drove my current car before me, I would trust no-one else like I trust and respect Mikey

Fevs · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:29 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

well said martin

this place has really gone to the dogs since the change mikey has supplied me a few bits over the years but most of all has been there to bail us out the crap when things go wrong

his is a major asset to the mini comunity and this forum the place wont be the same without you mate

take care mike and i hope you have a happy life with your family

fevs

Rakey · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes (original)

It;'s got to stop - anyone listening ?

As a mod i'm as frustrated as you - maybe it's time i hung up my boots too

Can't say I blame you mate, if I hadn't had my boots stolen off me for no good reason then I'd be thinking the same, why put yourself on the line for a machine where everyone is a penny/pound/number

AidenL · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:30 PM

We do need the owners to comment - I'm a long time Mod too, but at this rate, there will be no Mods left here

J1JPE · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:31 PM

I have found this http://www.mini2.com/forum/sendmessage.php but dont know if it will do any good ... is it worth a try sending a msg of concern about the way the site is being run, neglected, modded & support for Mikey etc ?

Hope we (forums are about the members right ?) can sort this out ...

Rakey · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original)

We do need the owners to comment - I'm a long time Mod too, but at this rate, there will be no Mods left here

Well none of the human ones that realise at times you need to question the rules and regulations, as users are people and the site was a community built by the people. Now its just turning into a website, a uniformed machine

Overboost-Rich · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:36 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to Mike for the many informative posts which I have found very useful since becoming a MINI owner, it is people like you that make this site so fantastic. I hope to be making use of your highly recommend services soon by treating my MCS to some ICE goodies!

Cheers, Rich.

SoggyCornFlakes · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:38 PM

Lot's of eagles about too

wildchild jules · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM

Sorry to hear this Mikey - its a shame that all the originals are being driven away from this place that was once so popular. I hope that M2 doesn't lose you for good Mikey.

Foxy Mini · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Phoenix (original)

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

Seconded, we NEED you!

Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original)

Thanks, will take a look, I go down Norwich quite a bit, if that is in your remit?

Sure is

Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes (original)

It;'s got to stop - anyone listening ?

As a mod i'm as frustrated as you - maybe it's time i hung up my boots too

I can't believe the things I'm hearing. This place has changed so much, and it comes to something when regular users who have been around for years are saying they're fed up

laura f · Feb 6th, 2008, 08:46 PM

I guess this issue is something many of us feared but really really hoped would never happen when the site was bought

This place wouldn't be the same site without Mikey and his unwavering support both financial and in the valuable advice he gives for free - at the end of the day no money can buy that advice or experience....
Then again it wouldn't be the same without many of the mods or users. The longer this goes on the less faith I have in the owners to do the right thing and fix issues how ever large or small, I really hope that something is worked out for Mikey, I really do. I hope the site owners take stock and fix this the right way....

You're a top bloke Mikey, I hope the beer is numbing the bad thoughts a little tonight and I know there'll always be a huge amount of support for you and newministuff, every bit you deserve

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#61
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 33,479 Offline	It;'s got to stop - anyone listening ? As a mod i'm as frustrated as you - maybe it's time i hung up my boots too Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#66 (permalink)
R99 MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Lakes Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 1,465 Offline	This is NOT good. Quote: Originally Posted by ned78 (original) I've had a lovely article I wrote on my car, including photos, moved to an obscure forum. The same thing happened to me. --------------------- Mikey, this really is bad news that you are leaving. I have not spent £££'s with you, nor have I been down to Formby to have an install done on my car so you wont know me personally. You have however supplied me with a few bulbs and some clear indicator lenses over the year I have owned my car. The service was fantastic and puts some of the bigger companies to shame. You advice on here is always spot on, and is a major contribution to the MINI community, not just the MINI2 community. I always enjoy reading your reports about stripping down various MINI's, they are rather interesting, and the positive remarks from new and previous customers is a testament to your awesome work. It is for these reasons that my car displays the newministuff.com web address on both the rear side windows, and not the address of any other 'vendors'. Good luck if you don't stay around. But please keep us informed about the Lakes run, because I'm dying to come on that this summer. ::.. 2006 MINI ONE D now with added Aero Kit ..:: --- MT --- Last edited by R99 : Feb 6th, 2008 at 09:27 PM.

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#68 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 51,131 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Damo (original) 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!) Not just working on it, but leaving him the keys, letting him drive it, he drove my current car before me, I would trust no-one else like I trust and respect Mikey The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
http://www.mini2.com/forum/

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#69 (permalink)
Fevs heading north !!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: on the move Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 8,923 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 well said martin this place has really gone to the dogs since the change mikey has supplied me a few bits over the years but most of all has been there to bail us out the crap when things go wrong his is a major asset to the mini comunity and this forum the place wont be the same without you mate take care mike and i hope you have a happy life with your family fevs Global motivator

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#70 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 51,131 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes (original) It;'s got to stop - anyone listening ? As a mod i'm as frustrated as you - maybe it's time i hung up my boots too Can't say I blame you mate, if I hadn't had my boots stolen off me for no good reason then I'd be thinking the same, why put yourself on the line for a machine where everyone is a penny/pound/number The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

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Feb 6th, 2008, 08:16 PM	#62 (permalink)
pappillon Can't Keep Join Date: Nov 2003 Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 8,193 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) 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: 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. I was wondering when one of the owners would come into the thread and give a response too, Martin No offense intended, Miniac, but you are only a Moderator not one of the owners, right? Even if the owners only care about the pennies and the pounds, surely the strength of feeling and the points raised about Mikey's situation (and the direction the site is taking) should be of enough commerical conern for a personal response, no?

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#63 (permalink)
ALD0 Hacking the IBUS Join Date: Jun 2003 Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 9,517 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Phoenix (original) You'll aways be welcome on the East Coast Mini Club - The Number ONE Mini Club in East Anglia (Powered by Invision Power Board) Thanks, will take a look, I go down Norwich quite a bit, if that is in your remit?

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:18 PM	#64 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 183 Offline	Talk about lose lose, this is a p.o.s. Mikey, havent brought anything from you (yet ), but you have provided much advice free. Mini2 loses bigtime through this, well done mods. RBW.

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:23 PM	#65 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 10,681 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIAC (original) As posted in the Poll thread: Stickys for thr majority of people just don't work as there is usually that many of them I ignore them now! The fact apart from a couple of idiot vendors (1 more so than another IMO) who spat there dummys out, it wasn't broken in the first place so why fix it. Mikey has worked on all 3 of my MINI's. I would not take my car, any car, to anyone other than Mikey. He like Woodmans BMW is far from the nearest place for me to go, but I drive 50 miles to see him when I've needed work doing on my car. I haven't spent anywhere near as much money as other people on here with him, but I know from the work he has done on my car I would not take my car anywhere else. He has helped countless people countless times, and its people like him that make MINI2 what it is! MINI2 should be thankful for people like him, because its people like him that made this Site what it used to be (I won't say what it is because its gone down the pan). Its people like him that would make it as good as it was. 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. More so lately this place has become a machine. I can only assume the mods now have a strict set of guidelines to follow. This place just ain't fun no more since Paul left, he wasn't perfect but thats the way we loved him

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:25 PM	#67 (permalink)
gpmick GP 56 MCK 0774 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: stoke Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 604 Offline	You will always be welcome here too mickey http://www.miniaddiction.co.uk/

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#71 (permalink)
AidenL Nice TTs......... Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On The Coast........ Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 42,173 Offline	We do need the owners to comment - I'm a long time Mod too, but at this rate, there will be no Mods left here *Global Moderator*

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:31 PM	#72 (permalink)
J1JPE New Job = $£€ +STRESS :o{ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: MANCHESTER ;} Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 1,492 Offline	How to complain ? I have found this http://www.mini2.com/forum/sendmessage.php but dont know if it will do any good ... is it worth a try sending a msg of concern about the way the site is being run, neglected, modded & support for Mikey etc ? Hope we (forums are about the members right ?) can sort this out ... Vote MINI - http://uktv.co.uk/dave/caroftheyear/...page/sid/6216/

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#73 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 51,131 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AidenL (original) We do need the owners to comment - I'm a long time Mod too, but at this rate, there will be no Mods left here Well none of the human ones that realise at times you need to question the rules and regulations, as users are people and the site was a community built by the people. Now its just turning into a website, a uniformed machine The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:36 PM	#74 (permalink)
Overboost-Rich Proud R56 MCS Owner! Join Date: Jul 2007 Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 52 Offline	Just wanted to say thanks to Mike for the many informative posts which I have found very useful since becoming a MINI owner, it is people like you that make this site so fantastic. I hope to be making use of your highly recommend services soon by treating my MCS to some ICE goodies! Cheers, Rich.

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:38 PM	#75 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 33,479 Offline	Lot's of eagles about too Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:39 PM	#76 (permalink)
wildchild jules Now answering to Lady J! Join Date: Aug 2004 Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 10,294 Offline	Sorry to hear this Mikey - its a shame that all the originals are being driven away from this place that was once so popular. I hope that M2 doesn't lose you for good Mikey.

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:45 PM	#77 (permalink)
Foxy Mini What? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Suffolk Local Time: 04:29 AM Posts: 1,481 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Phoenix (original) You'll aways be welcome on the East Coast Mini Club - The Number ONE Mini Club in East Anglia (Powered by Invision Power Board) Seconded, we NEED you! Quote: Originally Posted by ALD0 (original) Thanks, will take a look, I go down Norwich quite a bit, if that is in your remit? Sure is Quote: Originally Posted by SoggyCornFlakes (original) It;'s got to stop - anyone listening ? As a mod i'm as frustrated as you - maybe it's time i hung up my boots too I can't believe the things I'm hearing. This place has changed so much, and it comes to something when regular users who have been around for years are saying they're fed up *.......::::: www.EastCoastMiniClub.co.uk :::::.......* The Original and BEST MINI Club in East Anglia - Essex, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire & Norfolk!

Feb 6th, 2008, 08:46 PM	#78 (permalink)
laura f off out.... My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Mini Local Time: 05:29 AM Posts: 19,960 Offline	I guess this issue is something many of us feared but really really hoped would never happen when the site was bought This place wouldn't be the same site without Mikey and his unwavering support both financial and in the valuable advice he gives for free - at the end of the day no money can buy that advice or experience.... Then again it wouldn't be the same without many of the mods or users. The longer this goes on the less faith I have in the owners to do the right thing and fix issues how ever large or small, I really hope that something is worked out for Mikey, I really do. I hope the site owners take stock and fix this the right way.... You're a top bloke Mikey, I hope the beer is numbing the bad thoughts a little tonight and I know there'll always be a huge amount of support for you and newministuff, every bit you deserve \| My Gallery \| My Flickr \|