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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:19 PM
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GOODBYE from MikeytheMini & newministuff - problem resolved

It was good while it lasted & I feel sad to say it - but I have decided to withdraw my sponsorship of Mini2 thus I will no longer be around to give my advice.
Reason - I have been banished to my own little forum they have given me way down in the depths of Mini2. I am no longer permited to post about say a new ipod adaptor for the R56 in the R56 interior section or a new style rear lamp for a clubman in the clubman section. For me a stupid rule as people browsing the site will totally miss my announcements. I did a poll which showed exactly what I thought but it seems that someone is following new rules to the letter & sees fit to move my posts about.
I am one of the longest standing sponsors of this site & have paid a lot of money to keep it going & yes I have received good business from it but its just not acceptable for me the way things are being done. (Paul - come back at least you would listen to sponsors thoughts & would even float ideas past us before making changes.)
Some of the mods are putting the blame on certain 'tuners' for bickering - if so then shame on them & punish them but why everyone has to suffer I dont know.
I will see you around folks on other forums (have already contacted newminiscotland about becoming a sponsor) & I will ask my web developer about building a forum into my site

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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:23 PM
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That's a real shame Mikey, it won't be the same without you
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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:24 PM
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Sad to hear this Mikey. Good luck in the future. Perhaps you can come back should common sense prevail and you be allowed to post as you say.

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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:25 PM
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Sorry to hear the bad news You are a major asset to the site with no doubt. Will be defiantly miss. You must atleast stay around on a social aspect atleast??

What can you say.... different owners make different choices and corporations dont listen like the little guy....
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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:40 PM
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Though I never had a requirement for any of Mikey's products and services, I feel that this is a great loss to our community.

What a great shame that ideas cannot be accommodated, and that common sense appears to have been abandoned.

I eagerly await a response from the other side giving sound reasons why negotiations have failed.

Wishing you every success in the future Mikey.
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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:43 PM
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Mikey sorry to see you're leaving MINI2 as a sponsor but totally sympathsise with your reasons!

I can see why you're annoyed as many people filter out sections of this forum that they're not interested in.
It's a shame you can't make your annoucemounts as people sometimes don't know what they're looking for until they find it.

If you don't know a product exists you wouldn't necessarily look for it, which is why it's good thing to bring it up within the general discussions on this forum.

I hope though that you'll stick around as a valued member of this community

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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:44 PM
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Excuse me, but why are we rushing in to say goodbye? Why are we accepting this as inevitable?

I happen to agree with Mikey's point of view, and if you feel the same, then damn well make it clear in this thread. If enough of us do this, Mikey may stay (and others won't be put off)

Will you stay, Mikey, if we give you our support and ask M2 to reconsider its position?
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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:45 PM
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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.

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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:49 PM
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Sad to hear that mikey, your a darn good chap an very good at what you do. Your more than welcome to pop your head round the door of mini addiction

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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:49 PM
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This site i feel is going down hill, and it dosent surprise me with the particular moderator you mentioned!! So sorry to hear your going, ill join you on the new site hehe
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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:49 PM
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MINI2 will be a much poorer place without your input/advice Mikey
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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:50 PM
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Its a real shame that its come to this

Hope to see you around as a regular punter as there's still a few decent folk left on here plus youve got the lakes to promote

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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:53 PM
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Sorry to see you go Mickey. Your input to this community has and is and always will be INVALUABLE. As Pappi says the organisers of this site should listen to its community if not then it will DIE
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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:57 PM
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I'll consider leaving MINI2 myself if Mikey has to leave. This is exactly what a forum is NOT about...... Come on mods, fix this.
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Old Feb 6th, 2008, 06:58 PM
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Well said !!!!!!! , I for one want it known by the mods that I am furious at the treatment of one of the most helpful and courteous people on here , I have done business with Mike several times and each time I was totally amazed by the professionalism and also how He was prepared to share his knowledge to make our hobby even better . all anyone has to do is look back over the posts and pages of advice Mike has contributed to to make this site what it was --- a good place to visit , I think Mike is correct to withdraw his support and I would like to point out to the mods that they have misread this one ---you guys are wrong and I am sure the 'hits' and 'posts ' count will soon prove that . I am not alone in wishing Mike well and I am sure Your loyal customers and Friends will continue to do business with You despite the efforts of some 'small minded' and sad individuals . oh and btw you are always welcome over on www,miniclub.ie We don't bow to commercial pressures from anyone .
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