There are currently 4 Guests, 23 Members and 5 Invisible Members browsing Aussieveedubbers....
....I was advised it is members only forum....but there are 4 guests....please explain
phatrat ·
Aussieveedubbers · General Chit Chat
guests to the forum
https://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/threads/38000/guests-to-the-forum
Doug Sweetman ·
Anyone can browse, only members can post.
Brad ·
mmmm that is weird they must have logged in as Guests .. I will look into it ..
Brad ·
Looking into it I think it is people who haven't clossed it down since we changed over, or a glitch .....
J&SBlue ·
Just curious as to why guests have been stopped from looking ? Since they cant post I am not sure how they can cause trouble if all they can do it read posts ?
Just wondering !!
Mark.
Just wondering !!
Mark.
warb ·
here we go...... lol
Che Castro ·
exactly...
MikeM ·
Cuz until you sign up you haven't agree to the rules of the forum. ie. That you won't sue if you don't like what you read etc.
J&SBlue ·
I see....thats fair enough.
:kiss
:kiss
Fossil ·
Something was sent out about this the other day in u2u I think to everyone
Fossil ·
I got the u2u on 19/04/05
J&SBlue ·
I got the u2u and the email, but it did not say how stopping guests reading was going to solve whatever problem was being caused. I was just curious.
Now I can see what they are trying to stop which makes sense.
Now I can see what they are trying to stop which makes sense.
WABaja ·
I didn't get no u2u...:cry
But I think it's a good idea anyway...:kiss
But I think it's a good idea anyway...:kiss
theverybigtallman ·
me either :cryWABaja wrote:I didn't get no u2u...:cry
But I think it's a good idea anyway...:kiss
but i think people should have a look so they know what they getting into (not that it particuly satanic or anything...)
warb ·
im surprised no one has bitched about a mass u2u yet.....
theverybigtallman ·
it can't be a mass u2u if only half the population getting it...
winerot ·
its a halve mass complaint why is this so
where is the other halve mass & why is it there
should be one mass here not halve mass here &
halve mass there damnit we must mass together
or not mass at all.
if you understand what i said please explain for the mass
:thumb:P:thumb:P:thumb:P
where is the other halve mass & why is it there
should be one mass here not halve mass here &
halve mass there damnit we must mass together
or not mass at all.
if you understand what i said please explain for the mass
:thumb:P:thumb:P:thumb:P
Grock ·
Mass n a large body of something without a definite shape
sound like anyone you know? 😠
sound like anyone you know? 😠
zac_smits ·
i didn't get it either...
phatrat ·
warb wrote:im surprised no one has bitched about a mass u2u yet.....
OK!
4 all who didn't receive their U2U say 'I':P
vanderaj ·
The answer is really simple: it's the people who haven't yet registered or logged in are the guests. They are counted, even though they aren't able to see or view anything.
Header.php processes every time you view a page, so even if you have left your browser open since we made the change, it would take immediate effect.
Basically, we are a REALLY popular forum and there are still significant numbers of non-registered users who have yet to create a login. The numbers will die down over time.
Andrew
Header.php processes every time you view a page, so even if you have left your browser open since we made the change, it would take immediate effect.
Basically, we are a REALLY popular forum and there are still significant numbers of non-registered users who have yet to create a login. The numbers will die down over time.
Andrew
jenz58 ·
...I couldn't see anything from work until I logged in for a quick peep before I went to lunch....it was a shock to my system...my poor little heart did a frightened leap for a sec 🙁:sandrine
Southern Van ·
I had the U2U,that why I stay logged on all the time,also posted the restricted access post !
jenz58 ·
...I saw that...I don't log out at home...easy can flit in and outa here...at work it's different I do log off there
rice_girl ·
Where's my u2u?? 🙁
Spook ·
I didn't hear about this until after the event (as usual). In fact this is the first I'm hearing of it.
But it raises the riddle of "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"
If guests can't view the forum, how do they know if they want to join?
You can't read the forum rules unless you log in. I just tried & it comes up with error.
Now, I see a fundemental problem with people having to agree to the rules to become a member, BUT , not being told what they are until after they agree.
I'm f#cked if I'd join a club like that.
And make no mistake, if it is now "members only" it is no longer a forum but a club.
But it raises the riddle of "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?"
If guests can't view the forum, how do they know if they want to join?
You can't read the forum rules unless you log in. I just tried & it comes up with error.
Now, I see a fundemental problem with people having to agree to the rules to become a member, BUT , not being told what they are until after they agree.
I'm f#cked if I'd join a club like that.
And make no mistake, if it is now "members only" it is no longer a forum but a club.
J&SBlue ·
Spook raises a very good point here. I just logged off and and tried to register thinking that in the registration process it might show you the forum rules.
I got an error message saying that the maximum number of registration had been reached for the day, please wait 24 hours and try again.
Not trying to be picky or difficult here, but this is a great forum and should be available to as many people as possible. I am certain that the directors/administrators of this forum have excellent reasons as to why the change was necassary. Just looks like a few "technical" issues need to be sorted in regard to seeing the rules before registering and actually being able to register.
Mark.
I got an error message saying that the maximum number of registration had been reached for the day, please wait 24 hours and try again.
Not trying to be picky or difficult here, but this is a great forum and should be available to as many people as possible. I am certain that the directors/administrators of this forum have excellent reasons as to why the change was necassary. Just looks like a few "technical" issues need to be sorted in regard to seeing the rules before registering and actually being able to register.
Mark.
Che Castro ·
I didn't get the u2u either, but if we're scared of litigation why dont mod's ever clamp down on people mentioning business unfavourably in people's posts here?? surely that would be a better way than just closing the iron curtain.
Could anyone share what was in the u2u seeing it was meant to go to everyone (but didnt)
Could anyone share what was in the u2u seeing it was meant to go to everyone (but didnt)
J&SBlue ·
Here is the U2U that was sent.
Due to recent issues with idiots it has been decided by the Board Administrators to restrict Access to members only.
I realise this may cause issues for some people trying to view from behind firewalls and we apologise for this in advance.
This decision was made so that we can ensure that all people viewing the forums are members and as such agree / consent to the rules of the forum and in particular the liability of individuals in relation to posts they make.
Aussieveedubbers is not liable for the posts made by members. It does have a responsibility to remove offensive posts once it becomes aware of them but it is not liable for them in the mean time. By the same token we are required by law to release registration details of a member if an court order is provided to us in writing.
Therefore any member who notices an offensive post need to report it using the "Report Button". If moderators or Admins receive this they will view the post and take the appropriate action.
I thank you for your support to date and hope this continues. Aussieveedubbers has grown to be one of the most active and informative VW forums in existence today. This is due solely to the support and involvement of our members.
Regards,
Brad and Jim
Due to recent issues with idiots it has been decided by the Board Administrators to restrict Access to members only.
I realise this may cause issues for some people trying to view from behind firewalls and we apologise for this in advance.
This decision was made so that we can ensure that all people viewing the forums are members and as such agree / consent to the rules of the forum and in particular the liability of individuals in relation to posts they make.
Aussieveedubbers is not liable for the posts made by members. It does have a responsibility to remove offensive posts once it becomes aware of them but it is not liable for them in the mean time. By the same token we are required by law to release registration details of a member if an court order is provided to us in writing.
Therefore any member who notices an offensive post need to report it using the "Report Button". If moderators or Admins receive this they will view the post and take the appropriate action.
I thank you for your support to date and hope this continues. Aussieveedubbers has grown to be one of the most active and informative VW forums in existence today. This is due solely to the support and involvement of our members.
Regards,
Brad and Jim
HotRodMatt ·
Spook wrote:And make no mistake, if it is now "members only" it is no longer a forum but a club.
Most fora have moved or are moving to register to view.
Brad ·
I will look into the rules issue that must be a glitch with the code.
As for the club / forum bull crap ........ whatever ..... if the choice is to step on a few toes and keep the place open and going then I will be jumping on toes like there is no tommorrow... It always come back to the select few who work so hard to wreck it for others.. Well I have a list as IP's and VW businesses who just can't help being wankers... Now if they want to do it at least they have to be members first.
Life goes on and so does the forum... Happy to discuss it further if people want, feel free to email me brad@customoffroad.com.au
As for the club / forum bull crap ........ whatever ..... if the choice is to step on a few toes and keep the place open and going then I will be jumping on toes like there is no tommorrow... It always come back to the select few who work so hard to wreck it for others.. Well I have a list as IP's and VW businesses who just can't help being wankers... Now if they want to do it at least they have to be members first.
Life goes on and so does the forum... Happy to discuss it further if people want, feel free to email me brad@customoffroad.com.au
Grock ·
I think you will find that a forum is a meeting or medium for the open discussion of subjects of public interest. Therefore previously people that were non members only viewing the site were not involved in any discussion. It is not like there is a fee now. Therefore it is still a forum.
Also a club is not that different from a forum anyway, the major difference being that a club is a group or association of people with common aims or interests whereas a forum is more general.
Also a club is not that different from a forum anyway, the major difference being that a club is a group or association of people with common aims or interests whereas a forum is more general.
Doug Sweetman ·
This is a fantastic forum. It takes no time to register to become a member, so I dont see where all the fuss is from ?
PS - if you think this forum is popular, try looking at Baby forums. There is one (Essential Baby) which is an Australian forum with over 100,000 members !!!!! must be a nightmare to moderate. And for those who are curious, its my wife, not me, that browses those forums !!!!
PS - if you think this forum is popular, try looking at Baby forums. There is one (Essential Baby) which is an Australian forum with over 100,000 members !!!!! must be a nightmare to moderate. And for those who are curious, its my wife, not me, that browses those forums !!!!
~air fooled~ ·
why dont we just stop being fuckin girls and get on with life? dont go in bad attitude if you dont want to and get a life and stop arguing about the meanings of mass and forums!? who really cares!? if you want to play dubbers then bloody sign up, its that bloody simple...
J&SBlue ·
I agree Doug, I asked the original question as to why stop non-members browsing, and got a sensible answer. I can't begin to think what crap the moderators and organisers of this forum must have to go through at different times. If making it members only makes life easier for them, then fantastic. Realistically, it is probably a very small percentage causing the majority of the problems.
And Doug.....we know it is not your wife on THAT other forum !!!!!:thumb:thumb
And Doug.....we know it is not your wife on THAT other forum !!!!!:thumb:thumb
Che Castro ·
Well with the u2u it seems to make a lot more sense than the "closing the doors" topic which probably wasn't very clear.
Out of curiousity, does is there much legal difference between having a disclaimer on every page (By viewing this page I agree that AVD is not responsible... etc.) and having the current new system where it is part of joining?
Out of curiousity, does is there much legal difference between having a disclaimer on every page (By viewing this page I agree that AVD is not responsible... etc.) and having the current new system where it is part of joining?
KDFking ·
i think thats its a sensible step that this forum is taking.... i personally think that this is australias best vw site and id hate to see it shut down for any reason!!!! personally i think that this is a neccesary step just like most forums or even ebay that protects them legally from people wanting to cause problems because of whatever reason.but id rather see this forum go thru this transition than not have this forum at all.keep up the great work brad and jim!!!!! and long live aussieveedubbers!!!!!:thumb
winerot ·
the legalitys i dont know about & what the mods have to do to keep
it running i dont know about but im stoked there is a vw site for all
what ever the mods feel they have to do to keep it safe so be it.
to the mods:beer:beer:beer listen carefully 3 cheers
it running i dont know about but im stoked there is a vw site for all
what ever the mods feel they have to do to keep it safe so be it.
to the mods:beer:beer:beer listen carefully 3 cheers
phatrat ·
winerot wrote:the legalitys i dont know about & what the mods have to do to keep
it running i dont know about but im stoked there is a vw site for all
what ever the mods feel they have to do to keep it safe so be it.
to the mods:beer:beer:beer listen carefully 3 cheers
...agree
c'mon it's a all Aussie site....home grown bullshit and banter, what more could you wont?
robnjo ·
I talked a mate into joining yesterday at work and all we got was "error"...:duh
****** ·
Good site. VeeDubbers Unite!
jenz58 ·
lol the username???!!! Very funny :duh😀