Question re Melburg Luft

Read a post recently about Melburg Luft, which ended up in a sh#t fight from memory. Anyway, i'll come out of the closet and say I really enjoy the rat and rod scene so thought i'd have a look. However found a couple of things preventing me from doing this.

1. You can't get on unless you have a username/password. Sent an email to the admin but got a return saying the inbox was full.

2. From the previous post it may very well be invite only.

My question. Why stop people from looking? I can see why you may want to stop some peole from posting but surely there are ways to do that without stopping everyone from looking and admiring.

This post is not meant to sh#t stir but a genuine question.

It's a private club/forum. I guess they can do what they want. You can't view images on this forum without being a member either.

i too tried to register no luck.
sent off a friendly email no reply.

its not a private club,
there are many users on here that are members on the luft as well,
they have just stopped taking new members for the time being to keep things cruisy & happy,
they are a great bunch of people, who are seriously into their VW's,
i dont post or go on it everyday either,
the post issue on here recently does not happen on the luft ..........
Nath.

newghia wrote:its not a private club,
there are many users on here that are members on the luft as well,
they have just stopped taking new members for the time being to keep things cruisy & happy,
they are a great bunch of people, who are seriously into their VW's,
i dont post or go on it everyday either,
the post issue on here recently does not happen on the luft ..........
Nath.

Yep, seconded 👍.

Its just another awesome forum, great pictures posted up and not unlike here, plenty of people happy to give advice and help out with all things veedub.

Kris

don't agree, if they are soooo friendly they would respond to emails instead of letting people get frustrated trying to register.... or have a friendly auto reply

There's a zillion forums around, guys. Why would you want to join one that isn't interested in chatting to any more Aussie VW lovers?
If you're interested at looking at rat VW's look here. 224,000 pics of pure unblocked VW rat pics!!!

Cheers
Steve

wolfgang54 wrote:don't agree, if they are soooo friendly they would respond to emails instead of letting people get frustrated trying to register.... or have a friendly auto reply

Hi, I understand your frustration, it took me a while to get into it too. I'm not a spokesman for that forum so wont try to be.

All I can suggest is that you keep trying if you think its something you'd like.

Kris.

I get all these points and can understand they might not want baja's cruising with them. (I don't have a baja by the way)

I'm in Qld and I think it's safe to say I won't be able to boost their cruising numbers but just wouldn't mind being able to have a look at the cars. Block me from posting if that's how they want it but can't see the problem in viewing. How about a social membership?

I had the same problem, can't register unless you get an invite code from there Admin, after you have met a member that thinks you'll pass muster, who has then asked the admin if it's ok to invite someone.

I would love to join the forum so that I can check out there cars, but it all seems to hard. I understand why they are doing it, "this way we only get 20 posts per day from people we know and respect, not 200 posts about crap that no one cares about".

If someone is a member that you know and get on with, ask them for an invite code, and get me one while you're at it. 😀

Don't despair guys they are a good bunch. Some cool cars too as I have sold most of mine to fellow lufters. Just patience I guess.
volma1

Stanley

wrote

Why stop people from looking? I can see why you may want to stop some peole from posting but surely there are ways to do that without stopping everyone from looking and admiring.rnrnThis post is not meant to sh#t stir but a genuine question.

newghia wrote:its not a private club,
there are many users on here that are members on the luft as well,
they have just stopped taking new members for the time being to keep things cruisy & happy,
they are a great bunch of people, who are seriously into their VW's,
i dont post or go on it everyday either,
the post issue on here recently does not happen on the luft ..........
Nath.

sounds private to me? Mitchell

Nah it sounds like a Girl Guides with a secret hand shake to get through the door.......wankers....

FROSTY wrote:Nah it sounds like a Girl Guides with a secret hand shake to get through the door.......wankers....

.......and theres a perfect example of why the door are closed.

Melbourne's Real Aircooled VW Community........??????

with 2000 T4 TDI , 2003 Passat on the bottom of your post.....?????

Frankly who cares about melberg luft 😀

FROSTY wrote:Melbourne's Real Aircooled VW Community........??????

with 2000 T4 TDI , 2003 Passat on the bottom of your post.....?????

Don't make assumptions.....you are just making a bigger arse out of yourself.
I have air cooled cars also.

pod wrote:Frankly who cares about melberg luft 😀

If know one cares, this thread wouldn't exist.

Ben said it best.....

type3disease wrote:couldn't be any more wrong
what they are looking to try and achieve is a word of mouth system to register,
the reason for is it is to keep keyboard bandits and postal spammers and other internet junk out (like porn,viagra ads etc etc)
I've run a forum for another make of car before and know what its like to try and monitor and stay on top of and its really a full time job
so these guys are trying to work around that with a new registration system (and they are all part time volunteers)

so if you head to a local vw event and chat to anyone that has a luft sticker or tee on them or their car, chances are they will be able to refer you or get you a code

it's another way of making sure its all about vw heads that are actively involved in their local scene etc too

by no means are they trying to be elitists... just trying to control the forum to members not interweb junk....



hope thats some help

cheers ben

and before everyone jumps on the bandwagon that they are only into ratty low cars , thats bull too...
early, late, shiney, matt, ratty whatever - there are gallieries and members for all sorts, years, models etc...

farkengruven wrote:

pod wrote:Frankly who cares about melberg luft 😀

If know one cares, this thread wouldn't exist.

I just want to view the forum. I'm not a keyboard bandit or postal spammer. I just want to look at pics of volksies
I'm beginning to think though it might be easier to join the Freemasons.

Hey Stanley

great looking car in ya avatar pic... if my memory serves me Karalee is only like 30min from Brisbane CBD yeah...?
so getting to a local event wouldn't be that hard - ask around and have a chat to Dibba, Nug, or Leroy or anyone else that has a luft shirt/sticker

the idea is you're into vw's - you have enough communication skills to go chat to someone - and go from there...! the vw's are what bring us all together to an event to meet new people who share an interest...
the way of the world is the internet allows us to see the world, but not leave the house...

I believe most forums you do have to be a member or sign in to see pics, luft avd, dsk, kk all the same...! so you do need to be a member not a lurker
and again the idea is to get involved... so if you do get on - just say hi on the new member thread, show a pic of your car or project in the rides section
no one is there to judge - sure some members are into early low ratty things, others into bajas, and even some watercoolers so they all might banter to each other and take the piss - but its all in good fun... you'll get it once you know the people behind the keyboards - at the end of the day they are all vw enthusiasts...

again hoping to help not hinder and shed some light onto the he said she said they did debate...!
I am a member not an admin of the site


PS: I think the email address may also be overloaded with viagra/porn/free money ads - hence why its full
I used to get 800 emails a day to filter thru on the forum I ran - so you can imagine the time alone in that...
and yes there are better computer geeks out there and better filter systems theses days too - so slowly this will all improve i'm sure
- so really the best way is to just say g'day to someone...

cheers ben

That description fits EVERY VW club and EVERY VW forum, surely.

What does MelbLuft do that THIS forum doesn't? Was it set up because someone was unhappy here?

Luft is a club. AVD is a forum.

Big thanks to type3disease and squizy for clearing that up! I understand now.

luft is definately not a club

a club has:
a president
a secretary
etc
a commitee
an agm
general meetings
a constitution
and is registered at small business victoria

In the illustrious words of Groucho Marx

“Please accept my resignation. I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member”

🙂

And maybe to add another Groucho quote:
“The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.”

Exclusivity is not my bag baby ... but if it spins your dial ... great

what a big wank!!!!!!!!!!!

groucho was also a wise man


this is "the" site as it is friendly and not a site for someone's closest 600 friends lol

I don't want to join a club I just want to look at a volksy forum on stuff that I have an interest in

Why is it so hard?

I agree with Stanley just open the blinds and let us have a look inside.

type3disease wrote:luft is definately not a club

a club has:
a president
a secretary
etc
a commitee
an agm
general meetings
a constitution
and is registered at small business victoria

True, true. Just trying to help differentiate a little. I think you said it best in your other post. 😎

Was disabled as well. After some research its by invite only. Guess they dont like people admiring or wanting to purchase parts for restoration as it would propably be to much competition. Anyway, Im going to leave them with their little clubby club and talk to the adults in this and other forums.

The above comment goes to show why it's invite only, and last time i checked i was infact female so it seems they do let girls in, god forbid! 🙅

Looking at some of the join dates from people who have commented, they have not been around long enough to know how good Aussieveedubbers used to be. It went to the dogs because too many big ego's behind keyboards ruined it for others and turned this place into something other than a common enjoyment of VW's. Melburg Luft have put a barrier up to stop this happening. Want something, make it happen? It makes people talk to others in the VW community, there are plenty of Lufters at VW shows to talk to. Have the attitude as above, and you wont be welcome. It's a great place, with great people!

I find some people take this vw interest a little too seriously. I don't have a problem finding out all I need to know from this forum or one of the many others that freely welcome members. The last thing I want to do is have to hunt out some dude in an "exclusive" jacket at a show and then ask them if they could pretty please ask the gods if I could be invited into thier world...but that's just me.
That said, I understand thier reasoning and it's a free world for the melburg'ers to do what they like! More power to em!
Cheers steve

MISS VDUB wrote:The above comment goes to show why it's invite only, and last time i checked i was infact female so it seems they do let girls in, god forbid! 🙅

Looking at some of the join dates from people who have commented, they have not been around long enough to know how good Aussieveedubbers used to be. It went to the dogs because too many big ego's behind keyboards ruined it for others and turned this place into something other than a common enjoyment of VW's. Melburg Luft have put a barrier up to stop this happening. Want something, make it happen? It makes people talk to others in the VW community, there are plenty of Lufters at VW shows to talk to. Have the attitude as above, and you wont be welcome. It's a great place, with great people!

i have heard it all now 😂

this is a great site! has thousands of members, the 'self appointed elite' get upset about a miserly few and then throw the toys out of the cot 😂

I love this site and the technical info it provides to all...

Sorry Miss VDub,
Was politically incorrect. Little girls and boys club. As per your further comments, that is only for selfactualisation and validation. Hu😂tch, I agree with you. Not interested in looking for people in trenchcoats either.

GET OVER IT PEOPLE! Jeeeezus
You wanna stay here and like this site better,thats great.

Norbert,I'm a 2 year member of the Melburg Luft and I'm not a little boy mate,I'm a 44 year old adult that sold you the Ghia.
If you want to find some parts,PM me here or send me a text if you still have my number,and I can ask some people on the Luft for you.
I said I would help you if I could,and that still stands.
Cheers
Lee

I love the Luft! hahahahahahahahahaha (Might only be Lee that see's the funny side of that...)

Hi Lee, understood. There are a number of new veedubbers that want to show of there wares or get to know people with similar interests just like me. Most people I've dealt with in the various forums including you are great people and easy to get on with. I was removed from Mel not because I said anything but because I did not post enough.Attempted to get in touch without any response which was disappointing. In any forum you'll get your bad apples which can easily be dealt with but that should not affect everyone. Anyway, really happy with the KG, bought new wheels, disc brakes,1835 engine and some other bits. Still looking for some additional bits and will hopefully have it on the road soonish. Will say hello shortly and its nice to hear from you.

Hey Doc,

Are you the Aka Donster. If so, nice to hear from you.❗❗❗

No worries Norbert.
Glad ya happy with the KG.Sounds like its coming along nicely.Put some pics up if you can.Would be good to see it.

And Donster was the guy I bought the KG from,Doc is not he. Doctor is a 'special lad'

Yeah Chris,I did laugh at that....and the other posts on this thread.Bit of a laugh ay?

Lee,
Will do. Just want to get a few cosmetic parts and re-chrome some others before I do which should not be to long I hope.

Norbert🙂

I so love these posts..... Stan.... i understand your dissapointment.... there are some great looking cars owned by members of "the luft"

Now i dont want to step on any toes here but i will cause its a free forum...... please excuse the Quotes but hey...

PHAT BUG wrote:Ben said it best.....

type3disease wrote:couldn't be any more wrong
what they are looking to try and achieve is a word of mouth system to register,
the reason for is it is to keep keyboard bandits and postal spammers and other internet junk out (like porn,viagra ads etc etc)
I've run a forum for another make of car before and know what its like to try and monitor and stay on top of and its really a full time job
so these guys are trying to work around that with a new registration system (and they are all part time volunteers)
so if you head to a local vw event and chat to anyone that has a luft sticker or tee on them or their car, chances are they will be able to refer you or get you a code
it's another way of making sure its all about vw heads that are actively involved in their local scene etc too
by no means are they trying to be elitists... just trying to control the forum to members not interweb junk....
hope thats some help

cheers ben
and before everyone jumps on the bandwagon that they are only into ratty low cars , thats bull too...
early, late, shiney, matt, ratty whatever - there are gallieries and members for all sorts, years, models etc...

Ben said jack except its invation only ( But not directly). I can understand that they want to keep the membership down. Forums cost money to run and Bandwidth aint cheap.

the way of the world is the internet allows us to see the world, but not leave the house...

Well except if you want to know the special code with the decoder ring....

Now i'm not picking on you ben(awesome type3's BTW) in fact you were the only one to try and make sense out of it all and kudo's to you for tryin. But face facts..... the odds are against you.
First impressions last and i'm sure if the perticular member you talk to may take your advances the wrong way what right does that member have to judge who you are and if you are "Fit" for the forum?


Now i wont quote that other attempt to bring light into the reasoning behind why its invation only... (Atleast it was admitted its invitation only) but i can tell you that bringing up join dates and "The good old days" is simply a joke. Go find me the earliest join date here and i'll tell you that its bullshit. This forum is version 2 after the original forum was cancelled due to rising advertising and spam. AVD has never "Gone to the dogs" but like every free forum it will always have its ups and downs. AVD is still and always will be about free speech and facing the replies..... Not Hiding behind a closed forum.....
Maybe its my Big Ego talkin but if you have been around long enough (check MY join date) and you see alot more than meets the eye.
Yup i have an attitude and thats because i'm passionate about it. Strike 1.
I dont post here often so i guess i'm a lurker too... thats strike 2.
I'm sure its a great place and i know its got some great members.....
Maybe its best i stick to AVD then... there's no place like home.

Tazz

I'm very confused about all the hype,

I've been a long time member of this forum and was a member of the original forum too. Melburg Luft was started because a few mates and I decided we'd like a place where people who are into the style of cars we love could gather to talk shit and share their experiences.

After a few years we thought the forum had lost sight of what we'd set out to create, It had become Generic (for want of a better term) We then as a group (the whole forum) made the decision to close the doors and delete the "0" post users as they hadn't contributed to the forum since joining. Members were given at least a months notice that this would happen.

I'm not sure why any of this needs to be justified to anyone?? Our admin e-mail is out of order at present, so yes you may not have had a response, for that I'm sorry. We except new members every week and are far from elitist, nor do we have "exclusive Jackets", our merchandise is available for purchase at any Vic show.

If you'd like to join, come along to one of our monthly meets at Rancho Deluxe in Collingwood and introduce yourself they're held on the first Saturday of every month.

Again I apologise, All we are trying to do is have more of a community feel to our forum, Just imagine if you could put a face to every name on here wouldn't that be great.


I hope this will clear up any miss-understandings, if you have any further queries please do not hesitate to PM me,

Regards,

Rhett (Melburg Luft Admin)

Again, thanks for clearing that up phat bug. I was one of the ones who were originally trying to get into Melburg Luft after seeing their style of cars and that was exactly what I was dreaming of in a car for many years. I understand what you're looking for in a community. I guess people were just annoyed that they were getting no responses and are used to seeing forums as a public thing and free to join.

Boo frikety hoo 😢 Luft wont let me in ......
Find something constructive to talk about guys , You guys wine more then my wife 🤪

Hey Rhett,

All good. Didn't know email was down. Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Norbert

Baywindow Boy wrote:Boo frikety hoo 😢 Luft wont let me in ......
Find something constructive to talk about guys , You guys wine more then my wife 🤪

😂

So I guess if its "check us out and let us check you out " then its a bit hard to join if you live outside of Melbourne then?

I have no hassle with it except for when folk post links "for sale" or "check this out" onto other sites. Why bother posting if all you are doing is advertising to your own site?

Meh, Don't worry Stan, we have things that go faster, hang lower and receive more air cooling than anything posted on any site where we work. There is more "BANG" for your buck there, just look outside your window 😂