talk about targeted marketing !!! just noticed the Colony bicycles advertising in the top banner http://www.colonybmx.com.au/ 
So what is their rationale for advertising here ? are they thinking that cos we are all VW enthusiasts so we all need a 'Plan B' ('B' for Bike) for when our cars inevitably (and regularly) break down ???

The nerve !!

I'm hurt now.

Most of Type3contingent are bike nuts too, from BMX to dragsters etc etc.

ING Direct advertise on here.... i prefer the bike advetising over that!

Yes Clint who is a top bloke with some top cars runs Colony. Sponsorship does not necessarily need to be VW related, but everyone does need a plan B

they are helping to keep the site running
stop crying

I sort of took Uber Kafer's comments as tongue in cheek about how sometimes our prides and joy let us down more than a dig at the sponsor.

Yogie

They may not be vw's but at least they are aircooled lol

If you don't like ads then install an ad blocker addon in your browser and be done with it. I already mentioned that in the last thread

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Originally posted by vlad01 If you don't like ads then install an ad blocker addon in your browser and be done with it. I already mentioned that in the last thread

Could be worse, like an ad for shower curtain rings

Ummm ok, odd...

Anyway it's great we have are getting sponsorship to keep this forum rolling which is exactly how it should be, free to join! It's also great to get behind the personal business's of our wonderful members. Supporting each other in the process.

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Originally posted by Uber Kafer Quote: Originally posted by vlad01 If you don't like ads then install an ad blocker addon in your browser and be done with it. I already mentioned that in the last thread and I've mentioned fun police before too. lighten up, its the weekend.

Haha, never thought of that marketing angle if our cars break down! Haha

Yeah I don't really expect anything from my advert on here it's more so a simple way to support the site. VWs give me plenty of joy so wanna give a little back in supporting the community in return. But yeah if you want a BMX bike then I would be stoked if someone picked one up!

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Originally posted by ColonyVW Haha, never thought of that marketing angle if our cars break down! Haha Yeah I don't really expect anything from my advert on here it's more so a simple way to support the site. VWs give me plenty of joy so wanna give a little back in supporting the community in return. But yeah if you want a BMX bike then I would be stoked if someone picked one up!

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Originally posted by RISKY4LIFE Quote: Originally posted by ColonyVW Haha, never thought of that marketing angle if our cars break down! Haha Yeah I don't really expect anything from my advert on here it's more so a simple way to support the site. VWs give me plenty of joy so wanna give a little back in supporting the community in return. But yeah if you want a BMX bike then I would be stoked if someone picked one up!

but wait... it gets worse...

The ad I just saw at the ad banner at the bottom of the page was for........ "FREE CAR BODY PICK-UP IN PERTH"......

What's Next ????

And as I read this, the banner at the bottom is

Nation Wide Car Towing, OMG does this mean even old Volksies sometimes require towing......couldn't be......tell me it's not so......pleeeeease.

erm reading the adverts on the bottom
c'mon guys move along n read the proper content VW
if a few adverts appear at top n very bottom of page does it really matter
they are the one's for mostly funding this and other forums
unless we want go like the newspapers now n have a pay wall to read/post then prolly disappear altogether
I'm happy for one to see who supports us
just remember u don't have to click here n win an ifone n half a mil like lee
go the local traders - be it parts, service or bicycles

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Originally posted by h erm reading the adverts on the bottom c'mon guys move along n read the proper content VW if a few adverts appear at top n very bottom of page does it really matter they are the one's for mostly funding this and other forums unless we want go like the newspapers now n have a pay wall to read/post then prolly disappear altogether I'm happy for one to see who supports us just remember u don't have to click here n win an ifone n half a mil like lee go the local traders - be it parts, service or bicycles

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Originally posted by beetleboyjeff Quote: Originally posted by h erm reading the adverts on the bottom c'mon guys move along n read the proper content VW if a few adverts appear at top n very bottom of page does it really matter they are the one's for mostly funding this and other forums unless we want go like the newspapers now n have a pay wall to read/post then prolly disappear altogether I'm happy for one to see who supports us just remember u don't have to click here n win an ifone n half a mil like lee go the local traders - be it parts, service or bicycles I gotta agree with h here. I don't mind ads around the edges of the screen, especially when they are financing the forum. If I am looking to buy something, advertisers who support things I enjoy (like this forum) are certainly up the top of my considerations, whether it is for VW parts, bicycles, houses, boots, or whatever.

It is all about choice ..you wanna BMX then the heads up is there .... you don't ..... be happy someone is supporting the forum