On Membership.

• Guest 640

  • Registered: 21 Apr 2007
  • Posts: 7,819
  15 May 2011     08:47106292
  #1      
  Just to remind some of our newer and not so new members that we dont keep a membership alive for those who dont join in. Please be aware.
  
  Obviously we dont want to delete anybody but if you are not taking part...well...what can we do. Space is limited now, as we dont want this Clubhouse of writers to get too big, and someone else will be glad of the membership.
  
  So as the guys say about lots of things..its a case of use it or lose it.
  To keep your membership alive and well its simple, just take part, just join in.
  
  
  email: dover7@msn.com
• Melissa Pile

  • Location: Dover
  15 May 2011     16:28106394
  #2      
  Feel i should reply as dont like a lonely thread yes im posting as much as i think you all can handle of me , Mark well after his daft thread of aliens i can only apologise on behalf of it and i would like to welcome all the new members on here and look forward to meeting you all .
• Matt Bristow

  • Location: Whitfield, Dover
  19 May 2011     22:33106983
  #3      
  Paul
  
  Can I just ask the reason?
  
  As a dormant username, or one that doesn't post that often doesn't take up any server space to talk of so not really impacting on the economics of the web server.
  
  Am I correct in assuming its because you wish the forum to maintain an element of exclusivity?
  
  Just curious and certainly not wishing to cause offence by posing the question.
• Guest 698

  • Registered: 28 May 2010
  • Posts: 8,664
  19 May 2011     22:43106984
  #4      
  That post should keep you fully paid up for at least 24 hours, Matt!
  I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
• Guest 640

  • Registered: 21 Apr 2007
  • Posts: 7,819
  20 May 2011     07:18107014
  #5      
  No its not about economics Matt - its about keeping the forum alive and very active. Thats the name of the game...active. Because we are small and staying small (forumwise) and yes probably exclusive although thats a by-product..we need everyone to contribute so that members and readers see something new when they tune in everyday. All should do their bit. That way everyone, all the readers all the members, enjoy it more as there is hopefully lots of variety everyday.... There is nothing worse than stagnation. Our aim is to make it as enjoyable as possible for everyone.
  
  It is very little use to us to have someone contributing once every three months. While that person is away not contributing anything...the other guys are keeping it going on his/her behalf..so when he/she tunes in in three months time its still here and operating well. That is thanks to the guys who are contributing all the time.
  
  So therefore not fair on them that they should subsidise the first person.
  Our policy is to exclude passengers and we have done.
  
  Although let me just add, we have no ambition to exclude anyone..ideally everyone would contribute well and add to the enjoyment.
  email: dover7@msn.com
• Jan Higgins

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 5 Jul 2010
  • Posts: 13,931
  20 May 2011     08:48107024
  #6      
  As the forum is available to read by non members I fail to understand why some join if they have no desire to partake in the discussions here. If they wish to make the very occasional comment it can be done on the front page so easily.
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• howard mcsweeney1

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 12 Mar 2008
  • Posts: 62,352
  20 May 2011     08:50107026
  #7      
  that is right jan, martin and graham decided to give up membership but still make the odd post on the front page.