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DJC317
5th March 2016, 09:26 PM
Hi Guys,

I saw a thread the other day regarding the possible closure of the forum. Just was interested to know that the go is regarding this?
chris_r
5th March 2016, 09:55 PM
Hi Guys,

I saw a thread the other day regarding the possible closure of the forum. Just was interested to know that the go is regarding this?
Forum is up for sale. poita is the man to speak to if you're interested or know someone who is. If he doesn't get a buyer by the 30th June, that's when the forum will close, as he has a lot of other projects on the go.
DJC317
5th March 2016, 10:01 PM
Ah! Thats what i remember seeing. Hopefully someone will be able to take it on. Its tempting for me, but I'm very new here and I have a lot of other things on the go as well.
There aren't any other Opel Australia Forums around that i know of so it would suck if this once closes down. :/


Forum is up for sale. poita is the man to speak to if you're interested or know someone who is. If he doesn't get a buyer by the 30th June, that's when the forum will close, as he has a lot of other projects on the go.
chris_r
5th March 2016, 10:15 PM
Ah! Thats what i remember seeing. Hopefully someone will be able to take it on. Its tempting for me, but I'm very new here and I have a lot of other things on the go as well.
There aren't any other Opel Australia Forums around that i know of so it would suck if this once closes down. :/
Yes, it would suck. This place has been like a second home for many of us over the last few years and those of us who have been here for a long enough time would be sad to see it go, but that's just the way things go.

One would hope that now that cars like the Commodore being replaced by the Insignia, Cruze being replaced with the Astra K and possibly a few more Opel models replacing Holden product, that there'd be an increased interest in this forum. Only problem is, it'll be a couple of years before that happens unfortunately and that may not be at the right time to save the forum.
DJC317
5th March 2016, 10:18 PM
Theres definitely some nice people on here to talk to on here.

Yeah, see what comes of the next few months i suppose hey. Hopefully someone saves the forum!


Yes, it would suck. This place has been like a second home for many of us over the last few years and those of us who have been here for a long enough time would be sad to see it go, but that's just the way things go.

One would hope that now that cars like the Commodore being replaced by the Insignia, Cruze being replaced with the Astra K and possibly a few more Opel models replacing Holden product, that there'd be an increased interest in this forum. Only problem is, it'll be a couple of years before that happens unfortunately and that may not be at the right time to save the forum.
poita
5th March 2016, 10:41 PM
If I don't get a buyer yes it will be closing down unfortunately

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DJC317
5th March 2016, 10:44 PM
Had any bites yet mate? What kind of pricing is involved with hosting this forum? Do you run a server from home?


If I don't get a buyer yes it will be closing down unfortunately

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poita
5th March 2016, 10:45 PM
I'm away at the moment. If you shoot me an email to the adress in the for sale thread I'll email you details on Tuesday.

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DJC317
5th March 2016, 10:46 PM
Okay mate. Cool. Just interested to know.


I'm away at the moment. If you shoot me an email to the adress in the for sale thread I'll email you details on Tuesday.

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DJC317
5th March 2016, 10:50 PM
What is the email address poita?
poita
6th March 2016, 02:41 PM
Poita18 at gmail dot com

Subject: OpelAus Forum For Sale



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DJC317
6th March 2016, 02:51 PM
Sent an email through mate!


Poita18 at gmail dot com

Subject: OpelAus Forum For Sale



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pd-xc-72464118
6th March 2016, 10:17 PM
Anybody considered some sort of group ownership/funding? Perhaps a crowdsourcing campaign?

Would be great if someone can keep it going in the short term beyond June if a medium-long term situation isn't clear by then. Nothing like a service disappearing to create confusion and perhaps reduce the chance of it returning.
DJC317
6th March 2016, 10:18 PM
Well if a group ownership was to happen I would be in. Depending on pricing.
dutchy
7th March 2016, 05:47 PM
Theo

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guy 27
7th March 2016, 08:10 PM
I'm happy to help out.

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dutchy
7th March 2016, 09:39 PM
I'm happy to help out.

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Guy , you talked to poita yet?

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guy 27
7th March 2016, 09:40 PM
Guy , you talked to poita yet?

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Not yet

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dutchy
7th March 2016, 09:40 PM
Not yet

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Pls do if you're serious

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DJC317
7th March 2016, 10:05 PM
If I know what the pricing and the outlay is I could pitch in also.
ConZo
8th March 2016, 01:43 PM
If I know what the pricing and the outlay is I could pitch in also.

Likewise.
DJC317
8th March 2016, 01:49 PM
Likewise.

Still waiting to find out some information regarding the costing and outlay. poita has been away/is away.
dutchy
8th March 2016, 04:21 PM
Still waiting to find out some information regarding the costing and outlay. poita has been away/is away.
I do know what it costs and as he indicated before running costs are basically paid for through advertising revenue. Now these are not things to openly discuss. Main issue atm is need someone committed and that has knowledge.

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Silver Surfer
8th March 2016, 06:01 PM
What specific knowledge dutchy?
guy 27
8th March 2016, 06:51 PM
I do know what it costs and as he indicated before running costs are basically paid for through advertising revenue. Now these are not things to openly discuss. Main issue atm is need someone committed and that has knowledge.

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I need to call you. :) spoken with poita already.
DJC317
8th March 2016, 07:59 PM
Im happy to pitch in as a moderator. I do have IT skills so i can look after a website also. If i can get some info regarding the required jobs that will help greatly.
dutchy
8th March 2016, 09:52 PM
I need to call you. :) spoken with poita already.
Talk is a little problematic atm, will explain later.

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guy 27
8th March 2016, 09:55 PM
Talk is a little problematic atm, will explain later.

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Morse code?

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dutchy
8th March 2016, 10:09 PM
Morse code?

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Yep [emoji2]

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Elliot_O
8th March 2016, 10:44 PM
Yep [emoji2]

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Showing your age there mate, who knows Morse code anyone?! Haha

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dutchy
8th March 2016, 10:53 PM
Showing your age there mate, who knows Morse code anyone?! Haha

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Youth nowadays, no respect for the elderly. [emoji2]

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dutchy
8th March 2016, 10:58 PM
Lost my voice Elliot_O 😔

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Elliot_O
8th March 2016, 11:00 PM
Youth nowadays, no respect for the elderly. [emoji2]

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Right?! :)

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Theo
9th March 2016, 08:24 PM
Theo

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sorry dutchy, I've been in the middle of somewhere offsite conducting trials.

A PM has been sent to interested parties in purchasing the forum.