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?
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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.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJC317
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. :/
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Originally Posted by chris_r
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJC317
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.
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!
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Originally Posted by chris_r
If I don't get a buyer yes it will be closing down unfortunately
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Had any bites yet mate? What kind of pricing is involved with hosting this forum? Do you run a server from home?
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Originally Posted by poita
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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Okay mate. Cool. Just interested to know.
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Originally Posted by poita
What is the email address @poita?
Poita18 at gmail dot com
Subject: OpelAus Forum For Sale
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Sent an email through mate!
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Originally Posted by poita
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.
Well if a group ownership was to happen I would be in. Depending on pricing.
@Theo
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I'm happy to help out.
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Guy , you talked to poita yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by guy 27
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Not yetQuote:
Originally Posted by dutchy
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Pls do if you're seriousQuote:
Originally Posted by guy 27
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If I know what the pricing and the outlay is I could pitch in also.
Likewise.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJC317
Still waiting to find out some information regarding the costing and outlay. @poita has been away/is away.Quote:
Originally Posted by ConZo
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.Quote:
Originally Posted by DJC317
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What specific knowledge dutchy?
I need to call you. :) spoken with poita already.Quote:
Originally Posted by dutchy
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.
Talk is a little problematic atm, will explain later.Quote:
Originally Posted by guy 27
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Morse code?Quote:
Originally Posted by dutchy
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Yep [emoji2]Quote:
Originally Posted by guy 27
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Showing your age there mate, who knows Morse code anyone?! HahaQuote:
Originally Posted by dutchy
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Youth nowadays, no respect for the elderly. [emoji2]Quote:
Originally Posted by Elliot_O
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Lost my voice @Elliot_O 😔
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Right?! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by dutchy
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sorry @dutchy, I've been in the middle of somewhere offsite conducting trials.Quote:
Originally Posted by dutchy
A PM has been sent to interested parties in purchasing the forum.