Is there any truth in the rumour on other forums that this Grey Nomad forum may be intending to go "user pays" in the future
Happywanderer said
08:20 PM Dec 16, 2011
You should know by now when you read other forums they will do their best to put another one down, tell some untruths and do their best to denigrate the site. They can be a bit like politicians really. Never believe what the other side is saying.
animalcarer said
08:21 PM Dec 16, 2011
I was tinking that also. As they say there are no free lunches.
goinsoon said
08:23 PM Dec 16, 2011
Happywanderer wrote:
You should know by now when you read other forums they will do their best to put another one down, tell some untruths and do their best to denigrate the site. They can be a bit like politicians really. Never believe what the other side is saying.
better to ask than and find out the truth, either way
goinsoon said
08:24 PM Dec 16, 2011
animalcarer wrote:
I was tinking that also. As they say there are no free lunches.
I dunno, I find there are lots of places online for a free feed (so to say)
-- Edited by goinsoon on Friday 16th of December 2011 08:25:07 PM
Happywanderer said
08:24 PM Dec 16, 2011
Another one I'm on asked for donations to help run the site. I ignored the request. When does one pay to talk on a forum. You don't. If you don't like it move on.
bill12 said
08:25 PM Dec 16, 2011
I was invited, some time ago to go to other forums, but got sick of the sniping at each other, so I never left this one. Don,t let the standards drop as it has in others. It gets quite boring.
_wombat_ said
08:28 PM Dec 16, 2011
I Paid $100 to join this forum, did I pay too much?
I know what Cindy will say.
_wombat_ said
08:30 PM Dec 16, 2011
Sorry double post
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 16th of December 2011 08:30:37 PM
Happywanderer said
08:44 PM Dec 16, 2011
Too cheap wombat, too cheap!!
Webmaster said
08:59 PM Dec 16, 2011
$100 Wombat! Should definitely have been $1,000 at least! No, this site will never be user pays. We created the site as a place for grey nomads and wannabe grey nomads to get together to exchange advice, stories and tips, nothing more. It has grown more popular than we ever imagined but we are all too well aware that that is because of the wonderful people who visit this forum, rather than anything we have done. We are just delighted that so many people enjoy it and would never do anything to deter anyone from joining and enjoying. Please if anyone has any questions about the site or the forum, just PM me and ask rather than risking spreading an untrue rumour. Hope that sets the record straight everybody.
goinsoon said
09:04 PM Dec 16, 2011
Webmaster wrote:
$100 Wombat! Should definitely have been $1,000 at least! No, this site will never be user pays. We created the site as a place for grey nomads and wannabe grey nomads to get together to exchange advice, stories and tips, nothing more. It has grown more popular than we ever imagined but we are all too well aware that that is because of the wonderful people who visit this forum, rather than anything we have done. We are just delighted that so many people enjoy it and would never do anything to deter anyone from joining and enjoying. Please if anyone has any questions about the site or the forum, just PM me and ask rather than risking spreading an untrue rumour. Hope that sets the record straight everybody.
Thank you Cindy for the prompt reply, it is reassuring, I purposely posted the question instead of PM to you as the rumour was already out there on another forum and I am aware that others here also visit that forum from time to time, so I felt it was best to be out in the open, if we can't talk and share our thoughts and fears, then why are we here.
_wombat_ said
09:04 PM Dec 16, 2011
Webmaster wrote:
$100 Wombat! Should definitely have been $1,000 at least! No, this site will never be user pays. We created the site as a place for grey nomads and wannabe grey nomads to get together to exchange advice, stories and tips, nothing more. It has grown more popular than we ever imagined but we are all too well aware that that is because of the wonderful people who visit this forum, rather than anything we have done. We are just delighted that so many people enjoy it and would never do anything to deter anyone from joining and enjoying. Please if anyone has any questions about the site or the forum, just PM me and ask rather than risking spreading an untrue rumour. Hope that sets the record straight everybody.
bugga, can I have my $100 back please
I'm one of those wonderful people, and that's my opinion.
goinsoon said
09:09 PM Dec 16, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
Webmaster wrote:
$100 Wombat! Should definitely have been $1,000 at least! No, this site will never be user pays. We created the site as a place for grey nomads and wannabe grey nomads to get together to exchange advice, stories and tips, nothing more. It has grown more popular than we ever imagined but we are all too well aware that that is because of the wonderful people who visit this forum, rather than anything we have done. We are just delighted that so many people enjoy it and would never do anything to deter anyone from joining and enjoying. Please if anyone has any questions about the site or the forum, just PM me and ask rather than risking spreading an untrue rumour. Hope that sets the record straight everybody.
bugga, can I have my $100 back please
I'm one of those wonderful people, and that's my opinion.
No I think you must be confused, you owe another $900.00
_wombat_ said
09:18 PM Dec 16, 2011
nobody said anything about installments
goinsoon said
09:30 PM Dec 16, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
nobody said anything about installments
I am sure that Father Ted could arrange a favourable payment plan for you with excellent interest rates (for him)
Vic said
10:05 PM Dec 16, 2011
Cindy,
Are you offering a $1000 bounty for Wombat's hide?
A number of us have been after him for awhile now, what a bonus that would be, we'll have lots of GN's heading over this way to find him.
I believe Gubby's already on his trail!
Happywanderer said
10:17 PM Dec 16, 2011
Thank you Cindy for clearing that up. Nothing worse than outsiders spreading untruths for their own benefit. This is a great forum and so it shall always be.
Cruising Granny said
10:31 PM Dec 16, 2011
It's all about jealousy and rotten rumours. If you can't join or better them, degrade and discredit them. The Grey Nomads must be on a winner for others to knock it. Keep up the good work, and the friendly attitude everyone. We're doing good.
milo said
01:27 AM Dec 17, 2011
yep ,even despite our disagreements, and the odd heated moments its still a great place
Vic said
03:11 AM Dec 17, 2011
To be fair, I know of one major RV forum that will not allow members to denigrate another forum and will remove any comments of that nature.
Another newer one does invite donations but says there is no obligation on members to do so, eg;
"On our main site there is a link to donate by PayPal. We certainly don't want anyone to fell any pressure or obligation to donate. This is a FREE website and always will be. Any donations will be used for the ongoing costs of providing the site, and for providing further user benefits."
Likewise, I don't think we should bag other forums on GN.
-- Edited by Vic on Saturday 17th of December 2011 03:12:07 AM
_wombat_ said
08:14 AM Dec 17, 2011
Vic wrote:
Cindy,
Are you offering a $1000 bounty for Wombat's hide?
A number of us have been after him for awhile now, what a bonus that would be, we'll have lots of GN's heading over this way to find him.
I believe Gubby's already on his trail!
who is gubby ?
jimricho said
08:18 AM Dec 17, 2011
Maybe these rumours are a sign of the success of this forum and perhaps we (especially Cindy) should take it as a compliment that this is occurring?
Gerty Dancer said
10:33 AM Dec 17, 2011
jimricho wrote:
Maybe these rumours are a sign of the success of this forum and perhaps we (especially Cindy) should take it as a compliment that this is occurring?
Hear Hear Jim!!
Beth54 said
10:49 AM Dec 17, 2011
I'm not really a forum person, just facebook to keep up with rellies and friends...people I KNOW. So I have no idea what they're saying on other forums. I found this site and have been more than happy with the advise and friendship I've found. Why would I bother looking at another forum!
I'm also happy with the way Cindy will step in and quickly stop some threads from going too far.
ken thomas said
12:42 PM Dec 17, 2011
I am on a number of forums and each one has different information and most people on them are fairdinkum and only use it to better their caravanning experiences and get up to date reports Grey Nomads is a great forum and caravanners forum and explore oz are also very informative Ken
Vic said
12:54 PM Dec 17, 2011
_wombat_ wrote:
who is gubby ?
Don't play the innocent with me Wombat, you'll find out soon enough when he tracks you down
Seriously, I hope he is ok, haven't seen him post for awhile (thought he was too busy hunting you, ha ha).
_wombat_ said
01:05 PM Dec 17, 2011
me finks he is frightened of me
JRH said
01:05 PM Dec 17, 2011
Vic wrote:
_wombat_ wrote:
who is gubby ?
Don't play the innocent with me Wombat, you'll find out soon enough when he tracks you down
Seriously, I hope he is ok, haven't seen him post for awhile (thought he was too busy hunting you, ha ha).
Maybe Wombat has him stuffed down his hole for safe keeping or something.
I am sure he is safe and sound, we have not heard any bad news about him and you know how fast bad news travels.
Vic said
01:08 PM Dec 17, 2011
I hope so John, maybe he just has too much on his plate at the moment, we need him to keep the Wombat in line.....
Is there any truth in the rumour on other forums that this Grey Nomad forum may be intending to go "user pays" in the future
They can be a bit like politicians really. Never believe what the other side is saying.
I was tinking that also. As they say there are no free lunches.
better to ask than and find out the truth, either way
I dunno, I find there are lots of places online for a free feed (so to say)
-- Edited by goinsoon on Friday 16th of December 2011 08:25:07 PM
I Paid $100 to join this forum, did I pay too much?
I know what Cindy will say.
Sorry double post
-- Edited by _wombat_ on Friday 16th of December 2011 08:30:37 PM
Thank you Cindy for the prompt reply, it is reassuring, I purposely posted the question instead of PM to you as the rumour was already out there on another forum and I am aware that others here also visit that forum from time to time, so I felt it was best to be out in the open, if we can't talk and share our thoughts and fears, then why are we here.
bugga, can I have my $100 back please
I'm one of those wonderful people, and that's my opinion.
No I think you must be confused, you owe another $900.00
nobody said anything about installments
I am sure that Father Ted could arrange a favourable payment plan for you with excellent interest rates (for him)
Cindy,
Are you offering a $1000 bounty for Wombat's hide?
A number of us have been after him for awhile now, what a bonus that would be, we'll have lots of GN's heading over this way to find him.
I believe Gubby's already on his trail!
The Grey Nomads must be on a winner for others to knock it. Keep up the good work, and the friendly attitude everyone. We're doing good.
To be fair, I know of one major RV forum that will not allow members to denigrate another forum and will remove any comments of that nature.
Another newer one does invite donations but says there is no obligation on members to do so, eg;
"On our main site there is a link to donate by PayPal.
We certainly don't want anyone to fell any pressure or obligation to donate. This is a FREE website and always will be. Any donations will be used for the ongoing costs of providing the site, and for providing further user benefits."
Likewise, I don't think we should bag other forums on GN.
-- Edited by Vic on Saturday 17th of December 2011 03:12:07 AM
who is gubby ?
Hear Hear Jim!!
I'm not really a forum person, just facebook to keep up with rellies and friends...people I KNOW. So I have no idea what they're saying on other forums. I found this site and have been more than happy with the advise and friendship I've found. Why would I bother looking at another forum!
I'm also happy with the way Cindy will step in and quickly stop some threads from going too far.
Grey Nomads is a great forum and caravanners forum and explore oz are also very informative
Ken
Don't play the innocent with me Wombat, you'll find out soon enough when he tracks you down
Seriously, I hope he is ok, haven't seen him post for awhile (thought he was too busy hunting you, ha ha).
me finks he is frightened of me
Maybe Wombat has him stuffed down his hole for safe keeping or something.
I am sure he is safe and sound, we have not heard any bad news about him and you know how fast bad news travels.
I hope so John, maybe he just has too much on his plate at the moment, we need him to keep the Wombat in line.....
