Such a shame

rich17865 · 6th July 2016, 06:45

This was once a great place, ruined by jobsworths, nonsense and interfering busy bodies.

Sadly, me selling my car has been in part caused by the foul taste left in my mouth from visiting this very forum of late. The very forum that five years ago excited and enthralled me about everything 75. It is, in my view, now just a husk of what was, with all the goodness scooped out and stamped on.

Such a shame that the end of ownership will be remembered by me and my family this way as it used to be a pastime my whole family enjoyed.

I have been vocal over the years, and not always agreed with others, I may have seemed offensive, for which I am sorry.

Enjoy your cars everyone.

That's all folks

murphyv310 · 6th July 2016, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by rich17865

This was once a great place, ruined by jobsworths, nonsense and interfering busy bodies.

Sadly, me selling my car has been in part caused by the foul taste left in my mouth from visiting this very forum of late. The very forum that five years ago excited and enthralled me about everything 75. It is, in my view, now just a husk of what was, with all the goodness scooped out and stamped on.

Such a shame that the end of ownership will be remembered by me and my family this way as it used to be a pastime my whole family enjoyed.

I have been vocal over the years, and not always agreed with others, I may have seemed offensive, for which I am sorry.

Enjoy your cars everyone.

That's all folks

Sad to hear this Rich. I do agree with you though. I used to spend a a lot of time on the general forum or in the technical area but feel now that help goes unheeded. I'm now thinking my 75 ownership will be a private affair, just feel now that the main purpose of the club has been lost.
Good Luck Rich what ever your endeavours are.

J1MBO · 6th July 2016, 10:07

Indeed, it is a shame Rich, my best to you and your family.

No doubt see you at the Hollow Tree from time to time.

Jim

mininuts · 6th July 2016, 10:28

I still think this is a great place Rich, I hope that doesn't mean that I'm a jobsworth, nonsense or busy body!

Anyway, best of luck in whatever lies ahead for you, and I hope your nice new Kia proves as enjoyable to own as your lovely 75 did

Best wishes.

Astraeus · 6th July 2016, 10:46

I wish you well Rich but I must admit some things are best left unsaid. As you are leaving ownership why bother to open up this stuff again? I was personally thinking the forum was settling down again. It is whatever folk think still the most used, most informative and is also policed by the moderators ( of whom I am not one) to the best of their abilities.

Anyway good luck Rich and remember you will be welcomed back if you decide to get another one for a summer toy/hobby at some point in the future. Many do and I hope you do too.

Chris

Gate Keeper · 6th July 2016, 13:22

I do know what you are referring to Richard, but it is not all doom and gloom. I remember the time when you were instrumental in organising a big meet to raise badly needed funds for a cancer charity. You are to be commended and I sincerely hope you are going to stick around

johnnybbad · 6th July 2016, 15:27

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Originally Posted by Astraeus

I wish you well Rich but I must admit some things are best left unsaid. As you are leaving ownership why bother to open up this stuff again? I was personally thinking the forum was settling down again. It is whatever folk think still the most used, most informative and is also policed by the moderators ( of whom I am not one) to the best of their abilities.

Anyway good luck Rich and remember you will be welcomed back if you decide to get another one for a summer toy/hobby at some point in the future. Many do and I hope you do too.

Chris

I think Rich has a good reason to leave with a bitter taste in his mouth

Looking at the final post on his previous now closed thread, it seems people have complained to the admins that he is apparently circumventing the rules

Some people need to get out a bit and stop wasting their life telling tales on others, im sure most people on here are above primary school age, so why not act like it

macafee2 · 6th July 2016, 20:14

what have I missed?

macafee2

Dragrad · 7th July 2016, 00:50

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Originally Posted by macafee2

what have I missed?

macafee2

Nothing really....

See the last post in this....

The Rules are there for to all members to observe

And we, as Team, recognise that some members may not agree with the thoughts of individual opinions.

Membership consensus has been applied, and as this is a 'continuation' of a Closed thread, this thread is also closed.

6th July 2016, 06:45	#1
rich17865 This is my second home Transit Connect Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crewe Posts: 9,532 Thanks: 868 Thanked 1,619 Times in 1,095 Posts	Such a shame This was once a great place, ruined by jobsworths, nonsense and interfering busy bodies. Sadly, me selling my car has been in part caused by the foul taste left in my mouth from visiting this very forum of late. The very forum that five years ago excited and enthralled me about everything 75. It is, in my view, now just a husk of what was, with all the goodness scooped out and stamped on. Such a shame that the end of ownership will be remembered by me and my family this way as it used to be a pastime my whole family enjoyed. I have been vocal over the years, and not always agreed with others, I may have seemed offensive, for which I am sorry. Enjoy your cars everyone. That's all folks

6th July 2016, 10:28	#4
mininuts This is my second home Cooper S 210 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Port William Posts: 5,309 Thanks: 5,098 Thanked 2,406 Times in 1,631 Posts	I still think this is a great place Rich, I hope that doesn't mean that I'm a jobsworth, nonsense or busy body! Anyway, best of luck in whatever lies ahead for you, and I hope your nice new Kia proves as enjoyable to own as your lovely 75 did Best wishes. __________________ *Paul* 2016 MINI Cooper S 210 : 2000 Rover 75 CDT Classic SE : 2009 Freelander 2 GS : 2000 Mini Cooper Sport : 1986 Mini Mayfair : 1980 Mini Pickup : 1971 Mini Cooper S

6th July 2016, 10:46	#5
Astraeus Regional Secretary North Scotland MG ZS Exclusive 1.0T Auto 2022 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tayport Posts: 5,754 Thanks: 1,676 Thanked 1,855 Times in 1,058 Posts	Easy to criticise I wish you well Rich but I must admit some things are best left unsaid. As you are leaving ownership why bother to open up this stuff again? I was personally thinking the forum was settling down again. It is whatever folk think still the most used, most informative and is also policed by the moderators ( of whom I am not one) to the best of their abilities. Anyway good luck Rich and remember you will be welcomed back if you decide to get another one for a summer toy/hobby at some point in the future. Many do and I hope you do too. Chris

6th July 2016, 10:07	#3
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	Indeed, it is a shame Rich, my best to you and your family. No doubt see you at the Hollow Tree from time to time. Jim

6th July 2016, 13:22	#6
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,072 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	I do know what you are referring to Richard, but it is not all doom and gloom. I remember the time when you were instrumental in organising a big meet to raise badly needed funds for a cancer charity. You are to be commended and I sincerely hope you are going to stick around

6th July 2016, 20:14	#8
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,929 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	what have I missed? macafee2