Mort Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I would like to suggest the creation of an additional private forum, headed 'Club Matters' or something similar, in which internal matters relating specifically to the club can be discussed between members out of the public eye.There have been a number of instances recently when contentious club matters have been discussed. Although such discussions are important there have been instances when I would have felt much more comfortable having them behind closed doors. A private forum might also be a useful tool for the Management Team to pass on information to the membership which is considered inappropriate for a public forum.Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 A Members Only section was suggested previously on the old forum, and I did/do think it would be a great idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted October 31, 2014 Area Representative Share Posted October 31, 2014 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 I've resurrected this thread as I never did get an answer about the viability of a private members' forum, and the thread was removed for some reason.Other members clearly feel it would be a good idea, so can it be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 It will be raised (by me ) at the next MT meeting at the end of the month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Ta muchly. Can we leave this thread up until you get an answer please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAL Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I have run a Formula 1 forum for the past eight years and a 'members only' area has been essential. There are some things that I do not want the outside world to see such as discussions about future changes and ideas etc.I value the opinion of my members (I wouldn't have a forum without them), therefore I run any major changes past them first to ensure I am not going to antagonise everyone. I treat the members area as a virtual board room where all members are welcome but their posts are beyond the prying eyes of Facebook, Twitter and even the almighty Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 It's commendable that you value your members' views in that way Buds. Perhaps a similar scheme could be adopted on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area Representative Golf Juliet Tango Posted January 4, 2015 Area Representative Share Posted January 4, 2015 Seeing the threads on PissedOffHeads a private forum would be valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted February 4, 2015 Author Share Posted February 4, 2015 BTTT - Another thread removed arbitrarily, without comment. Can someone please give a response? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Lowe Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian B Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I did raise it at the MT meeting and I'm not sure a concensus was reached (I haven't had the minutes yet), however Shaun said it wouldn't be too difficult to implement as we have already done the members only bit on Techtalk, so we know it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 5, 2015 Member Share Posted February 5, 2015 On balance I'd make all the forums members-only, with carefully exposed tasters from TechTalk and the Technical Guides and the special offers to encourage people to join. I don't know enough about events to know which would be better.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Support Team Shaun_E Posted February 5, 2015 Support Team Share Posted February 5, 2015 This is one of those topics that doesn't have a consensus view. The decision to not have Techtalk members only was by a narrow margin. I suspect hiding all forums would not get the vote. A members only discussion forum is a good idea but there is a cost and time element to consider and at the moment there are other priorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted February 5, 2015 Member Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks. Understood.Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mort Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Thanks for the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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