Ian
Site Administrator
Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
User status: Online
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa-sxi
50 posts is nothing though? a bit of spam?
I think the only way to really tackle the scammer problem is through paid membership with a registered UK address on the account linked to bank account or paypal?
Gives you time to get on to it though - there have been people registered and spammed a bit and it's become obvious who they are and what their intentions are.
Paying on the other hand means nothing, even with a postal address and bank details, people still scam. And that can be with every new account they make. The 50/30 rule makes it more difficult to get a new id.
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Jon_C
Premium Member
Registered: 7th Dec 05
Location: Suffolk
User status: Offline
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Doubt it. Not had my Corsa for about 3 years. Drive a Golf now so do all the Dub shows.
Like it here though as people are cool here and its a laugh.
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cjohnson
Member
Registered: 27th Apr 08
Location: silsden,west yorks.Drive: Astra van
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To be honest, I don't think that having to be a member and have 50 posts would stop scammers completely. If anything I would imagine some would take advantage, as buyers have a false sense of security by it all. As it is now I am always weary of anybody selling.
I am gonna renew in the next few days, although wish I had done earlier as I will have lost pics now.
I really don't see much of a gain though by being prem tbh, just that you get an avatar  And you seem to be spoken to with abit more respect. Prem lounge is nothing special really, but as Tom said, I feel asif I'm missing out on lady pics  ha 
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Ian
Site Administrator
Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
User status: Online
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Nothing stops it completely but that rule has helped.
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
User status: Offline
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It's tricky, £12.50 is peanuts but I find myself just renewing for the sake of it.
Webmail - don't use this at all, wouldn't fancy announcing to people that my e-mail address ends in @corsasport.co.uk TBH.
Insurance discounts - don't personally use these because the only companies that offer them quote me ridiculous prices in the first place.
Image hosting - good feature although there are a lot of free alternatives. Facebook for starters.
Extra u2u space - don't personally need it, obviously I'm not popular enough.
Avatar/signature - I personally view the site with avatars turned off so I'm indifferent about this feature.
Having said all of that, the site is very well run, there is always a lot of banter going around and although I don't really use any of the additional features, I will probably continue to support the site.
In summary - I don't think making it cheaper will bring any more premium users.
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Stuart H
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Registered: 17th Jul 09
Location: lanark , scotland
User status: Offline
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I'm premium although dont post very often tbh , £12.50 is hardly goin to break the bank so its nice to help out 
Ever thought about a welcome pack though when going premium or renewing?? (i.e stickers , keyring , something like cliosport has?)
Love the banter though that why I'm here 
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BarnshaW
Member
Registered: 25th Oct 06
User status: Offline
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if it you put it to ten pound today then i will become premium today 
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Ian
Site Administrator
Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
User status: Online
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Is that like bonus accelerator prem?
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Jake
Member
Registered: 24th Jan 05
User status: Offline
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10months instead of 12
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BarnshaW
Member
Registered: 25th Oct 06
User status: Offline
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bonus accelerator prem
do i get windscreen cover when i go prem?
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Ian
Site Administrator
Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
User status: Online
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I'll clean it with Tornado canopy cleaner if you come to a track day.
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AndyKent
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Registered: 3rd Sep 05
User status: Offline
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I went 3/4 years without being prem. The fact I check here every day and get no end of laughs from various comments means £12.50 is nothing.
I doubt dropping it to £10 would encourage many more to pay.
Don't use any features other than the lounge, avatar and sig.
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Jon_C
Premium Member
Registered: 7th Dec 05
Location: Suffolk
User status: Offline
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Free set of stickers for preems may be a cool idea. ( You make these now dont you? ) Its cheap advertising for the forum too
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antnee
Member
Registered: 30th Dec 07
Location: Cov Drives: Clio 197
User status: Offline
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I renewed the other day, just for the sake of it. Its a good site and the money helps keeping it running and improving.
Wheres this hospitality van thing anyway!!!
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BarnshaW
Member
Registered: 25th Oct 06
User status: Offline
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ian i renewed so that this thread was worthwhile
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Jon_C
Premium Member
Registered: 7th Dec 05
Location: Suffolk
User status: Offline
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^^^^^^^^^^ Off to look at Boobies now
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Nath
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Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
User status: Offline
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyKent
I went 3/4 years without being prem. The fact I check here every day and get no end of laughs from various comments means £12.50 is nothing.
I doubt dropping it to £10 would encourage many more to pay.
Don't use any features other than the lounge, avatar and sig.
Same. And I know it helps the site out a bit too. So everyone is happy.
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chrisritch
Member
Registered: 2nd Sep 08
Location: Northants Drives: V40
User status: Offline
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membership pack sounds good. Saxperience give out a lanyard, keyloop thing, stickers, membership card, and random little bits for 14.99
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mwg
Member
Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
User status: Offline
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Membership packs are crap. Who wants key rings and stickers? Really?
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Ian
Site Administrator
Registered: 28th Aug 99
Location: Liverpool
User status: Online
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We give out free stuff, you just need to go to a show to get it.
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Nath
Member
Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
User status: Offline
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quote:
Originally posted by mwg
Membership packs are crap. Who wants key rings and stickers? Really?
Plus you would only use most of that stuff if you had a Corsa (stickers for example).
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Jake
Member
Registered: 24th Jan 05
User status: Offline
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membership card would be as much use as a dennis the menace fanclub card
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Jon_C
Premium Member
Registered: 7th Dec 05
Location: Suffolk
User status: Offline
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quote:
Originally posted by Nath
quote:
Originally posted by mwg
Membership packs are crap. Who wants key rings and stickers? Really?
Plus you would only use most of that stuff if you had a Corsa (stickers for example).
Do people on here still own Corsas?
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Stuart H
Member
Registered: 17th Jul 09
Location: lanark , scotland
User status: Offline
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quote:
Originally posted by Ian
We give out free stuff, you just need to go to a show to get it.
What about the people that cant get to a show??
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Nath
Member
Registered: 3rd Apr 02
Location: MK
User status: Offline
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quote:
Originally posted by Jon_C
quote:
Originally posted by Nath
quote:
Originally posted by mwg
Membership packs are crap. Who wants key rings and stickers? Really?
Plus you would only use most of that stuff if you had a Corsa (stickers for example).
Do people on here still own Corsas?
Don't go there!
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