Friends of Nissan 4x4, should it be a fiver again? - Page 2

macabethiel · 16-12-2013, 14:27

Would it be possible to extend members other vehicles a little so there were sub-categories for males. That might help retention?

(RIP) PLANK · 16-12-2013, 14:47

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Originally Posted by Bat21

The difference between the £5 & £10 a year is 42p a month or 1.4p per day.... please tell me things arent that bad in Planksville or any other household for that matter

I'm happy to pay my tenner, I just think it's sad to see old members go. And as they no longer need the technical help and only socialise, plus they have a lot give. A discount to keep them in the gang would be nice, this way you may get a fiver as opposed to losing a tenner

Bat21 · 16-12-2013, 14:55

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Originally Posted by PLANK

.... I just think it's sad to see old members go. And as they no longer need the technical help and only socialise, plus they have a lot give. A discount to keep them in the gang would be nice, this way you may get a fiver as opposed to losing a tenner

I hear what you're saying but it would be more trouble than it is worth from an administrative point of view.

The other possible option would be to scrap the subscription fee altogether, but that would mean introducing things like banner ads etc....

micktheshed · 16-12-2013, 17:26

Just a suggestion....

I belonged to the Frontera Owners Club for several years until buying my Terrano 20 months ago, & an excellent site it is. The point being that Fronteras ceased production before the Terrano but the site is still going strong. Maybe something to do with the bigger volume of Fronteras around?

Without intending any offence to this invaluable site, a look at the FOC site will show you why it excels. I've yet to come across a site so well laid out or so comprehensive but it must take an enormous amount of time & effort.

It's the way of the world that interest in this Terrano-specific site will diminish over the years, the Terrano is a relatively rare beast after all. I only hope it lasts longer than my Terrano LOL.

(RIP) PLANK · 16-12-2013, 17:44

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Originally Posted by Bat21

I hear what you're saying but it would be more trouble than it is worth from an administrative point of view.

The other possible option would be to scrap the subscription fee altogether, but that would mean introducing things like banner ads etc....

I think we also loose ground in the face of social media like Facebook, people only have so much time to have fun on the net. But I don't understand how accepting £5 is any more work that loosing £10

it would be nice to keep the old crowd on here (old as in long term not past it lol) even if this was offered on a one to one basis by you or TTT2 and not a blanket policy, nudge nudge

I spent a couple of years on here as a half price member with no Nissan (under the old admin) then I came back as a full member

Fez_uk · 16-12-2013, 17:52

It may only be a few pence a week but the yearly price total of £10 will put some people off.

cncfabs · 16-12-2013, 18:23

You will soon be able to pay your road tax monthly

firebobby · 16-12-2013, 18:58

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Originally Posted by cncfabs

You will soon be able to pay your road tax monthly

I bet you will pay more though....monthly instalments and all that

rustic · 16-12-2013, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Bat21

... The other possible option would be to scrap the subscription fee altogether, but that would mean introducing things like banner ads etc....

Only if you want every Tom Dick and Harry to come in, some with their pointless and argumentative discussions.
I like many others, am a member of other forums, in my case boating forums, and those that have paid members are more friendly, but the free sites tend to have a few regulars who pull apart every post, looking for hidden messages and misquoting, and misinterpreting innocent posts.

There are far more heated and pointless discussions on the free forums, than on the paid subscription ones, in my opinion.
Or is it just me who thinks this?

I feel like we are all family, helping and advising each other, but most are strangers to each other. I have never known this on any other forum.

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zippy656 · 16-12-2013, 20:52

When you dont pay your £10, you loose the access to PM's and part of the site.

But you can still drop in and post.

Do we need a £5 membership

cncfabs · 16-12-2013, 21:35

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Originally Posted by firebobby

I bet you will pay more though....monthly instalments and all that

Actually no its just going to be 5% premium compared with the current 10% for paying twice a year

solarman216 · 16-12-2013, 22:06

As said before I do not have the answers, but I like this site and the people on it, that is why I am still here, in all other things that I do I am completely independent, and self sufficient, a bit of a loner if you like, I hate asking for help on anything, and left to my own devices usually get there, but sometimes time becomes a factor and that is about the only time I ask, but by the same token I know I have the knowledge on most things and am more than willing to share it, I do not think £10 per year is going to break anyone's bank and if that is what is needed to keep the time wasters out then great, but diminishing T2/Mav owners? I do not know the answer, Rick

spinna · 17-12-2013, 00:03

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Originally Posted by rustic

Only if you want every Tom Dick and Harry to come in, some with their pointless and argumentative discussions.

I like many others, am a member of other forums, in my case boating forums, and those that have paid members are more friendly, but the free sites tend to have a few regulars who pull apart every post, looking for hidden messages and misquoting, and misinterpreting innocent posts.

There are far more heated and pointless discussions on the free forums, than on the paid subscription ones, in my opinion.

Or is it just me who thinks this?

I feel like we are all family, helping and advising each other, but most are strangers to each other. I have never known this on any other forum.

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I completely agree. I too am a member of several forums and the point scoring that occurs on most is shocking to be honest but here it is far more civilised.
Also I have recently paid my £10 even tho my old patrol has been off the road since August and probably won't see Tarmac again for some time.

Lazy-Ferret · 17-12-2013, 00:20

I think, as has already been said, you already have 2 choices, someone can come on here and not pay a penny, have limited access, but get a feel for the place or they pay their tenner and have full access and join in all the fun and frolics...

I can't really see it making any difference if it is a tenner or a fiver, if they are cash strapped enough to question if it is worth staying a member, having already been a member on here for a couple of years, and already know how great the site is, then maybe they are not one of the people that would be missed if they left anyway.

The thing is, some people have left, even though their membership still had a while to run, so it kind of already points to the fact that having a reduced fee would not actually make a difference any way.

macabethiel · 17-12-2013, 08:19

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Originally Posted by macabethiel

Would it be possible to extend members other vehicles a little so there were sub-categories for males. That might help retention?

For males read makes !! LOL

16-12-2013, 22:06	#27
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	As said before I do not have the answers, but I like this site and the people on it, that is why I am still here, in all other things that I do I am completely independent, and self sufficient, a bit of a loner if you like, I hate asking for help on anything, and left to my own devices usually get there, but sometimes time becomes a factor and that is about the only time I ask, but by the same token I know I have the knowledge on most things and am more than willing to share it, I do not think £10 per year is going to break anyone's bank and if that is what is needed to keep the time wasters out then great, but diminishing T2/Mav owners? I do not know the answer, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

16-12-2013, 14:27	#16
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,416	Would it be possible to extend members other vehicles a little so there were sub-categories for males. That might help retention?

16-12-2013, 17:26	#19
micktheshed Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: warwickshire Vehicle: Dec 2004, terrano 3l Auto Posts: 313	Just a suggestion.... I belonged to the Frontera Owners Club for several years until buying my Terrano 20 months ago, & an excellent site it is. The point being that Fronteras ceased production before the Terrano but the site is still going strong. Maybe something to do with the bigger volume of Fronteras around? Without intending any offence to this invaluable site, a look at the FOC site will show you why it excels. I've yet to come across a site so well laid out or so comprehensive but it must take an enormous amount of time & effort. It's the way of the world that interest in this Terrano-specific site will diminish over the years, the Terrano is a relatively rare beast after all. I only hope it lasts longer than my Terrano LOL.

16-12-2013, 17:52	#21
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	It may only be a few pence a week but the yearly price total of £10 will put some people off.

16-12-2013, 18:23	#22
cncfabs Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: somerset Vehicle: terrano Posts: 1,947	You will soon be able to pay your road tax monthly

16-12-2013, 20:52	#25
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,138	When you dont pay your £10, you loose the access to PM's and part of the site. But you can still drop in and post. Do we need a £5 membership

17-12-2013, 00:20	#29
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	I think, as has already been said, you already have 2 choices, someone can come on here and not pay a penny, have limited access, but get a feel for the place or they pay their tenner and have full access and join in all the fun and frolics... I can't really see it making any difference if it is a tenner or a fiver, if they are cash strapped enough to question if it is worth staying a member, having already been a member on here for a couple of years, and already know how great the site is, then maybe they are not one of the people that would be missed if they left anyway. The thing is, some people have left, even though their membership still had a while to run, so it kind of already points to the fact that having a reduced fee would not actually make a difference any way.