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Toymods Vice President
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sun, 18 September 2005 13:04
 
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Looks awesome Josh, well done to all who put it together. Just a pointer when you sign up, make sure you change the style from default to Toymods, this can be done down the bottom left of any page.
Much happiness 
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Toymods Vice President
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sun, 18 September 2005 15:16
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The style should default to Toymods from now on so no problems there.
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sun, 18 September 2005 21:25
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Since I still cant post on the new forum, I'll ask here 
Fud Forums allow a user to shift between computers and still keep track of read and unread posts. The new forum does not seem to be displaying this same feature  Is it because it hasn't been setup or is it because the new forum sucks ass and it cant do it?
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
Registered:
July 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Mon, 19 September 2005 03:42
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Shane,
im unsure if this feature is available with VBulletin (the forum software now in use), but even if it isnt its a very small price to pay for a very large step forward.
There were several key requirements of the forums which FUD forums simply couldnt provide, and Vbulletin could - so the choice was made to change.
NOTICE TO ALL:
Some people have been registering on the new forums without filling in all the details on the signup form. I need to make this clearer:
All signups to the new forum require every field to be completely and accurately filled out. If the signup form is incomplete or contains false information your signup will be rejected.
Please note that private contact information such as address, phone no. etc is not visible to the public. Such information is taken to help protect all users of the forums and to ensure that all forum members act with individual responsibility.
This type of signup is designed to help us weed out the wookies, trolls, dodgy traders, spammers and all the other fantastic people out there who have dragged down the current forums from their original intended purpose..... the end result will hopefully be a utopian Toymods society devoid of wookies.
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Sydney
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May 2003
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
Registered:
May 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Mon, 19 September 2005 04:23
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| THE WITZL wrote on Mon, 19 September 2005 13:42 |
NOTICE TO ALL:
Some people have been registering on the new forums without filling in all the details on the signup form. I need to make this clearer:
All signups to the new forum require every field to be completely and accurately filled out. If the signup form is incomplete or contains false information your signup will be rejected.
Please note that private contact information such as address, phone no. etc is not visible to the public. Such information is taken to help protect all users of the forums and to ensure that all forum members act with individual responsibility.
This type of signup is designed to help us weed out the wookies, trolls, dodgy traders, spammers and all the other fantastic people out there who have dragged down the current forums from their original intended purpose..... the end result will hopefully be a utopian Toymods society devoid of wookies.
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This is all well and good but it has been proven in the past that the Toymods Forums have been insecure allowing other members view and edit profile information. Who is to say or even guarantee that this will not happen on the new unproven forums?
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Mon, 19 September 2005 04:30
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ty shane for effectivelly seconding my post 
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Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Mon, 19 September 2005 04:44
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New forums look good and my account is up and running woot.
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Sydney
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Northwestern Sydney
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August 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Mon, 19 September 2005 22:34
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Looking at my account information there is no where that can be accessed that brings up your personal info more than an email address and contains the same info as this forum currently does.
From What I understand the signup is a manual way of checking that the user is the real deal, Most sites have an auto registration that you can type what ever to get a user name. email being the only requirement. on the new forums the Mods are manually checking the Address and sign up info to make sure it is a valid registration to stop spamers getting on and just selling stuff on the classifieds. Once you have logged in you can't access your own information.
Cool1: It does appear to track which posts are read and unread between computers.
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Mon, 19 September 2005 23:22
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| Lambolica wrote on Tue, 20 September 2005 08:34 |
Cool1: It does appear to track which posts are read and unread between computers.
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Really? I'll have to take a second look.
Something else I have noticed is that if there is a new post in "General Car Talk" for example, If you go into "General Car Talk" and see that the new post is ghey and you dont want to read it, if you leave the "General Car Talk" section, its still highlighted red as if there is a new post.
That make sense? If so it needs fixing cause it sux.
Oh and I still cant post shit!!
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August 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Mon, 19 September 2005 23:45
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Yeah that is a pain. and being looked into
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 01:17
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I still cant post!!! Whats going on?
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Location:
Campbelltown
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November 2003
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 01:19
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| Cool1 wrote on Tue, 20 September 2005 11:17 |
I still cant post!!! Whats going on?
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I don't think they like you , mine was approved by lunch time yesterday and i only applied in the morning.
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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July 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 07:28
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Cool1,
did you accurately fill out your sign in form? Your signup might not have been approved or may be delayed for the same reasons you would get from DOTARS if your vehicle import approval form was incomplete.
Email the board if you are still stuck.
4dadrift,
you are free to without personal information if you wish, but your signup will not be approved as stated.
We have no desire at this time to change forum software again - but should the absolute need arise, it may happen. Asking us to predict the next 3 or 4 years is just an impossible request.
The current "fudforums" will be locked for posting, but will be retained for viewing for the indefinite future. There are no intentions to "lose" the wealth of data here - it will be backed up and made available online for all to see.
Regarding the security concerns,
Personally i feel both your concerns are unwarranted. We are dealing with a whole new forum software package here, there are no constants which allow the assumption that what applies for one, applies for the other.
Further to that, the personal information on the sign-up form is not visiable to ANY member of the forums, even to yourself! If i go to my own profile on the new forums - i cannot edit that information, nor can i even see it!!
There has also never been any security breach or concern regarding the club members database which is online either, and that's been there longer than the forums IIRC.
Everything has been done correctly from the beginning this time, ensuring we dont have problems like we've encountered in the past and that these new forums last the test of time.
All we ask is that you give the same details you give when you sign up to the club - and those details will be treated with the same respect and privacy as a club member's details.
Thanks.
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 08:17
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| Cool1 wrote on Tue, 20 September 2005 09:22 |
Something else I have noticed is that if there is a new post in "General Car Talk" for example, If you go into "General Car Talk" and see that the new post is ghey and you dont want to read it, if you leave the "General Car Talk" section, its still highlighted red as if there is a new post.
That make sense? If so it needs fixing cause it sux.
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When you're in that forum, click on Forum Tools in the header and choose Mark This Forum Read.
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 08:20
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| Nark wrote on Tue, 20 September 2005 18:17 |
| Cool1 wrote on Tue, 20 September 2005 09:22 |
Something else I have noticed is that if there is a new post in "General Car Talk" for example, If you go into "General Car Talk" and see that the new post is ghey and you dont want to read it, if you leave the "General Car Talk" section, its still highlighted red as if there is a new post.
That make sense? If so it needs fixing cause it sux.
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When you're in that forum, click on Forum Tools in the header and choose Mark This Forum Read.
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Thats a yucky thing to have to do
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 08:24
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I know.
But you'll find little differences between the two forums. Some good, some bad.
Hopefully more good than bad!
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 08:27
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I'm still looking for some good things
I think I have found another problem, but i'll keep playing before I point it out.
Also how long does it take to get a reply to the board emails? I want my login fixed so I can find some reall problems 
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Cabramatta, NSW
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 08:50
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When did you send your email?
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 09:11
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I sent one last night and one tonight.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 09:28
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I used the Contact Us link at the bottom of the new forum.
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Cabramatta, NSW
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 09:32
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Eww!! No idea where that goes!
Doubt it'd get to the Board, maybe just to the Admin user that no one uses...
Best to send an email to the Board email address.
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 09:36
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Doh.
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 10:31
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out of curiosity
how do you verify ones details without breaching the privacy act ?
i dont recall givign permission for toymods to access my personal data thru government or other agencies
also there are peopel who are between addresses or dont have a regular address
how are they to access the forums when theres a requirement for number birthdate address dental xrays fignerprints voice recording retina scan and dna samples (yes i got a bit crried away yet thats how i feel the registration situation is)
it will only discourage future genuine members since not everyone is comfortable with scores of people freely ahvigna ccess to their information let alone online where im yet to see a setup thats 100% secure
in a way im getting the feeling that this is heading down the path of targa tasmania ie being a porsche owners club event and as an active non paid member since the first year of this club i would appreciate my questions beign addressed in a mature approach for once
is this just a hills and selected favourable persons club or a greater toyomods community club ?
anyways to those that have assisted me in the past and offered me advise theres every chance that this could be my last post so i bid you all farewell and a thankyou for your assistance along the way and hope for the sake of the club this is not the case as we all know averages show only 1 out of 10 speak up about their problems and i fear a massive drain of experience and knowlege
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 10:51
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I hear ya mate and I second what your saying. The sign up procedure blows. I can under stand having to have a valid email and state etc etc, but having to have a Ph number and full address is crap.
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 11:03
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also something i stil dont see is an option for interstate members to view webcast live of monthly meetings let alone participate in meetings using it as paying members should have as an option
if were going to get serious might as well do it right across the board...
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 11:51
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| THE WITZL wrote on Tue, 20 September 2005 17:28 |
4dadrift,
We have no desire at this time to change forum software again - but should the absolute need arise, it may happen. Asking us to predict the next 3 or 4 years is just an impossible request.
The current "fudforums" will be locked for posting, but will be retained for viewing for the indefinite future. There are no intentions to "lose" the wealth of data here - it will be backed up and made available online for all to see.
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wiltz
i was reffering to the original forums before the current two we now have
i realise that your unable to predict what will happen in the next 4 or so years yet precautions can be taken
btw not everything has been taken care of in advance imho (
when is the current forums planned to be locked to posting btw ?
have my concerns been addressd to issues beyond that of the security side of things such as a mass mailout to past and current members inviting them to the new forum ?
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Kita-Ku, Sapporo, Japan
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January 2003
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 20 September 2005 13:05
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anyone, with a couple of connections, can trace you back from a slipped comment in a forum, or a car pic or whatever.. all they really need is your ISP data, a few bucks to the nerd in charge, and then they have a lot more details about you...
no-one on the internet is completely anonymous, there is always a way to track you down.
do you feel uncomfortable with the toymods board knowing your details? or that they may be hacked into?
would you be happier with a snail mail application? that way there would be no electronic record, but you are still able to be held accountable for you potential actions..
Cya, Stewart
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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May 2002
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Wed, 21 September 2005 00:51
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Are the RSS feeds enabled?
And how come I still havent got a reply to the email I sent to the board?
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Wed, 21 September 2005 01:03
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RSS feeds from the main site? Or the forums?
The Board mailing list has been quiet. You email is the last one that's been sent to the list.
I think they're all busy ATM.
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Wed, 21 September 2005 01:34
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| Nark wrote on Wed, 21 September 2005 11:03 |
RSS feeds from the main site? Or the forums?
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The feeds from the new forums.
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Sydney
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Wed, 21 September 2005 04:16
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Neil,
As stated before, those details have to be there. We expect the same level of information from a club member, so we are now expecting them from a forum member as well.
This is all part of the wookie, spam and dodginess filtration we are are trying to acheive.
If you dont want to give those details, which are held securely and treated with the same level of privacy as those from a club member.... then you dont have to be a member of the Toymods forum. It sounds harsh, but that's what has been decided - you can thank the wookies out there who have caused us to go to such measures.
FWIW, my details are in there, and they are correct. As are every other board member's.
And we arent going to use ASIO or government resources to verify information, please use some common sense 
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I supported Toymods
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Wed, 21 September 2005 06:10
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Are these forums going to be locked for editing too?
Because I would like to be able to edit old posts of mine in the future if I stumble across them while searching.
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Wed, 21 September 2005 14:21
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sorry peewee, but no.
Editting posts in fudforums is one of the biggest things that slows them down to a snails pace, it just messes up databases to poopoo.
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Thu, 22 September 2005 05:15
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| Cool1 wrote on Wed, 21 September 2005 11:34 |
| Nark wrote on Wed, 21 September 2005 11:03 |
RSS feeds from the main site? Or the forums?
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The feeds from the new forums.
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No idea about this! Would you really want an RSS though? You'll get bombarded every two minutes!
I'll have a look in the options to see what I can find. Can't see the advantage though.
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I supported Toymods
Banned User
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Brisbane
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Thu, 22 September 2005 06:03
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If you have experience with rss feeds you can watch specific threads or even just filter for things you want.
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Fri, 23 September 2005 02:06
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its good to see the new forum up and running
Pity i will loose my Furum Junky title  
Has there been a set day when this Forum will be officially closed yet ??
Thanks for all the work in setting up this forum and the new one, it is a great resource and facilty
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I supported Toymods
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sat, 24 September 2005 00:40
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AFAIK it will be a cut and paste thing.
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Hobart, Tasmania
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I supported Toymods
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November 2003
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sat, 24 September 2005 10:07
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| THE WITZL wrote on Mon, 19 September 2005 11:42 |
All signups to the new forum require every field to be completely and accurately filled out. If the signup form is incomplete or contains false information your signup will be rejected.
Please note that private contact information such as address, phone no. etc is not visible to the public. Such information is taken to help protect all users of the forums and to ensure that all forum members act with individual responsibility.
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Hobart, Tasmania
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sat, 24 September 2005 11:26
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Cruzsida, if that was directed at me, then please read my post carefully next time. Nowhere does it state that during the registration process on http://www.toymods.net.
| Rainey wrote on Sat, 24 September 2005 19:32 |
I have only just come across this thread providing information about the new forum after I recieved a rejection to my original signup.
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I supported Toymods
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sat, 24 September 2005 11:28
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| Rainey wrote on Sat, 24 September 2005 17:32 |
I'm not going to be giving out my home address and phone number to people I don't know on the internet.
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I was referring to you typing this bit.
And no, you are not banned, but you MUST fill it in correctly to register
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I supported Toymods
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sat, 24 September 2005 15:30
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rainey: lie about it!
if you're a member of the actual club they know where to find you and break your knees anyhow. if you're not, who cares if you put down "belgium, surrounded in chocolate and women" as your location?  (or possibly something slightly more believable)
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Sat, 24 September 2005 15:44
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Hehehe! Nevermind I'm now registered all LEGIT.  
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Campbelltown
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Tue, 27 September 2005 04:43
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YAY!!! I am in! That was quick, i only registered yesterday. New forum looks good & i'm having fun playing with it. 
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Tue, 27 September 2005 05:22
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The new forum is just like the ALSC forum and it is so much beter.
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Thu, 29 September 2005 08:48
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Finally its up , im a bit late i think.
I like the new security measures, now i know im a bit safer buying and selling things .
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Thu, 29 September 2005 23:53
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Hi Board members
I submitted my application for the new forum
just wondering how its going
cheers
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Toymods Vice President
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Wed, 05 October 2005 09:08
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Yep it's taking time to get applications processed.
The reason for this is that I am the only one doing it currently and myself and the rest of the board have been working on getting Toyota Fest organised and getting our cars to the show pretty much non stop for the last couple of weeks. This is one of hte big reason why we have not gone straight over to the new forum and locked the current ones.
Sorry guys but the moderated sign-ups is in place due to it being requested previously. I know it's not the nicest way to do things and it's a pain the arse for me but the idea is to make people take more ownership for what they do on the forum.
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Wed, 05 October 2005 23:53
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Fair call, and fair enough.
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June 2004
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Thu, 06 October 2005 06:22
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Hey i had a read through and still couldn't c if there has been a set date for when this forum will be gettin locked? Sorry if the date has already been stated. I am registering myself at the moment
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Toymods Social Secretary
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Thu, 06 October 2005 08:14
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As stated above the information must be accurate. No we dont have any way of checking really, but if it looks false you will be rejected upon signup application.
Seriously guys, this is being done for the protection of ALL forum members... i dont understand what the fuss is about.
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June 2004
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Thu, 06 October 2005 23:29
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I just did my registration and accidently put ST185R as my chassis number instead of my VIN Chassis number  is my application likely to be rejected ?
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I supported Toymods
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Fri, 07 October 2005 00:53
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Thats all you are supposed to put down.
ST185
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Re: New Toymods Forum
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Fri, 07 October 2005 01:34
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Sweet thought i chucked a n00b mistake for a sec
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