Administrators AY Mod Posted April 3, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted April 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, SteveCole said: where's my medal?! It was on the Christmas tree; you ate it. Not as many seagulls around this morning. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 I’ve just swapped from the print subscription to rmweb gold, works out about £1 a quarter more so seems like good value to me I’ve never watched any of the DVDs attached to the front of the mag but I’m hoping with the digital edition and my projector and iPhone video lead I will watch them in the man cave via one of the viewing platforms provided 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BobM Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 Hi... Just to say, whatever everyone's opinions are on the development of a premium site (which most certainly can and should be allowed to be freely expressed within the normal boundaries of common sense and civility).....there are bound to be strong views either way...but a sense of balance required....reading some some of the comments makes me think.....it's a bit of a 'first world problem' eh....? Hats off and thanks to the backroom and admin guys for building it, which must have been a daunting task to think through and make 'live'..... I think for me it would be the access to the back stock of magazines that would prove useful.... I still do love to receive 'a hard copy'....this better to thumb through as I do sometime sitting alone, having a pub meal rather than reading the pub menu all evening....! Only dis-advantage would be seemingly paying twice for the mag...but as I say having the back catalogue available may be very useful...? Well done to the team for launching this new venture...wish it well..... Regards always Bob 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Roger Sunderland Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2019 I think this is a good idea, particularly for the classifieds and people are right, this is just a better link between the web and the magazine. Andy is to be congratulated for all the work that's gone into it. By all means ask questions but when left wing based class criticisms start to show themselves on here (you know who you are) then really I give up! It's a model railway forum at the end of the day. 3 6 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 Any initiative to get money must be good - it prolongs the service we all enjoy for free, it's not mandatory to become a goldie. I'm with StationMaster in that I don't read magazines any more, nor do I go to shows, I don't even use PMs too much but the classified would be useful to get rid of my N gauge collection and some books I have got (Mrs' orders) to clear to make some room on my shelves. It also seems a good way to support the forum while I can, who knows whats around the corner and I may become grateful for the free membership offered, which is very good considering it's free. As I'm out of the country for my (1 year late) honeymoon from this weekend I'll "go gold" when I return - hopefully the online goldification will be working then - if not then I guess I'll have to use a phone (oh no .....) As Don Henley once said "A voice in my head said don't look back, you can never look back" - the old forum was dead technology wise and needed to move on, I'm sure those with a continuing gripe would have been the first to complain if the forum had been hacked. Try and work with it, lift your head up from the sand and read the FAQ, there's plenty of tips which make it very close to the old forum (depending on your use) and we all get used to new things, maybe a radical change of your way of using the forum would actually make it better for you ? I hated Windows 8 with it's new user interface and swore I'd never use it, now I happily use Windows 10 for both work and home, is it perfect for me ? - no, does it work ? - yes. The same can be said of my use of RMweb, it's not 100% (for me) but it's near enough and I take it as it is - its FREE. (and far better than most (all imho) of the alternatives) Yes, my session occasionally hangs, but it's for a small number of seconds, not the end of the world - there's a huge difference between double clicking a notepad icon (and getting an instant response) and a multi user, Internet hosted, multimedia database giving quick responses, these things take time to tune and I'm sure Andy will be working hard behind the scenes to resolve things. Give the guy a break. Repeat after me "I do not have to upgrade to Gold, I will still be able to use the forum as I currently do" "I do not have to upgrade to Gold, I will still be able to use the forum as I currently do" "I do not have to upgrade to Gold, I will still be able to use the forum as I currently do" 13 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Oldddudders Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2019 I have just “made that call”. I’m not sure any of the benefits will be much used, but when I joined RMweb a decade ago, it was a more limited place, largely paid for by Andy Y. Every so often we would have the opportunity to drop a few coins in his tin, and as others have pointed out, at about a pound a week, Gold seems more than reasonable for the enhanced features and scope of the forum, never mind the added benefits. Yes, anonymity would be nice, actually, but is probably quite complex to set up, so that’s that. I find it sad that others are pouring cold water on Gold - but then when Warners stepped in years back, and gave Andy a salary, there were people who walked off, claiming the place would go to the commercial dogs. They were wrong, too. “Change is inevitable. Struggle is an option.” 17 9 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirey33 Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 Will the Classified section be purely for Gold members to advertise or will there be commercial adverts too? The original Classifieds were great; modellers buying and selling. But for me, I stopped looking when it became swamped with commercial offerings. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators AY Mod Posted April 3, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted April 3, 2019 1 minute ago, wirey33 said: Will the Classified section be purely for Gold members to advertise or will there be commercial adverts too? Principally for Gold Members although I am looking at options for trade sales, ideal for Smaller Suppliers. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 minutes ago, AY Mod said: Principally for Gold Members although I am looking at options for trade sales, ideal for Smaller Suppliers. But anyone can see the ads and make a purchase, isn't that the case, please Andy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tetsudofan Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 I made the "call" last night. I joined RMweb when It was first created (albeit originally under a location-related username) and agree completely with what Olddudders has mentioned above. Keith 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators AY Mod Posted April 3, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted April 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: But anyone can see the ads and make a purchase, isn't that the case, please Andy? That's correct, there was a problem for 45 mins when we launched it but all seems to be working now. Non-members can see the ads too. When you create an ad you can select how the potential buyer contacts you, obviously if it's a PM only then the buyer would have to be signed in but you can elect to receive emails or give a 'phone number if you wish. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 hours ago, 4railsman said: Guess that's why no GOLD MEMBER logo/medallion appears on the posts of Phil Parker, Steve Cole and Andy Y ~ they haven't bought into it. They are The Management. They don't need no medallions. They don't want no trouble, so don't mess with them. 1 1 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, tetsudofan said: I made the "call" last night. I joined RMweb when It was first created (albeit originally under a location-related username) and agree completely with what Olddudders has mentioned above. Completely agree with what you and Ian Dudders have said. I joined more as a gesture of support for Andy than anything else. I've been with RMWeb almost since the very start and have derived incalculable pleasure and usefulness from it. But I might also have some bits and pieces to sell (maybe including another Hattons/DJM 14XX chassis, who knows?). 4 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 17 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said: Completely agree with what you and Ian Dudders have said. I joined more as a gesture of support for Andy than anything else. I've been with RMWeb almost since the very start and have derived incalculable pleasure and usefulness from it. But I might also have some bits and pieces to sell (maybe including another Hattons/DJM 14XX chassis, who knows?). And really that says it all very nicely.Been “on here “ for a decade or more.Don’t feel remotely qualified as a “modeller” as worthy of gilded status but out of a kind of moral obligation as an old lag receiving a medal for long service and good conduct. (....well,maybe ).If this display of piety offends,I apologise but what my namesake has just posted strikes a chord. 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 I've just signed up. I was initially a bit skeptical but after reflecting on it, and thinking of all the value I get from RMweb, and the friends I've made via the forum, directly or indirectly, in 13 odd years (some of them very odd) it was a no-brainer. I also disposed of a large collection of BRMs last year, and will appreciate access to the digital archive as I was well aware that I was throwing out some very good stuff, but I just didn't have room. I've also tended to be one of the serial whingers whenever there's a change to the forum design, and yet I've stuck around, so this time I've vowed not to add to the noise with any moaning, as I'm sure I'll get used to it all eventually - just in time for another change! 4 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BobM Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Hi.... Have joined the 'pod'..... sure that it'll be worthwhile....mainly joined for the back issues access to magazines....it'll be a journey...first step will be activating the membership later this evening.... Regards always.... Bob Edited April 3, 2019 by BobM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Corbs Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2019 heheheheHAhehahahahahHAHAHAHAHAHAHOHOHOHAHAHAHAHAHHOOHOOHOOMUHAHAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA! COWER BEFORE ME, ORDINARY CITIZENS, FOR I HAVE ACHIEVED GOLDNESS. BASK IN THE REFLECTED GLORY OF MY GILDED GLOW. DANCE, DANCE FOR ME, ME, THE GLORIOUS GOLDEN CORBS, YOUR LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, YOUR BRINGER OF BODGERY, YOUR DELIVERANCE FROM ACCURACY. SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO MY RULE AND I SHALL GIVE YOU A BIT OF GOLD OR MAYBE A HIGH FIVE. 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Well RMweb has always been a great resource . As far as I can see people who use RMweb aren't losing anything in this initiative , but for an additional sum of money folks can enjoy the archive of BRM, post increased sizes of pictures and offer items for sale in classifieds . None of that really bothers me , so I guess I just roll on as before . If folks signing up want some sort of medal (why am I thinking Dastardly and Mutley here?) fair enough . I really can't see why folks are getting steamed up . And as a non gold member actually I can see the classifieds and I believe buy them, so that's an improvement for me . As long as being Gold doesn't go to peoples heads . Oh dear too late ^^^ Edited April 3, 2019 by Legend 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 Has Corbs been using Mek-Pak again? 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 3, 2019 3 hours ago, chris p bacon said: What if its. White Gold Would we see it You can’t say that, it’s goldist. Probably. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, Corbs said: heheheheHAhehahahahahHAHAHAHAHAHAHOHOHOHAHAHAHAHAHHOOHOOHOOMUHAHAHAHAHAH AHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA! COWER BEFORE ME, ORDINARY CITIZENS, FOR I HAVE ACHIEVED GOLDNESS. BASK IN THE REFLECTED GLORY OF MY GILDED GLOW. DANCE, DANCE FOR ME, ME, THE GLORIOUS GOLDEN CORBS, YOUR LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS, YOUR BRINGER OF BODGERY, YOUR DELIVERANCE FROM ACCURACY. SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO MY RULE AND I SHALL GIVE YOU A BIT OF GOLD OR MAYBE A HIGH FIVE. Wait till Boris gets here... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Wait till Boris gets here... Holy sh!t Batman! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted April 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 3, 2019 In introducing this service, those clever software boffins seem to have blackballed anyone who uses Firefox. Any one else been unable to use most of the RMWeb features since this "upgrade"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators AY Mod Posted April 3, 2019 Author Administrators Share Posted April 3, 2019 27 minutes ago, Joseph_Pestell said: In introducing this service, those clever software boffins seem to have blackballed anyone who uses Firefox. Nothing to do with Gold (although there's been a security patch release applies to the software suite this morning), I have sent a reply to your message to say that another users has reported similar problems with FF which started this morning. I have tested it with FF 66.0 at this end and can't replicate the issue to diagnose further. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymw Posted April 3, 2019 Share Posted April 3, 2019 It's very slow 4 me, using firefox. To the extent of almost unusable. Not tried other browsers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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