Forum upgrade

[Dave]

Hi everyone

If all goes to plan, in a couple of weeks we should have the new forum ready for use.

It will basically replace this existing one and it'll support multiple categories, be much better for searching, posting, replying, attaching photos, checking for what new posts are up since last time logged in and all sorts.

It's going to take a bit of time to get the data converted over, but it's going to happen.. all the current topics will be put into one category for now until all posts are sorted and moved into their appropriate new areas, which will take time.

I am on the look out for moderators, who would like a job to help protect and serve the community forum? PM me your interest and I'll consider you.. I will be appointing 2 people for now but maybe one other down the track.

Cheers
Dave

[WTF]

Nice idea Dave.

Still loving the site.

[Skog07]

Second WTF. But you spoilt the party, as a moderator this should be the 2000th topic and not the 1999th!!!!!!!
I reckon you should change it.
This forum is 100% great as it is and it should be fun to watch it transform to the new format.
Thanks for all the hard work, and I am very happy to re subscribe when the renewals come up.
Thanks.
Mark Skog.

[9W6VX]

Good to hear of the impending changes Dave.

We'll be happy with the advanced search capabilities et al.

Looking forward to it then.

Cheers

Brendon

[Skeney]

Dave,

Keep up the good work!

Let me know if I can assist.

Cheers.

Skeney

[Macca]

Dave, you have done a great job, hard to believe you can offer improvements, I guess as time passes more improvements become available.
No doubt we all will look forward to the upgrades.

Thinking about moderators....
Someone that deserves recognition for their experience, skills and diplomacy on this and other forums.
Also as a great bloke, is our own 9w6vx.
IMHO
That is if he has the time to help you out.
Macca

[McSumWay]

I second that

[bj343]

another vote for the gate keeper

[shane308]

Dave you've done a great job on this site and the other Newxxxx sites so I have no reson to doubt the changes will make it even better.
PS, i love my hilux but i dout i would have been able to have gotten as much enjoyment out of it as i have with out this site and all the great people and there info and experiances on it so for that a BIG thanks Dave and everyone.

[Hilux Max]

good stuff dave, great to see this forum stepping it up a level, it truly deserves it and its great to see not only the regulars on here but also all the new members that continue to sign up.

cant wait to check out the new format.

[jason]

G'day Dave,

Agree with all the others. Give us call when you have a chance. Long time no chat!!!

Jas

[9W6VX]

Guys,

Thank you for your kind words. It is humbling that you think highly of me even though we have never met in person.

I enjoy myself here and as I said before the blokes here are a fantastic bunch. Well behaved and no mud slinging unlike many other forums where it is a free for all.

I leave it to the discretion of Dave, the site owner to decide.

Let's just say that I have made new friends here and it has been a pleasure to get to know many Aussies here.

Cheers

Brendon

[Cranker]

Cheers Dave

Cranker.

[Dave]

Thanks fellas

I am glad that these sites have turned out to be very helpful for everyone, it's great to see everyone making use of it!

I'm sure with the new setup that I'm going towards everyone will be even happier, just hoping with the extra features it doesn't confuse too many of you

Cheers
Dave

[Zac]

Another vote for Brendon.
And cheers to you dave and everyone who contributes to this site.

Zac.

[Glenn k]

dave,
i think shane summed it up perfectly with what he wrote earlier, he is spot on!!!!!!!!!

we were only all discussing on our last forum trip that it has been 1 year since the 4wd monthly feature photo shoot and we were reminising all the great trips we have already done together and all the great people we have met along the way, and none of this would have been possible without this site.
keep up the great work and looking forward to the upgraded site....(i need a tissue...lol)
Glenn

[TOMUCH]

Good one Dave, Brendon would make a great Moderator. and without blowing my own horn too loud, I would be keen to help out if I can.. This site is only as good as its members, so I should think that everyone here should give themselves a pat on the back for being the friendlies most informative forums I have encountered on the net to date. Cheers guys, and Cheers to you Dave. WEll done. TOMUCH

[9W6VX]

I'll second Mark aka Tomuch as Moderator.

His extensive mechanical experience would be fantastic for all of us here.

To the others who have kind words for me, I thank you.

I am indeed touched considering that I have never met nor gone on a off road trip with any of you.

Hopefully, I will be able to meet some of you on my next vacation when I find the time.

Cheers

Brendon

[Hilux Max]

Ill put my vote in for Brendon and Mark as the 2 moderators. I think thats a good combination dont you?

[Macca]

Good onya Mark, you and Brendon will make a great team.
Hope these guys fit in with what you have in mind Dave.
From small seeds.......
Macca