I would agree with c4sman, it’s easy to avoid threads that you don’t want to read or think are irrelevant, you could even have an “ignore thread” function for those that feel the need. But I don’t think they should be hidden and made hard to find...
Sorry I'm very !ate to this discussion, and as I am an ex Maserati owner it will somewhat curtail my input for the brand. However I very much enjoy looking at some the topics being discussed, and also from time to time very much appreciate the opportunity to raise discussions on general motoring life in the UK. For example views on how local and national Government treat the ever beleaguered driver from the perspective of taxation, road charging, 20mph speed limits etc.So, myself and the mods have sat back and let nature take its corse….open discussion to this gathering problem.
I must say, since this highlighted, the forum has returned to some sort of normality. I accept Benny has not posted which probably halves the problem but there is a return to ‘feel the love’
A few observations:
This forum came about from over moderation of the old forum, something we refuse to do but there is a line, which has been crossed of late.
Members are given a free rein and should know where that line is.
There have been comment of…since Corona virus…. yada, yada. This is something we see held accountable all over the place a personally I don’t accept it.
Also, the members themselves have to accept that they are the ones that caused this mess. Not pointing fingers, you just have to accept that crossed words and bad feeling got us to this point from the members not the mods.
So this open and Frank discussion is a good thing.
Forums don’t last forever, believe me I have seen most hit the skids which IMHO comes from a build it up and knock it down mentally.
Another observation is the same group of 20 or so members post 90% of the content. This maybe true but it’s been the same since the start.
If this forum was to dwindle, all the technical detail would remain, till at least the end of my days.
So, as I always state, this is not my forum it is your forum. Use it, nurture it and treat others as you would want to be treated yourself.
At the end of the day, we are a community of Maserati owners, gentlemen and we are better than the rest as are our choices of vehicles.
That said, the plan to curb off topic content is in place. A new Community forum will be created where off topic content such as The Good Morning thread and the likes will move too then the off topic Jokes forum and it’s content will be removed from the most recent threads…meaning, you will have to go search for it and for the rest who deem it unnecessary, it won’t be presented to them at the top of the page.
As ever, if you have any other comments or suggestions, email me at admin@sportsmasrrati.com and they will be considered.
Thank you, the mods
Will be interesting to get your thoughts on the Genesis when you have had some time.Sorry I'm very !ate to this discussion, and as I am an ex Maserati owner it will so what curtail my input for the brand. However I very much enjoy looking at some the topics being discussed, and also from time to time very much appreciate the opportunity to raise discussions on general motoring life in the UK. For example views on how local and national Government treat the ever beleaguered driver from the perspective of taxation, road charging, 20mph speed limits etc.
Admittedly sometimes it does turn into a 'rant', and this forum and the response of its members, has proved invaluable over the years.
Whilst I have now switched to EV and a new brand - Genesis, in the shape of an Electrified G80, I do hope I can continue with the above topics. By the way, when I get the above mentioned car, it's currently at the PPF/Detailers, although about as far removed from the essence of Maserati, the little boy wanting to show his new toy aspect in me, would be happy to post a few pictures, and maybe share a few experiences as other on here have done with EV's.
I can say one thing, compared to the 99% U.S based Genesis forum, this remains one of the most entertaining and open minded platform, with a great bunch of people
Sorry I'm very !ate to this discussion, and as I am an ex Maserati owner it will somewhat curtail my input for the brand. However I very much enjoy looking at some the topics being discussed, and also from time to time very much appreciate the opportunity to raise discussions on general motoring life in the UK. For example views on how local and national Government treat the ever beleaguered driver from the perspective of taxation, road charging, 20mph speed limits etc.
Admittedly sometimes it does turn into a 'rant', and this forum and the response of its members, has proved invaluable over the years.
Whilst I have now switched to EV and a new brand - Genesis, in the shape of an Electrified G80, I do hope I can continue with the above topics. By the way, when I get the above mentioned car, it's currently at the PPF/Detailers, although about as far removed from the essence of Maserati, the little boy wanting to show his new toy aspect in me, would be happy to post a few pictures, and maybe share a few experiences as other on here have done with EV's.
I can say one thing, compared to the 99% U.S based Genesis forum, this remains one of the most entertaining and open minded platform, with a great bunch of people who contribute!!
At the end of the day, we are a community of Maserati owners
Now you are stretching the truth to make a pointgentlemen
Benny could have his own thread in the “centenary” areaAll member input being considered, keep em coming.
The Cooler thing has sorted Benny and I’m sure others will dip their toe in from time to time.
If you do find yourself having a stay in the cold room, don’t see it as the end just learn from it and accept you have strayed too far from what is descent.
Your good for now, just don’t play your guitar on the forumOh no, please don’t tell me I have leave now
Matt… )-:
Total members = 1Benny could have his own thread in the “centenary” area
I really don't have a problem with it as it is now.Maybe rather than ring fencing off topic content it should appear in its own most recent 5 below the main one with members able to minimise it if it’s not their thing?