Future of the Forum - Aug/24

[sorepaws]

I am aware there is currently a WhatsApp group with a subset of NSXCB members is that for Platinum members such as myself and will I be invited to join?

Neil

There was a post on here inviting all to contact me if they wanted to join the WhatsApp group. As far as I am concerned when there is a decision by all those interested in the way forward with NSXCB you are most welcome to join. At this time I am sure you will agree it might be uncomfortable.

post for reference

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.ph...814#post132814

[Shawnsx5]

There was a post on here inviting all to contact me if they wanted to join the WhatsApp group. As far as I am concerned when there is a decision by all those interested in the way forward with NSXCB you are most welcome to join. At this time I am sure you will agree it might be uncomfortable.

post for reference

http://www.nsxcb.co.uk/showthread.ph...814#post132814

I did not see the original post, otherwise I would have responded at the time.

I don't see why an open conversion of all options for the future should be uncomfortable for anyone, but of course that is your choice.

[PeteM]

So despite not being a comprehensive poster, I have been a member of this forum since 2006 and had endless use of the wealth of information about our beloved NSX. It’s allowed me to own and use my car since 2007 and enjoy the friendships I have made trough it that have lasted for years.

All I would want going forward is not to loose the originality and credibility of this forum and the wealth of information that that it holds to allow us all to keep these amazing vehicles roadworthy and useable.

Having done a few shows and events with the club quite a few years ago, that side personally no longer holds an interest for me. I never joined the other “show club” originally set up to allow us to go to Silverstone all those years ago.

So I am still passionate to keep the Forum going and keep this community together, just as Kevin and the
initial supporters intended.

Kind regards,

Pete.

[sorepaws]

I did not see the original post, otherwise I would have responded at the time.

I don't see why an open conversion of all options for the future should be uncomfortable for anyone, but of course that is your choice.

I think we are having an open conversation here which is available to far more people than there would be in a WhatsApp group, since your answer was directed to me, I have answered as such, however I am not the sole administrator of said WhatsApp group, so it is also their choice to make and if they so desire reply here.

You are aware of my personal opinion and have politely dismissed it, that was of course your choice.

[britlude]

is there still a naming issue?

since THNSXOC took the decision to move away from from the NSXCB forum, and indeed set up there own members forum, i don't see it to be an issue.

yes there was confusion when the THNSXOC membership subs were tied to the NSXCB platinum forum subs, but as that is well and truly separated now what is the issue with the names....

of course the THNSXOC can call themselves anything they like, but the proposal seems to be the THNSXOC rename to " 'insert name here' club" and NSXCB gets renamed to " 'insert name here' clubs forum".... that doesn't appear to be promoting 2 separate entities, in fact it does give the impression of steamrollering the NSXCB administrators.

this does seem to be a weird solution to a problem that really doesn't exist any more

[sorepaws]

I took a quick look at how other clubs/forums approach a similar situation and as such have copied the section from the Honda S2000 Club. It would seem that they are very explicit about the forum as a seperate entity and actively direct club members to it.

If the NSXClub (THNOC) would like to provide a donation based on the value it felt there was in NSXCB for it's members and refer members to the Forum for Technical information and "open" events. This would enable each entity to provide the best for their respective members.

I have copied the S2000 section here :-

At S2KUK we do not have have our own forums.

The club was formed as a result of people coming together on the international forum S2KI, within the UK Community.

For this reason we have no need nor intention to set up our own forum. We encourage members to get involved and sign up to the S2KI forum - which runs a separate but complimentary membership. Registration there to post in general is free.

You can access the S2KI forum by clicking the logo below. This will open another window, and take you to the separate S2KI site; directly to the UK Community Forum

[Papalazarou]

is there still a naming issue?

since THNSXOC took the decision to move away from from the NSXCB forum, and indeed set up there own members forum, i don't see it to be an issue.

yes there was confusion when the THNSXOC membership subs were tied to the NSXCB platinum forum subs, but as that is well and truly separated now what is the issue with the names....

of course the THNSXOC can call themselves anything they like, but the proposal seems to be the THNSXOC rename to " 'insert name here' club" and NSXCB gets renamed to " 'insert name here' clubs forum".... that doesn't appear to be promoting 2 separate entities, in fact it does give the impression of steamrollering the NSXCB administrators.

this does seem to be a weird solution to a problem that really doesn't exist any more

My understanding is that NSXCB was going to continue with its original name with no connection to THNSXOC. Funded and run by forum members. Certainly this appears to be the consensus. Is this inaccurate?

[Senninha]

A busy little thread which has got a little animated as it has progressed and had my text inbox busier than usual …

I would like time to consider all the ideas and suggestions, discuss these with other owners and to offer a positive proposal for consideration.

In the meantime, make good use of the remaining summer and enjoy driving your NSX …. I know I will!!

Thanks everyone, Paul

[britlude]

My understanding is that NSXCB was going to continue with its original name with no connection to THNSXOC. Funded and run by forum members. Certainly this appears to be the consensus. Is this inaccurate?

That appears to be the concensus here but that isn't what was in the proposal....

[Shawnsx5]

Mike,

Thank you for bringing to our attention a similar situation in the S2K community, their approach is certainly worth exploring further as at first glance it includes solutions to at least some of the important objectives of our proposal and my subsequent responses.

I could not see the logo/link referred to in your post could you please add it?

Could you please also send me contact details for people at both the S2K entities so I can talk to them directly to understand it better before Kaz calls me?

Based on further comments by others after my latest responses yesterday to Mike and Kaz I again assure NSXCB members neither I nor THNOC have any hidden agendas and are certainly not trying to steamroller NSXCB administrators. We are simply trying to provide options for an enduring solution to the funding requirements of NSXCB and find ways that THNOC and NSXCB can work more effectively together for the benefit of the NSX Community.

I hope we can now pause further comments on our proposal until Kaz and I have spoken and reported back, I am not suggesting other matters related to the topic outside our proposal are paused of course.

Thank you again

Neil

I took a quick look at how other clubs/forums approach a similar situation and as such have copied the section from the Honda S2000 Club. It would seem that they are very explicit about the forum as a seperate entity and actively direct club members to it.

If the NSXClub (THNOC) would like to provide a donation based on the value it felt there was in NSXCB for it's members and refer members to the Forum for Technical information and "open" events. This would enable each entity to provide the best for their respective members.

I have copied the S2000 section here :-

At S2KUK we do not have have our own forums.

The club was formed as a result of people coming together on the international forum S2KI, within the UK Community.

For this reason we have no need nor intention to set up our own forum. We encourage members to get involved and sign up to the S2KI forum - which runs a separate but complimentary membership. Registration there to post in general is free.

You can access the S2KI forum by clicking the logo below. This will open another window, and take you to the separate S2KI site; directly to the UK Community Forum