New OzVMX Website

[mick25]

Cool new site  and easy to loads pics ,for a dumb arse like me  ,I dont no what a blog is but

[Graeme M]

A blog is just a sort of personal story page - like a diary I guess. You can post up a story about anything - what you did today, the last race you went to, why you think Pre 90 should be banned forever etc. Other people can read it, and comment on what you said if they want. So it's a bit like the forum in that you post and other people reply. Blog stands for Web Log.

[mick25]

Thanks GM ,I got what a blog is now ,well done ta

[Graeme M]

Just added a live chat feature, don't know if people would find that worth having but let's see what people think. I think it lets you have private live chats too.

Just scroll down the home page, or click the Chat link on the menu at the top of the screen

*Update* Doesn't look like this works. Can't find any settings to make it work either...

[Graeme M]

Well, the new site has been a great success with plenty of new members and lots of activity. I plan to enable 'groups' over the weekend. Groups are sort of like separate mini-sites dedicated to a specific purpose. They have a comment wall that any group member can add to (ie just a long list of comments), a dedicated discussion forum (ie just for group members), and a couple of other features. So, an easy way for a group of people with shared interests to have their own space on the site. I will enable it so that anyone can start a group, but the group will need to be approved by me before it goes live. The person who starts a group owns it, so they are responsible for moderating it - that is, making sure everyone behaves etc.

An example of what you may want as a Group is say a group dedicated to Maicos, or to a bunch of riders from an old club that would like to share stories. Maybe a Group aimed at organising social rides in the Melbourne area. You get the picture.

I'll probably create a couple of default ones to get it happening, so if you have an idea for any, let us know.

[Graeme M]

OK, I've created three groups - Pre 78 Fans, Evo Lovers and 80sMX. Anyone can join them, but don't join just because you can. The idea of groups is that if you have a special area of interest, you can create a group where like minded members can join you to discuss that paticular interest. Like the Suzuki Footpeg Owners group. Broader categories aren't needed - that's what this forum is for. But if you want a sort of private area of your own, where you can discuss your own thing, then go along and create a group.

The latest groups are listed down the left hand side, but to see all groups, just click the Groups link in the navigation bar at the top of the screen at http://ausvmx.ning.com

[VMX247]

Cool ,so since some of us are predominantly pre75 can you make up a pre65/pre75 group or do you want us oldskool lovers to join pre78  ?
cheers

[Graeme M]

I guess I'd intended Pre 78 to be for all Pre 78, including Pre 75/65. I din't want to create too many 'class' related groups. Groups are more about specific interests. But I guess I don't want to try to control this group thing too closely and who knows, maybe it's an idea that won't fly. So maybe I'll make Pre 78 Pre 78 Only and add in a Pre 75 group as well. How's that sound?  Or will we just make Pre 78 the group to cover it all, ie call it Pre 78/75/65?

[oldskool]

oldskool lovers only for the ladies ,or if you were ladies clothes

[VMX247]

I guess I'd intended Pre 78 to be for all Pre 78, including Pre 75/65. I din't want to create too many 'class' related groups. Groups are more about specific interests. But I guess I don't want to try to control this group thing too closely and who knows, maybe it's an idea that won't fly. So maybe I'll make Pre 78 Pre 78 Only and add in a Pre 75 group as well. How's that sound?  Or will we just make Pre 78 the group to cover it all, ie call it Pre 78/75/65?

not a problem,   leave as is-just an idea was all. ...
I think we are pretty joined at the hip with this class anyway   
Those sidecar folk will be after space too     

,or if you were ladies clothes

anythings possible     

[oldskool]

just joined new site ill have to get the missus to take me around it.im not good with puters at all .had a quick look around,ill have to learn to busy workin and ridin.just about to go to work now so yous can all have your milk on your breakfast .cheers gary