RMweb Gold big jim Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2019 to me there feels no extra ‘benefits’ as such as I don’t use the galleries and the extra PM space is neither here nor there to me either but when it only costs me just under £1 a quarter extra to switch from the printed mag to RMweb gold with the ‘bonus’ of a free ticket to a show and back catalog of BRM then it’s a no brainier as the site is a great resource, lots of friendly people etc the flip side is the likes of Flickr pro, I’ve not signed up for that as I really see no point in paying for that as all I used it for was putting nice pics up on line, I didn’t use it for on line storage or linking pictures just there for my own vanity purposes to get ‘likes’, I can still use it for research purposes as before but I’m not paying £50 a year for something where there is no obvious personal benefit or bonus to subscribing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 I think signing up is the right thing to do, for me, and a good initiative that might help secure the long-term future of the site, which is important to many of us. On the other hand I entirely respect those for whom it does not make sense. I am, however, starting to experience a sense of déjà vu when it is suggested that this is the thin-end of the wedge and that this will become a paid for site. I have read several refutations of that suggestion by AY. I confess, I did fear the the purchase of gold membership might encourage a massive a sense of entitlement among some Gold Members who would feel even more inclined than before to throw weight and opinions about. So far, however, I have seen a steady stream of respected and thoughtful contributors sign up to invest a bit in RMWeb, and, I realise that there is no one more "entitled" than the person who gets a thing for free! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) 10 hours ago, big jim said: I was thinking about the goldmembers having some sort of uniform to go with the secret handshake so when attending exhibitions we can spot each other in the crowd, how about this although looking at some of the reviews on ‘wish.com’ Andy Y may have already bought one..... It might not be obvious enough..... You'll also have to have a Secret Passphrase* and carry an unusual item to ensure recognition! * Along the lines of "The Wild Geese Fly At Midnight" or something similar, and a rolled copy of BRM... Edited April 5, 2019 by Hroth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2019 19 minutes ago, Hroth said: It might not be obvious enough..... You'll also have to have a Secret Passphrase* and carry an unusual item to ensure recognition! * Along the lines of "The Wild Geese Fly At Midnight" or something similar, and a rolled copy of BRM... Be careful of passwords. Mike. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 5, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2019 36 minutes ago, big jim said: the flip side is the likes of Flickr pro, I’ve not signed up for that as I really see no point in paying for that as all I used it for was putting nice pics up on line, I didn’t use it for on line storage or linking pictures just there for my own vanity purposes to get ‘likes’, I can still use it for research purposes as before but I’m not paying £50 a year for something where there is no obvious personal benefit or bonus to subscribing If you did wish to make use of it for online storage (with a familiar interface) you are able to choose different parameters for any album you create and maintain a bit more control than Flickr offers. Privacy Everyone can see this album Only I can see this album I want to choose who can see this album Members with access Only I can submit to this album Anyone can submit to this album I want to choose which groups can submit to this album I want to choose which members can submit to this album 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2019 25 minutes ago, Hroth said: It might not be obvious enough..... You'll also have to have a Secret Passphrase* and carry an unusual item to ensure recognition! * Along the lines of "The Wild Geese Fly At Midnight" or something similar, and a rolled copy of BRM... But you won't have a copy of BRM, just digital. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianmaccormac Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2019 Anyone know if you can print the pages from the back issues? Useful for plans etc. Thanks - will probably go gold when my Pocketmags subscription completes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 5, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, ianmaccormac said: Anyone know if you can print the pages from the back issues? Useful for plans etc. Thanks - will probably go gold when my Pocketmags subscription completes. I can't officially endorse this but... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chamby Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2019 Andy, If you are using the space beneath our icons to distinguish between members, gold members and moderators, what does the word ‘Member’ and the two dots under our username signify? Is it not a bit of unnecessary duplication, and an inconsistent one at that? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, ianmaccormac said: Anyone know if you can print the pages from the back issues? Useful for plans etc. Thanks - will probably go gold when my Pocketmags subscription completes. .... also 'print screen' key on your pc and paste it into Irfanview or similar programme. I suspect it may also work with Word. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 5, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Chamby said: If you are using the space beneath our icons to distinguish between members, gold members and moderators, what does the word ‘Member’ and the two dots under our username signify? Member (beneath the username) is the rank whereas Members (beneath the avatar) denotes the group to which the individual belongs (Members/Moderators/Administrators etc) , the latter is the only one I can easily remove but that's the more useful one to have. I will investigate further about the upper one but we really are getting into inconsequential things there which take an inordinate amount of time to work on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Phil Parker Posted April 5, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 5, 2019 8 hours ago, Wayne 37901 said: It'll be slightly intriguing to see where this goes from here, it's been said that there are no plans at present but it in future maybe the only way to use the forum would be to pay. I don't want to sound like Mr grumpy here but the cost of living isn't getting any cheaper not to mention the rising cost of our hobby, charities wanting help etc. And then what happens one day when the forum is upgraded and everything is lost, or will content saving be another benefit for gold members? To be honest, I wish we would announce that only paid-up members could post - it would certainly please people who could then run around saying "I told you so". Of course, they would have to run around on Facebook or shout at pigeons since they wouldn't be posting on RMweb... We've said it before and will doubtless have to say it again. A forum needs a "critical mass" to work. Less posting means even fewer visitors and even less posting. Then the advertisers and Gold members would desert the sinking ship. RMweb has a "critical mass" in all senses and we're not going to mess with that. That's why there has to be a free version forever. Sorry we can't fix the cost of living but you'll be surprised to know it affects us too, and also firms spending money on running forums for railway modellers that need to cover their costs. 8 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SteveCole Posted April 5, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hi all, Can I just reiterate what Andy York has said previously about certain's peoples' thoughts on the future of the site and our so-called long term plan: WE WILL NOT be charging a fee for everyone to use this website. The success of RMweb is down to you, the users. Without you we have no site. Simple. We know that if we started charging everyone who used the site, it would die...quickly. No users = no site. Warners is committed to ensuring RMweb remains an invaluable resource of railway modelling information and that means keeping it free. Steve 14 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SteveCole Posted April 5, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 5, 2019 Hi all, Just to let you all know that our Subscriptions Department is open on Saturdays from 9am - 5pm and is available to take RMweb Gold orders. If you struggle to get through during a weekday, Saturday is a great time to call. You need to call 01778 392002 and quote: RMweb Gold Membership. Steve 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2019 I have no issues with the Gold and think it a good idea. This has probably already been said but as a print subscriber I like my paper mag and would, in an ideal world, like to pay a reduced Gold membership as a top-up to my print sub. The main thing I am interested in is the ability to access older articles on modelling, that is something I am really into. The rest of it is not of great interest at the moment (apart from the show ticket). However I can't justify a print sub and Gold. Well I could buy fewer coffees and less trains to pay for it but that ain't happening!! Just a thought, and fully appreciate what the team are doing 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 5, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2019 11 minutes ago, ruggedpeak said: However I can't justify a print sub and Gold. Keep your ear to the ground in a few weeks. 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Chamby Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2019 57 minutes ago, AY Mod said: Member (beneath the username) is the rank whereas Members (beneath the avatar) denotes the group to which the individual belongs (Members/Moderators/Administrators etc) , the latter is the only one I can easily remove but that's the more useful one to have. I will investigate further about the upper one but we really are getting into inconsequential things there which take an inordinate amount of time to work on. Its the compulsive de-clutterer in me, Andy.... not wishing to create a load of extra work for you. I thought it might possibly be a ‘quick fix’ and clean things up a bit? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 5, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Chamby said: I thought it might possibly be a ‘quick fix’ It would be if you can ever find where the bit of code is. Kit William's hare was easy to find by comparison 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Worsdell forever said: But you won't have a copy of BRM, just digital. As I said, "unusual". I suppose it could always be a printed out page of an early issue, the page to be decided by GoldMembers in their private lounge before the event, along with the passphrase... 35 minutes ago, Phil Parker said: To be honest, I wish we would announce that only paid-up members could post - it would certainly please people who could then run around saying "I told you so". Of course, they would have to run around on Facebook or shout at pigeons since they wouldn't be posting on RMweb... We've said it before and will doubtless have to say it again. A forum needs a "critical mass" to work. Less posting means even fewer visitors and even less posting. Then the advertisers and Gold members would desert the sinking ship. RMweb has a "critical mass" in all senses and we're not going to mess with that. That's why there has to be a free version forever. Sorry we can't fix the cost of living but you'll be surprised to know it affects us too, and also firms spending money on running forums for railway modellers that need to cover their costs. Not that I've been complaining about anything but I don't do Facebook (RMweb is my only concession to social media!) I shout at pigeons anyway, and squirrels too. There's certainly a critical mass here. Oh well, Vivat RMweb! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold chuffinghell Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2019 4 minutes ago, Hroth said: I shout at pigeons anyway, and squirrels too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightengine Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 Where was Kit Williams hare? I missed that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 On 02/04/2019 at 13:16, Clive Mortimore said: I hope so as well but I think I will soon get "You cannot talk to me like that I am a Gold Member" . ‘All Animals are equal but some are more equal than others’ 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 5, 2019 Author Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2019 16 minutes ago, lightengine said: Where was Kit Williams hare? I missed that. https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Ampthill,+Bedford/@52.0345649,-0.5079284,162m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x4877b34430a7f1df:0x2c91cc94937eb71c!8m2!3d52.0272503!4d-0.4951417 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ianmaccormac Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 5, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, AY Mod said: I can't officially endorse this but... Many thanks Andy, I will go gold then at a later date when I can work out the end date of my current Pocketmags subscription! Aha! Found it - November, so a while to wait! Cheers Edited April 5, 2019 by ianmaccormac 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted April 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2019 To the tune of Spandau ballet ‘Gold’ Thank you for signing up I'm sorry that bullhead chairs are all worn I left the soldering iron on These are my pre grouping days Muzak chassis being eaten away Just another p4 today Oh but I'm proud of you but I'm proud of you N gauge makes me feel small Catenary standing so tall RMweb Gold (gold) You’d think that joining makes you an a’ hole People will start to think you are superior Always believe that 'Cause you are RMweb Gold (gold) You know you’r bound to return There's something I could have learned You're a gold member Always believin' (someone will release a fell) Oh after the plan had come I hope you find a little more time To build a model of the great western main line It's only two years til it goes on show The man with the backpack and the BO You knew that he was there at the warley show Now he's in love with Crewe he's in love with your model of DP2 My love is like a station retaining wall But the prototype would never be so tall RMweb Gold (gold) Always use real welsh coal You've got DCC power you know You're in the engine shed Always believe in 'Cause you are RMweb Gold (gold) Glad that you chose to return There's something New to learn You're in good company Always believin' My love is like a loco shed wall More like a coaling stage as they are so tall RMweb Gold (gold) (Repeat to fade) 1 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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