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Agree👍
9th Apr 2017 2:18 pm
Red Merle
Member Since: 30 Aug 2014
Location: Liskeard
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I'd like to move on and this seems like the perfect opportunity to separate things out a little
9th Apr 2017 2:28 pm
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
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I locked the D5 forum here as I have been away over the weekend and could not get on the forum to deal with all the bickering.
This is a D3/4 forum where most of the recent moderator activity has been on D5 threads. That's not been acceptable.
I have twice asked for calm, and been ignored by a small number who seem determined to stir things up. That's not been acceptable.
I will be leaving the D5 section locked at the moment. I would however love to unlock it - all regular posters and readers know I don't make a habit of doing this - but I not going to accept being ignored and the forum abused in this way.06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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9th Apr 2017 7:57 pm
fat bloke
Member Since: 07 Aug 2006
Location: OXFORD
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But it is about the " New Discovery " and some of us have got the new one so i thought it would be logical for comments & pictures to be shared to how they feel the new car is feeling? .As it's just released it's bound to have more interest including me as I've yet to see one on the road yet and it's all about choices and easier to view here than hot footing over the other forum as it's only the originals on here that upgraded .
9th Apr 2017 8:18 pm
Russell
Member Since: 23 Aug 2007
Location: Kent
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Martin if it is an issue with a few specific people then perhaps those should be targeted specifically and not everyone because from what I have seen there are a lot who may not want a D5 but are still happy to talk about th and critique in a considerate wayMY17 D5 1st Edition Namib Orange
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9th Apr 2017 9:19 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
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Indeed, we even have a chap who will keep pushing until a thread is locked and takes encouragement from an unlocked thread to press harder. Surely we don't need to give the whole forum membership a yellow card?Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
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Perhaps, and this is just a suggestion, it is time to have a serious attempt at a "homepage" that links all the various forums together?
It would also make it easier if the same logins could be used for each forum.... Then people might be more persuaded to go to the relevant one??2016 Discovery 4 Commercial
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9th Apr 2017 11:10 pm
crews control
Member Since: 18 Mar 2007
Location: Dorset
Posts: 5011
This is all a bit weird…
Yes it’s a D3/4 forum, but a lot of members here were understandably looking forward to choosing and purchasing the next new model. If the D5 turns out to be not suitable or even contain design flaws, then obviously many people are going to want to express their disappointment or even anger.
Where should people go to discuss the new model where it won’t offend those who’ve already bought one?2005 D3 HSE 2011 D4 Landmark 2016 D4 HSE Lux
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10th Apr 2017 7:29 am
J77
Member Since: 03 Mar 2008
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It's not the criticism of the D5 that offends, as I've said in the past I don't care who does or doesn't like it, and don't care what someone thinks of me for buying one, it suits my needs hence that's the reason I bought one. Off late though it's been descending into childish bickering and useful information has been getting lost amongst it.
I would rather see it open as I'm sure there are those who would like to see how those that have moved from D3/4 to D5 are getting on.23.5MY Defender 90 X-Dynamic SE D250 MHEV Pangea Green
10th Apr 2017 8:22 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
Location: Hook Norton
Posts: 18573
Thanks for the input on what I should be happening...
Like I said, I don't want to keep the area locked, but I won't put up with the borderline trolling.
This is a D3/4 site (the clue is in the names), so D5 is "off topic" and is treated as such. There is a dedicated site for D5 now, which was pointless me setting up if the pressure is to keep the D5 section here as the "main" discussion forum
I also stress that problems with the comments of others should be reported and not be taken into your own hands (this is in the site's terms of use).
It'd be genuinely brilliant to have all the sites more closely linked and particularly with a cross-site login. If only I could wind the clock back 11 years and take that path
Hindsight is wonderful, innit. 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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10th Apr 2017 9:10 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
Member Since: 06 Nov 2004
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Right, it is now unlocked. Behave, please 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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10th Apr 2017 1:12 pm
Ken
Member Since: 20 Feb 2006
Location: Here
Posts: 10865
Or what
10th Apr 2017 1:54 pm
tayaste
Member Since: 15 May 2013
Location: Chester
Posts: 7633
Unlocked
Won't mention the D5.
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10th Apr 2017 3:55 pm
RDR
Member Since: 24 Mar 2013
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 2260
My pennies worth.
I personally would like to see One forum for both the L319 & L462. There is so much to share between the two and i'm sure 99.9% of the members would get along absolutely fine with it.
I'm a member of the FullFat forum which caters for the L322 & L405 and works brilliantly and i would say having one forum would do well to mitigate any "us" and "them" culture.
If members are intent on constantly stirring things up they should be dealt with individually by the moderators.MY06 S - Gone but not forgotten
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