9 replies to this topic

[Jim]

Hi all,

Along with MondeoSTOC.com, we have a Network that comprises of FiestaSTOC.com and FocusSTOC.com, the latter two clubs have been running for a number of years now.

MondeoSTOC.com was initially setup with a view that the structure would be slightly different, whereby, the forums would be accessible by all for free, we obviously could not expect people to pay for membership and access sections with little or no information and restrict sections that would not be utilised to its full extent

We currently have two main user groups:

'Forum Users' - This group is the default group and is free to join, it was providing access to all forum sections apart from the discounts and Sponsors forums.
'Club Member' - This group is paid, at £8.00 per year, you currently gain access to all club discounts, and some forum features.

The time has now come to bring MondeoSTOC.com in-line with the rest of the Network in terms of the forum access for the two above user groups.

As of now, the following Forum Sections and Features will become Club Member only:

All Technical Forums
Club Features, Garage, Handbook, Downloads & Gallery
All events will be Club Member only (ticket sales will only be visible to Club Members in the shop)
Classifieds (will be viewable by all)


This decision will undoubtedly not suit all and I am well aware there are some strong believers that forums should be free. This is not a ploy to try and force anyone to join, it is in fact to support the 120 current Club Members who have financially contributed to MondeoSTOC.com.

Forum Users will continue to have access to 50% of the forum and features, and it will be entirely your decision whether you feel £8 is worth the return in discounts and forum/club experience. What I would ask is for any current Club Member to perhaps share their experiences and any savings to show to others the benefits first hand.

Whilst I welcome feedback on this decision, I would kindly ask it is made in a constructive manner.

Regards

Jim Dutton
MondeoSTOC.com Club Founder

[WelshGeoff ST3]

...have to agree with this.

[Forbesy]

welsh4life, on 19 September 2011 - 13:51, said:

...have to agree with this.

Same here mate, sounds good to me.

[sandhurstst24]

agree with everything you say jim, i think the membership is well worth the £8. i, by becoming a member have been to more meets than ever before and it also was the reason i got a new ST! the knowledge and experince on here is great for someone like me who to be honest knows nothing about mechanics!!

keep up the good work MSTOC staff- your doing a great job!

[Rich]

Yes i am a strong believer in this one Jim, we have so many discounts and technical information to offer it is only fair members contribute to the upkeep of the club as it obviously costs to keep this club running.

[Mike O]

i agree as well jim £8 is very good value for a membership, this wil make more people pay up and join and support the club.

[DazMondyST]

Get ya £8 out

[marcusst200]

I totally agree with you Jim the £8 to join is well worth it

[Martin C]

Only a crazy fool would not want to spend £8 to join the best (probably ) and maddest (again...probably ) family in the world!!

[RACEBITS]

Pledged my support, great club and great value