'Member since' feature pls

Submitted: Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 22:47
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David - why don't you have a "member since" feature on the rig profile.

I often see a member post but wondered are they a newbie, veteran or just changed there call sign. I can't keep up....

It might motivate a few visitors to join up to - bit like the RACV or RACQ do - but then you'd have to offer some incentive for longetivity..... say free lifetime membership over 2 yrs............when did I join? :)

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:03

Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:03
Makes no difference how long you been a member, there are some ex members here who have masses of experience in travel, outback, tips hints etc.

There are some newbys that are the same, there are some LONG term members who dont know bovine faeces... so, it doesnt really work.

YMMV
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Follow Up By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:16

Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:16
"bovine faeces"

ROTFLMFAO!!!!!!!!!
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Follow Up By: Member - Ozdyssey (QLD) - Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:26

Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:26
Geesus Bruce... really....fairdinkum - never would've thought....
read post again - not my point - open z mind.

I see someone post I've never seen before - maybe I've missed something. e.g Doug T - what's his story?

Join up anyway you slacker. You should be setting an example.....
godforbid

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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:29

Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:29
No member like that here Bruce must be another site you frequent.
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Reply By: The Rambler( W.A.) - Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:23

Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:23
Ozdyssey,
Having read your post I would like to say that any thoughts to increase membership are very welcome as it amazes me that with such a great site there are only just over 1000 members in the 6 years or so it has been going.It seems that at any set time there are nearly twice the visitors using the site against the number of members.I am not denying that visitors don't have genuine helpfull input, but surely if you are going to use the site the small membership fee can only help to further improve the already great facilities.Maybe David and crew should consider placing a time limit (say 1 year) on visitors before having to join.Don't intend starting a s***t fight as it is only my opinion which I am sure some other members will share.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ozdyssey (QLD) - Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:46

Thursday, Mar 02, 2006 at 23:46
god no 1yr time limit!! - then we'd lose the MAN himself.....


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Reply By: Member - Ross H (QLD) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 00:05

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 00:05
Hi ozdyssey
your rig picture is that at byfield (spelling)

ross
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Follow Up By: Member - Ozdyssey (QLD) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:31

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:31
Correct - you've won!

Please select your prize:

1. Exploroz sticker
2. Exploroz cap
3. Joy, in the knowledge that Gillian didn't beat you to it.

:-)

nice sand blow to drive up that and not a bad view too.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross H (QLD) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:44

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:44
yes its a nice little hill climb just to get into the place,hard to believe there was only one way in or maybe the locals lie to me hehe:
ross
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Follow Up By: Member - Ross H (QLD) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:45

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:45
P.s I will have the cap
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 18:12

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 18:12
david will post it to you
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Reply By: Eric from Cape York Connections - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 06:54

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 06:54
Thats a good idea because Im a member and have no idea for how long.

All the best
Eric
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Reply By: Wayne (NSW) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 07:04

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 07:04
Ozdyssey,

On your Rig/Profile page where you have the description of your vehicle you could put it there at the top. I am going to include it now on my profile.

Good looking Troopie.

Wayne
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Follow Up By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 07:25

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 07:25
Me too!!!

Gonna do it now!
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Follow Up By: Member - Ozdyssey (QLD) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:48

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:48
Cheers Wayne - the trucks coming together well - just building the rear storage & bed and she's done - ready for life on the road.

'Member since' in the rig profile.
Why didn't I think of that.
Have done same - this could catch on.

Earning increasing credits in the shop with each years renewal might be an idea.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ozdyssey (QLD) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:52

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 08:52
BTW - your rig pic - is that a Great Dane sitting in the fire or should I lower my medication.
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil [Sunshine Coast] - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 09:07

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 09:07
Ye right ozd. ''Relax boss I,ll boil the billy"?
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Reply By: Member - Brian (Gold Coast) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 07:25

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 07:25
Me too!!!

Gonna do it now!
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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - David - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 12:13

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 12:13
Good idea - I will add it to the system. We know record the date in the system when the membership is created so all I need to do is output it on the screen. Do not adjust your profiles I will have it done today.
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Follow Up By: Mad Dog (Australia) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 13:01

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 13:01
Great and by the way David the new sever is going very well. I don't have the delay issues any more....great stuff
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 18:14

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 18:14
make sure you get mine right David...lol lol
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 18:15

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 18:15
just checked..it aint right
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 16:24

Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 16:24
Dave, for the record I joined 30 April 2003
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Follow Up By: Bonz (Vic) - Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 17:36

Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 17:36
Nudie, Is that BEFORE or AFTER you let your membership lapse?
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 17:56

Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 17:56
Me Let My Memebership Lapse!!!!! NEVER...my membership has never lapsed

but I did have two going at once ...:-)))
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 17:58

Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 17:58
how did you get life?...who do you know that I dont...who owes you money?
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Follow Up By: Wombat - Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 18:06

Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 18:06
I remember you changed your name from Wherethefugawi to Wherethehellawi on 29 May 2003, Richard.

. . . and then along came the Emu that hated Puddleducks.

You've been a busy boy.
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 18:11

Monday, Mar 06, 2006 at 18:11
that emu didnt hate puddleducks...it that fake jemima that caused all the problems...certainly wasnt as pretty as the real Jemima
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Mar 08, 2006 at 19:07

Wednesday, Mar 08, 2006 at 19:07
i dont think David at explore oz gets outlook reminders that a reply has been added.....cos my details still show 2004...when it should be 2003

oh well
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz Team - David - Wednesday, Mar 08, 2006 at 19:35

Wednesday, Mar 08, 2006 at 19:35
Richard,

These records are automatically loaded when each member record is added to the system the startdate is automatic. I do remeber you had two at some time for some reason so it would be attached to the record that you ended up with. Do you happen to remember the past member number?
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Follow Up By: Member No 1- Wednesday, Mar 08, 2006 at 20:20

Wednesday, Mar 08, 2006 at 20:20
no i dont but my credit card says 30 april 2003
let me know if you need invoice no...should be in archives...if the ato ever wants to see what and why i am claiming a first aid kit...wombat above syas it all as to my old (?) user name
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Reply By: Member - Howard (ACT) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 13:28

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 13:28
I thought at first that the idea of time limiting visitors had merit in encouraging people who regularly use the site to become members

then I realised that while I became a member in 2002 I first came across this sight when planning a cape york trip in 1999.
Didnt exactly rush to sign up myself.
I think it was the constant improvements as the site developed and the additional
features that eventually saw me part with my $30 at the time.
still believe that site gives me more than $1 per week in entertainment value so I maintain membership.

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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - David - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 13:33

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 13:33
Member - Ozdyssey,

It is done and now visible on the Rig Profile page. Thanks for the feedback.
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Follow Up By: Member - Ozdyssey (QLD) - Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 19:00

Friday, Mar 03, 2006 at 19:00
No probs - hope it assists in someway.
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