09-10-25, 08:50 AM
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09-10-25, 12:38 PM
Im happy to make a financial contribution to keep the site going.
FZS 1000 Gen1 (2003)
Tiger 900 GT Pro (2020) 
09-10-25, 02:44 PM
(08-10-25, 10:37 PM)b1k3rdude Wrote: The lack of responses bar one person (Unfazed, thank you fella) for actual help (I don't mean advice), is quite frankly fucking disappointing. With a similar scenario, I have managed to salvage our local motorcycling forum - but I did cut out the images as that allowed me to keep the storage and hence hosting and backup costs low. Donations are zero, and there are no adverts for now, but the costs are also close to zero so I can keep it running (though the starter/owner is paying for the domain registration renewal - and while I have the admin role for the technical side, I don't really do moderation/administration). There, I got full access so I could see what I'm dealing with before taking it on so to speak (that was easy because we know each other personally so trust was not an issue). Here, I'm not really sure what we're dealing with and what the options are. For example: if the choice boils down to shutting it down and just removing images - then too bad for the images  (just the first, oversimplified example, it needn't be black and white).Similar thoughts about the adverts - without insisting, if the costs are high, and no donations are existing (or reasonable to expect), do we rather let it be gone, or make a compromise? I did mention Cloudflare before - it coud reduce server load and thus expenses, at the cost of the huge corproration being able to intercept and see the pigeon pics I send via PMs every now and then. I can't take moderation/administration burden - that part is not on the table. My money and time are also limited, unfortunately. Helping (and providing the "physical" infrastructure to a certain degree, for free) with hosting, backups, emails, DNS, security, updates - that's for consideration. I mean, I've done that before, am doing it with my and our motorcycling forums, so I suppose I could help with FOC too, at least to a degree.
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.
09-10-25, 04:09 PM
The issue atm is money and to process it, a bank account is required. And for that to happen myself and one other person needs to be on the account. Its as simple as that. So while I appreciate the advice, it dosen't help the situation right now.
Right
So the situation is that I cant find anyone to go as second name on a bank account. This will result in the forum is getting closed down after the 24/10/25, just under 2 weeks time. I tried, but its seems not enough people on here care enough to want to keep the forum alive. Consider this the final notice. 
11-10-25, 01:34 PM
(11-10-25, 11:59 AM)b1k3rdude Wrote: Right (11-10-25, 01:34 PM)RMT1983 Wrote:(11-10-25, 11:59 AM)b1k3rdude Wrote: Right Could be a language barrier, or something I'm not aware of, but it looks like we're hung up on the bank account, as opposed to trying to figure out how to keep this running. On the first page of this thread, I saw Grahamm mention some hosting solution - this post. I offered some help too. It is also worth noting that the mentioned PM hasn't arrived - could be as simple as a forum bug.
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.
11-10-25, 01:47 PM
Im mega keen to keep it going. Obviously having just set up a business to keep the fazer fun alive id be happy to invest in its future!
11-10-25, 02:35 PM
(11-10-25, 01:40 PM)Slaninar Wrote:
11-10-25, 02:45 PM
(11-10-25, 02:35 PM)b1k3rdude Wrote:(11-10-25, 01:40 PM)Slaninar Wrote: Check again mate, or send me one. Just going shopping with the wife but I'll get back to you....
11-10-25, 03:08 PM
(11-10-25, 03:08 PM)b1k3rdude Wrote:(11-10-25, 02:45 PM)RMT1983 Wrote: Check again mate, or send me one. Just going shopping with the wife but I'll get back to you....That reply was directed at Slaninar, he said he sent me a PM, but there isnt one from him. Some confusion/misunderstanding. I didn't say that I sent any PMs. This is what I referenced to: https://foc-u.co.uk/mybb/showthread.php?...#pid980650 Doesn't matter - PMs seem to be working fine.
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.
11-10-25, 06:27 PM
Can I just clarify that I never said I *didn't* want to co-sign the bank account, but:
a) I don't know what, if any, duties and responsibilities would be attendant to signing such a thing and b) The nearest branch of Metro to me would be the equivalent of asking someone from London to travel to eg Oxford or Canterbury to sign up. Is Metro really the only option? Are there others from more mainstream banks that have branches closer? What responsibilities or liabilities would someone co-signing have? Answers to those questions might help matters along. (11-10-25, 06:27 PM)Grahamm Wrote: Answers to those questions might help matters along.Evening For now this looks to be sorted with help from RMT after someone posted about the situation on the foc-u FB group. And yeah, I wasnt aware till today just how far apart the metro branches are once your north of Milton Keynes. Seems I am spoiled down where I am. I will drop you a PM. 
11-10-25, 09:18 PM
If you havent seen https://www.facebook.com/groups/24610315...nt_mention
Richard and I replied to Trevor post and the issue was explained and glad it is sorted now.
11-10-25, 09:29 PM
(11-10-25, 09:18 PM)unfazed Wrote: If you havent seen https://www.facebook.com/groups/24610315...nt_mentionThank you, I tend to avoid used Facebollox unless I have to etc.
11-10-25, 10:30 PM
I wouldn't be doing what I do now, with such an amazing bike if it wasn't for this group! It must continue! The stuff I've learnt from scrawling through the pages in here is unreal! It would be devastating if it had to close! Long live foc-u
12-10-25, 11:33 AM
(11-10-25, 09:29 PM)b1k3rdude Wrote:(11-10-25, 09:18 PM)unfazed Wrote: If you havent seen https://www.facebook.com/groups/24610315...nt_mentionThank you, I tend to avoid used Facebollox unless I have to etc. Not a lover of it myself, but too many use it which makes avoiding it difficult. I have all noticifcation for it turned off except the messenger as may of my friends outside of Ireland use it for contact. Once you can ignore the shite posted on it it is ok. I dont even have the app on my phone for it only the messenger side of it. The positive side is that got the information out about the site possible closing down if assistance was not found. 
12-10-25, 02:29 PM
I dont use Facebook either. I think I have the oldest FZS 600 on here reg May 98 I have had it since 2001.
I was happy to donate a few quid to keep this going. So is it sorted now then. Picture taken in the summer this year
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.
12-10-25, 02:38 PM
(12-10-25, 02:29 PM)fazersharp Wrote: I dont use Facebook either. I think I have the oldest FZS 600 on here reg May 98 I have had it since 2001. I will be getting a donation link/post etc setup in due course. Looks like you could do with an LED upgrade on your headlight :-P |
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