Nasty virus and Trojans, beware.

[97_gq_lwb]

I used to frequent that site until some limp wristed tosser became a moderator and went on a power trip.

[Silver]

I spend very little time over there - generally only when a web browser search shows they might have an answer I'm after. I by far prefer this forum.

That said, I would not wish that kind of strife on any forum owner. Well, maybe some, but not that one :-)

[Bigrig]

I used to frequent that site until some limp wristed tosser became a moderator and went on a power trip.

There's a few 'non moderators' who adopt a similar philosophy mate ... as said, shame as there is some good people on there and obviously for the duration it's existed, a lot of good info. It may have improved in my time away, but just appeared to be (personal opinion only) a lot of bickering bullsh1t and ego's going on - and trust me, those who've met me know I'm no prude!!

[the ferret]

There's a few 'non moderators' who adopt a similar philosophy mate ... as said, shame as there is some good people on there and obviously for the duration it's existed, a lot of good info. It may have improved in my time away, but just appeared to be (personal opinion only) a lot of bickering bullsh1t and ego's going on - and trust me, those who've met me know I'm no prude!!

patrol 4x4 is a good site, it has about 35000 members I think, been going for a long time and has a whole mine of info contributed over the years which you would expect from such a long standing site.
Some of the members are not my cuppa tea, most of the members however are just like those here, eager to help and show what can be done for minimal cost as DIY
Knowing some of the background of patrol4x4, I can only sympathise with the raw deal they are getting by some RATBAG.
It would be a shame to have it close down because of some arzol encripting viruses.
This could happen to any site, I just hope it's resolved soon and all the info is not lost.
Cheers, the ferret.

[Bigrig]

patrol 4x4 is a good site, it has about 35000 members I think, been going for a long time and has a whole mine of info contributed over the years which you would expect from such a long standing site.
Some of the members are not my cuppa tea, most of the members however are just like those here, eager to help and show what can be done for minimal cost as DIY
Knowing some of the background of patrol4x4, I can only sympathise with the raw deal they are getting by some RATBAG.
It would be a shame to have it close down because of some arzol encripting viruses.
This could happen to any site, I just hope it's resolved soon and all the info is not lost.
Cheers, the ferret.

Yeah, I've seen you on there Rod, and you're spot on as I said also - good people, and good info. My parting comment would be maybe it's just not 'controlled' as effectively (which is harder I know with that many members) as here and certain people and comments are allowed to slip through .. I never saw anything like the welcome process etc, and know of comments made that its "f*#king ridiculous" and "what a bunch of w@nkers" etc and generally speaking, it comes from know it all young fellas who are the prime reason for half our problems in the general publics (and governments) eyes.

[the ferret]

Yep, well said Big rig.
No wellcome processs, a few smart arzes, a lot of politics too, but having said that, all in all a handy place to visit, mind you, a bit suss ATM.
Cheers, the ferret.

[oncedisturbed]

well said bigrig, I float around over there on and off as well as Perth4x4 and 4wda (most of the time) quite regularly and there some top guys over there, sadly some members on most forums like their own power trip. Used to hate dropping on members attitudes when i used to be a site admin / global mod on gaming forums.

Had a quick gander on the Patrol4x4 site and it appears some knucklehead/s tried to hack in through the backend server, I would be shooting a rocket up the host if I were them

[the ferret]

Hi Guys, I have a few members over there asking me for prices, but sorry, not going back there till all the security is re installed, sick to death of having to clean out my computer, not to mention the stress.
I tried to log in there this morning and was hit with a barrage of warnings LOL
It's warm and cosy and nice and safe here.
Cheers, the ferret.

[Snafu]

Yeh its a bugger as I needed to contact a member ( barney ) on the patrol4x4 forum in regards to the bonnet scoops he is making so I can get one ordered.

[canuck]

patrol 4x4 is a good site, it has about 35000 members I think, been going for a long time and has a whole mine of info contributed over the years which you would expect from such a long standing site.
Some of the members are not my cuppa tea, most of the members however are just like those here, eager to help and show what can be done for minimal cost as DIY
Knowing some of the background of patrol4x4, I can only sympathise with the raw deal they are getting by some RATBAG.
It would be a shame to have it close down because of some arzol encripting viruses.
This could happen to any site, I just hope it's resolved soon and all the info is not lost.
Cheers, the ferret.

I'll second that. We've a ton of info over there specific to the Safaris and to importing and running them in Canada. It would be a shame to lose all of that.