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Hi guys,
I have felt for a while now that the Foum could do with an aesthetic makeover to make it more useable, in keeping with the classy nature of our members and their cars :) so I have had a web designer spruce up the look of things. The updated look will go live at some point next week. As always, consider this a work in progress, and if there are any major objections please let me know, either via this thread or pm. If something is stifling your use/enjoyment of the forum please do tell me.
Secondly, this update as well as the recent server/security update, like with most things of quality has not come cheap. Neither will continued planned updates to keep the Forum in tiptop shape. Unlike the multi-talented Gavin I am not a professional web/computer person so I have to use profesional third parties to maintain the Forum. I have been offered site donations by members but always feel slightly uncomfortable with this level of generosity, although many many thanks to all those, like Loz, who have offered financial donations. As such, I have taken the decision for the sake of the forum's survival to allow 'technical partners/sponsors' to display banners. Sponsors will only be those who a) offer a helpful/beneficial service to our members and b) are prepared to give something back to our community where possible.
For peace of mind, I can assure you that the Forum will not be 'pimped out' by every available piece of white space being given over to all and sundry and neither will generic Google banner ads be displayed. If approached by an interested party there will be dialogue to assess that they can offer a service or product that benefits our members, otherwise thank you no.
I hope these updates will meet with your approval, and firmly believe they will help spread the reach of this helpful and friendly Forum to all Maserati owners.
Kind Regards,
Brian
< Message edited by Birdcage -- 7/3/2009 20:29:18 >
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i was and have been, regarding the updating of the forum, slowly ( and i mean slowly)i have adapted to the new layout without too many mishaps and bits outa place , just the old fart in me not wanting change i suppose, but hey now we can relax. Brian (Birdcage ) has all our best interests of the marque at heart , you have my blessing not that you particuarly need it do what it takes to keep the forum alive and progressing forward and if that needs a donation / membership fee then so be it you have my full backing 
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