PCGB member?

[Guest]

Ive been a member for 9+ yrs, so why does it say non member next to my car photo in any post?

cheers
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[Mark_Bennett]

Please see the FAQ in the General forum for instuctions on correcting this[]

 

[Guest]

Sorry could not find anything there.

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[Mark_Bennett]

Well It's certainly there...[]

Quote:
General Notes
If it says "Non Member" by your name, you need to confirm your Membership Number and Forum Name to Sophia at Club HQ (email forum@porscheclubgb.com ) This should be a one-time fix, and will also allow you access to the member-only areas of the Forum.

 

[Diver944]

Marks right Amolak []

The forum software cannot automatically interface with the membership databsse so just email your details to Sophia and she'll sort you out

 

[Mark_Bennett]

The info was in the email that was sent to you when you joined the forum.

(Or you can read my sig below[])

 

[Guest]

Thank you, should have read the small print, sorry.

 

[Mark_Bennett]

You are not the first[] (Which is why it's in my sig...[&o])

 

[Guest]

i've sent the email from the address you gave me, how long does it take?

 

[millisland]

This situation is ridiculous and it is time it was fixed!!!!!
I spoke to Nic at the Club Officials Seminar regarding this and he agreed with me. I am sure we are not that hard up that we cannot afford to put this matter right[:-][:-]!!

Harriet

 

[NicD]

Neo, I have just seen this and set you as a member. We will look at auto forum set up after we have created the new secure Club website. Big job.

 

[Guest]

This situation is ridiculous and it is time it was fixed!!!!!

I don't think the bulk of the membership would be pleased if we spent several thousand pounds to automate this on a system due to be replaced anytime soon...

 

[Fen]

To be fair I think this forum is no different to most others in this aspect. For example I had to mail the MX5 OC when I joined to have my status changed on their forum so I could access member-only areas. It's something each member has to do once only, which isn't a huge hassle, though I can understand it might be frustrating waiting to get confirmation so you can see what only members can see. Even on forums where you can optionally make a donation to elevate membership (Rennlist for example) you have to wait for an admin to process the payment as I recall.

 

[Geoff_Fields]

There is nothing wrong with the current system other than the fact not everone carefully reads all their Email. Maybe a notice regarding the forum and its use could be inserted into the Porsche Post.

 

[944Turbo]

Why have the membership number in the sign up at all?
I think it is the fact that you type in your membership number and you still get non-member that creates the confusion.
Tony

 

[944turboS]

That was the bit that threw me at first.
I've entered my membership number when registering on the forum to confirm belonging to the club & the I have to send a separate email to confirm my status again ?????????

 

[Guest]

Just got the email, thanks for that! That was where i was a bit confused, as i had already put my membership number in but it still said non member, i thought my number was wrong.

 

[Mark_Bennett]

A rewording of the email perhaps - with the info clearly stating what to do FIRST.
People just hit the link to go to the forum and don't read anything else.

(Disclaimer - It's been a long time since I saw one of these emails - so maybe it's changed already!)

 

[944Turbo]

Yes but if entering the number does nothing why have it?
Tony

 

[Mark_Bennett]

No idea - I'm not an Admin on the Forum, just a moderator - I can't see anymore than you guys! []