Hi not sure if I’ve joined. None of my threads coming through

[Paulo 123]

Is this forum working . I’ve sent 3 messages since last night when I joined but nothing. Do you have to pay a subscription? Thanks for anyones help.

[Ian M]

Yes the forum is working. As you have seen you may look around and read as much as you like but to be able to use the forum you need to pay.
Is there not a message that comes up when you enter the forum?

[AlanG]

Testing

[Deckie]

It‘s not very clear, I tried to create a post and it was in the forum list awaiting approval. Fine. Then today the post has completely disappeared with no explanation, no errors and no warnings.

[Ian M]

It‘s not very clear, I tried to create a post and it was in the forum list awaiting approval. Fine. Then today the post has completely disappeared with no explanation, no errors and no warnings.

As a passive member you can only read the forum and its different sections. If you would like to join in, post builds and the such you will need to subscribe to the forum.
Just ask any of the subscribers, the SMF Supporters and they will tell you its the best £10 A YEAR you will ever spend.

[Ed Sunder]

Welcome Paulo - I'm new here too, but the forum is quite welcoming. I look forward to seeing your work.

[Valeron]

It's a great forum and well worth the annual fee. And you get a discount from the shop, which is very well priced even before the discount.

[adt70hk]

Ditto!!

[Mickc1440]

As above Paul, welcome along

[JR]

Best £10 you'll ever spend Paul .

[Jim R]

Less than 3p a day! :smiling:
Definitely worth it as a part of spending on the hobby.

[Dave Ward]

For the price of of 21/2 pints of beer I'd say that was value for the year!
Dave

[peterairfix]

Take from someone that has been a member of the last ten years it is very good value.

[Bugatti Fan]

I have been using the forum just for posting and replying to other modellers over the last couple of years. Went to reply to someone this week and a faint grey message has now appeared at the very bottom to say that I have insufficient privileges to reply. Also that I have insufficient privileges to create a post when I go into a subject column. I guess that the forum is a fee paying only forum now for any access to partake in discussion or create a thread, apart from this section to introduce yourself.
This change has not been made very clear unfortunately that it was going to happen. Just found that I have been blocked.

[Ian M]

I have been using the forum just for posting and replying to other modellers over the last couple of years. Went to reply to someone this week and a faint grey message has now appeared at the very bottom to say that I have insufficient privileges to reply. Also that I have insufficient privileges to create a post when I go into a subject column. I guess that the forum is a fee paying only forum now for any access to partake in discussion or create a thread, apart from this section to introduce yourself.
This change has not been made very clear unfortunately that it was going to happen. Just found that I have been blocked.

Cant recall the exact date but the forum has been moving to a pay to use forum for at least two, if not three years. It was announced at the start as a voluntary payment. as 95% said here take my money, it was decided that the last 5% might as well join in and pay as well if they wish to continue using the forum as a contributor.
Sorry if this come as a surprise but as said it is not a totally new thing.
Another reason for the change over is an attempt to divert some of the more... Dubious traffic. You know the type. They join, make a handful of posts then either begin to sell things in the market place or just make posts that are free adverts for their product/site/service. When they see they now have to pay to post they go elsewhere.
Also since the requirement of a paid membership most of those that had not yet paid or have very recently joined all paid the £10 annual fee, with a smile knowing they have spent the best £10 ever.