Why haven't you joined the PCS ?
#21
Posted 10 September 2007 - 08:19 AM
So I feel the PCS needs to offer some other incentives, especially online. Something like member status, custom avatars in your profile. I know it's a small thing but maybe for some people it could be another reason to join.
Also, maybe we could introduce a tiered structure where the longer you stay a member you get better discounts? A fancier card? Maybe 3 consecutive years = silver = 15% discount and 5+ years = gold = 20%. Just throwing ideas around. It's important the KEEP members as well as getting new ones to join.
#22
Posted 10 September 2007 - 09:05 AM
Like I said I will become a club member within the next couple months. I may even attend a few meetings. Although I think I may run the risk of being attacked on the way back to my car .
I bet it's got nothing on my BBQ TSN! :roll:
Alex
#23
Posted 10 September 2007 - 10:55 AM
#24
Posted 10 September 2007 - 02:08 PM
Nothing too special goes on in there, however, it is a place where you can discuss some topics, without all the carry on that sometimes occurrs on the public forum.
#25 Guest_Snowy_*
Posted 10 September 2007 - 02:25 PM
Nothing too special goes on in there, however, it is a place where you can discuss some topics, without all the carry on that sometimes occurrs on the public forum.
I know morg, but I fail to see why there is a need for two sections....just kick out the dead wood if they start....Ive been a mod on several sites over the last 5 years, not just fish sites, gaming sites, where all the keyboard heros full of testosterone reside, lol : and believe me I have seen my fair share, Mods need to deal with them quickly and appropriately if rumbling of aggresion starts up. Ie ban the lil sods after the compulsory warnings! They either apologise and calm down or their pride gets in the way and they leave....problem solved. :wink: JMO
I have recently been asked to help moderate another fish site, which i happily agreed. Discussions were held between mods and a relaxed view of postings is being adopted....for a trial period and for 2 reasons..
Firstly, everyone has an opinion. They don't always align with each other but them's the facts.We 're all here to hopefully share and learn from our Xperiences.
secondly, if someone wants to prove to the world that they are a waste of space and fresh air, then let them....people will soon learn for them selves who to deal with and who not to whithout the need for people slandering one another....these type of people tend to alienate them selves after a very short space of time and tend to leave or apologise.
I must clarify this to all , in no way am i anti PCS or any of its members. Far from it, just sticking up for the 'battler' as it were :twisted:
#26
Posted 11 September 2007 - 05:00 PM
Nothing too special goes on in there, however, it is a place where you can discuss some topics, without all the carry on that sometimes occurrs on the public forum.
I know morg, but I fail to see why there is a need for two sections....just kick out the dead wood if they start....Ive been a mod on several sites over the last 5 years, not just fish sites, gaming sites, where all the keyboard heros full of testosterone reside, lol : and believe me I have seen my fair share, Mods need to deal with them quickly and appropriately if rumbling of aggresion starts up. Ie ban the lil sods after the compulsory warnings! They either apologise and calm down or their pride gets in the way and they leave....problem solved. :wink: JMO
I have recently been asked to help moderate another fish site, which i happily agreed. Discussions were held between mods and a relaxed view of postings is being adopted....for a trial period and for 2 reasons..
Firstly, everyone has an opinion. They don't always align with each other but them's the facts.We 're all here to hopefully share and learn from our Xperiences.
secondly, if someone wants to prove to the world that they are a waste of space and fresh air, then let them....people will soon learn for them selves who to deal with and who not to whithout the need for people slandering one another....these type of people tend to alienate them selves after a very short space of time and tend to leave or apologise.
I must clarify this to all , in no way am i anti PCS or any of its members. Far from it, just sticking up for the 'battler' as it were :twisted:
Agreed. I am a moderator on Aquaticpredators a site based of predatory fish keeping. It brings out all sorts. I think the pcs mods delete more posts in a month then we have since we started (this is a site with 8k members).
#27
Posted 14 September 2007 - 07:11 PM
#28
Posted 28 October 2007 - 08:30 PM
#29
Posted 28 October 2007 - 08:51 PM
come to meetings and meet likeminded people.the $25 is for OUR club
KEEP HAPPY ROB
#30
Posted 29 October 2007 - 06:05 AM
Can i make a suggestion that a button be added for members to be come financial members on the left bar? although i know this to be difficult as some of these forums can have fixed layouts.
Otherwise are we able to get a thread made sticky on every forum on how to become a financial members and the benefits it has along with the Bank details of the PCS. Also state that when making a transaction the title of the transfer of costs or reciept name be that of your forum name?
Just a thought.. Alot of non-financial members have alot of access to this forum and therefore may not feel they don't have to become a club member to locate the information their after.
Just thoughts, and idea's.
Anyone else agree with this or feel the reason why to be similar?
Cheers
Chris
#31
Posted 29 October 2007 - 08:49 AM
#32
Posted 12 November 2007 - 06:17 PM
PCS ROCKS
lol
.john
#33
Posted 05 March 2008 - 03:13 PM
Quick side note, if I paid last nite any idea when I'll get my card?
#34
Posted 05 March 2008 - 04:38 PM
That's the whole point about coming to meetings, Paddy - you get to know the jargon pretty quickly! You also get to meet other members.
Local fish shops sponsor the PCS. The PCS runs this website. It is very simple to join online these days, just a PM to the Treasurer with your details and you will then be asked for your bank details for paying online.
It is also simple to phone or email the Secretary who will take care of memberships. It would not be fair or even very efficient to ask our sponsors to act as agents for us in this matter.
You will get your card very soon. If you need your membership details to obtain a sponsors discount, ask them to phone the Secretary to confirm membership.
Welcome to the PCS !
#35
Posted 05 March 2008 - 05:22 PM
It said something about pming a mod or admin with details and then i can deposit straight from my bank... who do i pm?
Maybe put up a bigger and better HOW TO BECOME A club member section...
i actually had difficulty finding it
#36
Posted 05 March 2008 - 07:55 PM
Thats great news your supporting the club, :wink: Probably best to contact Lyn " edelia ", Im sure Lyn would be more than happy to help you.
CLICK HERE
Cheers
Az
#37
Posted 03 April 2008 - 11:27 AM
I wish i could line my next visit to australia with a meeting to see how it goes these days.
If i came back to live in perth i would join for sure.... i didnt do it for the benefits, i did it for the love of it.. for 25 bucks if u have to weigh pros and cons then...wow.
Dont think your dream fish will arrive on your doorstep tomorrow if there is no growth of hobbists who potenitally start the hobby through word of PCS.
I got into cichlids after attending a meeting my first time. The more people in it means the more fish and highly likely the new species we have been waiting for when the picky big spenders are introduced.
#38
Posted 31 August 2008 - 11:59 PM
#39
Posted 05 September 2008 - 07:14 PM
Most people who keep fish often frequent their LFS (Local Fish Shops), and usually get discounts even though they're not a PCS "club member". From what I've seen so far, there are some members who join/pay the annual $25 Fee to get discounts from other LFS sponsors, while other people pay the fee to show their support of the club.
Running a club/society costs money, time and effort. The website, server space, meeting venue etc. all costs money! And where does PCS get funds to cover all that? From membership fees..
I became a club member to show my support of PCS, and not because of the 10% discount (although it's a good feeling to get discounts etc..)
And apart from paying the $25 annual fee, I also support the PCS in other ways too...
Cheers!
Kevin
#40
Posted 06 September 2008 - 09:40 PM
I will never come to a meeting or an auction.
I never buy from LFS in Perth.
I will probably never meet any of you
Borrowing from the Library might be a bit tricky!
I do support what the PCS are doing and I know it cost money to run a website, but if you wanted financial support from everyone you wouldnt offer a free membership. And there are plenty of other free sites but I liked this one.
If I lived in Perth I wouldnt hesitate in becoming a member but as I said, the benifits just dont apply when your 1800k's away!
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