MikeyT Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Pleased to join the team. Together we're practically Chessington guru's so hopefully we'll be able to give you some decent content. Hats off to Ian and Marc though for all their hard work to keep the site running, and keeping it fresh. Without them there would be no ManiaHub today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 aw why are you leaving mark?I've just lost interest in the forums really and whilst I really wanted to do a Chessington website, I feel that as I've been so close to the park over the last five years, I wouldn't be able to write about the park in a fair way. I feel as if the theme park chapter of my life is now coming to an endI wish TPM all the best though, when Marc and I started the site back in oh... late 2003, I never thought it would achieve the things it has. Make a great site MikeyT and Keith, Chessington's such a fantastic park and the enthusiasm you both share for the park should make it a fantastic website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 I can only emphasise what Mikey has wrote to be honest.Without the people who created Mania Hub, there wouldn't be one!I am excited to start this challenge and hopefully produce a good final product with the lovely Mikey! :DIt is also a shame to see Mark go and hope that he still stays around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Congratulations to Mikey, Ricky and Keith! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam P Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Good luck you three and cant wait to see a great Chessington Site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Keith, why does your badge not say CWOAAZM? Surely this is a pressing matter? I will always be known as the Chessington & Zoo boy, so a slightly incorrect badge shouldn't be a problem! However, I am glad you see the importance of the "and Zoo" and I am not the only one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Not important at all, wouldn't be surprised if it casually pissed off during this rebrand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Not important at all, wouldn't be surprised if it casually pissed off during this rebrand.Don't be a spoil sport :DI just follow the title of the park. That is all I do. If the zoo bit goes, then so does it on my posts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 As this is the news desk, I'd like to post some news.Some stupid ****ing pikeys have smashed off my wing mirrors on my car, and I'm not happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 As this is the news desk, I'd like to post some news.Some stupid ****ing pikeys have smashed off my wing mirrors on my car, and I'm not happy.I had that last night on one of the cars wing mirrors too.Annoying little to**ers cause they were like racing along the road :DOn a positive note... IT'S CHRISTMAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Steve made us a video looking over the past year!Hope you all like Note to Marc - Why not use [Youtube] Tags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AeRo Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Great summary of the year there Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 I had that last night on one of the cars wing mirrors too.Annoying little to**ers cause they were like racing along the road :This was on the pavement, the ****ers kicked it off. Gerr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan9 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 I had to watch that about 4 times. It's still not getting old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkmad Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 This was on the pavement, the ****ers kicked it off. Gerr.Shows a lot of people are to***rs now a days unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mer Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 Love the video!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Just an update for you on the website and forum itself as there has been only park news recently. First TPM, as you may be aware I rejoined the forum as a moderator a few weeks ago. This was because after my first few visits to Thorpe park this year, my interest in the park has been reunited and I could see a few areas on TPM that hadn't been updated or touched for years. Some of the changes will be subtle such as a rejig of ride descriptions (As Samurai has seen recently) or a complete redo (Rumba Rapids). We've also added the Saw Island area. Seperate from Canada Creek, the park agreed that instead of shoehorning it in, it has its own dedicated page. The team (Ian, Marc, Ricky and I) will be working on this over the next few weeks so let us know what you think and any changes you think we should implement.A few things have been asked about Chessington Mania over the last few weeks. To be honest with you, it's a difficult one to call. We want to do the park justice but with Themeuk having so much material and rescources (particularly from the past) it's a hard area to tap into. Nevertheless, having spoken with Themeparkmad and MikeyT, they have got the enthusiasm and dedication to make it a fantastic site. I know it's been a long time coming but when it does come out it will be brilliant.As for the Forum, with the increased useage over the last few weeks there have been a few spam sessions and a few people who see fit to insult others or members of staff at the park. In a few weeks we will be rolling out some new ground rules to the forum just to reiterate the guidelines to the forum. Remember, if a member starts acting out of line just use the report button instead of deciding to take on the mantle and try to moderate yourselfs. There was a spam attack last night by a member and many of you went the right way about it and the matter was dealt with swiftly.We are hoping to arrange a Meet to Chessington soon and a topic will be posted very shortly hopefully with an ERT session also arranged.Again if you have any comments or questions, just message one of the moderators.Thanks for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 Hi all,Weve recently updated the forum software, and have had to rebuild the skin from scratch to take advantage of the new features.It should all look pretty much the same, you now have a few nice new features giving you the chance to share things on social networks, previewing topics and a mobile version of the site optimised for the iPhone.If you spot anything wrong or have any suggestions please let us know.CheersMarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 I'm sorry, but I have a strong dislike for the social networking bits.This is a forum. A place for discussing a particular subject; theme parks in this instance. So why do we need to share them over a social networking site or print them off or whatever?And the whole notification stuff and status thing. I mean come on. Is this Facebook II now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 I'm sorry, but I have a strong dislike for the social networking bits.This is a forum. A place for discussing a particular subject; theme parks in this instance. So why do we need to share them over a social networking site or print them off or whatever?And the whole notification stuff and status thing. I mean come on. Is this Facebook II now?If you don't want to use it, then don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 I'm sorry, but I have a strong dislike for the social networking bits.This is a forum. A place for discussing a particular subject; theme parks in this instance. So why do we need to share them over a social networking site or print them off or whatever?And the whole notification stuff and status thing. I mean come on. Is this Facebook II now?I'm really starting to think you don't like anything... Just for clarification (so that people don't just assume I back everything that happens on TPM) I said this to marc about half an hour ago.Mark.. and ya jerk it out says: argh those symbols at the bottom of topics on tpm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 I'm sorry, but I have a strong dislike for the social networking bits.This is a forum. A place for discussing a particular subject; theme parks in this instance. So why do we need to share them over a social networking site or print them off or whatever?Perhaps somone would like to show somone else the discussion taking place on here? This is just a new inbuilt feature of the software, social networking is becoming a huge part of everyday life and somthing we will see more and more everywhere. And the whole notification stuff and status thing. I mean come on. Is this Facebook II now?This is pretty much the same as it was in the previous version of the forum software.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 If I hadn't looked on this topic I wouldn't have noticed those bits...Meh, least they're nice and tidy and not in one of them annoying pop-up boxes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 I'm really starting to think you don't like anything... I find that slightly unfair.Yeah, I'm cynical and pessimistic at times. I'm also fair and optimistic at others. Then again, you might not want to read my TP TR that will be coming tonight; it really will back up your claim.. But, when I criticise this site, I'm doing it for the good of the site, believe it or not. This whole social networking site thing is silly and needless. Basic is best. Yeah, I dunno if this is a feature that is optional or not, but it makes the site look worse, not better. Simply my opinion, I dunno whether anyone else shares it, but you never know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted September 3, 2010 Report Share Posted September 3, 2010 How does it make it look worse? It's completely unobtrusive.I like the new features! Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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