Quote from: Graeme on August 26, 2011, 09:22 PM
Facebook page (group) for active peeps ?

Could be worth consideration as a second meeting place,
we may need to think about this a little to work out the finer details.

active members only etc any thoughts on this ?

Umm our cover would be blown for starters ! this would only be for the brave :-)

I think the email idea is a must.

What is it with everyone on this site and anonymity? Is everyone on this site an ex convict with something to hide or be ashamed about?..........

anonymity !
well a thread some time ago went along the lines off, if we are sneeking a peek the chefs secrets maybe they would not entertain us if they know we are posting out finding on here. That was the basics of it anyway and included pictures of us lot, but dont tell anyone please...

Quote from: gazman1976 on August 26, 2011, 08:31 PM
@ Phil , I think everyone should be involved who wishes to be , the more people the more knowledge , this website is not a secret club , it's a wonderful forum with lots of fantastic information , so who ever wants to swap email addresses should be welcomed Into doing so

My only thought in suggesting we might restrict the list to those with a proven track record of on-topic posting is that some members might (reasonably, IMHO) not want their e-mail addresses disclosed to a spammer, and the only way we can be sure that someone is not a spammer is if they have actually contributed to on-topic discussions.  But the decision is everyone's, so it is up to all to decide.

Quote from: gazman1976 on August 26, 2011, 08:31 PMNot meaning to have a go btw

Fully understood : this is meant to be a constructive suggestion, and all replies will be treated in the same light.

** Phil.

O M G.   How close was that?    I agree with all comments made here.  This site is the most authoritative on BIR cooking on the web  This has been made possible by the contribution of many members past and present over the years.  To not protect this knowledge base would be absolutely criminal.  I cannot begin to describe my feelings when i saw that "account suspended" screen.  I think all who have spent some time here are more than willing to contribute to ensure the site continues.  Yes, lets circulate our e-mail addresses just as a safeguard.  I am more than happy to entrust my e-mail address to an established member of this site. And am happy to be involved in whatever it takes to ensure this site continues for many years to come.

Welcome back and God bless CRO.  Long may you continue

Welcome back I thought I lost this lovely site! If there is anything I can do to keep this site going then please do not hesitate to send me an email.  ;D

Abdul