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  1. Steve

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    #10 Steve, Dec 30, 2012
    I think Nathan's quandary stems from the question's implication of favoritism on the part of White Roof Radio. I.e., NAM is the larger site with the larger number of MINI fans, so why is WRR so focused on M/A? Subtle implication there's some anti-NAM collusion in favor of M/A. So (I think) the question boils down to something like "There's something fishy going on here, why the WRR favoritism toward M/A?"

    How do you reply to that?
     
  2. minsanity

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    #11 minsanity, Dec 30, 2012
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    There might be 'conspiracy theory' angles behind how search engines work. Remember, it's biz-driven. We can't deny the vast archived info over there for its age & size. Newbs simply flock to where they're directed initially. But, like many of us here who are driven by growing/endless passion & enthusiasm, the natural course would be to search further, band & bond. Yes, MA is no NAM in size, it's growing, but has remained very connected. You can't say the same of The sewing site, big ski shops, giant fast food chains, nor popular garment brands.
    I'm over there mostly to pay it forward, offer help as I've been helped & lure them here, m|u & MT. Unfortunately, any MA link or even 'M/A' posted would just read********& couldn't be logged.:frown5: That says a lot of their character, I mean, rather, lack of.
     
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    #12 rkw, Dec 30, 2012
    Size matters, for many reasons. There's a good analogy here with eBay and Facebook vs their smaller competitors.
     
  4. Dave.0

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    #18 Dave.0, Dec 30, 2012
    It is true about the Nam.


    Ask any question and in less then 5 replies someone will tell you to "Search".

    Search this!
     
  5. CHKMINI

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    #22 CHKMINI, Dec 31, 2012
    I agree....the few times I go over there I find myself with a different attitude that is bred by that environment".
     
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    #24 Crashton, Dec 31, 2012
    All is forgiven. Come to the light..... :goaljnky
     
  7. lotsie

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    #25 lotsie, Dec 31, 2012
    I got over it a long time ago...:lol::wink:
     
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    #26 dannyhavok, Dec 31, 2012
    I'm still very active on NAM. Largely it's out of habit... It's on my bookmarks bar, part of my routine. However, I disagree with the consensus here that it's become unhelpful over there. I'm still always pleased with quick, friendly advice whenever I have a query. The folks here seem more friendly overall, and I appreciate that Nathan is a human being and actively involved in the community. The big edge MA has in my opinion is tapatalk.

    Can't we all just get along?
     
  9. Firebro17

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    #30 Firebro17, Dec 31, 2012
    You're right on Dave..... It's all about having FUN with what you do! :beer
     
  10. minsanity

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    #31 minsanity, Dec 31, 2012
    Oh, not only that. Even just typing 'M/A' turns into ****. With its size, why the tail-between-legs reaction at the mere mention of our site? A case where Goliath has learned its best defense is simply to steer clear from misconceived threat?:confused:
     
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    #32 lotsie, Dec 31, 2012
    Oh the days of still being on NAM with links to M/A embedded in our sigs:crazy::lol:
     
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