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  • obisteve
    obisteve
    3 days ago
    That in your loungeroom Speedzter?
    Looks good.
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    3 days ago
    Haha, no, that's a new "forum" graphic that AI did for me 👍
    Not much response about making a Facebook group, so it looks not it's not worth it .
  • T4
    T4
    3 days ago
    Quoting obisteve on 02 Mar 2026 11:19 AM

    Well we could form a little Oz ghetto on HDForums, sign on with our HDFA user names.

    That way we can still keep in touch, probably the simplest way to do it, no one here needs to do extra work. We might need to clean up our language a bit.
     I see you're on the XL forum Hilly. You might have seen me there but I don't go there much, seeing you need cloud storage to upload photos, can't just pick them off your phone gallery.

    Hey Steve, failing getting together as a group to take over this site (which looks unlikely) your suggestion about HDForums is a good one. I seldom actually log on here (unless I have something to say/ask) but I will miss this site and the motley crew that inhabits it as I access the site daily - it cheers me up, especially when the depression gets too deep.

    Cheers, Will
  • Uncle Ho
    Uncle Ho
    3 days ago
    Just back from 4 weeks in Singapore, Thailand and Laos to see that HDForums will no longer be... for me it has been 18 Years and at one stage an Ambassador for the group due to my travel schedule and meeting with like minded HD people and promoting the site.

    Outside of FB, who here uses WhatsApp or Signal? These are two Apps where group chat is possible. 
  • Merv
    Merv
    3 days ago
    I am maybe out of my depth here, but I have my own web address (www.kroll.id.au) and last time I checked, the cost was under $200 a year. So, hdforums.com.au sounds a similar setup. How many members are in this site? Cause just $10 a year "membership" by 20 members covers that cost, and can probably get rid of the annoying ads into the bargain. Then, it's just a couple of admins to look at new member applications, and it should run itself. Where am I wrong? Attached is Chatgpt estimate, depending on traffic.

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  • T4
    T4
    3 days ago
    Hey Merv, on those figures I'm up for it. Actually probably $20/year is Ok with most I'm guessing (but I've been wrong before . . . )

    Cheers, Will

  • Merv
    Merv
    3 days ago
    Quoting T4 on 03 Mar 2026 09:09 AM

    Hey Merv, on those figures I'm up for it. Actually probably $20/year is Ok with most I'm guessing (but I've been wrong before . . . )

    Cheers, Will

    Be interesting to get the costs, procedures etc from the current Admin. If it was within my ability, I'd have a go at transferring it. That is, converting it to a 'Member owned' forum.


  • obisteve
    obisteve
    3 days ago
    I imagine to own a website that receives commission income, a business name would need to be registered. The ASIC website show that currently the business name of HD Forums Australia is available for registration

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  • Merv
    Merv
    3 days ago
    Quoting obisteve on 03 Mar 2026 11:48 AM

    I imagine to own a website that receives commission income, a business name would need to be registered. The ASIC website show that currently the business name of HD Forums Australia is available for registration


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    Unless you want to protect the name, which hasn't been done for the years the site has operated, why complicate things. Treat it as a non profit club and keep it simple? There are rules where a club doesn't need to be registered either. Would need to check tho.
  • Hilly
    Hilly
    3 days ago
    Be happy to chip in for no adds, annoying bloody things 😁
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    2 days ago
    The reality is this site will be gone before anything is organised.
    Hilly, most people use add-blockers .
    Maybe that's why the site is broke 🤔
  • Merv
    Merv
    2 days ago
    Appears even with a co-operative owner, rescuing it would be a fair task. A search shows that the site is about to expire and is unable to be renewed. So looks like it's final.
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  • WideglidingNZ
    WideglidingNZ
    2 days ago
    Quoting Merv on 03 Mar 2026 10:36 PMedited: 03 Mar 2026 10:40 PM

    Appears even with a co-operative owner, rescuing it would be a fair task. A search shows that the site is about to expire and is unable to be renewed. So looks like it's final.

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    The end of days it seems, Bugga alright only 4 days to go
  • perthhog
    perthhog
    2 days ago
    Bugger fior sure been a member here for 16 years  tend to lurk more these days 
     As we all know place is bit slower around here the last few years  it would be 
     A shame not to be able  pop in and see whats  happening  hopefully it can  be sorted 
    Out and extended or what ever has to be done  ,it will definitely be missed that’s for sure .

  • obisteve
    obisteve
    2 days ago
    I'm in the process of registering on HD Forums. Once I'm on there successfully and can start a new thread, I'll start one called We come from the lands down under, or Living in the lands of Oz and Nz or some silly shit like that, could serve as an easy place to check in at.
  • Merv
    Merv
    2 days ago
    Quoting obisteve on 04 Mar 2026 11:08 AM

    I'm in the process of registering on HD Forums. Once I'm on there successfully and can start a new thread, I'll start one called We come from the lands down under, or Living in the lands of Oz and Nz or some silly shit like that, could serve as an easy place to check in at.

    I'm there as Mervk.
  • speedzter
    speedzter
    yesterday
    Obi, if you start a topic , include a more unique title that's easier for search to pick up - maybe include Australia.
    I've registered on that site for years, but rarely visit.
  • B0nes
    B0nes
    yesterday
    Quoting obisteve on 04 Mar 2026 11:08 AM

    I'm in the process of registering on HD Forums. Once I'm on there successfully and can start a new thread, I'll start one called We come from the lands down under, or Living in the lands of Oz and Nz or some silly shit like that, could serve as an easy place to check in at.

    Sounds good to me. 
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    yesterday
    Quoting obisteve on 04 Mar 2026 11:08 AM

    I'm in the process of registering on HD Forums. Once I'm on there successfully and can start a new thread, I'll start one called We come from the lands down under, or Living in the lands of Oz and Nz or some silly shit like that, could serve as an easy place to check in at.

    I joined up at HD Forums today but didn't have time to familiarize myself with the site.
    Hopefully get a chance to have a look tonight. Did you start a thread on it yet Obi ?
  • tussuck
    tussuck
    yesterday
    I am on there as well...  "fred_dagg" is the username 
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