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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by Lucero » Sun May 31, 2015 9:59 pm

Hi all, very sad news about Matt and about BMWLand.

Hopefully the host co will appreciate the situation and allow the database to be dumped out somewhere.

I can always host from my datacenter if it means the Land can continue. :)

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by paulmc » Mon Jun 01, 2015 11:19 am

Only did a google search 5 mins and found out about Matt. Very sad and a total shock.

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by Merc? No, BM! » Mon Jun 01, 2015 3:26 pm

[quote="Lucero"]
Hi all, very sad news about Matt and about BMWLand.

Hopefully the host co will appreciate the situation and allow the database to be dumped out somewhere.

I can always host from my datacenter if it means the Land can continue. :)
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Have already expressed my sympathy and do really hope there will be a continuation of BMWLand.

I have posted a BMW question here on the general forum, but no replies yet...

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by RickT » Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:42 pm

People.

Bmw land holding / home page has been updated.
(Not sure by who)
Information

The forum is currently offline while the database is undergoing maintenance. The reason for the prolonged outage is, I am very sad to report, that Matt, the owner/admin, has unfortunately lost his fight against serious illness. Please be patient.

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by tenchiten » Mon Jun 01, 2015 6:47 pm

Looks like someone has gained access then, that's encouraging.

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by Ranger 6 » Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:01 pm

[quote="RickT"]

Good to see Merc? No, BM! & Ranger.
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<waves> sorry that sad circumstances has brought us back together.
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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by bubbabear » Tue Jun 02, 2015 10:40 pm

Its really nice to see see people donating to Matt's much loved page. Its a great way to show support to his family

If there's one thing I regret its not buying a bmwland sticker for my car...

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by Ed.Matysiak » Wed Jun 03, 2015 1:33 pm

Terrible news. Thoughts go out to the family
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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by Minesavolvo » Mon Jun 08, 2015 10:13 am

That's really very sad, so condolences to Matt's family.

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by RickT » Wed Jun 10, 2015 7:52 pm

Has anyone heard anything off any of the mods ?

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by 535dboy » Wed Jun 10, 2015 8:57 pm

[quote="RickT"]
Has anyone heard anything off any of the mods ?
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Nope but not asked to be fair
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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by paulrog » Wed Jun 10, 2015 9:40 pm

Really sorry to hear this very sad news, my condolences go out to the family. We had a sudden death just before new year and it rips your heart out.

I look on here and BMW Land all the time, BMW land has given me hours of great reading (Spuff!) and lots of helpful info and advice.

Hope the site is back online soon, I'm sure that's what Matt would of wanted.
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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by tenchiten » Mon Jun 22, 2015 1:03 am

Anyone heard any further news about the site ?

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by Minesavolvo » Mon Jun 22, 2015 8:21 am

Whilst I'm sure Matt's family and friends have more pressing issues to deal with at the moment.

It might be worth the sobering thought that HMRC may be interested in BMWLand as part of Matt's estate and as such it could probably be best that it stays off-line (at the moment) to show it has no ongoing value...

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Re: BMWLand forum down?

Post by Ed.Matysiak » Mon Jun 22, 2015 11:33 am

I'm wondering if us at Cotswold BMW should be looking for a new forum to sponsor?
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