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Offline muddyweb

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« on: November 28, 2004, 20:10:18 »
In light of the recent campaigns to ban and / or penalise 4x4's using the UK's towns and cities, a new website has been launched to counter some of the arguments and accusations levelled at 4x4 owners.

The site aims to send a message out to owners of 4x4 vehicles that they are not alone, and that the hype surrounding the anti-4x4 campaign is largely based on selective information and biased opinion.

Please visit the site, and if you agree with the sentiment, spread the word !

Tell anyone you know who owns a 4x4, not just enthusiasts... but normal people.  Get them to join the campaign and show the powers that be that there are real people behind these issues.

Visit the site :  www.4x4prejudice.org
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« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2004, 20:18:23 »
posted on LRO readers forum and will make it sticky oh yeah and i sgned the petition
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« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2004, 20:24:41 »
Signed up............ :D
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2004, 20:27:26 »
Me too.

I'm also going to pass it on to others. :wink:
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2004, 20:37:43 »
Signed up :wink:
Vehicle history:
Discovery 200tdi - Charity - went past her expiry date
Discovery 300tdi - Clarity - went into rear of Audi A3
Discovery 300tdi - D'une  - went bang
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« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2004, 20:51:49 »
Signed up, looks good Tim :)
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2004, 20:58:38 »
signed up and linked on the off road rant page


How about a count of people registering on the petition (when the number is large enough of course) ?
"A wise man has something to say a fool has to say something"
"Think of it as evolution in action" and yes, I do know that I can't spell thank you.
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« Reply #7 on: November 28, 2004, 20:59:39 »
All ready to go... as you say, needs to wait until there are more people...  doesn't look too good otherwise ;-)
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« Reply #8 on: November 28, 2004, 21:06:56 »
Job done :wink:
Paul.
regards,
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« Reply #9 on: November 28, 2004, 21:09:14 »
Signed up, and put on DOC as well.

 :)
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« Reply #10 on: November 28, 2004, 21:25:38 »
Job done :)
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« Reply #11 on: November 28, 2004, 22:05:38 »
Excellent job, Tim.  =D>
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« Reply #12 on: November 28, 2004, 22:10:41 »
Signed up.
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85% OF ALL LAND ROVERS BUILT, ARE STILL ON THE ROAD,
THE OTHER 15% MADE IT HOME ;)

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« Reply #13 on: November 28, 2004, 22:11:25 »
Signed :D  Good Site :D


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« Reply #14 on: November 28, 2004, 22:13:26 »
I know we don't usually do this on Mudclub but....

Me too!

Well done to those involved.

As an extra to Tim's comment on driving experience.

In my time driving in 28 years I have had 3 speeding convictions and 4 accident claims. In 3 blame was attributed to the other parties and very minor damage in a slow speed collision when I had only been driving for three years.

I wouldn't be surprised to find that there are many others with the same sort of driving record as we are enthusiasts and many of us drive in connection to their work.
I've also done more miles than I'd like to remember having covered over 130,000 miles a year.
Yes it's quite easily possible.
Ask Bev or Ian.

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« Reply #15 on: November 28, 2004, 22:37:54 »
Signed up, good site/good idea.--Tony
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« Reply #16 on: November 28, 2004, 22:42:42 »
I've signed :lol:

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« Reply #17 on: November 28, 2004, 23:02:09 »
Petition done  :)


DM  :)
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« Reply #18 on: November 28, 2004, 23:17:57 »
Signed up, good site/good idea, about time we had a common sense perspective

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« Reply #19 on: November 28, 2004, 23:23:52 »
Read it.  Liked it.  Signed the petition, now where do I buy my url sticker?

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« Reply #20 on: November 28, 2004, 23:29:42 »
Just signed petion, and passed link to mates. Good site.
If in first you dont suceed,try second....
If it aint broke, your not trying ard enough....

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« Reply #21 on: November 28, 2004, 23:55:45 »
Signed & added it to 'touringandtenting'
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« Reply #22 on: November 29, 2004, 00:09:40 »
First class job, well done.

I'm signed up, now to add my 2 penneth.

Euro N-cap.  It would appear from having tried all the 'usual suspects' before buying my Micra that in order to get the full 5 stars a car needs to be more than safe, it needs:

A buzzer to tell you your seat belt isn't fitted,
A buzzer/warning light to tell you the handbrake is still on,
and a host of other 'this car must be owned by an idiot' little things to relieve the owner of the trouble to think for himself.

I don't think the N-Cap test shows us quite what we think it does, I mean, a car that tells you when you drift out of your lane?  that's there purely to gain extra brownie points from N-Cap.  Personally I find that the rumble from the cat's-eyes does the trick, or maybe WATCH WHERE YOU'RE GOING, oh no... hang on.....that means I have to think doesn't it?
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« Reply #23 on: November 29, 2004, 00:22:51 »
filled in and sent to all 4x4ers i know.
lifes a long song, so let me bring you songs from the wood..
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« Reply #24 on: November 29, 2004, 11:59:11 »
Done

 :)

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« Reply #25 on: November 29, 2004, 13:02:49 »
Signed up. Excellent site. Shame we have to have a website to defend 4x4's. Don't recall anyone complaining about using them in the army, or police use, or mountain rescue, fire brigade, recovery services ......
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« Reply #26 on: November 29, 2004, 13:28:50 »
Petition signed.

Is the petition list going to be visible on the web site?

Are there stickers in production?

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« Reply #27 on: November 29, 2004, 13:47:08 »
For reasons of privacy we will not be publishing the names of the people who have signed the petition.

As the numbers grow, we will be updating the site and publishing (with permission) some of the comments which have been left, and the number of people who have signed up.

Stickers are in production.. .the site will be updated shortly.  There is also now a link graphic for people's websites.  (see the 'support' page of the site for details)

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« Reply #28 on: November 29, 2004, 19:58:28 »
Link graphic now boldly displayed on our website's front page www.kentoffroadclub.co.uk  \:D/

Nice one Tim  =D>

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« Reply #29 on: November 30, 2004, 00:07:48 »
Link graphic now on our website's front page www.lanerovers.co.uk

top job tim


Steve
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