R50/53 Forgive my ignorance - MMC???
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Originally Posted by Edge
LOL I haven't partipated in that thread but yeah I may be a member by default. 
Don't worry, you can post on the MMC thread and add the silly number to your sig too, if you want... go ahead! What are you waiting for? WHEEEEE! It's free!
Don't worry, you can post on the MMC thread and add the silly number to your sig too, if you want... go ahead! What are you waiting for? WHEEEEE! It's free!
Originally Posted by dickdavid
I've been seeing "MMC" and a number on many sigs lately.
What is that all about?
What is that all about?
....Les
Originally Posted by moreorless
Yep....it's the coolest slacker club going. Got this cool number...don't have to pay dues (cool).....no meetings to decline (very cool). And when you get a flamer in your thread you can just ignore them if you want. That's cool too.
Originally Posted by Skiploder
Only if I can be number 666.
Maybe I should change my mind, join it and call myself MMC #1,234,567.89 (gotta have the decimal places).
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Originally Posted by Edge
Don't worry, you can post on the MMC thread and add the silly number to your sig too, if you want... go ahead! What are you waiting for? WHEEEEE! It's free!
Think about the upside. He doesn't get one of the virtual t-shirts when our minions are done creating them in the virtual warehouses AND ...
Once the low numbers go on sale on Ebay, THEN he will get jeolous
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Originally Posted by Edge
It's funny how all the other MMC members seem to be able to have this discussion, including joking with me about my disapproval. Yet you, dickdavid, their newest member, have taken it very personally.
My "lemming" comment was ALSO in jest, but apparently you took that very personally... funny how it referred to ALL MMC members (i.e. ANOTHER lemming), yet only you are offended?
And no, I will not shut up. If I want to comment, I will. That's precisely what forums are for. You have every right to look at any other thread and put your own two cents in too.
My "lemming" comment was ALSO in jest, but apparently you took that very personally... funny how it referred to ALL MMC members (i.e. ANOTHER lemming), yet only you are offended?
And no, I will not shut up. If I want to comment, I will. That's precisely what forums are for. You have every right to look at any other thread and put your own two cents in too.
Sorry, it just seemed like the lemming comment was directed towards me and I took it the wrong way. My bad.
ALSO, I never told you to "shut up". I just wanted you to not visit this thread if it bothered you so much.
It took me all day, but I'm finally realizing the humor in all this. It's hard for me to read the sarcasm and humor in some posts. I'm getting it now. Doh! Where's the keyboard in mouth icon?
Sorry for my misunderstanding. I stand corrected!
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Originally Posted by dickdavid
Alright already! I get it. You were being funny.
Sorry, it just seemed like the lemming comment was directed towards me and I took it the wrong way. My bad.
ALSO, I never told you to "shut up". I just wanted you to not visit this thread if it bothered you so much.
It took me all day, but I'm finally realizing the humor in all this. It's hard for me to read the sarcasm and humor in some posts. I'm getting it now. Doh! Where's the keyboard in mouth icon?
Sorry for my misunderstanding. I stand corrected!
Sorry, it just seemed like the lemming comment was directed towards me and I took it the wrong way. My bad.
ALSO, I never told you to "shut up". I just wanted you to not visit this thread if it bothered you so much.
It took me all day, but I'm finally realizing the humor in all this. It's hard for me to read the sarcasm and humor in some posts. I'm getting it now. Doh! Where's the keyboard in mouth icon?
Sorry for my misunderstanding. I stand corrected!
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Originally Posted by dickdavid
It took me all day, but I'm finally realizing the humor in all this. It's hard for me to read the sarcasm and humor in some posts. I'm getting it now. Doh! Where's the keyboard in mouth icon?
For dickdavid
Allow me to try this olive branch...
I never intended to actually insult you personally... and I apologize if you felt insulted. My cynicism on the whole "MMC" thing dates back quite a ways (if you read through the entire main MMC thread, you'll see that), and since you're fairly new to the whole debate, I can especially see why you wouldn't appreciate the continuing commentary.
OK, it's clear that I think the MMC club is a ridiculously dumb idea. You know that, I know that, everybody so far who has read these posts knows that... but as long as more and more people sign up just to "join in" (hence the lemming comment), I, and a few others, are probably going to continue to poke fun at it.
For what it's worth, just from the little information in your sig, I have been impressed at the nice decal you put on your car (although I told you that already), and I want to also say that I think it's pretty cool you have the JCW sound kit for your Cooper. I haven't heard or seen one yet... but I am curious about it and hope to see one in person one day.
Let's let bygones be bygones, and understand that people won't agree about stuff, and some of us (who, me?) are a bit 'louder' than others from time to time. It's the nature of a free forum like this one.
I'll leave with my favorite MMC-related quote, from a former president of DC Metro MINIs and very frequent contributor (and moderator) here:
"I am not a number! I am a free man!"
EDIT: After posting this, I just saw yours... great! TRUCE!
I never intended to actually insult you personally... and I apologize if you felt insulted. My cynicism on the whole "MMC" thing dates back quite a ways (if you read through the entire main MMC thread, you'll see that), and since you're fairly new to the whole debate, I can especially see why you wouldn't appreciate the continuing commentary.
OK, it's clear that I think the MMC club is a ridiculously dumb idea. You know that, I know that, everybody so far who has read these posts knows that... but as long as more and more people sign up just to "join in" (hence the lemming comment), I, and a few others, are probably going to continue to poke fun at it.
For what it's worth, just from the little information in your sig, I have been impressed at the nice decal you put on your car (although I told you that already), and I want to also say that I think it's pretty cool you have the JCW sound kit for your Cooper. I haven't heard or seen one yet... but I am curious about it and hope to see one in person one day.
Let's let bygones be bygones, and understand that people won't agree about stuff, and some of us (who, me?) are a bit 'louder' than others from time to time. It's the nature of a free forum like this one.
I'll leave with my favorite MMC-related quote, from a former president of DC Metro MINIs and very frequent contributor (and moderator) here:
"I am not a number! I am a free man!"
EDIT: After posting this, I just saw yours... great! TRUCE!
Last edited by Edge; Dec 20, 2005 at 03:28 PM. Reason: TRUCE!
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Originally Posted by chows4us
Go read the JCW is CRAP thread and figure that one out!
Woo Hoo.
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Originally Posted by Edge
Allow me to try this olive branch...
I never intended to actually insult you personally... and I apologize if you felt insulted. My cynicism on the whole "MMC" thing dates back quite a ways (if you read through the entire main MMC thread, you'll see that), and since you're fairly new to the whole debate, I can especially see why you wouldn't appreciate the continuing commentary.
OK, it's clear that I think the MMC club is a ridiculously dumb idea. You know that, I know that, everybody so far who has read these posts knows that... but as long as more and more people sign up just to "join in" (hence the lemming comment), I, and a few others, are probably going to continue to poke fun at it.
For what it's worth, just from the little information in your sig, I have been impressed at the nice decal you put on your car (although I told you that already), and I want to also say that I think it's pretty cool you have the JCW sound kit for your Cooper. I haven't heard or seen one yet... but I am curious about it and hope to see one in person one day.
Let's let bygones be bygones, and understand that people won't agree about stuff, and some of us (who, me?) are a bit 'louder' than others from time to time. It's the nature of a free forum like this one.
I'll leave with my favorite MMC-related quote, from a former president of DC Metro MINIs and very frequent contributor (and moderator) here:
"I am not a number! I am a free man!"
EDIT: After posting this, I just saw yours... great! TRUCE!
I never intended to actually insult you personally... and I apologize if you felt insulted. My cynicism on the whole "MMC" thing dates back quite a ways (if you read through the entire main MMC thread, you'll see that), and since you're fairly new to the whole debate, I can especially see why you wouldn't appreciate the continuing commentary.
OK, it's clear that I think the MMC club is a ridiculously dumb idea. You know that, I know that, everybody so far who has read these posts knows that... but as long as more and more people sign up just to "join in" (hence the lemming comment), I, and a few others, are probably going to continue to poke fun at it.
For what it's worth, just from the little information in your sig, I have been impressed at the nice decal you put on your car (although I told you that already), and I want to also say that I think it's pretty cool you have the JCW sound kit for your Cooper. I haven't heard or seen one yet... but I am curious about it and hope to see one in person one day.
Let's let bygones be bygones, and understand that people won't agree about stuff, and some of us (who, me?) are a bit 'louder' than others from time to time. It's the nature of a free forum like this one.
I'll leave with my favorite MMC-related quote, from a former president of DC Metro MINIs and very frequent contributor (and moderator) here:
"I am not a number! I am a free man!"
EDIT: After posting this, I just saw yours... great! TRUCE!
BTW, I do agree that the number thing is pointless.
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Originally Posted by Uncle_John
I'm knee deep in that one and I can't figure it out. Besides DD is biased, as he has a craptastic sounding Cooper . . .
Woo Hoo.
Woo Hoo.
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Originally Posted by Skiploder
I am actually thinking of starting my own Club - in order to join, all you need is to have had head work done. I would call it "Club Head" and with a screen name like DickDavid, you would be our honorary Seargent at Arms.
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Originally Posted by chows4us
What? No virtual T-shirt for you
Just think about that numbered virtual clingie you just missed out on
Just think about that numbered virtual clingie you just missed out on
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Originally Posted by Uncle_John
I'm knee deep in that one and I can't figure it out. Besides DD is biased, as he has a craptastic sounding Cooper . . .
Woo Hoo.
Woo Hoo.
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Originally Posted by Skiploder
Only a JCW driver would be so crapulent as to drive around with his license plate on upside-down......
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If this doesn't sum up nicely what's so great about MMC, I don't know what does! The only thing funnier than how pointless it is is how obsessed some non-members are with pointing out how pointless it is.
The only thing funnier than how pointless it is is how obsessed some non-members are with pointing out how pointless it is.
Originally Posted by Edge
Oh great... another lemming.
Seriously, what a waste of time. [IMG]images/smilies/tongue.gif[/IMG]
It should be renamed UPMC - "Utterly Pointless MINI Club". A club is supposed to be more than just claiming ownership of a number!
Haha - what upsides? Please do elaborate...
LOL touche on the president part... but in her defense, being President of DCMM is a LOT to handle when you are the main club organizing the Dragon (remember, the biggest MINI event in the country). Don't forget that we scared off two previous presidents too, who moved to California.
You couldn't be more wrong, bud. It has nothing to do with being "cool", but you DO realize that the only thing that the "club" does is self-assign numbers and post them, right? And you think that's valuable? Looking for uniqueness? Why not rely on our own unique NAM name, and if you REALLY want a number, your own member ID on NAM? For what purpose does this new number serve? Absolutely none. You already did a very cool thing by putting your NAM name on your car (props for that, BTW)... so why do you think you need a meaningless number?
Of COURSE I know what fun is - why the heck do you think I drive a MINI? Besides, didn't you see the TONGUE-IN-CHEEK smiley I used? I was JOKING around at the same time I was poking fun. Hmm... sounds like it's YOU that is missing the fun.
As for being banned, HAH! I never asked to be in it, in fact I flat out refused when they TRIED to pin a number on me.
So at least please try to READ things properly next time. There's a reason that many of us deliberately choose NOT to be a part of this sillyness... including Mark, the guy in CHARGE of NAM. <cough>
It's funny how all the other MMC members seem to be able to have this discussion, including joking with me about my disapproval. Yet you, dickdavid, their newest member, have taken it very personally.
My "lemming" comment was ALSO in jest, but apparently you took that very personally... funny how it referred to ALL MMC members (i.e. ANOTHER lemming), yet only you are offended?
And no, I will not shut up. If I want to comment, I will. That's precisely what forums are for. You have every right to look at any other thread and put your own two cents in too.
LOL I haven't partipated in that thread but yeah I may be a member by default.
Don't worry, you can post on the MMC thread and add the silly number to your sig too, if you want... go ahead! What are you waiting for? WHEEEEE! It's free!
EDIT: Actually, after checking, I have posted in that thread, so that qualifies as participation I guess... but it wasn't to join the Team Craptastic (intentionally, at least!). [IMG]images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG]
Ahh, that's the spirit. See, nobody gets upset. [IMG]images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG]
What's stopping you? There are no club rules... just post in the thread that you "claim" 666 for yourself... other people who were "waiting" for the number they wanted have done this.
Maybe I should change my mind, join it and call myself MMC #1,234,567.89 (gotta have the decimal places). [IMG]images/smilies/nod.gif[/IMG]
Allow me to try this olive branch...
I never intended to actually insult you personally... and I apologize if you felt insulted. My cynicism on the whole "MMC" thing dates back quite a ways (if you read through the entire main MMC thread, you'll see that), and since you're fairly new to the whole debate, I can especially see why you wouldn't appreciate the continuing commentary.
OK, it's clear that I think the MMC club is a ridiculously dumb idea. You know that, I know that, everybody so far who has read these posts knows that... but as long as more and more people sign up just to "join in" (hence the lemming comment), I, and a few others, are probably going to continue to poke fun at it.
For what it's worth, just from the little information in your sig, I have been impressed at the nice decal you put on your car (although I told you that already), and I want to also say that I think it's pretty cool you have the JCW sound kit for your Cooper. I haven't heard or seen one yet... but I am curious about it and hope to see one in person one day.
Let's let bygones be bygones, and understand that people won't agree about stuff, and some of us (who, me?) are a bit 'louder' than others from time to time. It's the nature of a free forum like this one.
I'll leave with my favorite MMC-related quote, from a former president of DC Metro MINIs and very frequent contributor (and moderator) here:
"I am not a number! I am a free man!"
EDIT: After posting this, I just saw yours... great! TRUCE!
Seriously, what a waste of time. [IMG]images/smilies/tongue.gif[/IMG]
It should be renamed UPMC - "Utterly Pointless MINI Club". A club is supposed to be more than just claiming ownership of a number!
Haha - what upsides? Please do elaborate...
LOL touche on the president part... but in her defense, being President of DCMM is a LOT to handle when you are the main club organizing the Dragon (remember, the biggest MINI event in the country). Don't forget that we scared off two previous presidents too, who moved to California.
You couldn't be more wrong, bud. It has nothing to do with being "cool", but you DO realize that the only thing that the "club" does is self-assign numbers and post them, right? And you think that's valuable? Looking for uniqueness? Why not rely on our own unique NAM name, and if you REALLY want a number, your own member ID on NAM? For what purpose does this new number serve? Absolutely none. You already did a very cool thing by putting your NAM name on your car (props for that, BTW)... so why do you think you need a meaningless number?
Of COURSE I know what fun is - why the heck do you think I drive a MINI? Besides, didn't you see the TONGUE-IN-CHEEK smiley I used? I was JOKING around at the same time I was poking fun. Hmm... sounds like it's YOU that is missing the fun.
As for being banned, HAH! I never asked to be in it, in fact I flat out refused when they TRIED to pin a number on me.
So at least please try to READ things properly next time. There's a reason that many of us deliberately choose NOT to be a part of this sillyness... including Mark, the guy in CHARGE of NAM. <cough>
It's funny how all the other MMC members seem to be able to have this discussion, including joking with me about my disapproval. Yet you, dickdavid, their newest member, have taken it very personally.
My "lemming" comment was ALSO in jest, but apparently you took that very personally... funny how it referred to ALL MMC members (i.e. ANOTHER lemming), yet only you are offended?
And no, I will not shut up. If I want to comment, I will. That's precisely what forums are for. You have every right to look at any other thread and put your own two cents in too.
LOL I haven't partipated in that thread but yeah I may be a member by default.
Don't worry, you can post on the MMC thread and add the silly number to your sig too, if you want... go ahead! What are you waiting for? WHEEEEE! It's free!
EDIT: Actually, after checking, I have posted in that thread, so that qualifies as participation I guess... but it wasn't to join the Team Craptastic (intentionally, at least!). [IMG]images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG]
Ahh, that's the spirit. See, nobody gets upset. [IMG]images/smilies/smile.gif[/IMG]
What's stopping you? There are no club rules... just post in the thread that you "claim" 666 for yourself... other people who were "waiting" for the number they wanted have done this.
Maybe I should change my mind, join it and call myself MMC #1,234,567.89 (gotta have the decimal places). [IMG]images/smilies/nod.gif[/IMG]
Allow me to try this olive branch...
I never intended to actually insult you personally... and I apologize if you felt insulted. My cynicism on the whole "MMC" thing dates back quite a ways (if you read through the entire main MMC thread, you'll see that), and since you're fairly new to the whole debate, I can especially see why you wouldn't appreciate the continuing commentary.
OK, it's clear that I think the MMC club is a ridiculously dumb idea. You know that, I know that, everybody so far who has read these posts knows that... but as long as more and more people sign up just to "join in" (hence the lemming comment), I, and a few others, are probably going to continue to poke fun at it.
For what it's worth, just from the little information in your sig, I have been impressed at the nice decal you put on your car (although I told you that already), and I want to also say that I think it's pretty cool you have the JCW sound kit for your Cooper. I haven't heard or seen one yet... but I am curious about it and hope to see one in person one day.
Let's let bygones be bygones, and understand that people won't agree about stuff, and some of us (who, me?) are a bit 'louder' than others from time to time. It's the nature of a free forum like this one.
I'll leave with my favorite MMC-related quote, from a former president of DC Metro MINIs and very frequent contributor (and moderator) here:
"I am not a number! I am a free man!"
EDIT: After posting this, I just saw yours... great! TRUCE!
Originally Posted by chrisneal
If this doesn't sum up nicely what's so great about MMC, I don't know what does! The only thing funnier than how pointless it is is how obsessed some non-members are with pointing out how pointless it is.
The only thing funnier than how pointless it is is how obsessed some non-members are with pointing out how pointless it is.
Originally Posted by dickdavid
BTW, I do agree that the number thing is pointless.
But I do enjoy entertaining... whether you laugh with me or at me, I don't care, just keep laughing.
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So imagine this: it's 30 years from now. Some guy is rebuilding a vintage 2006 MINI (the last GOOD year before all the turbo crap) and he comes across a small metal plate on the engine block with the number MMC# 252 on it. A five page thread on NAM (in the Classic MINI forum, of course) finally concludes that it was some sort of factory special edition that no one knew about. The car sells for $5,000,000 in the FOR SALE forum. Who's laughing now...
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Originally Posted by schulzmc
So imagine this: it's 30 years from now. Some guy is rebuilding a vintage 2006 MINI (the last GOOD year before all the turbo crap) and he comes across a small metal plate on the engine block with the number MMC# 252 on it. A five page thread on NAM (in the Classic MINI forum, of course) finally concludes that it was some sort of factory special edition that no one knew about. The car sells for $5,000,000 in the FOR SALE forum. Who's laughing now...
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Originally Posted by Edge
Haha - what upsides? Please do elaborate...
LOL touche on the president part... but in her defense, being President of DCMM is a LOT to handle when you are the main club organizing the Dragon (remember, the biggest MINI event in the country). Don't forget that we scared off two previous presidents too, who moved to California.
<cough>
LOL touche on the president part... but in her defense, being President of DCMM is a LOT to handle when you are the main club organizing the Dragon (remember, the biggest MINI event in the country). Don't forget that we scared off two previous presidents too, who moved to California.
<cough>