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We find the same on the Buell website that I frequent; it's dying because people say they find Fakebook 'easier to use'.
However, as FB is all one long thread (or so I understand, I will not use it on principle myself), useful info is difficult to access once time has passed. Truth is, they won't realise how valuable these forums' resourses are until they're gone...
However, as FB is all one long thread (or so I understand, I will not use it on principle myself), useful info is difficult to access once time has passed. Truth is, they won't realise how valuable these forums' resourses are until they're gone...
TwinKam said:
We find the same on the Buell website that I frequent; it's dying because people say they find Fakebook 'easier to use'.
However, as FB is all one long thread (or so I understand, I will not use it on principle myself), useful info is difficult to access once time has passed. Truth is, they won't realise how valuable these forums' resourses are until they're gone...
However, as FB is all one long thread (or so I understand, I will not use it on principle myself), useful info is difficult to access once time has passed. Truth is, they won't realise how valuable these forums' resourses are until they're gone...
keep on resisting! I refuse to be one of the masses, that's why I haven't bought a Porsche yet although the older I am, the weaker I am becoming. 
TwinKam said:
We find the same on the Buell website that I frequent; it's dying because people say they find Fakebook 'easier to use'.
However, as FB is all one long thread (or so I understand, I will not use it on principle myself), useful info is difficult to access once time has passed. Truth is, they won't realise how valuable these forums' resourses are until they're gone...
So true!! For an amateur spanner swinging who enjoys tinkering with the cars as much as driving them PH and the people who have frequented it has made it all possible for me and been my main resource for help. You can post up your problem and get a solid response in minutes. It takes a bit longer now but I really hope it doesn't fade away. Stick with it guys. However, as FB is all one long thread (or so I understand, I will not use it on principle myself), useful info is difficult to access once time has passed. Truth is, they won't realise how valuable these forums' resourses are until they're gone...
I agree that you are more likely to get a quicker response on the Facebook thread rather than here, and it is easier to post short statements and use pictures to illustrate your problem.
However, I find that whereas on here, the nature of the thread remains technical and people are prepared to spend longer answering in more detail, on Facebook, many threads start off on topic and then go off on tangents while people start talking about other things.
I also think that on facebook, you are also likely to get an uninformed view or advice from 'have a go' types that can not only be a waste of time but again, take the thread off topic and make you want to start another one.
In the end, I think it is best to use a bit of both, but I tend to use PH for more detailed technical analysis rather than for a quick question.
However, I find that whereas on here, the nature of the thread remains technical and people are prepared to spend longer answering in more detail, on Facebook, many threads start off on topic and then go off on tangents while people start talking about other things.
I also think that on facebook, you are also likely to get an uninformed view or advice from 'have a go' types that can not only be a waste of time but again, take the thread off topic and make you want to start another one.
In the end, I think it is best to use a bit of both, but I tend to use PH for more detailed technical analysis rather than for a quick question.
I find facebook a must now to keep in contact and updated on various car groups.
I wouldn't turn my back completely on here though. Like people say its a great resource and I feel I have friends here.
But please come join us in the FB car groups Peter. You just need to ignore all the other crap that can be unavoidable at times.
I wouldn't turn my back completely on here though. Like people say its a great resource and I feel I have friends here.
But please come join us in the FB car groups Peter. You just need to ignore all the other crap that can be unavoidable at times.
Engineer1949 said:
i`m with you anthony got relay boring on here wedge and cerb are even worse dont think i will bother any more if no ones interested
john
John, as someone who does all their own repairs, I am always interested in your threads. In the process of renovating/repairing/titivating my Rover SD1 with a TVR 3.9 so your supercharger install was very interesting. Stick with it please! john
phazed said:
If it stays this quiet for much longer I will definitely buy a Porsche..........
You often find the forums quieten down as the dark nights come in. I suppose many SORN their cars until April too. I've nothing to post as mine is still at RT Racing for its new windscreen and front end respray (so been doing the Vitesse instead and loving every bloody minute
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