I'm sure they do... However, I will make a post on the FB. I will even link to this thread, and tell them to come join and give their input
The "more active people" is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If people came here, it'd be more active.
Hi there! Heh, the forums kind of died down a bit. I just find Facebook to be easier as I'm already on the app anyway with other groups and such.
That sounds like the best reason to have stopped visiting the Vibe forum that I've heardBastranz wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2019 1:01 pmHi there! Heh, the forums kind of died down a bit. I just find Facebook to be easier as I'm already on the app anyway with other groups and such.
It's nice to see people back here, though! Of course, my Vibe is now gone, so I probably won't be visiting here as much as I used to.
Well, there was a bit there where people were posting totally unrelated content, hence the BS'ing. It still happens, but we've managed to cut it down quite a bit. As for the stupidity, well, that's what happens when you gather large groups of people with immediate access.tpollauf wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:41 pm Facebook & drama go hand in hand and it's not for me . When the facebook site was public, I would occasionally browse the comments to see what was posted/shared and noticed the stupidity (sorry for saying that out loud!) of some of the members. A lot of it was general BS'ing and not Vibe related material. Over here, this site seems more for the serious car enthusiast who wants or shares knowledge specifically for the Vibe/Matrix line and I welcome that every day. I doubt many will return as old habits are hard to break BUT you may get a few. I'll be here as long as the site exists and I hope that is for a very long time
It's all BS HTML. No one want to deal with url codes for pictures. You still have to join GV and wait for approval, so signing up is no different than Facebook. So that point is moot. You can't respond or post on here without an account. Everything about Facebook is easier, as it's constantly being updated and made better. GV never changes. Is that what you're in favor of? Change is goodBookworm wrote: ↑Wed Oct 16, 2019 12:35 pmThe "more active people" is a self-fulfilling prophecy. If people came here, it'd be more active.
I wouldn't say it's better user interface - if _I_ can't use it without a Facebook account, it's a terrible interface, and completely unusable.
If you can't use it without joining the "Elite" group, then it's again, not very usable, and the interface doesn't matter.
What would be necessary here to make it more friendly as an interface? (This is a serious question, BTW)
Note that the older cars generally have an older fanbase. Which supports the idea that they don't like the idea of new technology. "Back in my day..."
Sounds like _you_ don't want to change, frankly. I'm an IT Consultant, and have been for 25 years. I use pretty much everything _but_ Facebook, because I don't need that level of data mining in my life. Everything else, I have to be conversant with as it changes constantly at my customers. I'm well aware of what it is, and isn't. It also isn't constantly 'updating'. It's just changing, like everything does. phpBB doesn't really need to change, but there are lots of add-ons to give additional options. Including interacting with other sites, like Google and Yahoo, for authentication purposes.Natetrix wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 11:29 amNote that the older cars generally have an older fanbase. Which supports the idea that they don't like the idea of new technology. "Back in my day..."
It's a matter of not wanting to accept change. Admit it.
Society evolves and adapts. Go along for the ride.
I absolutely agree, which is why I have been trying to spend time here, and help out here, as I do on the Facebook group. TBH, there aren't many thing posted on the FB group that hasn't already been discussed here.
Awesome testimonial We must somehow be related (although probably close in age if anything ). Here's to watching your post count climb steadily upwards as you reach out to us for advice, or offer advice to us.