OzVMX Forum
Clubroom => General Discussion => Topic started by: John Orchard on June 19, 2018, 12:41:35 PM
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l don't know about you guys but l think l've had enough of Facebook, if everyone stayed here and the event calendars are kept complete & up-to-date, l wouldn't really need much more.
There is enough news from various websites; my list that keeps me up-to-date ....
motocrossactionmag.com
vitalmx.com
mx43.com
cyclenews.com
roadracingworld.com
What am l missing from my list?
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I reckon the postings here would triple with easy photo uploads.
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I reckon the postings here would triple with easy photo uploads.
Agreed, I guess it might mean a small contribution to allow it?
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The Norton forum I'm on does that as does the BSA B50 group. Premium membership or similar for $15 a year.
Both have small readership but more posts.
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Yep forum for me...
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posting of pics and difficulty, plus negative attitudes are why most of us left.
There is a wealth of information in this forum .
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Forum is my preferred info gathering area . I too found the bitching got on my nerves a while back and dropped out for quite a time , glad it seems to have died away . I find the knowledge on here is broader with less of the "what bike have I got bro's "type of questions or how can I get my 1977 xyz to go quick what sort of power band should I get ?
Iain .
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Forum is my preferred info gathering area . I too found the bitching got on my nerves a while back and dropped out for quite a time , glad it seems to have died away . I find the knowledge on here is broader with less of the "what bike have I got bro's "type of questions or how can I get my 1977 xyz to go quick what sort of power band should I get ?
Iain .
Yep. It is an archived resource that people from all over the world access. Face book is useless for all practical purposes after a month or two, and that's on the off chance something was discussed in depth.
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i am on cafe husky and the same issue is popping up there. i like the husky facebook page but the main man is overkeen and im starting to get sick of the 5 posts a day that pop up a "look"message. >:(
on the + side the moto villa group found me a new set of gears :D How good is that
the cafe forum is still pretty strong with good knowledge flowing around for older hoosks.
this forum is great for all brands and thats its real appeal i rekon. Ill leave facebook for the "look what im having for lunch" set ::)
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I got to say I do like the forum ..
Photo I have posted 500 photo Hear on the Forum in Vinduro ...from VTR events
had over 3000 on Photobucket before it got Greedy on this forum
Imgur is Free of cost Not hard to learn ..
I was a Novice Computer user and the other down side I cant Spell .Thank God for spell check ...
So If you want to post photos its ezy
https://imgur.com/
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I cant “get on” with Facebook.
“Simon has changed his status to ‘Aghast’ “
I check “What’s new/unread posts” on my favorite forums. OzVMX, Supermoto Junkie, Vital MX, Aprilia Tuono, for eg.
I used to frequent Thumpertalk, but they changed the format and radically increased the adverts. I see none of the adverts now.
SMJ and Vital are “free” (paid for by adverts?), and you can upload pics on both direct.
Ransom Bucket claim to have “reinstated” my photos are are offering much reduced rates. They could go back to free and they would still get the same response from me. (Involving a suggestion of sex and travel)
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I like the forum,
Its more organized. The facebook page seems to be all over the place and hard to track updates and follow what projects people are on. Hope the forum stays open,
Cheers,
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Facebook is fast and emotions are faster than words..like buttons and smiling faces, plus all the other jazz it brings..I think both formats are good for what they do and bring..Its all about control and information right..?
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l wasn't having a go at the ozvmx facebook page, just facebook in general, all the other crap on there.
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Straight to the forum for imformation or serious questions and answers. If only it was easier to post pictures on here.
I have better luck buying and selling on facebook though. You just have to ignore the dum dums.
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It boils down to control..! Facebook is fine and works well with people you have a history with...The problem starts when another person responds and you take it personal..It's really quiet simple...If you dont have a history with ol mate then it's not a personal affair. Move on Leon.
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Straight to the forum for imformation or serious questions and answers. If only it was easier to post pictures on here.
I have better luck buying and selling on facebook though. You just have to ignore the dum dums.
Yeah at least here there is not questions on how to turn a 4 stroke into a 2 stroke and endless amount of questions on 'how much gear box oil does my bike hold' and 'where can i get chain for my bike'
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I think FB has its good sides to stay in contact with friends and family. If I don’t like someone’s lunch, I can scroll past it LOL. Put on there whatever you like, your “friends “will work you out soon … All my 4 kids are in uniform and they have strict (and I mean very strict) guidelines how to use FB. I learned a lot from them .As you know FB will reveal present and past locations, associates, habits and preferences…..But just using it as a platform of sending PM or messages to family and friends, it is has its place. So when you put up your “show and tell “, it will disappear in no time and gone under amongst with the other rubbish. That can be good or bad. LOL.
Contrary to the forum, where things are there to stay more likely and are easier to search. Yes there where some odd times on here … But Graeme and more so Ken have weeded a bit , some went for help and are now on medication. Some left for good and are annoying someone else on www.
About the pictures: yes sometimes they are good source for mods or repairs. Show and tell about the new graphics that have just arrived in the mail for the plastic tank, hmmm well, if you must. Paying a fee to the moderator for extra space is one option. If you must show your toy so badly, why not pay the correct fee to photo bucket individually and then you can upload till your heart is content (or you reached your limit LOL). But remember, anything on cloud is hackable and traceable by third parties. I remember the fight we had on here, when Obelix snooped on one of the famous trolls account and then used the info on the forum publicly …..
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From my perspective, I find Facebook very clunky and totally unsuited to a "Forum" I always expected a "forum" to be a way of distributing information to it's members and maintaining a "permanent" and correct database of valued information pertaining to specified makes models etc.
Whereas Facebook is more about "look at me" look at what i am doing this minute, and i don't wish to have any privacy. Facebook and similar social media and "free cloud storage" do not provide any privacy or any responsibility.
Many many years ago, software (operating systems and applications shipped out of the box with all the security ""turned on") nowadays the default seem to be No privacy.
I rest my case. Free is full of "Warnings"
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The forum is here to stay boys. I have no plans to do anything but keep it going. No need for ads to fund it. I'm using proceeds from the OzVMX Resto Expo to cover the forum running costs. I'll see what I can find out about posting images. I have tried Imgur after asking Dennis what he is using and it works great. Thanks for hanging around
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To to add a bit more about Posting Photo..
Do a Snip it ..what is Snip It it too is a Free Program that takes a Photo of your Photo and Make the Size of the Photo smaller ..
Now smaller in Computer Size ...so it doesn't take a lot of Space and Loads Fast ...Photos Still Looks Good
Now I hape a Computer Bloke Mite make this Clearer for you ...
I am Just learning It ...
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The forum is here to stay boys. I have no plans to do anything but keep it going. No need for ads to fund it. I'm using proceeds from the OzVMX Resto Expo to cover the forum running costs. I'll see what I can find out about posting images. I have tried Imgur after asking Dennis what he is using and it works great. Thanks for hanging around
Thanks Mate, never realized the Expo was helping fund this place, l will make an effort to get to the next one. Regards, John.
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informatiom=forum classifieds=facebook
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informatiom=forum classifieds=facebook
True, but more like - Information=Forum , Classifieds from idiots selling junk = Facebook
I have seen people trying to sell - Worn Out tyres, Worn Out chains , and the best was someone trying to sell a cracked Crash Helmet
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The answer is both.
Facebook is when you want to also look at other things.
I do find the OzVMX FB page a bit difficult because adds for things bikes etc take over. If there could be a separate link for the For Sale section it would be better.
Also love it or hate it people checked the forum out more when there was a bit of controversy.
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Personally I see the forum is more adult/mature based...saying that FB is changing & change usually brings maturity...some FB dedicated bike pages are fantastic...yes it would be nice to have files on these FB pages where you could fiter towards old posts & knowledge...Time will tell I guess..The other thing with FB is its convenience.
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Lots of great help and some great people on here too,,
Seems like some of the good contributors from the past are sadly gone, though one upside is
so have some of the dickheads ;D
Its amazing how many times I google a bike question and in results it shows debates, discussion and answers of this forum.
Thanks for keeping it alive Kenneth,,
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Damn it...I reached for the "like" button to get my morning dopamine hit...:-(
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I'm starting to pop back again from time to time, seems more settled now. Shame posting photos is still an issue