Post by: Hurdy on November 19, 2016, 08:48:22 am
There was a time when I couldn't keep up with the forum postings and private messages, but now I come on them less and less and when I do come back the lack of posts is quite disconcerting. :confused:
Post by: rich83 on November 19, 2016, 09:39:28 am
I maybe check in here once/twice a day. Just look at the posting stats and you can see it's been on the decline for the last 3years. Not just this forum either
Comparing October 2016 to October 2013 there was less than half the posts and half the new topics
Post by: DANBOY66 on November 19, 2016, 09:58:00 am
Post by: rdfcpete on November 19, 2016, 11:55:24 am
Although, I never feel like posting in a Facebook group would necessarily get me the quality of answer or reply I could get on this forum or a similar enthusiast focused one, despite the fact the make up of people is probably very similar or nearly the same. You're also open to more unnecessary criticism and unstructured feedback too, so it seems.
I think Facebook demands a different level of input and output with one line replies and quotes, whereas in a forum you're more likely to feedback more useful findings and facts in a larger and properly structured post. Just IMHO from what I've gauged comparing the two :thinking:
For me personally, FB would never match the level of learning and information you can find/gain compared to something like this sorta gaff :drinking:
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 19, 2016, 12:38:27 pm
The info can be exchanged more quickly on facbook as it's people's palm, most of the day.
The groups can be fairly childish and lean more towards buying / selling / promoting (which can be useful).
I admittedly spend less time on the forum, but Im generally busier and have less time for everything.
I hope the forum continues to Tickover as it has been great over he years
Post by: dubvrs on November 19, 2016, 12:44:40 pm
Post by: 4ndy on November 19, 2016, 01:23:41 pm
Post by: AJP on November 19, 2016, 05:15:02 pm
What I have noticed is that this forum is a little slower than what I was used to a few years ago (asn, ukmkivs etc). That said, there are still a few decent, knowledgeable chaps on here (many of whom have posted in this thread) so it remains a valuable resource to me.
A new 'Hurdy's R' thread might liven things up...
Post by: doylebros on November 19, 2016, 06:24:25 pm
This forum for my money had in its earlier days of the mkv history some super inquisitive members,who made some fantastic posts to help like minded members get the best out of their car, be it performance - show and go - general mods or what would it take and how I get my car to your standard.
I joined it at the tail end of that history but found some posts as good as any fine book I've read to glee the knowledge I sort.
There are still plenty members on here who are very knowledgable on the MKV platform and offer other members quality advice on issues and problems a dealer would like to have access too.
It's just most of the problems have been encountered and the answers are found to others members problems without posting on the forum,it's found by Google search but still linked to posts within the forum itself.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 19, 2016, 06:30:47 pm
I think a mix of getting lazy or short of time and wanting mass attention (rather than wanting to contribute to the 'community') has led to people putting more updates of their builds on Facebook and neglecting the forums.
It is generally quicker and easier to post to Facebook though, not having to host pictures etc
Post by: Orc on November 19, 2016, 06:31:15 pm
Post by: grey golfster on November 19, 2016, 07:37:44 pm
Personally I really dont want to go down that route, but then I'm an old fella and find the whole thing rather childish, with way too much lightweight attention seeking. I guess I'm a faceybox stalker, don't really join in because I cant keep up...the constant alerts about utter tosh, are a right pita to me!
This forum has been indispensable to me, a fantastic resouce populated by some very knowledgeable and incredibly helpful people. Long may it continue! Thanks fellas!
Post by: bigeyd on November 19, 2016, 08:04:01 pm
I had a halfwit on here call me the c word which if it was on Facebook I personally would feel more peeved.
The forum getting less busy is sadly the nature as the mk5's become less and less as is the likelyhood of less desirables frequenting here,I seen it happen on Audi-Sport and Club GTI
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 19, 2016, 08:29:40 pm
Post by: AJP on November 19, 2016, 08:31:11 pm
With the nature of the proper enthusiasts Vs most of the 'undesirables' :innocent: as our cars get older, cheaper. I think we'll keep the right user base to be honest. Long live the Forum :love: Haha.Now how do I retweet this?.....
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 19, 2016, 08:34:01 pm
With the nature of the proper enthusiasts Vs most of the 'undesirables' :innocent: as our cars get older, cheaper. I think we'll keep the right user base to be honest. Long live the Forum :love: Haha.Now how do I retweet this?.....
:P
Post by: absolute on November 21, 2016, 12:43:42 pm
Post by: Damian @ DPM on November 21, 2016, 04:02:46 pm
I think if this forum worked well on mobiles without that annoying Tapatalk app I'd visit/post more.
I myself believe that this is a big factor into forums generally being a lot quieter now-a-days. More people browse and use the internet on a phone so if the forum isn't up to date in terms of being easy to use and no visual defects when browsing on a phone or tablet then users just won't bother visiting.
It's sad really as I still believe you can't beat a forum but as with everything in life, things change.
Damian @ DPM Performance
Post by: Shoduchi on November 21, 2016, 04:37:57 pm
I think if this forum worked well on mobiles without that annoying Tapatalk app I'd visit/post more.I never use Tapatalk to browse the forum. I prefer to use the smartphone native web browser.
I agree that Facebook groups are slowly killing all forums but I still prefer forums to really keep up with great builds and for information seeking. Facebook group search is poor at best to help me find what I need. If I can't find something using the native search feature, Google can easily help me to find the needed topic. :smiley:
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 21, 2016, 07:25:28 pm
I never use tapatalk. Mostly use my phones browser and sometimes my MacBook Pro
Post by: r5gtt on November 21, 2016, 07:57:01 pm
Post by: rich83 on November 21, 2016, 10:10:59 pm
Post by: Wolf Burger on November 21, 2016, 10:49:00 pm
I would imagine many members here have gone MK6 and Mk7 now.
Having looked at the alternatives there is no better place than here in my honest opinion.
The best forum by a mile.
We have various Golf MK area's etc but Its obvious the majority of new Golf owners are posting elsewhere be it on other forums or Facebook.
Any suggestions would be excellent
Post by: barelyrelevant on November 22, 2016, 06:56:14 pm
I also think you will get more people doing DIY rather than just taking it to a dealer under warranty, which is always good for the technical/help threads.
Post by: gulfstream11 on November 23, 2016, 12:36:22 pm
Post by: Lucastheone92 on November 23, 2016, 01:01:03 pm
It's an interesting point, maybe to some extent.You're exactly right, the level on answers on Facebook are nothing compared to what I have received on this forum. Some people have laughed at some of the questions that I've asked on Facebook and I've had nothing but helpful answers on this forum even though I'm fairly new with many answers that still need answering.
Although, I never feel like posting in a Facebook group would necessarily get me the quality of answer or reply I could get on this forum or a similar enthusiast focused one, despite the fact the make up of people is probably very similar or nearly the same. You're also open to more unnecessary criticism and unstructured feedback too, so it seems.
I think Facebook demands a different level of input and output with one line replies and quotes, whereas in a forum you're more likely to feedback more useful findings and facts in a larger and properly structured post. Just IMHO from what I've gauged comparing the two :thinking:
For me personally, FB would never match the level of learning and information you can find/gain compared to something like this sorta gaff :drinking:
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Flyingscotsman on November 23, 2016, 03:11:02 pm
Must say there are bargains to be had on FB if you find the right people selling :signLOL:
Like the guy who sold you those spacers would that be ? :surprised:
.... @r5gtt (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11199)
Post by: r5gtt on November 23, 2016, 03:29:13 pm
i was waiting for someone to comment :doh: yeah what a low life that was but not my fault as the prat did say they fit the mk5 gti when I asked.Must say there are bargains to be had on FB if you find the right people selling :signLOL:
Like the guy who sold you those spacers would that be ? :surprised:
.... @r5gtt (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=11199)
Got a K04 at a bargain and this time I went to see it first hand at the sellers home who upgraded to TTE so can't fault everyone. Got my R8 coils off there too where as here you get good deals sometimes and other times people say they'll be happy to keep the part for you for a couple of days and sell it off the next.
Post by: MC71 on November 23, 2016, 08:26:30 pm
The forums (especially this one) are still the place for knowledge/discussion on thier particluar subject. Many google searches on specific information (related to the Mk5 platform etc etc) still brings you back here due to that depth of knowledge.......you don't get that with Facebook. :angry015:
Personnally I find the Mk5 Facebook groups can be very childish but that's to be expected as the cars are now cheap and kids can afford to buy them now. True, if you're after a quick answer and can't be arsed (or don't know how to navigate a forum's library) then you're at the right place.
Most importantly (or more importantly) this forum, in particular, is about the people as much as the information. Some great peeps on here that I just don't find on Faceache, snapcrap, instash*t or twatter.
Ohh and I'm old and I'm stuck in my ways....ill be here (still pontificating) when the forum closes the doors and turn off lights.
:happy2:
Post by: absolute on November 23, 2016, 08:35:38 pm
Post by: r5gtt on November 23, 2016, 10:44:49 pm
This is still the first place I check when I fire up the interweb..... :love:you're not the only one as I've been doing that ever since joining this forum just look at my post count :signLOL:
The forums (especially this one) are still the place for knowledge/discussion on thier particluar subject. Many google searches on specific information (related to the Mk5 platform etc etc) still brings you back here due to that depth of knowledge.......you don't get that with Facebook. :angry015:
Personnally I find the Mk5 Facebook groups can be very childish but that's to be expected as the cars are now cheap and kids can afford to buy them now. True, if you're after a quick answer and can't be arsed (or don't know how to navigate a forum's library) then you're at the right place.
Most importantly (or more importantly) this forum, in particular, is about the people as much as the information. Some great peeps on here that I just don't find on Faceache, snapcrap, instash*t or twatter.
Ohh and I'm old and I'm stuck in my ways....ill be here (still pontificating) when the forum closes the doors and turn off lights.
:happy2:
Facebook is definitely full of immature people that's for sure and the childishness will always be there although you won't see it as much here because it's a more slow paced send and question and reply etc and as for the young guns lol it's just pathetic with we want our own groups and crap like that. Snapcrap and twatter :signLOL:
Post by: dronners on November 24, 2016, 06:56:31 pm
Post by: stuart-88 on November 25, 2016, 11:42:26 pm
'Are my plates illegal'
'What oil should I use'
'What are the best bulbs to use'
'What coilovers should I get'
Etc etc...
F***ck off. That's all my Facebook feed is full of. I'll stop moaning now.
Post by: bonelorry on November 26, 2016, 05:37:12 pm
I enjoy the forum and will continue to use it.
Post by: r5gtt on November 26, 2016, 09:23:24 pm
Post by: ducman77 on November 26, 2016, 09:37:02 pm
I also use FB but have realised even the mature people can be daft as bleep and there's been so much crap going on with FB since I joined and will always prefer Mk5golfgtiforum by far :love:
^^ exactly what he said!! It's a useful resource for some things. But it's not a patch on the legend that is www.mk5golfgti.co.uk!!!
Post by: rashg60 on November 26, 2016, 09:55:45 pm
However, out of all the forums I have used (owning different cars along the way), this forum is by far the best one to use. I use it daily and it has been a great base of knowledge for me (I virtually knew nothing about the MK5 before purchase), but feel like a little expert now, armed with knowledge gathered from this forum. It has even encouraged me to start doing the odd little job on the car here and there.
FB does not seem like my cup of tea. I will continue to use civilised/mature platforms, such as this forum and others like it.
I do not have a problem with people using FB, as long as they can gain what they require from it. If you find it childish/annoying, then move away/do not correspond. I'm sure there will be areas of it which will be useful, i.e. someone mentioned 'bargains to be had'.
Whatever platform you utilise, keep smiling and enjoy the GTI..........
Post by: Bobby on November 26, 2016, 10:14:07 pm
And FB, well, from quite a lot of the stories that I've heard / hear it's like an 'agony aunt' for quite a lot of people not to mention people who more or less put up their entire life stories on there, but only if they knew the truth about where all the data collected goes and how it gets used!!
I just like to sit back and enjoy the show hence the massive post count :popcornsoda:
Post by: stuart-88 on November 26, 2016, 10:26:18 pm
Social media is killing the Forums, only a few die hard dubbers still remain :happy2:
And FB, well, from quite a lot of the stories that I've heard / hear it's like an 'agony aunt' for quite a lot of people not to mention people who more or less put up their entire life stories on there, but only if they knew the truth about where all the data collected goes and how it gets used!!
I just like to sit back and enjoy the show hence the massive post count :popcornsoda:
29 posts in 7 years. Jeez do you ever shut the hell up?! :signLOL:
Post by: Bobby on November 26, 2016, 11:37:59 pm
29 posts in 7 years. Jeez do you ever shut the hell up?! :signLOL:
Sorry Stu, but I'm limited to only 4.14285714 posts per year, one more then none till 26/11/2017 but I'm going to save my last post specifically for you :notworthy:
Post by: r5gtt on November 27, 2016, 01:14:00 am
Post by: Rossimac on November 27, 2016, 01:21:43 am
I've joined a few Facebook groups over here in Northern Ireland (in fact, also a BIG local forum which has the mentality of a FB group...) and they all feel very dumb and boring to me. As if someone's always trying to get a funny comment in, or put others down just to make themselves look better.
The biggest thing that dates this forum for me are the rather 2003 emoticons/emojis. Maybe retire them and bring in WhatsApp-esque icons as standard?
Tapatalk sucks; the site should instead try to be entirely responsive to the device used I think. I have used my mobile browser to great effect on my Nexus 5 for 2.5 years, but since upgrading to the Google Pixel recently, things have been misaligned, causing my experience to be reduced and therefore I don't bother as much to check in on my phone during the day.
I'm mostly a lurker though and am not a "superstar" contributor, so perhaps my opinion should be taken as a "reader".
Also, I love forums like OcUK, which places a height restriction on a user's signature - having to scroll through someone's large signature repeatedly in a post is tiresome sometimes. Thankfully most don't have a signature on this forum!
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 27, 2016, 07:44:03 am
We have a suggestions section too. @dazza (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10457) has made quite a few improvements over the last 12 months or so :congrats:
Post by: dazza on November 27, 2016, 11:10:37 am
Not been posting much lately as don't have much cash to spend on the car. But i am still reading.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 27, 2016, 11:55:07 am
I think i'm the only person that does not use Facebook. As always i'm open to suggestions on features to add.
Not been posting much lately as don't have much cash to spend on the car. But i am still reading.
I feel like I'll never have the cash for the next couple of things I need / want to do to the car :-(
Post by: dazza on November 27, 2016, 12:33:32 pm
Post by: AJP on November 27, 2016, 12:51:00 pm
I think i'm the only person that does not use Facebook. As always i'm open to suggestions on features to add.No, there are a few of us. Facebook just isn't something I need in my life.
Not been posting much lately as don't have much cash to spend on the car. But i am still reading.
Tapatalk works really well for me by the way. I'm not sure why people don't like it. There's no fannying about with image hosting and everything's clear and simple.
Post by: rich83 on November 27, 2016, 01:34:36 pm
Post by: dazza on November 27, 2016, 02:37:04 pm
It would look more integrated if the likes button was up in line with the quote/thank you buttonsMoved it up to quotes. not sure :thinking:.
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 27, 2016, 03:52:28 pm
I think i'm the only person that does not use Facebook. As always i'm open to suggestions on features to add.
Not been posting much lately as don't have much cash to spend on the car. But i am still reading.
Been busy again Dazza? 'Like' ;)
Post by: r5gtt on November 27, 2016, 04:08:53 pm
Post by: dazza on November 27, 2016, 04:37:17 pm
@dazza (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10457) how about adding a easy to upload pictures instead of me having to go to photobucket and it crashing and giving me porn site bugs :surprised:The problem is the server space don't think there is enough to host photos.
Post by: fab5freddy on November 27, 2016, 04:55:26 pm
It would look more integrated if the likes button was up in line with the quote/thank you buttonsMoved it up to quotes. not sure :thinking:.
Not sure either, i think put it back where it was and put the "Thank you" next to it, i don't know how many times i've hit that button by accident on my ipad :stupid:
Post by: r5gtt on November 27, 2016, 05:24:48 pm
im not familiar with what you're saying but I guess you know better than me :happy2:@dazza (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10457) how about adding a easy to upload pictures instead of me having to go to photobucket and it crashing and giving me porn site bugs :surprised:The problem is the server space don't think there is enough to host photos.
Post by: rich83 on November 27, 2016, 05:47:33 pm
To enable everyone to locally host photos would take up a huge amount of space, and therefor cost more. It's just not viable.
Post by: doylebros on November 27, 2016, 05:56:37 pm
+1 on that issue Freddy. :happy2:It would look more integrated if the likes button was up in line with the quote/thank you buttonsMoved it up to quotes. not sure :thinking:.
Not sure either, i think put it back where it was and put the "Thank you" next to it, i don't know how many times i've hit that button by accident on my ipad :stupid:
Post by: dazza on November 27, 2016, 05:58:06 pm
Not sure either, i think put it back where it was and put the "Thank you" next to it, i don't know how many times i've hit that button by accident on my ipad :stupid:
Any one else have any thought where the like button should go??
What he is saying is that the forum is hosted on a server with limited storage.
To enable everyone to locally host photos would take up a huge amount of space, and therefor cost more. It's just not viable.
I have storage on my server but don't know how easy it would be to integrate the images here.
Post by: r5gtt on November 27, 2016, 06:35:04 pm
What he is saying is that the forum is hosted on a server with limited storage.thanks rich now I understand :happy2:
To enable everyone to locally host photos would take up a huge amount of space, and therefor cost more. It's just not viable.
Post by: r5gtt on November 27, 2016, 06:36:21 pm
like button under my ride?
Not sure either, i think put it back where it was and put the "Thank you" next to it, i don't know how many times i've hit that button by accident on my ipad :stupid:
Any one else have any thought where the like button should go??What he is saying is that the forum is hosted on a server with limited storage.
To enable everyone to locally host photos would take up a huge amount of space, and therefor cost more. It's just not viable.
I have storage on my server but don't know how easy it would be to integrate the images here.
Post by: Dan_FR on November 27, 2016, 08:43:29 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi247.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fgg149%2Fpuntogt031087%2FUntitled_1.png&hash=4f3eb4db148a268351291c7561ea9fb033d5462d)
Post by: Rossimac on November 27, 2016, 09:06:42 pm
Could you not integrate with imgur's API? https://api.imgur.com/ (https://api.imgur.com/) For me, it's the most reliable, crap free, image hosting site. I'd reckon usage is under their limits:
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The Imgur API uses a credit allocation system to ensure fair distribution of capacity. Each application can allow approximately 1,250 uploads per day or approximately 12,500 requests per day. If the daily limit is hit five times in a month, then the app will be blocked for the rest of the month. The remaining credit limit will be shown with each
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Your use of the Imgur API is also limited by the number of POST requests your IP can make across all endpoints. This limit is 1,250 POST requests per hour. Commercial Usage is not impacted by this limit. Each POST request will contain the following headers.
And of course that you're not making money from this forum to qualify for the non-commercial licence :)
Out of interest, how much storage is needed to host the forum's database? How much traffic do you get per day/whatever?
Post by: rich83 on November 27, 2016, 09:22:54 pm
Post by: r5gtt on November 27, 2016, 10:00:56 pm
Post by: Tfsi_Mike on November 27, 2016, 10:01:21 pm
What he is saying is that the forum is hosted on a server with limited storage.thanks rich now I understand :happy2:
To enable everyone to locally host photos would take up a huge amount of space, and therefor cost more. It's just not viable.
Photobucket has gone massively down hill, try another hosting site. Flickr maybe
Post by: r5gtt on November 27, 2016, 10:02:32 pm
thanks :smiley:What he is saying is that the forum is hosted on a server with limited storage.thanks rich now I understand :happy2:
To enable everyone to locally host photos would take up a huge amount of space, and therefor cost more. It's just not viable.
Photobucket has gone massively down hill, try another hosting site. Flickr maybe
Post by: dazza on November 27, 2016, 10:06:20 pm
Out of interest, how much storage is needed to host the forum's database? How much traffic do you get per day/whatever?
At the moment 3.5 gb of storage is used 2.5 gb of this is the database.
Website uses about 100gb of bandwidth each month.
Post by: Rossimac on November 27, 2016, 10:27:15 pm
At the moment 3.5 gb of storage is used 2.5 gb of this is the database.
Website uses about 100gb of bandwidth each month.
Cool, that's not too much! Imagined it'd be much more in bandwidth.
Post by: Pesky jones on December 01, 2016, 10:59:55 pm
This is a good example of forum > facebook
Post by: Pesky jones on December 01, 2016, 11:07:41 pm
Post by: Rossimac on December 02, 2016, 02:07:54 pm
I think the thank you button shows a gratitude opposed to just liking something, you would thank someone for advice etc but you wouldnt thank a nice build thread.
Yep, I see now the difference when put against an example. I'll change my mind: keep 'em both.
Post by: berg on December 09, 2016, 05:31:46 pm
Circs change and have had two kids since joined on here and moved house so don't have any free cash either, so just don get time to come on as much anyway
Post by: Horatio on December 12, 2016, 01:07:45 am
Post by: pudding on December 21, 2016, 04:53:21 pm
I think i'm the only person that does not use Facebook. As always i'm open to suggestions on features to add.No, there are a few of us. Facebook just isn't something I need in my life.
Not been posting much lately as don't have much cash to spend on the car. But i am still reading.
Tapatalk works really well for me by the way. I'm not sure why people don't like it. There's no fannying about with image hosting and everything's clear and simple.
I've got an account but don't use it either. I joined the TFSI tuning group in the spring because as the group's name suggests, I like the technical side of cars......but I haven't been on there for months now because of all the bun fighting. Shame really because Niki does share a lot of knowledge. Most tuners are unwilling, so kudos to him.
Facebook doesn't suit introvert types like me, and it's not built for couples either. As far as I can make out (from seeing the way my gf, friends, friends of friends use it) it's a superficial platform built for attention seekers. Yeah I've got 10,000 friends, but have only met 3 of them in real life, and only hang out with 1 of them regularly "off air". Please like my Selfie, please share this and get all your friends to share it, click like if you like my post - yawn.
Still, if that gives them pleasure, so be it! As a self professed Victor Meldrew, I'm happy being shut off from social media. It doesn't enrich my life in any way. The world is full of negativity at the moment, so staying away from social media, the news, newspapers etc is a good thing in my book. Ignorance is bliss as they say. I like forums though and have met some great friends over the years through them :smiley:
I'm sure a lot of people have saved a lot of money and picked up some great advice from forums over the years, so long may they live!!
Post by: AJP on December 21, 2016, 05:09:47 pm
Bravo. I can relate to the majority of that. There's something quite fulfilling to existence independent of social media. In fact, I think life was better before mobiles and the internet.I think i'm the only person that does not use Facebook. As always i'm open to suggestions on features to add.No, there are a few of us. Facebook just isn't something I need in my life.
Not been posting much lately as don't have much cash to spend on the car. But i am still reading.
Tapatalk works really well for me by the way. I'm not sure why people don't like it. There's no fannying about with image hosting and everything's clear and simple.
I've got an account but don't use it either. I joined the TFSI tuning group in the spring because as the group's name suggests, I like the technical side of cars......but I haven't been on there for months now because of all the bun fighting. Shame really because Niki does share a lot of knowledge. Most tuners are unwilling, so kudos to him.
Facebook doesn't suit introvert types like me, and it's not built for couples either. As far as I can make out (from seeing the way my gf, friends, friends of friends use it) it's a superficial platform built for attention seekers. Yeah I've got 10,000 friends, but have only met 3 of them in real life, and only hang out with 1 of them regularly "off air". Please like my Selfie, please share this and get all your friends to share it, click like if you like my post - yawn.
Still, if that gives them pleasure, so be it! As a self professed Victor Meldrew, I'm happy being shut off from social media. It doesn't enrich my life in any way. The world is full of negativity at the moment, so staying away from social media, the news, newspapers etc is a good thing in my book. Ignorance is bliss as they say. I like forums though and have met some great friends over the years through them :smiley:
I'm sure a lot of people have saved a lot of money and picked up some great advice from forums over the years, so long may they live!!
This forum though; I'll make an exception. It's priceless.
Post by: pudding on December 22, 2016, 12:35:37 pm
Bravo. I can relate to the majority of that. There's something quite fulfilling to existence independent of social media. In fact, I think life was better before mobiles and the internet.I think i'm the only person that does not use Facebook. As always i'm open to suggestions on features to add.No, there are a few of us. Facebook just isn't something I need in my life.
Not been posting much lately as don't have much cash to spend on the car. But i am still reading.
Tapatalk works really well for me by the way. I'm not sure why people don't like it. There's no fannying about with image hosting and everything's clear and simple.
I've got an account but don't use it either. I joined the TFSI tuning group in the spring because as the group's name suggests, I like the technical side of cars......but I haven't been on there for months now because of all the bun fighting. Shame really because Niki does share a lot of knowledge. Most tuners are unwilling, so kudos to him.
Facebook doesn't suit introvert types like me, and it's not built for couples either. As far as I can make out (from seeing the way my gf, friends, friends of friends use it) it's a superficial platform built for attention seekers. Yeah I've got 10,000 friends, but have only met 3 of them in real life, and only hang out with 1 of them regularly "off air". Please like my Selfie, please share this and get all your friends to share it, click like if you like my post - yawn.
Still, if that gives them pleasure, so be it! As a self professed Victor Meldrew, I'm happy being shut off from social media. It doesn't enrich my life in any way. The world is full of negativity at the moment, so staying away from social media, the news, newspapers etc is a good thing in my book. Ignorance is bliss as they say. I like forums though and have met some great friends over the years through them :smiley:
I'm sure a lot of people have saved a lot of money and picked up some great advice from forums over the years, so long may they live!!
This forum though; I'll make an exception. It's priceless.
If the far eastern hackers succeed in bringing down the internet, seriously, people won't know what to do with themselves, especially the social media lovers :grin:
I've always lived by the 'what I don't know can't hurt me' mantra. My GF and friends regularly blurt out "OMG, I can't believe so and so just posted that....." Really? I don't give a schitt. If they want to air their dirty laundry online whilst in a drunken stupor, let them get on with it. It's like an online EastEnders, but some folk thrive on drama though I guess :)
I have actually driven past my GF on a dual-carriageway once, looking down at her phone. Apparently she was seeing what was going on on her FB newsfeed. I can't stand crap driving at the best of times, but being someone I care about, I had to bollock her for it. But she didn't get it. Typical attitude of a lot of girls her age these days unfortunately. It's all tons of foundation, caterpillar eye brows and pouting faces - from above, as to not get a double chin in the selfie. Sigh. See, told ya I was a Meldrew :grin:
Anyway, I hereby lay down a challenge to the online connected folk of today - Turn your phone, computer, TV and anything internet connected off for one week. Can you manage it? :smiley:
Post by: r5gtt on December 22, 2016, 03:12:07 pm