Reminiscing

[billt]

One thing that has hurt "old-style forums" has been the swing on Facebook toward "groups"... for specific like-mindedness, such as reloading, and it offers a more 'instant' Q&A and discussion opportunity than a standard forum like DRTV usually offers.


I too miss a lot of the guys (and the few gals) that were once regulars.

I joined a bunch of different forums in a short period years ago.....this is the only one I've stuck with, because it was the only one that felt "right"....different than the others, it was the only one that had a sense of personal connection and familiarity amongst the active members.

Traffic has slowed, but the feeling is still the same.....which is why I miss those no longer here.

I'm much the same. I think the one thing that has kept me here is the like mindedness of most all of us. We're all on the older side. Many of the other forums I've joined since I joined here, have all been infiltrated by a lot of young, liberal minded people. Many are quick to dismiss others who don't share their viewpoint. Here we all speak the same language. It makes the whole experience much easier. That, and all but non existent moderation. No one has a higher opinion of themselves than a forum moderator.

[Henny]

Oh, one more thing.  I see a bunch of guys who are registered...some for 5-6 years who log on occasionally...zero posts or very few posts.  Time to step up and participate guys!

Ken

 

[Rastus]

I wouldn't know what to do with Facebook.  Can't be that hard for all the wizards I know who use it though.  I have all the tracking I want with the internet useage I have now...I certainly don't want to add a supertracker on my tail.

Going on 9 years here and no problem with losing data.  That's worth something to me.

[m25operator]

I have been checking in occasionally now that I have a better venue to work from, and more dexterity. I do a lot of Facebook , along with multiple airgun, guitar, buy/sell groups. Since I haven't shot a firearm in 5 yrs, I am not making any new stories to tell. The airgun stuff keeps me pretty busy, my goal  (which is working), was to build, buy and sell tricked out-tuned airguns, using zero dollars from my monthly disability check, starting off with a collection I had accrued over the years. So I sold some for profit, bought some bargains, bought a lot of parts cheap to build trick stuff, and so far it's been great! It's a lot like what I did with firearms, but I can do it in a apartment, without a license, and through the mail! I can also shoot indoors, 3 of my rifles are very quiet, but shoot @ 800-1,000fps with compressed air.

I am working out and hope to be walking in a few months, once I can get into a wheelchair easily, I can go to the doctors office to get treatment for my hands, it's a game of inches, not yards.

Ken, I called you several times but didn't hear back, Johnny Bravo calls from time to time, but his job is very demanding, I understand, since he does what I used to.
Miss you guys!

[Rastus]

My phone number has probably changed 3 times with job jumps.  I have sent you a direct email with my current number.

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[PegLeg45]

I wouldn't know what to do with Facebook.  Can't be that hard for all the wizards I know who use it though.  I have all the tracking I want with the internet useage I have now...I certainly don't want to add a supertracker on my tail.

Going on 9 years here and no problem with losing data.  That's worth something to me.

The only reason I started the facebook thing was to relay info to family as my f-i-l began his final few months.....then later the next year when my wife was going through cancer treatments, it was a convenient way to relay info to all the various concerned folks as well.....I just stuck around with it because I can stay engaged with some friends and family that live out of state easier than through emails......that is one advantage of fb over phone and email.

I only put the bare minimum info required to open the account, and even some of that is not exactly accurate. 

[Magoo541]

I have had work issues over the last year or two.  Either REALLY BUSY or looking for a new job.  I am some-what settled in a new job now but you never know. 

I joined FB quite a while ago because my old Army Unit closed down their board and moved to FB.  I like it less and less though, too much junk.  Everyone has turned into a commercial, my Sister-In-Law is pimping her natural oils, click-bate is everywhere and those that I want to see never post.  Then there is Tom...

[ellis4538]

I too miss the old gang!  What I like and have liked all along is the Rangers and the ability to share medical and personal situations that I can't on FB.  I keep in touch with some of you on FB but I joined basically so that I would be able to enter contests!  Sad but true.  Oh yes, haven't won a damn thing!  Haven't gotten anything for liking and sharing and commenting either!  I have been able to make friends with common interests other than shooting and etc.  Can-Am Spyder groups abound.  M B, M'ette and Marshal spend time on FB also, more than on this forum. 

The big thing I dislike about FB is the trash talk and also, there is a lot of race bating.  A lot of the preprinted posters and stuff has language I use but don't like spreading in print for all to see.  I don't know if any of you guys get the same thing on FB but I get a ton of "Friend Requests" from young women.  I was warned early on to delete them asap after they appear, which I do.  Just to be safe.

That pretty much sums things up.  I will continue to do both for now.

I will end by saying that "Studies have been made that show people are a lot happier after they drop out of FB!"  Not sure if it is true or not.


Richard

[billt]

As I said, I don't do social media. When you're retired you've got less to worry about if you do use it. I've heard countless stories of how employers will check everyone out. Many have lost their jobs over it. Either directly or indirectly. I'll admit the older I get, the more set in my ways I become. It took a lot to get me to try a cordless mouse, let alone Facebook! 

[Rastus]

Companies dang sure do check the FB.

I think it's part voyeurism on the part of a hiring company, but that's just me.  We don't do that where I work but many do.