Is Facebook Killing Forums?

Dementor · 13-Feb-2011, 22:09

As the title suggests.....

Instant contact and conversation
Chat facility
Events facility inc. meets, rideouts etc.
Groups of common interest
Companies like Ducati UK & Dealers on FB
Post pictures and videos.

I know that it doesn't necessarily allow newcomers in, but established groups can do just about anything that can be done on a forum. Well maybe not find out where to put your tax disc

.....Discuss

Bionicle · 14-Feb-2011, 00:19

Not sure it is, most people only allow certain people onto their FB page, a lot of mine are family and DD riders, i still post on forums even if its duplicated on FB

smilo006 · 14-Feb-2011, 09:45

I think facebook is overrated. However the Americans are happy because now it is helping save the world as well!!

bradders · 14-Feb-2011, 10:08

doesnt make any difference to me, I still visit the usual sites and post rides, questions etc etc as well as use text and phone.

But you may have a point for chat, but then lots get peed off with inane banter on forums so maybe not a bad thing

chris.p · 14-Feb-2011, 13:29

What efect it has is pretty small, but as Bradders say's, it does tend to get rid of the inane banter.

Chris

hawkati · 14-Feb-2011, 13:41

i use faceache to promote gigs and contact a few mates. I ignore the bulk of the comments that go along the lines of "today i had a sandwich"

in terms of bike forums i use this a bit and mainly the Performance Bikes forum and its ******* offspring, PBX - a fine selection of conversations without bounds and a good bunch of friends that I occasionally meet for eats, drinks, rideouts, trackdays etc.
So -faceache - almost but not quite irrelevant compared to the satisfaction of communicating with a good bunch of mates.

Loz · 14-Feb-2011, 16:12

I'm still waiting for AntonyE to reactivate the DSC chat website.

antonye · 14-Feb-2011, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loz

I'm still waiting for AntonyE to reactivate the DSC chat website.

Ah yes, the one I spent ages writing only for it to be abused by a few!

I should have another look at those scripts as it was quite a nice little project...

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14-Feb-2011, 09:45	#3
smilo006 Registered Forum User 500SD Bikes: CBR 600F2-(Ishikawa), Blade RRS-(Baba San), 996s-(Tambo), 996R-(Tambo), MV f1000 312-Tambo Posts: 704 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denmark - UK Mood: I like my bike I think facebook is overrated. However the Americans are happy because now it is helping save the world as well!! Reply

14-Feb-2011, 13:29	#5
chris.p Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: Monster 1100 EVO Posts: 3,969 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: lincoln Mood: I'm A Grandad again :-) What efect it has is pretty small, but as Bradders say's, it does tend to get rid of the inane banter. Chris Reply

14-Feb-2011, 16:12	#7
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination I'm still waiting for AntonyE to reactivate the DSC chat website. Reply