Faceache !!

makeitfit · 01-10-2015, 08:39

Just a few thoughts following a recent thread on dwindling numbers.
It's been asked before but I think more relevant now .
How about a like button and or most helpful vote button.
Also can members be "tagged" in an answer so they'll know if they've been mentioned in a thread they're not following ?
When I'm busy I only have a quick scan at new thread titles and if they're not inspiring I wont bother opening them. Now they could be a stunning read or a query I could help with and never know. On faceache the members name can be put in and then they'd be notified. This could build upsome more interaction on threads.
Discuss

perelaar · 01-10-2015, 09:26

Rather not for me. If I want facebook functionality, I'll go to facebook. I do the same as makeitfit, scan new items, and read if they look interesting or are useful to me.

quixote · 01-10-2015, 12:33

Facebook has done for a few forums (mine included), but in this case there's so much access to technical knowledge and experience that I don't think there's any real risk to the forum. The banal chat side of things might reduce, but the need for access to the technical side will keep the place pretty safe I reckon

Banshee · 01-10-2015, 13:04

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Originally Posted by quixote

Facebook has done for a few forums (mine included), but in this case there's so much access to technical knowledge and experience that I don't think there's any real risk to the forum. The banal chat side of things might reduce, but the need for access to the technical side will keep the place pretty safe I reckon

Agree with the above but also like Pete's idea still

don simon · 01-10-2015, 13:08

Hey! I've got a great game that I'd like to invite you to play.

jonela · 01-10-2015, 14:05

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Originally Posted by don simon

Hey! I've got a great game that I'd like to invite you to play.

Hooo! don't start with that! every time i go on theirs someone wanting me to play some stupid game FFS!

emjaybee · 01-10-2015, 13:12

From my point of view, the reason I can't stand FartBook is BECAUSE of all that stuff, why do I need to "like" something from a complete stranger? If they are that needy then maybe they should have a "recommend for therapy" button. I also really DO NOT need to see yet another "cute" picture of their pet goldfish doing an impression of their two year old son doing an impression of a dog! (yes, that really was on FartBook! )

I like this forum because there is a bit of banter, we can all take a bit of ribbing, but at the end of the day, pretty much everyone has something constructive to add and more often than not, it's actually helpful.

01-10-2015, 08:39	#1
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	Faceache !! Just a few thoughts following a recent thread on dwindling numbers. It's been asked before but I think more relevant now . How about a like button and or most helpful vote button. Also can members be "tagged" in an answer so they'll know if they've been mentioned in a thread they're not following ? When I'm busy I only have a quick scan at new thread titles and if they're not inspiring I wont bother opening them. Now they could be a stunning read or a query I could help with and never know. On faceache the members name can be put in and then they'd be notified. This could build upsome more interaction on threads. Discuss

01-10-2015, 09:26	#2
perelaar Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Belgium Vehicle: Terrano II 2.7TDi SWB '97 Posts: 802	Rather not for me. If I want facebook functionality, I'll go to facebook. I do the same as makeitfit, scan new items, and read if they look interesting or are useful to me.

01-10-2015, 12:33	#3
quixote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 Posts: 482	Facebook has done for a few forums (mine included), but in this case there's so much access to technical knowledge and experience that I don't think there's any real risk to the forum. The banal chat side of things might reduce, but the need for access to the technical side will keep the place pretty safe I reckon

01-10-2015, 13:08	#5
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Hey! I've got a great game that I'd like to invite you to play.

01-10-2015, 13:12	#7
emjaybee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oxfordshire Vehicle: 3.0Di SVE '05 5 door. Posts: 1,536	From my point of view, the reason I can't stand FartBook is BECAUSE of all that stuff, why do I need to "like" something from a complete stranger? If they are that needy then maybe they should have a "recommend for therapy" button. I also really DO NOT need to see yet another "cute" picture of their pet goldfish doing an impression of their two year old son doing an impression of a dog! (yes, that really was on FartBook! ) I like this forum because there is a bit of banter, we can all take a bit of ribbing, but at the end of the day, pretty much everyone has something constructive to add and more often than not, it's actually helpful.