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.

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.

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!

quixote · 01-10-2015, 14:10

You can set your page to block all the apps and games you don't want though. And you can limit your contacts list too. For instance, I see people with hundreds of friends on their page (most of whom are perfect strangers) but I keep mine limited to people I actually know, hence I only have 30-odd. And I keep my block list up to date, and have the privacy settings quite strict. It's all down to how you choose to use it

makeitfit · 01-10-2015, 14:34

I don't mean to add all face ache bloat and triviality but rather add a bit of momentum to a sluggish thread . For example a thread on tin tents will pass me by . However that thread may lead on to power issues or good places to eat in West Wales. I could help. Who you gonna call ? Tag me in it for added input. Just saying ��

don simon · 01-10-2015, 16:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by makeitfit

I don't mean to add all face ache bloat and triviality but rather add a bit of momentum to a sluggish thread . For example a thread on tin tents will pass me by . However that thread may lead on to power issues or good places to eat in West Wales. I could help. Who you gonna call ? Tag me in it for added input. Just saying ��

Joking aside, that sound like quite a good idea, but I guess that is currently done with private messages. If I know that someone has a specific knowledge, it's easy enough to tell the OP to message "person X"
I'd simplify as I never know where to look for certain items.

solarman216 · 01-10-2015, 21:51

Think Pete has a point, I d not do Facebook but I do live here, but find it hard to keep track of threads that I have posted a reply but not seen for a day or two, they then slip past me, so some kind of marker that says there has been a reply to that thread will let me know to look in again, the only way I can do it now is Quick Links/Todays posts then open the relevant section Pub/engines etc and search for what I think maybe the thread, Banshee, Bat21 You looking, Rick

jonela · 02-10-2015, 08:30

If we need to make room on the site for some positive changes may i suggests AGAIN , Deleting all the people on the members list who joined for one day just to look and never came back again. there are literally hundreds of names on the list who's join date and last visit are the same,some going back to 2009.

Or are we like people on facebook just collecting as many friend as possible just to say "I'v got 4,000 Friends" ye!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 02-10-2015, 13:55

some forums, thinking of sky's and other technical ones have
option to thank some, a like function i suppose, qudos points?

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, 21:51	#11
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Think Pete has a point, I d not do Facebook but I do live here, but find it hard to keep track of threads that I have posted a reply but not seen for a day or two, they then slip past me, so some kind of marker that says there has been a reply to that thread will let me know to look in again, the only way I can do it now is Quick Links/Todays posts then open the relevant section Pub/engines etc and search for what I think maybe the thread, Banshee, Bat21 You looking, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

02-10-2015, 13:55	#13
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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	#6
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.

01-10-2015, 14:10	#8
quixote Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Near Dundee, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 3.0 Posts: 482	You can set your page to block all the apps and games you don't want though. And you can limit your contacts list too. For instance, I see people with hundreds of friends on their page (most of whom are perfect strangers) but I keep mine limited to people I actually know, hence I only have 30-odd. And I keep my block list up to date, and have the privacy settings quite strict. It's all down to how you choose to use it

01-10-2015, 14:34	#9
makeitfit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: on the beach WEST WALES Vehicle: Maverick TDi BLACK mmm Posts: 15,136	I don't mean to add all face ache bloat and triviality but rather add a bit of momentum to a sluggish thread . For example a thread on tin tents will pass me by . However that thread may lead on to power issues or good places to eat in West Wales. I could help. Who you gonna call ? Tag me in it for added input. Just saying ��

02-10-2015, 08:30	#12
jonela Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Chateaunef du Faou, France Vehicle: 2000 LWB SE+ Posts: 906	If we need to make room on the site for some positive changes may i suggests AGAIN , Deleting all the people on the members list who joined for one day just to look and never came back again. there are literally hundreds of names on the list who's join date and last visit are the same,some going back to 2009. Or are we like people on facebook just collecting as many friend as possible just to say "I'v got 4,000 Friends" ye!