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PaulC · #1 Post by **PaulC** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:42 pm

Has there been any talk of a "Rover-Landers" Facebook presence :idea: :?:

rhino_ed · #2 Post by **rhino_ed** » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:12 pm

I'm sure it could happen

Glenn D. · #3 Post by **Glenn D.** » Wed Oct 07, 2009 5:47 am

I'd be in.

DaveB · #4 Post by **DaveB** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 2:00 pm

I'm still trying to get my head around why facebook and not website. Wouldn't it just be a duplication of what we have here and in the photo galleries? I just don't know enough about it, and why it would be better there than here, or twitter, or wherever. I'm certainly open to discussion as this isn't MY website, its all of yours. :wink:

Dave

PaulC · #5 Post by **PaulC** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 3:57 pm

Well yes there certainly might be duplication, but access and posting pictures, chats/messaging, video files etc would be more member/user friendly.

I think "message boards" while tried and true are getting a little antiquated(I know I know look what most of us drive). :lol: :lol:

Doc Tari · #6 Post by **Doc Tari** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 5:32 pm

I think what we currently have is fine , why would Facebook be more user friendly?

Dave_F · #7 Post by **Dave_F** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 8:24 pm

You're right on the duplication, but FB does offer instant updates that all members would/could receive on their I-phones and Blackberrys.

You wouldn't need a computer to log in and watch or participate in conversations as you could respond remotely.

Image uploading would be "WAAAAAAAYYYY" more intuitive.

It would definitely give our club a much wider exposure. There are currently over 500 separate listings for Land Rover with groups ranging 1000+ members.

Could also attract some "younger" blood into the ranks :?

I'd visit it.

Dave_F

PaulC · #8 Post by **PaulC** » Sat Nov 07, 2009 9:40 pm

What we have now is very good, and the efforts by members maintaining the site and contributions by members is excellent. :D

But all you have to really consider are the dedicated apps for things like iPhone’s etc that give users fast and access anywhere to the anything on Facebook (or similar social networks) to the answer the question why it would be more use friendly. :idea:

I certainly spend more time on FB now than I have ever spent lurking around message boards. :shock:

And I find my mobile device replacing my laptop on short road trips, where I’ll check email and Face Book, I don’t spend anytime navigating message boards. :idea:

sailourboy · #9 Post by **sailourboy** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:05 am

While I see advantages to FB and that different generations take to new technology (and can afford it) easier, I would see not only duplication to a point but different information appearing on each site as not everyone would download stuff to the club site if FB is easier and they not longer access it.
The other side is who controls FB , it definitely isn't the user or the club. I will vote for keeping as is and if things can be made easier perhaps that needs to be looked into.
Cheers
Ted

Dave_F · #10 Post by **Dave_F** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:45 am

sailourboy wrote:While I see advantages to FB and that different generations take to new technology (and can afford it) easier, I would see not only duplication to a point but different information appearing on each site as not everyone would download stuff to the club site if FB is easier and they not longer access it.
The other side is who controls FB , it definitely isn't the user or the club. I will vote for keeping as is and if things can be made easier perhaps that needs to be looked into.
Cheers
Ted

Whoever sets up the FB group has complete control of who see's it, who can join etc... It would be the task of the administrator.

I'm not actively promoting us using Facebook, just making sure we have all the correct information regarding it's features and benefits.

Dave_F

shawn doherty · #11 Post by **shawn doherty** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:37 pm

Books have been around for a couple of thousand of years or more. It is a technology that works; we still use it in the form of the newsletter, one of the best features of our club. The web forum as well works and I like it. It has anonymity to it if so desired which Face Book can’t have. There is no instant messaging because that’s what a telephone is for, beside there is no business in this club that requires urgent messages . Some old technology works well; there is no need to duplicate it with the flavour of the day.

rayhyland · #12 Post by **rayhyland** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 3:52 pm

I assume the current method of uploading images (we email our pics to Bill and he uploads them) was put in place intentionally to prohibit people posting inappropriate images?

Ray

DaveB · #13 Post by **DaveB** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:08 pm

rayhyland wrote:I assume the current method of uploading images (we email our pics to Bill and he uploads them) was put in place intentionally to prohibit people posting inappropriate images?

Ray

Well yes, but I've also offered anyone who wants an album is welcome to one. All you have to do is ask, and having a place to post your photos may make it easier to use them in posts. I think, although the drag/drop style of facebook/twitter may be a little easier, once folks learn the two little codes for posting images, that's pretty easy as well.

Dave

rhino_ed · #14 Post by **rhino_ed** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 5:16 pm

One of the things I noticed with websites that are connected with facebook is that they tend to be overrun with people that may have a interest but no business on that forum. I see it all the time on Rangerovers.net/forum

However it would be good for events because we could keep track of who is coming with exclusivity or open invites and privacy controls. I seem to miss some events cause I just don't know about them. Is there a email list of some kind :) ? (I will get to paying the membership fee eventually, I already know)
There are positives and negatives.

DaveB · #15 Post by **DaveB** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:26 pm

There is a coming events Forum here on this Bulletin Board, which is very active and kept up to date, There is a calendar of events that simply lists the events, and beyond that there is a mailing list for members, primarily for monthly meeting reminders.

Dave

PaulC · #16 Post by **PaulC** » Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:32 pm

Don’t get me wrong here I don’t think this an either or kind of thing. I think it would be an addition to have a Facebook presence.

You don’t have to look too far to see a huge variety of organizations that have already done so.

While Face Book may not last forever it is far from a flavour of the month. :?:

In fact the social networking frameworks are becoming in trenched in higher learning, police and military training environments all over North America. Specifically for peer to peer communications.....good god sounds like I have shares in it or something. :shock:

Hey its just a thought, I would like to have access to the Rover Landers site everywhere I might travel....but if I don’t there is always Facebook. :D

Bern B · #17 Post by **Bern B** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:49 am

This is a free world or should I say a free country and you can do what you want to or not.

So if someone wants to set up a group on face book, twitter or whatever one is free to do so.

Someone go ahead and take care of that,
Oh but not me, Let someone else do that, as I am too busy driving and talking on the cell checking my texts.

rhino_ed · #18 Post by **rhino_ed** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:04 pm

http://www.facebook.com/groups/create.p ... 401&ref=nf

Let me know of any changes, additions, photo uploads, suggestions, hate mail, cease and desist orders, notice of legal action, admin permission, what time beer-o-clock is today, etc.

Btw, for the most part, the facebook "forums" are next to useless. This one is far better as a means of leaving messages.
I just thought it would be better to give it a shot as there does not seem to be anyone overly adverse to the idea.

PaulC · #19 Post by **PaulC** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:18 pm

Great stuff, I started with a few pics

rhino_ed · #20 Post by **rhino_ed** » Mon Nov 09, 2009 9:25 pm

Very nice Paul!

John · #21 Post by **John** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 1:21 pm

Always a stickler for details "Rover-Landers" is hyphenated. Hmmm, looks like the message board could use some tweeking in this regard as well :wink:

rhino_ed · #22 Post by **rhino_ed** » Tue Nov 10, 2009 5:49 pm

Ill get right on that, sorry. :oops:

PaulC · #23 Post by **PaulC** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:04 am

From the FB site

Yup like anything it’s only as successful if people participate. I’m sure the publishing of a newletter seemed outrageous at one point in club history as was a website.
:shock:
While the FB site tends to be less organized, its access is much more flexible than current message boards.

We could have chatted directly with the Canol crew if the had the proper laptop or perhaps an iPhone.

The thread referring to the Canadian Bowler Dakar entry could also have great interaction with any FB account.

We’ll see what happens or not.

DaveB · #24 Post by **DaveB** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 7:38 am

I think we need to discuss the Facebook site further at a club meeting before proceeding to ensure we're all on the same page. How about we put it on the AGM agenda happening Founder's Day?

Dave

Mirth · #25 Post by **Mirth** » Thu Dec 10, 2009 1:56 pm

That sounds like an excellent idea since communication is always the best way to be successful. I'm already impressed by the club's web presence; I'm an Application Developer and Database Administrator in the day-time job, so respect a well run and clean looking site.

I'm hoping to be at the meeting so that I can participate and volunteer my time.

Founder's Day... good name for a meeting and AGM...

--Jon

Dave wrote:I think we need to discuss the Facebook site further at a club meeting before proceeding to ensure we're all on the same page. How about we put it on the AGM agenda happening Founder's Day?

Dave

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