67-72 Facebook groups. Why the huge following compared to here?

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by Big Kev-O

When I sell parts on this site I post them $10-20 dollars cheaper than I have listed on Craigslist. Funny thing, lots of the guys who bought parts were site members so I gave them the forum member price. If they mention Fakebook the price increases 20%.

Pisses me off when a company doesn't have a normal website and only has FB or IG page. I just want to buy a product, I ain't trying to "Follow" anyone and don't care how may followers you have. I try and buy my parts from vendor who support this forum.

Social media makes me puke. If I want to be social I will go to a local cruise or hit up a car show.

Rant over.

[A1971Blazer]

As I posted earlier...I use FB a lot to buy and sell....
Just happened to run across this as soon as it was posted...
The guy ordered the Altman latch kit and they sent two by mistake...free to him....a smokin' deal to me....

[A.Delaney]

I had been trying recently to join here but registration is still closed. I thought I had joined years ago and forgot what my login was. When I tried the forgot my password feature I wasn’t getting an email from the forum. I thought well maybe I never did join then. I ended up finding the email days later in my junk mail. Woohoo! I made it back! So the only reason I am here right now is because I found my old login. Otherwise you can’t join. I am a member on YellowBullet forum. There was a post made by a member there a couple days ago looking for information. He tried joining here with no luck. I have no idea why admins would close registration but this will surely hurt this place. It’s a shame because this is the best place for information on these trucks.

[OldCreek]

Originally Posted by special-K

Facebook is for people who just want to say something. This forum is for people who want to say something with content.

"Long live 67-72chevytrucks.com!"

I love this site!

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by A.Delaney

I had been trying recently to join here but registration is still closed. I thought I had joined years ago and forgot what my login was. When I tried the forgot my password feature I wasn’t getting an email from the forum. I thought well maybe I never did join then. I ended up finding the email days later in my junk mail. Woohoo! I made it back! So the only reason I am here right now is because I found my old login. Otherwise you can’t join. I am a member on YellowBullet forum. There was a post made by a member there a couple days ago looking for information. He tried joining here with no luck. I have no idea why admins would close registration but this will surely hurt this place. It’s a shame because this is the best place for information on these trucks.

This might help answer the question:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=825826

[special-K]

Originally Posted by 57taskforce

This might help answer the question:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=825826

Answers the question but certainly not the problem. This is a serious problem that needs a solution. I know, easier said than done, and I am not able to help or I would. But this is really hurting this place. Certainly doesn't help stem the flow to other newer more trendy options. For now, it answers the question "67-72 Facebook groups. Why the huge following compared to here?". We've got a vicious cycle going here.

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by special-K

Answers the question but certainly not the problem. This is a serious problem that needs a solution. I know, easier said than done, and I am not able to help or I would. But this is really hurting this place. Certainly doesn't help stem the flow to other newer more trendy options. For now, it answers the question "67-72 Facebook groups. Why the huge following compared to here?". We've got a vicious cycle going here.

I always like your responses like this.

I say (Let a Sleeping Dog { alone} /Lie)

This Site will be True when others Fail

[67ChevyRedneck]

One thing I'd kinda like to see added here is the ability to "like" a post. I know it sounds stupid, but it gets people more involved, as you get a notification for it as well (like face space).

This is another forum I'm on (vintage-mustangs.com) and it looks like this. In this instance everyone "liked" the thread, but there's also options to laugh, love, sad, and angry to the post.

I recently did a post about something I'm going through personally and I got a ton of great positive responses. I didn't want to or feel the need to respond to every single post, especially since some of the posts were very personal to that person and I wanted to leave it at that, but I'd like people to know I did take the time to read every single post and it would be nice if I could "like" the posts I didn't specifically reply to.

[special-K]

Thanks Getter

I kind of like that we have to actually type something and not just push a button. Keep it short if you want, but I feel this is part of this site having actual content of value. I personally feel these devices we carry is having a disconnect affect for many in our society. They need to be kept in their place, not become the place. And since this scammer/spammer issue is too much to handle, I certainly don't want to ask for anything additional from our overburdened administrators.

[Liz]

Originally Posted by LT7A

Life happens in such a way that there is always going to be some attrition. Because of that, I try to support the site and the members and therefore the hobby, because this site is a good resource and I'm thankful for it. But there are things that the administrator and some moderators could do to make people feel more welcome, respected, and appreciated. For example, it would go a long way if they would simply send us a PM if they need to correct or remove something we've posted. After all, there wouldn't be much content without the site members contributing. Add to that, new registration was down for days and may still be down. And then there are the folks who register and wait for months to have their registration confirmed so that they can post. Maybe someone can let us know why new members are not a higher priority? When I joined 6 years ago, I spent all of my time in the square section. Traffic there is 20% of what it was 6 years ago, if that. And let's just say, that those trucks have not gotten less popular. If you don't interact on other parts of the board, it gets to where it's hardly worth signing in for. I've found a lot of value and a lot of cool people here and I hope that continues. That's why I'm willing to comment on some things that I think need attention so that the board has continued vitality.

If you would like to be a volunteer and help us resolve the issues, just shoot me a PM. We have a limited staff that mostly work full time jobs and have families as well.

6 years ago I sat here 50 plus hours a week doing things. People pm and email day and night expecting immediate answers like a huge company. My kids come first now. 6 Years ago, Josh soley ran the site. Now he works 13 hour days. We could had sold out years ago, but folks asked us not to, nor did we want to. I would love to sit and explain why things happen the way they do, but I dont have that kind of time this week

As for registration, it is indeed off. If it was on you would have 10k or so spammers to chat with. I could just wipe the entire que of folks waiting and turn it back on.. but I go through every account and check it and weed the bad out. I also take care of folks from that fb page that have issues here. They contact us and let us know they need help getting on etc. I take the time and fix that.

As far as why are the fb pages popular, they have a huge membership but not so much quality content. Some business owners try to use it as their personal promotion page. Some people do not know about the forum. The issue we had was fb decided 67-72 was spam. So I could not link and redirect folks back here for months. We fought them and won it. So the group can direct folks here again for answers.

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We will get it fixed. And again, please Pm and let us know if you want to volunteer. If not just keep posting and sharing and keeping this place the best there is.

[Liz]

Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

One thing I'd kinda like to see added here is the ability to "like" a post. I know it sounds stupid, but it gets people more involved, as you get a notification for it as well (like face space).

This is another forum I'm on (vintage-mustangs.com) and it looks like this. In this instance everyone "liked" the thread, but there's also options to laugh, love, sad, and angry to the post.

I recently did a post about something I'm going through personally and I got a ton of great positive responses. I didn't want to or feel the need to respond to every single post, especially since some of the posts were very personal to that person and I wanted to leave it at that, but I'd like people to know I did take the time to read every single post and it would be nice if I could "like" the posts I didn't specifically reply to.

Me too, but upgrades are needed. Maybe

[Liz]

Originally Posted by A.Delaney

I had been trying recently to join here but registration is still closed. I thought I had joined years ago and forgot what my login was. When I tried the forgot my password feature I wasn’t getting an email from the forum. I thought well maybe I never did join then. I ended up finding the email days later in my junk mail. Woohoo! I made it back! So the only reason I am here right now is because I found my old login. Otherwise you can’t join. I am a member on YellowBullet forum. There was a post made by a member there a couple days ago looking for information. He tried joining here with no luck. I have no idea why admins would close registration but this will surely hurt this place. It’s a shame because this is the best place for information on these trucks.

I answered this is a post as well, but wanted to say, if you ever have a question or issue just PM. I am glad you found a way back.

[57taskforce]

Originally Posted by special-K

Answers the question but certainly not the problem. This is a serious problem that needs a solution. I know, easier said than done, and I am not able to help or I would. But this is really hurting this place. Certainly doesn't help stem the flow to other newer more trendy options. For now, it answers the question "67-72 Facebook groups. Why the huge following compared to here?". We've got a vicious cycle going here.

Yep I know what you mean. I wish we as staff could help out more with this, like we’ve talked about recently. It’s a shame knowing new membership is off, but at the same time I totally get why. I’ve not had a good opportunity to update the build date thread recently and it’s about 3 months behind being up to date for similar reasons Liz posted. I get it 100%.

Liz, as always I’m just glad you guys have kept up with this site so much when you really didn’t have to, I know we all are truly grateful for that. Thanks For the time and effort you and Josh put into this place!

[Hubscrub]

Facebook is about worthless to me, maybe marketplace is ok. But I love this site and met some great people through this site. I have gotten valuable info and shared a little too. I appreciate the workers here and understand things take time and life has its priorities. Merry Christmas all and here's to 2022 being a great year. God Bless

[El Dorado Jim]

Originally Posted by A.Delaney

I had been trying recently to join here but registration is still closed. I thought I had joined years ago and forgot what my login was. When I tried the forgot my password feature I wasn’t getting an email from the forum. I thought well maybe I never did join then. I ended up finding the email days later in my junk mail. Woohoo! I made it back! So the only reason I am here right now is because I found my old login. Otherwise you can’t join. I am a member on YellowBullet forum. There was a post made by a member there a couple days ago looking for information. He tried joining here with no luck. I have no idea why admins would close registration but this will surely hurt this place. It’s a shame because this is the best place for information on these trucks.

this site is not letting new members join, admin has blocked it for some reason...i have a friend that tried to join and cant....

[Getter-Done]

Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

this site is not letting new members join, admin has blocked it for some reason...i have a friend that tried to join and cant....

Link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=825826

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ht=new+members

[special-K]

Marketplace is Facebook, too, and can be about worthless. I normally cut my own firewood, but I saw firewood for sale close by at a reasonable price that I just have to have because it is locust. I have responded three times and still no reply. Did this person just post for the sake of posting (such as what happens on the truck groups) or does he want to sell some firewood?? I have cash in hand and if the first load looks good, I want another. Bam Bam two cords sold and delivered before lunchtime. The last message I told him willing to come pick it up. I don't get it

Originally Posted by El Dorado Jim

this site is not letting new members join, admin has blocked it for some reason...i have a friend that tried to join and cant....

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Link: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=825826

Link: https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ht=new+members

Or, just read the thread. It's a true problem created by spammers. That's the 'some reason'. Tell your friend and ask him to please be patient, that he'll find this place is worth waiting for.

[A.Delaney]

Originally Posted by Liz

I answered this is a post as well, but wanted to say, if you ever have a question or issue just PM. I am glad you found a way back.

Thanks. I’m sure it’s a daunting task to screen every new registration. There still seems to be a few new threads here and there in the welcome area. Maybe there are a few new registrations still getting in?

[Liz]

Originally Posted by A.Delaney

Thanks. I’m sure it’s a daunting task to screen every new registration. There still seems to be a few new threads here and there in the welcome area. Maybe there are a few new registrations still getting in?

Yes. I have been manually adding accounts all along for folks, as well as working through the ones registered.


Any of yall that have the fb group can help redirect folks back here. You can link totm, you can link posts that are interesting, you can answer a question there with a link here. FB banned the site link for a while. David, Josh and I fought them for months. They allow them again. We should use them there.

[special-K]

YAY!! Good prevails over evil once again!!

[In The Ten Ring]

Most people follow trends and Farcebook is very trendy.

In fact I think it's Farcebook usage that's rather killed off most discussion forum use.

As for me, left FB in 2017 and never looked back. Don't miss it a bit. Starve the beast.

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Most people follow trends and Farcebook is very trendy.

In fact I think it's Farcebook usage that's rather killed off most discussion forum use.

As for me, left FB in 2017 and never looked back. Don't miss it a bit. Starve the beast.

I believe you're right. I can't see why if you are actually looking for info or how to. The stuff in the FB groups is filled with a lot of dumb BS IMO.

[A.Delaney]

Current Users
100 members
1500 Guests

Seems people still browse the site for the information.

[duallyjams]

I'm not on FB. I am on IG how ever, it's an easy way to see shows and events that happen all over.

I love this site, it has the best resource for info on our trucks period.